One Pot Chili Mac

This is the perfect sweater weather recipe! It's hearty, homemade comfort food that's brimming with flavor and it's just the dinner friends and family of all ages will love on a cold day.

One thing I think you'll really appreciate about this recipe is that many of the ingredients are things you may likely already have on hand, especially if you keep a pack or two of ground beef stashed away in the freezer. I love a one-pot meal, especially for weeknight dinners.

And just like regular chili (or American goulash), it's so versatile that you can swap in other ingredients you have on hand for those you don't (see ideas below for substitutes). I've added carrots to chili before so really just about anything goes.

Then top it as you'd like with all your favorite toppings. You can't go wrong with a sprinkle of green onions and more cheese!

Nothing super fancy here, just that delicious comfort food we crave! And when served chilled on a hot summer day it makes it something to really look forward to.

Classic Macaroni Salad

A delicious macaroni salad is just one of those things I didn't always appreciate. I would always walk right past pasta salads and potato salads onto the next option and now I absolutely love both of them!

I think they are a true summertime staple.

This macaroni salad recipe is perfect for cookouts and picnics, and it's such a tasty side to pair with grilled or slow-cooked meat any day of the year.

This version is actually my go-to favorite! It has a delicious blend of fresh, colorful ingredients, a tempting light crunch, and such a refreshing taste!

And the dressing is perfectly creamy without being overwhelmingly heavy. I've made it a little healthier by subbing out some of the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt (but if preferred you can go the all-mayonnaise route instead).

Everything here combined together just creates a harmonious blend of satisfying flavor. Chances are it will become a new favorite for you too!

What to Serve with Classic Macaroni Salad

I love to serve it with:

• bbq chicken (basted with a homemade BBQ sauce)
• kalua pork
• pulled pork sandwiches
• grilled corn on the cob
• chilled homemade lemonade
• and let's not forget the rainbow fruit salad or ice-cold watermelon