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05.27.2021
Chocolate Hummus
Chocolate Hummus is the perfect snack that balances nutrition and deliciousness! Make this and watch even your pickiest eater fall in love with it. A few years ago, I brought home Trader Joe’s Chocolate Hummus. My pickiest eater took one look at it, and decided it looked terrible. Then I told her it tasted like…
05.25.2021
Iced Coffee
Iced Coffee is the perfect summer afternoon treat. Gather together all the things you need so that you can have this great drink any time. There is nothing better than an Iced Coffee on a hot summer afternoon. It is an easy treat to make at home, something that I have been doing for years.…
05.22.2021
Red, White, and Blue Cake
This Red, White, & Blue Cake is not just a huge show stopper, it is amazingly delicious! The cake is two layers of red velvet cake – one red and one blue – that sandwich an amazing cheesecake layer. It is all covered in the my delicious vanilla buttercream frosting! This is the perfect cake…
05.20.2021
Pork Rub
This four ingredient Pork Rub is made with seasonings you already have in your pantry. It is simple to throw together but brings out the flavor in pork recipes perfectly! Our family loves making our own seasoning mixes. They are typically made with ingredients we have on hand, and we can control everything from heat…
05.19.2021
Butter Chicken Recipe
This Butter Chicken Recipe is so easy and so delicious. It’s the perfect weeknight meal. Better than take out, you’ll love making this Indian Butter Chicken at home! We are such huge fans of Indian cooking around here, especially saucy chicken recipes that we can eat with rice and warm pieces of naan. This take…
05.18.2021
Edible Cookie Dough
Edible Cookie Dough is the easiest and most addictive treat known to mankind. You need to make this simple recipe for a fun indulgent dessert. I won’t tell anyone if you eat the whole bowl. Those who know me, know that cookie dough is a weakness of mine. If I’m being honest, it is more…
05.17.2021
Grilled Pineapple
This Grilled Pineapple is a perfect side dish or even dessert. The extra flavor added with the grilling combined with a sweet sauce turns this into a delicious sweet treat for any meal. If you are looking for an easy side dish during grilling season, look no further than this amazing Grilled Pineapple. Not only…
05.16.2021
Crock Pot Ribs
Crock Pot Ribs come together with our five star BBQ Sauce and the best Pork Rub for a tender fall of the bone recipe you will absolutely love. I have another great slow cooker recipe for you today, and just like with my BBQ Pulled Pork, it is the combination of the most perfect and…
05.12.2021
Greek Salad Dressing Recipe
This Greek Salad Dressing Recipe is made with easy to find ingredients and comes together quickly! It is delicious, simple, and so good on so many different salad recipes. I love it on my Greek Pasta Salad. I am pretty much obsessed with making my own homemade salad dressings. They are so easy to throw together.…
05.11.2021
Southwestern Steak Salad
This Southwestern Steak Salad comes together in under thirty minutes with easy to find ingredients and makes for a perfect grilled dinner! This post originally appeared in 2015 as a sponsored post for the Wisconsin Beef Council, who I continue to greatly support. This salad recipe will leave you feeling totally full and satisfied. It…
05.09.2021
BBQ Pulled Pork
BBQ Pulled Pork comes together with an easy pork rub and the most delicious homemade bbq sauce. It slow cooks all day, and makes for the perfect pulled pork sandwiches. Your whole family will love this delicious crock pot pulled pork. When hosting a group, I love making BBQ Beef or pulled pork sandwiches. They…
05.08.2021
Pizza Mac N Cheese
Pizza Mac N Cheese is an easy twist on Homemade Macaroni and Cheese! The cheesy goodness of your favorite pasta dish with all the delicious flavors of pizza! If there are two things that I can always count on being home runs in my house, it is macaroni and cheese and pizza. In fact, cheers…












