This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I’m a contributor. A chilled salad is the perfect side dish for a hot summer day. This Strawberry Almond Quinoa is a delicious and easy side dish to throw together for a picnic, party, or just a week night summer supper. I love quinoa! It’s seriously […]
Jalapeno Bacon Fritters
A little spicy, these Jalapeno Bacon Fritters perfect appetizers for parties, football games, or just because you want to. I really shouldn’t admit this, but Hubbyman and I devoured the entire batch…by ourselves! They were light and fluffy and bacon-y! Is that even a word? It has to be, right. I made these on a […]
Asparagus Carbonara
This Asparagus Carbonara is the most rich and decadent asparagus that I’ve ever had. My family loves asparagus. And “love” is a serious understatement. Besides broccoli, asparagus is the only vegetable my entire family willingly eats. And by eats, I mean devours. I had a couple bunches of asparagus sitting in my fridge begging to be […]
Blackberry Nectarine Salad
This recipe is in partnership with Rubbermaid. This delicious Blackberry Nectarine Salad with Honey Vinaigrette is perfect for a hot summer night. Nothing is worse than a 120F summer day and then having to cook…especially heating the kitchen with anything. Even a slow cooker heats the kitchen. But a good, fresh summer salad is just the perfect supper […]
Perfect Pool Party Menu
My perfect pool party menu has 12 delicious recipe options from appetizers to desserts. You won’t need everything unless you’re having a huge party…heck, maybe you should have a huge party. It’ll be more fun. I love having friends over, I’ve just always loved hosting little parties whether they are formal or totally relaxed like […]
Patriotic Party Ideas
If you are gearing up for a big summer BBQ these Patriotic Party Ideas are sure to get you in the spirit. These red, white, & blue recipe ideas are perfect for any party where you want to show your patriotism. Every 4th of July, I host a huge block party in my front yard. We […]
Chai Tea Mix
Keep a jar of Chai Tea Mix in the pantry for quick drinks. It makes a nice gift for the holidays, housewarming, or whenever you need to throw together an easy gift. I’m mostly a coffee drinker, but I do love a good Chai Tea Latte or Iced Chai Tea every now and then. To […]
Red White and Blue Sparkling Cider
This Red White and Blue Sparkling Cider is easy, refreshing, and delicious. It’s perfect for party-goers of all ages! Red White and Blue Sparkling Cider This fruit-filled cider has quickly become one of my family’s most requested summer drinks. I’ve been making it almost every other day for the last month and it’s just so […]
Cherry Wine Cooler
The mix of sweet bubbly ginger ale and dry white wine are perfect to pair with the sweet yet tart dynamic of cherry juice in my Cherry Wine Cooler. You may be a child of the 80’s if you remember the Bartles & Jaymes commercials with the older gentlemen sitting on the porch sipping wine […]
Peach Sangria
Sip on this refreshing PEACH SANGRIA all summer long. Only 4 simple ingredients and tons of peachy goodness! I had a few friends over last Friday night for a girls night in. We sampled wine and ate way to much and drank all of this Peach Sangria. Of course we had lots of mommy talk […]
Lime Coconut Puppy Chow
This sweet and tart LIME COCONUT PUPPY CHOW is addictive and reminiscent of those crunchy lime cooler cookies. You know those cookies right? The tart crispy lime cookies that were covered in powdered sugar…this tastes almost just like it, but with a hint of coconut. I remember eating those cookies by the box when I […]
Summer Berry Smoothie
This recipe is in partnership with Rubbermaid. This Summer Berry Smoothie is my family’s all time favorite smoothie that I make. It’s light, refreshing, with just a hint of sweetness! During the summer, when berries are on sale I buy a gazillion of them, wash them, and freeze half of them in baggies so that […]
