Summer Soiree Grilled Pear and Gorgonzola Salad The next course is Salad and it’s absolutely mouth watering! Grilled Pear and Gorgonzola Salad *I place bottles of balsamic vinegar and olive oil on the table and let each person dress their salad to their liking. This recipe can be made up to an hour …
Summer Soiree Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint Next is our Appetizer and it’s just amazing! Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint… Summer Soiree Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Mint is seriously amazing!! You’ll be so surprised at how much you LOVE this unexpected combination I put together!! Tomorrow’s recipe is an absolute …
Summer Soiree A few weeks ago I was able to guest post on Tatertots and Jello! Jen is such a sweetie and I was SO thrilled to have to opportunity!!! I wanted to share the post I put together for her with all of you… the only difference is– I’m going to post one recipe …
Our Pineapple Italian Ice Recipe is a delightful way to end your evening meal! Pineapple ice is also known as pineapple water ice–it’s a simple and refreshing recipe that will please all your guests. Our pineapple Italian ice has fresh pineapple, agave, honey, lemon juice, and ice cubes! Why we love Pineapple Italian Ice Recipe …
Parfait Pops are a delicious summer treat! My son, Jake and I made these yummy little Parfait Pops in about 15 minutes this morning! They’re quick and healthy and super fun for kids to help out with in the kitchen… the only down-side is the 3 hours it takes in the freezer before they …
Danelle’s Delicious Punch here are the last two super yummy recipes from my friend Kate’s Wedding! This punch was SO good… and what’s even better?? It’s so easy 🙂 Danelle is also famous (among her friends) for her Pound Cake… I’ve already posted it on my blog once BUT, it’s so fabulous that I’ll …
Patriotic Yogurt Pretzels Recipe everyone loves a little sweet on a pretzel, usually white chocolate but for a little healthier twist, try yogurt! Our yogurt covered pretzels are sure to hit the spot–the whole family will love them. Yogurt pretzels are so simple to make the kiddos can help too! Why we love Patriotic Yogurt …
Red, White, and Blue Parfait is a combination I’ve loved all my life! It’s hard to beat creamy yogurt, sweetness of fresh fruit, and a little bit of crunch that this delicious combination brings! Red, White, and Blue Parfait would be a super fun breakfast for the 4th of July!! Red, White, and …
Fudge Brownie Sheet Cake Just like I promised~ here’s another scrumptious recipe from my friend Kate’s Wedding!! I didn’t get a whole piece of the Fudge Brownie Sheet Cake… 2 huge plates of them were gone in a flash 🙂 I did get some crumbs though, and those were delish!! I’ll have to bake up another …
Red, White, and Blue-berries is another fun appetizer for your 4th of July celebrations!! Red, White, and Blue-berries is a creamy and delicious fruit dip with a hint of lemon… you’ll LOVE it!! * I adapted this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens’ all time favorites 2012, “Ricotta Dip for Fruit” I saw …
Poppy Seed Loaf and a Wedding We hosted my good friend Kate’s wedding last weekend! I warned her that I’d have to blog the occasion and she was more than happy to let me 🙂 The Steve and Kate Johnson Family… After the ceremony Kate served all kinds of really yummy sweet breads and desserts! …
Today’s Strawberries and Cream Recipe was inspired years ago by Strawberry Days Rodeo! We loved it and wanted to enjoy it again at home. It’s a simple strawberry dessert that’s perfect for summertime! Why we love Strawberries and Cream Recipe Every year around this time our little town hosts “Strawberry Days” and are a must-have …
c If your wondering what Jarlsberg is, it’s a kind of cheese! Jarlsberg is a semi soft part-skim cheese that has a mild, buttery, nutty, and slightly sweet flavor! It comes from Norway and is produced in limited quantities, it’s aged for at least a year! It can be found in the specialty cheese department!! …
Lemon Honey Salad Dressing is SO good you’ll want to lick the plate clean! (AND maybe the plate next to you!) Seriously, it’s really that amazing!! This Lemon Honey Salad Dressing is so versatile it goes perfectly with whatever kind of salad you’ve got the fixings for… vegetables with greens or fruit …
Our Summer Homemade Ice Cream Recipe is a fun kitchen craft to make with your family this year! Making ice cream in a baggie is a fun activity for your little ones. Our baggie ice cream recipe is actually a science project–keep reading to learn more! Why we love Summer Homemade Ice Cream Recipe As …
Triple Berry Smoothie Doesn’t it look refreshingly delicious 🙂 It is… I totally promise! It’s loaded with all kinds of yummy, healthy, good for you ingredients AND even the kids will love it!! I’m so happy that it’s summer time and with it comes all the fresh fruit and vegetables that are just …
4th of July Watermelon Appetizer Recipe is beautifully Patriotic plus it’s a kid friendly recipe! Makes all your 4th of July and summer parties more festive and fabulous with this recipe! You’ll never believe how easy they are to make they only take a few minutes to put together and it’s a great recipe to …
Velata! Fondue Fun… is just THAT, totally fun! Velata is a product line that became available on May 1, 2012 by Scentsy (you know those wonderful aromatic warmers that are just amazing!) I met 3 adorable Scentsy/Velata ladies at Snap! blogging conference! I was even lucky enough to be some of the …
Father’s Day Crunchy French Toast is a masculine version of a classic breakfast dish! I first tasted a dish similar to my Father’s Day Crunchy French Toast in Boston, MA in a corner cafe somewhere near Harvard about 14 years ago… it was AMAZING! So, I figured out how to make it at home …
Pink Rose Cupcakes are the beautiful little cakes I made for Madi’s Graduation Party! Pink Rose Cupcakes have a hint of Rose water in the frosting which is a lovely way to add an extra little special touch to any pink occasion! To add a little variety I also made a batch of my Cream …
Apple Cinnamon WW Pancakes are a quick, easy, and healthy breakfast! I whipped these Apple Cinnamon WW Pancakes together a couple of days ago and we all loved them… they’re a healthy BUT quick way to start off the day! AND who doesn’t need more quick recipes to keep those hungry kiddos happy this …
Green Tea Smoothie is just about as yummy of a smoothie as they come! I used to be able to get my favorite Green Tea Smoothie at a smoothie shop in a town where I lived about 5 or 6 years ago BUT when I moved… I was bound and determined to figure out …
Chocolate Turtle Cake is everything you’d hoped it’d be when you read the title!! Chocolate, Pecans, and Caramel… how can it be anything but delicious 🙂 We enjoyed this Chocolate Turtle Cake for Abbies 13th birthday party last Sunday… she loved it and so did all the rest of us! Chocolate Turtle Cake will …
BBQ Chicken I received so many compliments on this easy dish last Sunday when we had our family over for yet another birthday celebration 🙂 We ate our BBQ Chicken with corn on the cob, watermelon, and green salad! AND who knew such an amazing tasting dish could be that easy!! You’ll LOVE it. …