Fire up the BBQ tonight and make these lemonade grilled chicken legs. They are wonderful as a main course and are also one of my best easy appetizers. Grilled chicken recipes are perfect for busy week nights. Not only are they quick and easy to make, but they’re also full of flavor. Grilling chicken on the …
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This creamy broccoli salad is a lighter dairy-free version of the classic side dish. Fresh broccoli, crispy bacon, sweet cranberries, raisins, and crunchy nuts are tossed in a homemade dressing for a salad that’s full of flavor without relying on cheese or heavy ingredients. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe that’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and …
These SunButter energy balls are a quick and easy no-bake snack made with sunflower seed butter, Medjool dates, and a handful of simple ingredients. Naturally sweetened and packed with flavor, they’re perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up, post-workout snack, or healthy treat when you’re craving something sweet. Best of all, these protein bites come together in …
These mini strawberry shortcakes are individual sized portions of this classic summer dessert. Flaky buttermilk biscuits are layered with fresh summer strawberries and a home made strawberry syrup that oozes over the layers and the whipped cream topping. One of the joys of growing up for me was my mother’s strawberry shortcake. She used Bisquick …
This Greek chopped salad recipe combines crisp vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, olives, and corn with a bright homemade dressing made with lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, and fresh oregano. Every bite is packed with fresh Mediterranean flavors and plenty of texture. Because all of the ingredients are chopped into bite-sized pieces, this salad is …
Take stuffed peppers to the next level with this recipe for pizza stuffed peppers. I love making stuffed peppers because they’re endlessly customizable! This stuffing mix uses normal pizza topping ingredients, but if you have other favorite pizza toppings, just chop them up and add them to the mixture. The sky is the limit as …
This lemon pudding bundt cake recipe is made from scratch and has a light, bright taste. The pudding gives the taste an extra richness and the light lemon glaze is sweet but not overly so. Summer is the time when I love to make desserts with lemonade or lemons. They are so plentiful and fresh …
This Cinderella cocktail is a creamy blue martini made with vodka, blue curaçao, pineapple juice, coconut nectar, and grapefruit juice. The tropical citrus flavor and bright blue color make it a fun, fantasy-inspired drink, often referred to as a Glass Slipper Martini. This blue drink is the perfect choice for a chick flick movie night …
This decadent chicken tetrazzini is a rich and creamy pasta casserole that the whole family will love. It has a tasty white wine and garlic sauce. This recipe takes under an hour to make, and is a great way to repurpose leftover cooked chicken that needs to be used up. The flavor of this recipe …
Looking for a frozen sweet treat with a tropical flavor? This homemade no-churn coconut pistachio ice cream recipe is the perfect way to beat the summer heat. It’s made with just four ingredients and is rich, nutty, and totally delicious. I eat ice cream year-round and am always on the hunt for tasty new recipes …
This homemade pistachio pudding recipe is made from scratch using real pistachios, eggs, sugar, and milk. The result is a rich, creamy dessert with a naturally nutty flavor that tastes far better than boxed pudding mixes. If you’ve ever wondered how to make pistachio pudding from scratch, this easy recipe walks you through the process …
This skinny strawberry banana smoothie makes a great summer breakfast recipe. It’s easy to make and ready in a flash! We all know how taxing it can be in the morning to get a nutritious breakfast on the table. For me, smoothies help to overcome the time hurdle. To keep the calories lower in this …
Are you looking for a quick and delicious meal that is perfect for busy weeknights? Look no further! This easy lemon garlic shrimp recipe is ready in just 15 minutes and combines lemons, garlic, and red pepper flakes for a zesty shrimp dish that your family will love. With a 5-minute preparation time and the …
This crusty Italian herb bread recipe uses fresh herbs and olive oil for a rich, savory flavor that tastes straight from a bakery. It’s an easy yeast bread that bakes into a rustic artisan loaf – perfect with soups, pasta dinners, for dipping in olive oil, or serving warm with butter. Even if you’re new …
If you’re following a low carb, keto or a gluten-free diet, you have to try this keto broccoli salad with bacon and cheese. Every time I bring it along to a party, it disappears! This tasty salad is so easy to make. Plus, the bacon and cheese will make even the fussiest of vegetable eaters want …
This Southern Comfort cocktail is called a Southern Breeze. It’s tart, sweet, and a great way to relax at the end of the day. Southern Comfort, also known as SoCo, is a whiskey-based liqueur flavored with fruit and spices. It has a sweet finish that pairs well with the pomegranate and lychee juices in this …
It’s time to make grilled pork with mango salsa! We love to grill at our house. My husband is a wonderful grill master, and everything he puts on the grill comes out beautifully. I made a mango salsa to go with the pork chops, and I know we’ll be cooking it over and over again …
These orange creamsicle cheesecake bars combine sugar-free orange jam, orange zest, and white baking chips with Triple Sec liqueur for an easy dessert bar recipe inspired by classic Creamsicle popsicles. This delicious dessert is delightfully flavored and baked, then sliced into handy bar servings. It will be the star of any party dessert table. Keep …
We barbecue every Saturday night at our house, rain or shine, summer or winter. My husband operates the grill, and I prepare the side dishes. This week, we’re making grilled balsamic steak with fresh rosemary on the grill. Be sure to use fresh herbs for this recipe to add a ton of flavor. The rosemary …
Are you looking for a way to use corn in a dessert instead of a side dish? This coconut corn pudding is the perfect choice! This dessert idea is inspired by a Brazilian recipe called curau de milhu. It’s been adapted to be richer and creamier with the addition of coconut milk and shredded coconut, …
This delightful California Cobb Salad is not only delicious, but it also fits into the Whole30 and Paleo diets. It’s time for some California Dreaming – Cobb salad style. Cobb salads are my go-to choice when I eat out for lunch and want to have a great taste but still keep the meal fairly healthy. Today …
Grilled pineapple is always delicious, but this recipe with a honey and cinnamon glaze is perfect for summer! The fruit is light and bright and just perfect for the hot weather. This easy recipe takes just a few minutes to make. Plus you can prep the marinade earlier in the day and let it sit …
Looking for a healthy cherry dessert recipe? This paleo cherry crumble is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. It’s the perfect way to use cherries that are so plentiful right now. This delicious cherry crumble is a simple, comforting dessert made with juicy baked cherries and a buttery crumble topping made from coconut flour and almond flour. …
This baked honey Dijon baked salmon features a mustard sauce with a bold flavor that balances the flavor of fresh salmon. If you are looking for a recipe with minimal prep time that will be on the table in less than 20 minutes, this is it! Serve this easy baked salmon Dijon with a tossed …
These lemon cheesecake bars combine two of my favorite things, cheesecake and bar recipes! They have an animal cracker crumb crust and taste amazing. My husband was first in line for this dessert. He loves lemon desserts. Plus, I love them because they come together quickly and are perfect for bake sales and pot luck …
If you follow a Paleo diet and like Asian foods, this Paleo Mongolian Beef recipe is the perfect choice. It has thin strips of beef and carrots in a tasty sauce that’s better than take-out food. The sauce has a bit of spice from the red pepper flakes but the raw honey cuts the spice …