As Summer begins, our cooking turns from comfort food to quick and easy meals. This Penne Pasta with Italian Sausage goes together in about 20 minutes and can be easily changed to suit your taste. The original recipe from Betty Crocker uses Ham, but since we had some leftover Italian Sausage from the Sausage Potato […]
Fourth of July Drinks: Firecracker Float
May 8, 2022 by 1 Comment
Well here we are almost to the end of our Fourth of July Menu…the drinks! This Firecracker Float will really make a “POP” with the kiddos and adults too! But first, let me remind you of the other Fourth of July Recipes we have shared…Main Dishes and the All-American Burger, Salads with Seven Layer Salad in a jar, Sides […]
Father’s Day “Dude Food”
May 6, 2022 by 4 Comments
What does Dad like to eat? Do you make him a special breakfast? Grill him a steak? And how about dessert…does he loves pie, cookies or maybe a cupcake? Well, whatever Dad likes we have you covered with this Father’s Day “Dude Food” Round-up of Recipes that are sure to please him! Father’s Day Breakfast […]
Steak and Eggs: Breakfast for Dad
May 5, 2022 by Leave a Comment
We continue with our “Dude Food” today with Breakfast for Dad…Steak & Eggs. Yesterday we shared a special Steak Dinner, and believe it or not…we actually had a little steak leftover. So we sliced and diced and came up with a delicious breakfast to start Dad’s day off right! Traditionally Steak & Eggs is served […]
Homemade Slushies and Weekly Menu Plan
May 4, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Summer is here! The temperature is starting to rise and the kids are outside playing. These Homemade Slushies are a perfect afternoon treat by the pool or even served along with your Friday Night Pizza Dinner. The flavors are unlimited, and the addition of Ice Cream makes them even better. We started with the original […]
Farmer’s Market Friday: Spring Onions
May 3, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Oops, I’m a little late today…but don’t cry. Because today we’re swinging by the Farmer’s Market for some Spring Onions. Why spring onions, well the cool spring weather is ideal for all types of onions. The cool conditions help regulate the growth so it doesn’t get pithy and the flavor is not quite as harsh. […]
Creamy German Potato Salad
May 2, 2022 by Leave a Comment
Oh the easy, breezy days of Summer…we all love them! Summer = potlucks…picnics…delicious salads…Father’s Day and Fourth of July celebrations! But sometimes we don’t want to serve the same ol’ potato salad…let’s change it up with this Creamy German Potato Salad! Although we love the traditional Potato Salad, it’s always nice to have a little […]
Halloween Food: BeDeviled Burgers
May 1, 2022 by 4 Comments
We’re back to beguile you with the tantalizing tastes of these BeDeviled Burgers. These are some of the tenderest burgers you’ll throw on the grill and when you take the first bite the flavors seem to marry together all at once making this one of my all time favorites especially around Halloween. One of the […]
Halloween Party Food
April 30, 2022 by 3 Comments
Halloween is one of those holidays that I love to cook and bake for, but honestly, I struggle with it a bit. I think most of the food is pretty cool, but it’s also so gross, most people won’t eat, which is a waste of time and money. So when I’m cooking and hosting a […]
Halloween Food: Scarecrow Tostadas
April 29, 2022 by 1 Comment
For many, many years on Halloween night, I made a special dinner with a Jack-o’-Lantern Meatloaf, Mummy Mashed Potatoes, and more. When we were deciding what Halloween recipes we wanted to share, we knew we wanted kid friendly and nothing too gross. After all, the gross food rarely gets eaten anyway. The Scarecrow Tostadas are […]