If you want a refreshing summer salad, this watermelon cucumber feta salad is exactly what the doctor ordered. This has become my absolute favorite salad for summer dining! It is the middle of summer and that means that cucumbers, watermelons, tomatoes, and more are all plentiful right now. If you want to make a delicious -- one-of-a-kind salad, this watermelon cucumber feta salad is what ...
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Grilled Vegetable Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MarinadesWithMazola #MakeItWithHeart #CollectiveBias During the warmer days of Spring and Summer, one of my absolute favorite meals to have is a grilled vegetable salad and top it with a citrus vinaigrette. Instead of using olive oil, I love using Mazola® Corn Oil -- for both brushing ...
Ina Garten’s Summer Pasta Salad
Ina Garten's Summer Pasta Salad is the most filling and delicious pasta salad I have had in a while. Check out this recipe below and let me know what you think if you make it! A couple of weeks ago I was watching Food Network and The Barefoot Contessa was on. Between her and The Pioneer Woman, they pretty much rule my television. While I was watching, she caught my eye when she ...
Mojito Cupcakes #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for Mojito Cupcakes were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Anytime I go somewhere new, I always get my absolute favorite drink on the planet -- a mojito (non-alcoholic of course). There is just something about that lime and mint flavor together with just a hint of salt that makes me just ...
Lemon Lavender Scones #SummerDessertWeek
This post and Lemon Lavender Scones recipe were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. I have found my new favorite summer dessert that goes so perfectly with a cup of coffee -- and it is Lemon Lavender Scones. ...
On the Go Freezer Breakfast Sandwiches featuring Bays English Muffins
These on the go freezer breakfast sandwiches recipe and post have been sponsored by Bays® English Muffins. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Life gets busy and when it does, I will be the first to tell you that I do not want to cook anything. But, I have a family I need to feed, so how do I do that and still not have to cook that often? I make a huge batch of these on the go ...
Strawberry Lemonade Bars #SummerDessertWeek
This post and recipe for Strawberry Lemonade Bars were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine. Two of my absolute favorite flavors in the world are strawberries and lemons. Since this is summer dessert week, I thought -- what better way than to make a super quick and easy dessert that combines two of my ...
No Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream #SummerDessertWeek
“This post and recipe for no-churn cotton candy ice cream were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.” One of my all-time favorite ice creams is cotton candy flavored ice cream. Since this is Summer Dessert Week, I thought I would share with you my new favorite way to make this ice cream -- and the best part? ...
Easy Mini Fruit Pizzas #SummerDessertWeek
“This post and recipe for easy mini fruit pizzas were created for #SummerDessertWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.” Welcome to Summer Dessert Week y'all! This week I have so many amazing recipes to share with you. Today -- we are starting off with a brand new favorite of mine -- Easy Mini Fruit Pizzas. ...
37 Homemade Jams and Jellies You Can Make at Home
We love making our own homemade jams and jellies at home. The summertime is my favorite time for making some delicious homemade jams -- especially when the fruit is plentiful. ...
Tropical Sunshine Drink – the perfect Non-Alcoholic Drink
This tropical Sunshine Drink is a copycat version of the Buckboard Bash that I had while I was in Branson at the Dolly's Stampede. You are going to love how easy it is to make this delicious drink. During the summertime, my daughter and I are always about making fun drinks to enjoy on the back porch while we watch our hummingbirds flutter about. ...
How to make Garlic Herb Butter
This recipe for garlic herb butter is so easy to make and will make those grilled steaks, chops, and chicken taste absolutely delicious! My herb garden is overflowing right now with the most delicious herbs. Because of that, we have been working on creating some really amazing food -- including this easy garlic herb butter. ...
The Best Southern Peach Tea Recipe You Will Need All Summer
This recipe for the best Southern Peach Tea is all you will need all summer long to stay refreshed on those hot summer days. Here in the South, sweet tea is something we crave and drink all year round. Now, Northerners make sweet tea as well, but -- let's just say -- it is not up to par with our Southern Sweet Tea. We like our tea like syrup. If you can taste the tea, then you do not have ...
Slow Cooker Lasagna Pasta
If you love lasagna then you will LOVE my delicious slow cooker lasagna pasta. It comes together in no time and is perfect on those nights when you need a fast dinner idea. I discovered a delicious way to make lasagna the other night simply because I was doing my "clean out the pantry" meal plan and meal prep. ...
Homemade Churros With Spicy Chocolate Dipping Sauce
This tutorial recipe for homemade churros with spicy chocolate dipping sauce will have you making churros like a pro! Have you ever had homemade churros with spicy chocolate dipping sauce? If you have not, you are truly missing out! My daughter recently got in the kitchen and made these and they were spot on to what you find at most theme parks and state fairs. ...
37 Summer Milkshakes That Will Cool You Off
These summer milkshakes will cool you off in the heat of the day. The best part? They are SUPER EASY to make! I don't know about you, but I LOVE making homemade milkshakes at home. Recently, I asked a few of my blogging friends if they had any to share and I was LOADED DOWN with amazing milkshakes! ...
Grilled Ribs with Spicy Peach Glaze
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #QualityFreshPork #GetGrillingAmerica #CollectiveBias Everyone loves to grill a lot during the summer, but for me, we grill all year round! Today I am sharing with you how I make the most amazing grilled ribs with a spicy peach glaze. ...
Homemade Sweet and Sour Sauce
This homemade sweet and sour sauce is so easy to make and uses pantry ingredients you already have on hand! I loving creating homemade Chinese takeout from home. It is so much cheaper and the taste is something you just wouldn't believe. Before now, anytime I made Baked Sweet and Sour Chicken, I always bought my sauce from the store because I thought it was hard to make. The other night, I ...
Vanilla Milkshakes Without Ice Cream
Homemade vanilla milkshakes without ice cream are so good and so tasty! You won't even miss using ice cream from the store in this delicious shake. I totally LOVE milkshakes. Now that I can make them at home, there is really no need to get one from a fast food or ice cream joint. In my family's opinion -- they are even better from MY kitchen. The ingredients are all pantry staples and they ...
Classic Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
This classic basil pesto sauce recipe is so easy to make and can be used for a number of different recipes. Every year I make sure that I plant an herb garden. I have been doing this for about five years now and I love the fact that I can walk right out my back door and pull off some fresh herbs to use in my dishes. ...
20 Sushi Recipes You Can Make to go with My Eel Sauce
These sushi recipes are a great place to start when you want a fun and creative take on these amazing rolls. I don't know about you but I LOVE sushi. Some of my favorite rolls are Spicy California, Crab, and of course my delicious Fried Sushi roll. ...
Restaurant Style Mexican Cheese Dip
This is the best and most authentic restaurant style Mexican cheese dip you will ever taste. This is my favorite cheese dip in the whole world. If you go out to a Mexican restaurant and you order the cheese dip, you will fall in love. Now you can make it at home! It only uses 3 simple ingredients and is much cheaper to make at home than it is to order at the restaurant. ...
Herbed Ricotta Toast with Sautéed Tomatoes
This herbed ricotta toast with sauteed tomatoes is absolutely easy and delicious. It's so filling that you can eat this as a meal! Our herb garden is really kicking into high gear lately! We have so much fresh dill, basil, parsley, cilantro, rosemary, sage, chives and more that we are having to find yummy recipes to make with them. ...
Copycat Olive Garden Salad Dressing Recipe
I love Olive Garden Salad Dressing -- don't you? It's not the salad so much as it is the dressing. I have been all over the Internet comparing recipes and finally combining a few have come up with the perfect dressing. ...
How to Make Eel Sauce for Sushi
This recipe for how to make eel sauce for sushi will become your favorite sauce from this point on. This post was originally published on March 9, 2015, and republished on June 1, 2019. If you love Sushi, you will love the next three posts I have for you! I'm starting off my Sushi series with how to make your own sushi eel sauce. Many Thai and Japanese restaurants serve this sauce. ...
Southern Style Breakfast Biscuits – The Secret to Fluffy Flaky Layers
I have been trying and trying to perfect my homemade breakfast biscuits and I finally figured out what my problem has been all along. Are you ready for this secret? I mean it really is a secret. This post was originally published on July 29, 2009, and republished on May 31, 2019 ...
Easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
This easy homemade strawberry ice cream is the perfect dessert for those hot summer days. This past weekend, Kroger had their strawberries on sale for $1.79 a pint. I grabbed 3 and decided to make a batch of easy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream. ...
Easy Homemade Croutons
These Easy Homemade Croutons are perfect for any salad -- or you can eat them for a snack as I do! When I make a salad, I have found out that I love making my own dressings. For years, I have been making homemade ranch and Olive Garden Copycat dressing. Recently though, I've started adding another homemade element to my salads -- and that is my easy homemade croutons. ...
Coconut Lavender Lemonade – a very refreshing Summer Drink
This coconut lavender lemonade will be your absolute favorite drink this summer! Last summer my daughter spent an entire day with her friend at the swimming pool. She created a very delicious and fresh drink that is the perfect summer pool beverage, so today I thought I would share this drink with you as well. ...
Egg in the Hole with Bursted Tomatoes (Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch Idea)
This recipe for Egg in the Hole with Bursted Tomatoes has been sponsored by Little Northern Bakehouse. All opinions listed are 100% my own. Mother's Day is right around the corner and I have learned that I LOVE brunch more than any other eating time. I guess the reason for that is because it combines my love of breakfast with my love of lunch and dinner. In fact, you can totally ...