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06.19.2022
Steak Kabobs
Steak Kabobs make the perfect delicious dinner for grilling season. The steak marinade makes the meat melt in your mouth. These Steak Kabobs are going to become a go-to recipe for your family in summer. The marinade is easy to throw together and makes for the most perfect and tender meat. Nathan took one bite…
06.16.2022
BLT Dip Recipe (Cold BLT Dip)
This BLT Dip Recipe comes together with just four ingredients! It is the perfect easy party dip that everyone will love. Love this recipe but want to make a warm version? Try my other BLT Dip. This amazing and super easy BLT Dip recipe is another great recipe from my neighbor. She loves sharing her…
06.14.2022
Pickled Carrots (6 Ingredients)
Pickled Carrots are easy to whip up and make for a fun topping on sandwiches, nachos, and so much else. In my house we just can’t get enough of pickled . . . everything. When I made these pickled carrots, I knew that they would be well loved, and I was right. My eight year…
06.05.2022
Greek Pasta Salad
This Greek Pasta Salad is an easy recipe that is perfect to take to BBQs and cookouts. Save the left overs for lunch the next day, they are delicious! This Greek Pasta Salad recipe is easy to pull together. It has so many great flavors that you will love. We are using my Greek Salad…
06.02.2022
Air Fryer Asparagus
Air Fryer Asparagus is a fast, healthy, side dish recipe that comes together in just 10 minutes. This is the perfect vegetable to serve with just about any meat dish. Asparagus is one of my very favorite vegetables. It is so easy to prepare, and it takes very little seasoning or effort to turn it…
05.31.2022
Pickled Beets
Pickled Beets are easy to make and delicious straight or on sandwiches and in salads. You won’t believe how fast these are to make. Start with my tutorial for how to roast beets and you are half way there. A few months ago I updated my post on my Easy Beet Salad. You guys, people…
05.29.2022
Chicken Street Tacos
Chicken Street Tacos are the greatest dinner! The perfect marinade for this chicken, with it’s citrus, cilantro, and garlic, makes for street tacos that everyone will want over and over. You guys know by now that every night in our house could be taco night and we would be happy campers. And honestly, when we…
05.28.2022
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Lemon Pepper Chicken is an easy skillet dinner that your family will love. The simple and delicious lemony sauce pairs perfectly with the spice of black pepper. Our family is always on the hunt for delicious dinners that come together quickly. I love having a dinner on the table that rivals any of our local…
05.26.2022
Strawberry Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade is a summertime favorite that your family will love! With just three ingredients, you will love our spin on class homemade lemonade. This delicious kid friendly drink couldn’t be easier. With wonderful sunny weather becoming a daily reality, I am itching for all things summer. I want sandy toes, sun kissed kid cheeks,…
05.24.2022
Tuna Pasta Salad
This Tuna Pasta Salad is the perfect picnic food. It is easy to throw together with light delicious flavors everyone will love. Sometimes at the beginning of summer, I feel like a little kid on Christmas morning. There is so much to look forward to, so much to get excited about. I have swimming pools,…
05.21.2022
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad is easy to throw together and so delicious. This is classic side dish recipe that is loved at family functions and picnics. When I was growing up, any time there was a BIG deal, my mom would throw this giant backyard BBQ and invite our whole family . . . our huge…
05.17.2022
Caprese Pasta Salad
This simple Caprese Pasta Salad is four ingredients plus a homemade balsamic dressing. It is perfect for family gatherings or picnics! The flavors of a Caprese Salad – fresh basil, mozzarella cheese, and tomatoes – are some of my favorite. It’s all so simple, but so delicious. In this Caprese Pasta Salad we easily pull…












