pickles Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:33:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Burger Bowls https://www.cookingclassy.com/burger-bowls/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/burger-bowls/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:33:05 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=77042 A summery Burger Bowl that can be prepared any day year round, no grill required! Made with seared ground beef, tender oven fries, tart baby dill pickles, tangy cheddar, sweet tomatoes, vibrant onions, crisp lettuce and a flavorful burger sauce.

Single serving burger bowl showing ground beef, pickles, tomatoes, cheese, onion, baked fries and lettuce.

Burger bowls may seem all wrong at first glance because many of us grew up eating a classic burger not long after we could chew. So to take that special something that's American tradition that we've eaten for decades and modifying it to something that looks like a salad can just seem so strange. But to that I'd say, wait to give it your final opinion until you've tried them yourself and tasted of their exceptional flavor!

Burger bowls are simply a deconstructed burger made with the best things you get in a diner style burger and then some. The typical bun is traded for golden brown oven fries and it's polished off with a generous drizzle of savory burger sauce. A sauce that's similar to the spread at In-n-Out or Smash Burger sauce - being lightly sweet, slightly tangy, and extra creamy.

It's an exciting new way to switch up the typical piled high burger on a bun, into a piled high bowl spread out into an appetizing blend of colors and a satisfying variety of textures. It's a must try recipe for all burger lovers!

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Red Potato Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/red-potato-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/red-potato-salad/#comments Tue, 09 Jul 2024 03:28:31 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=72367 Refreshing Red Potato Salad - made with flavorful red skinned potatoes, a creamy, vibrantly lemony dressing, and fresh herbs. It's a traditional summer side dish that pairs well with all your bbq favorites.

Red Potato Salad in a wooden bowl shown garnished with fresh parsley and dill.

Red Skin Potato Salad

This is a comfort food classic made with hearty, creamy red potatoes, dotted with the typical celery and pickles, and finished with a rich herby dressing to coat it all. The fresh lemon is a highlight here and the use of both mayonnaise and sour cream keeps it from feeling too heavy.

It's a simple to prepare side dish that keeps well in the fridge for several days and it's an ideal dish to serve on a hot day (trade in those baked potatoes for this!).

You can also adapt it to include other various mix-ins such as cooked bacon or hard boiled eggs (more ideas below), or just keep it simple without an extras. Either way this red potato salad is a summertime must!

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Tuna Melt https://www.cookingclassy.com/tuna-melt/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/tuna-melt/#comments Fri, 02 Sep 2022 05:13:06 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=64534 The perfect Tuna Melt recipe! This amazingly easy-to-make sandwich includes flavorful sourdough bread (or other of choice), a creamy and herby tuna salad, rich cheddar and fresh tomato slices. It's the ultimate upgrade to a traditional tuna sandwich!

Two tuna melt sandwiches cut into halves and stacked on a large white plate.

What is a Tuna Melt?

A tuna melt is similar to a classic hot grilled cheese sandwich but with the addition of tuna salad.

It's layered with a tuna filling made from canned tuna, along with shredded or sliced cheddar cheese, and optional tomatoes and it's all sandwiched between fresh bread slices that are slathered in butter (or mayo!). From there the sandwich is pan-fried until the cheese is melty, the filling has warmed and the bread has taken on a gorgeous golden brown, toasty and crisp exterior. The perfect crunch!

It makes one of the best lunches or a quick and satisfying dinner. And you'll love that it's made with simple ingredients, most of which you likely already have on hand.

Serve it with fresh fruit or vegetables and crisp, salty potato chips for the perfect finish.

Stacked tuna melt sandwiches.

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Best Tuna Salad https://www.cookingclassy.com/tuna-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/tuna-salad/#comments Wed, 18 Mar 2020 05:10:20 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=50676 Tuna Salad - made in minutes with kitchen basics like canned tuna, mayo, and bright lemon. It's an easy, staple recipe!

Looking for a new twist? Try my Avocado Tuna Salad - it's made with olive oil and no mayo, and who can resist avocado?

Tuna salad atop bread slices and lettuce leaves. Shown on a white plate with a side of potato chips.

Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

I've been eating tuna salad for as long as I can remember. Grandma made it, Mom made it and now I'm hooked and I turn to it for lunch time and time again.

Canned tuna will forever be one of those things I just truly appreciate. It's easy to store, it's inexpensive and it is always perfect for quick recipes. It's also a great recipe for those watching their nutrition. Tuna is already protein-rich, but you could also stir in some hard-boiled eggs for a tuna egg salad packed with protein. Serve it with cheese and lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.

Of course, canned tuna is pretty bland as is but when you add some tart fresh lemon, rich and creamy mayo, and some fresh herbs it becomes something that's even fit for a fast dinner.

And who doesn't love those little bits of veggies dotted through for varied textures, flavor, and crunch? It's just simple food at its best! It's a great idea to make a batch to store in your fridge for a quick snack, lunch, or making a tuna melt.

Tuna salad in a turquoise serving bowl.

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The BEST Light Potato Salad {With How-To Video} https://www.cookingclassy.com/classic-creamy-potato-salad/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/classic-creamy-potato-salad/#comments Sat, 09 Jun 2018 14:00:01 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=24793 The best Light Potato Salad! Everyone is always raving about how good this recipe is! It's a lot like the potato salad you had as a kid, but even better and with less calories thanks to the light mayo. It's rich and creamy, it's perfectly flavorful, it's hearty, and it has all the best textures.

creamy Potato Salad in a glass bowl topped with herbs

The BEST Light Potato Salad Recipe

Every summer I turn to this creamy potato salad recipe for cookouts, weeknight dinners or picnics. It's got everything I want in a potato salad and it's always a crowd favorite!

It does require a few steps (mostly those annoying chill times), but the end result is so worth it, trust me. Try it once and it may just become your easy potato salad recipe for life!

Want to see how to make potato salad? Watch the video!

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