This Strawberry Spinach Salad is the perfect summer salad to kick off the strawberry season with. Drizzle on this homemade balsamic dressing for the most amazing salad you will make this time of year. For more salad inspiration, check out my page Best Vegetable Salad Recipes. The moment the weather changes and it starts getting warm, …
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The heat is on, and no one wants to spend hours cooking in the kitchen. Here are a few easy summer dinner recipes to help you beat the heat and feed your hungry family in the process! The kids are out of school, which means summer is here. I don’t know about you, but I …
Make a gorgeous 4th of July fruit cheese platter that screams patriotic. Deliciously juicy blueberries and strawberries pair with white cheddar, or the white cheese of your choice to make the ultimate snack platter for your get together. This tray of red foods and blue foods paired with white cheese and fresh fruit is the …
This past week I tried my hand at making Paula Deen’s Grilled Potatoes. We were having her yummy Puff Pastry Burgers, and I wanted a potato side dish to go with them, so I tried my hand at making these and they turned out delicious! This easy recipe is so delicious and can be cooked on …
This simple and perfect Caprese salad makes for a great dinner or side dish. Topped with fresh basil and a simple balsamic glaze. For more inspiration, check out these simple salad recipes. Nothing excites me more than when my herbs start coming in. My summer meals always have so much more flavor because I top …
These Sourdough Discard Tortillas are one of the easiest things you will ever make. It takes 5 minutes to stir together, then roll out and cook! These homemade tortillas are great for breakfast tacos, burritos, or even on Taco night! For more inspiration, check out these other amazing sourdough discard recipes. If you are a …
This Cottage Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dip is delicious and healthier than the original Buffalo Chicken Dip. Switch out cream cheese and use cottage cheese instead. It makes the perfect dip that you can enjoy on your health kick journey! Cottage cheese is all the rage right now, so I have been using it in a …
Ina Garten’s Summer Pasta Salad is the most filling and delicious pasta salad I have had. Check out this recipe below and let me know your thoughts 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 …
Make this Blackstone Griddle Cilantro Lime Chicken this week. It is such an amazing recipe and super simple to make. The marinade is made with simple ingredients like fresh cilantro, olive oil, lime zest, fresh lime juice, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper. For more inspiration, check out these Easy Blackstone Griddle Recipes. A few …
Blackstone Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a simple and delicious recipe that is packed with a lot of flavor. Chicken tenderloins cooked on the Blackstone Griddle and then topped with a sauce infused with tons of Parmesan Cheese. For more inspiration, check out these easy Blackstone Griddle Recipes. If you want to learn how to make …
These Mini Strawberry Rhubarb Pies are the perfect small dessert for any Spring get-together, especially when rhubarb season is here. I love the taste of sweet strawberries mixed with tart rhubarb. My first time trying fresh rhubarb will not be my last! Let me show you how easy it is to make these gorgeous mini …
This recipe for Banana Pecan Muffins is sponsored in conjunction with #SpringSweetsWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to help in the creation of the #SpringSweetsWeek recipes. All opinions are mine alone. One of my favorite kinds of homemade bread is loaf pan banana bread. My daughter just made a new batch last night, …
Did you know that you can turn liquid honey into creamed honey in just a few minutes? If you have never had creamed honey on toast or with your fruit and other snacks, you are truly missing out. Making this creamed honey recipe is a very simple process that uses regular honey, which is whipped …
Cowboy Candy, aka “Candied Jalapenos”, is the ultimate sweet and spicy mix! Perfect for burgers, sandwiches, nachos, or on their own! This time of year, the jalapenos and banana peppers are in abundance. This is a great way to use them before they turn bad, and it is one of my favorite dishes. This year, …
Make homemade breakfast sausage and skip the store-bought breakfast sausage. This recipe is freezer-friendly and very easy to make. This sausage has the best flavor thanks to all the amazing spices used to enhance the taste. To make this recipe, you only need a few simple ingredients. Check out the recipe and technique below for …
If you are looking for a great steak recipe, this marinated grilled skirt steak is perfect. I have been playing around with different cuts of steak recently. My newest favorite is skirt steak. If you know how to cook it and cut it right, it will become your new favorite too. I even use this …
Coffee Ice Cream is for all those coffee lovers out there! Making this homemade ice cream is simple and easy. The instant espresso powder mixed with the heavy cream and half and half brings this cold dessert to life. If this is your first time making homemade ice cream, I am going to show you …
This delicious 15 minute beef and broccoli recipe is so delicious, you will want to eat every single bite all by yourself. Skip the Chinese restaurant and make this version for yourself. I love Chinese food. It is one of my favorite foods on the planet. One of my favorite dishes is beef and broccoli …
In the gardening world, we try to use every bit of the fruits and vegetables we can. For this recipe, I am going to show you how to make homemade strawberry syrup using the tops since strawberry season is here! Most of the time people throw them right into the trash. However, there is so …
This Sourdough Discard Garlic Pull Apart Bread is delicious and buttery. The bread peels off in layers to enjoy. Serve it as an appetizer or as a side dish with your favorite pasta dish. This twist on classic garlic bread is a great way to use up any sourdough discard you may have accumulated. Looking for recipes …
How to make Your Own Dried Herbs — simple to do and a great way to use up all the leftover fresh herbs from the season. I love making dishes with fresh herbs. During the spring, I love using a pallet to make an herb garden. Then, in the summer and fall, I use fresh …
Grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream are a delicious summer dessert you can make! Peaches are one of my favorite summer fruits and can be used in so many amazing ways. I love grilling season and peach season! I don’t know about you, but you will find me somewhere in front of a grill of …
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so make this Egg in the Hole with Bursted Tomatoes for the perfect Mother’s Day Brunch idea. I LOVE brunch more than anything. Not only do you get to enjoy a lunch and dinner combo, but you get to throw in elements of breakfast, too! This easy breakfast …
This recipe for Margarita Grilled Shrimp Skewers has amazing flavor thanks to the spices I used for seasoning (more about that later). This super-easy grilled shrimp skewers recipe that you can make all summer long. One of my favorite things to fix on the outdoor grill is shrimp. There is just something about it that makes …
This light and fruity Strawberry Icebox Cake is the perfect no-bake treat for strawberry season. Full of fresh strawberries with layers of graham crackers, cream cheese, and white chocolate pudding, your family is in for a treat. Everything is all in one pan! If you have a sweet tooth, you will want to stick around …
These Old-Fashioned Fried Apple Pies are the perfect snack, dessert, breakfast, and more for any time you have a taste of all things apple! For more inspiration, check out these yummy apple recipes. Kayla and I started making Apple Hand Pies years ago after visiting an apple orchard when she was in Kindergarten. We had …
If you are looking for a an easy to make summer refreshing drink, try your hand at making a Frozen Pineapple Agua Fresca. This tropical drink is perfect for a hot day on the back porch while relaxing. Check out these other Non-Alcoholic Drink recipes for more inspiration. Aguas frescas or fresh water is a …
This Blackstone Mexican Street Corn is now my new favorite way to make corn of any kind. For more inspiration, check out these Easy Blackstone Griddle Recipes. This makes the perfect side dish for Taco Tuesday, fajitas, or a Mexican food night! Don’t forget to make a batch of my Mexican Cheese Dip, too! You …
Sourdough Discard Corn Dogs are a delicious hand-dipped hot dog dipped in a delectable honey batter mixed with sourdough discard and fried until crispy and golden brown. For more inspiration, check out these Easy Sourdough Recipes. If you make a sourdough starter, you have a lot of sourdough starter discard. A lot of people throw it …
Hawaiian Pork Kabobs are so easy to make! It’s the perfect way to get your meat and veggies in while adding in a ton of flavor. Serve them with some coconut rice and you have a super easy dinner to serve your family. When the weather starts warming up, all I can think of is …