If your summer garden is anything like mine, then you are about to be swimming in zucchini. I love zucchini! From zucchini soup to zucchini bread, I would eat it all year long if my family would let me. I typically plant two zucchini plants in the late spring, much to my family’s chagrin. One […]
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Twice-Baked Recipes That Are Twice As Good
When you think of twice-baked recipes, chances are that your mind automatically goes to those creamy, delicious twice-baked potatoes. Let’s be honest, twice-baked potatoes are twice the perfection and well worth all the effort they take to make. Did you know that there are other twice-baked recipes besides potatoes? You’ve got sweet potatoes, squash, spaghetti, […]
Grapeful For Summer Recipes
Grapes are the unsung heroes of summer. Why? Because they are portable, crisp, sweet, and have just enough juice to quench a little thirst. They are the perfect snack for parks and pools, and they make great sides at barbecues and block parties. If you find a good bunch of grapes, they are great plain […]
Strawberry Salsa: Sweet And Sassy
It’s the season of strawberries and I couldn’t be happier! From freezer jam to ice cream, strawberries are a staple of summer in our house. When it’s hot outside and we are looking for some cool refreshment, strawberry salsa is a family favorite. I love pairing it with salty tortilla chips and with cinnamon-sugar tortilla […]
3 Ways To Serve Corn On The Cob (You’ve Probably Never Thought Of)
Depending on where you are in the continental US (or the world for that matter), corn on the cob can take on varying forms. Growing up, my family typically resorted to the traditional boiling method for cooking corn. Sometimes if we were feeling fancy, we’d grill it. But rarely did we ever venture out of […]
Summer Salads That Deliver
Salads are king of summer meals because they are cool, refreshing, and filling (when they’re made right). They typically don’t involve turning on the oven or stove which is perfect when you’re trying to keep your house cool. It’s important to have a good serving bowl for salads as well. If your salad is monochromatic, […]
Summer Watermelon Recipes
One of the best parts of late summer is all the watermelon! I love the light and versatile flavor and textures because they practically scream summer. So, if you find yourself craving some quintessential summer flavors, then look no further! Recipe 01: Watermelon Ice Cream Smooth, light, and refreshing, this easy to make ice cream […]
Summer Mac And Cheese Ideas
It’s summer! Time for sprinklers, sun, and parks. It also means that my kids are home for lunch on a more regular basis, which means that I’m officially in charge of three meals a day. Sigh. I love my littles, don’t get me wrong, but coming up something healthy and different for them to eat […]
Feeling Devilish? Eggcellent!
One of my guilty pleasures is a devilish deviled egg. It’s weird, I know. But when you have a coop of chickens who lay lots of eggs, you tend to get creative about how you eat them. I just happen to love a good deviled egg! There is something so satisfying about the creamy yolk […]
Fries That Won’t Kill You
The Ranking of Fries I read an article recently that ranked all of the fast food fries on a scale to see which ones were the “best.” It looked at things like texture, crispiness, and flavor. So, of course, I needed to read this article to see which fries I should be eating, and you […]