This collection of peanut butter recipes will tempt the most ardent peanut butter lover. If you have been a reader of my blog, you will know that I adore peanut butter. If there is a way to use peanut butter in a recipe, I will try it.  If you’re wanting to make a recipe with peanut …

This delightful California Cobb Salad is a wonderful blend of mixed greens, grilled and seasoned chicken breast, with bacon, eggs, and vegetables. The homemade creamy ranch dressing tops the salad off beautifully! This salad is one of my favorite Whole30 recipes and also fits the Paleo diet, as well. It’s time for some California Dreaming – …

Are you looking for a patriotic dessert for the 4th of July this year? These red, white, and blue bars are perfect for your Independence Day party table. The 4th of July bars are soft-baked and chewy. They have loads of peanut butter M&Ms throughout the batter and colorful sprinkles on the top of the …

This red, white, and blue sangria recipe is made with fresh fruit, triple sec, wine, and champagne. It is a light and refreshing punch that makes the perfect 4th of July drink.  The patriotic colors will look great on your Independence Day party table. It uses red strawberries and raspberries, white apple stars, and blueberries. …

Are you having a party for Independence Day or Memorial Day?  These 4th of July Candy Jars will be a hit with the kids (and the young at heart!) This patriotic party table decor idea will dress up your dessert table with red, white, and blue colors and put your guests in the party spirit …

If you’ve never made oven roasted cabbage wedges, you are in for a treat. This side dish recipe is easy to make and ready in about 45 minutes.  When eaten plain, cabbage has a crunchy texture and tart flavor. This recipe yields cabbage with a sweeter flavor that is soft in the center with crispy …

Celebrate the 4th of July with these delightful chocolate cake truffles coated in white chocolate! These bite-sized treats are delicious and perfect for adding a touch of patriotism to your holiday dessert table. With a rich, moist cream cheese chocolate cake center and a smooth, creamy white chocolate shell, these patriotic cake balls are a …

Grilled pineapple is always delicious, but this honey and cinmamon glaze with olive oil makes it extra special. I love to serve it with chicken dishes and it also makes a refreshing summertime dessert with ice cream. Pineapple is also a great mixer for all kinds of drinks. See how I used it in my …

These white chocolate macadamia cookies have a sweet, buttery flavor. They are the perfect dessert to take to your next potluck dinner. The stars of this cookie recipe are the crunchy macadamia nuts, and the sweet white chocolate chips. The edges of the cookies are crisp, but the center is still soft and chewy. They …

This Strawberry peach jalapeño salsa makes a great easy appetizer. I love to serve it with home made tortilla chips. I love easy party food.  My husband and I often entertain with no notice and it’s great to have a few recipes that are perfect party food, but that can be put together quickly.  If you …

One of my favorite week night hearty meals, when I feel like spending a bit of time on a recipe is stuffed peppers. This recipe for pizza stuffed peppers takes a normal meat stuffing to a new level by mixing in your favorite pizza toppings to the stuffing mixture. One of the great things about …

This crunchy baked cod recipe has a buttery Parmesan Ritz Cracker topping. Smoked paprika, garlic powder, and grated lemon rind give the topping a light, smoky taste with a hint of citrus. If you are looking for an easy baked cod recipe that will be on the table in less than 30 minutes, look no further. …

Nothing says comfort food quite like a big bowl of pasta! If you need inspiration for what to cook tonight, try one of these 35+ pasta casserole recipes. Some of these recipes are decadent pasta casseroles, while others are healthier versions. Not only are there traditional baked ziti recipes on the list, but there are …

At our house, we barbecue all year long since the weather is somewhat moderate here in NC. But when summer rolls around, we really give the grill a workout. These Summer BBQ Recipes are some of my favorites.  Many of these choices are 30 minute meals, and will be a hit at any summer time outdoor …

This 7-layer bars recipe is a delightful dessert with layers of flavor. Inside the layers, you’ll find pecans, chocolate chips, coconut, butterscotch chips, and more! One of the great things about this bar recipe is that you can use what you have in your pantry to customize it. There are many variations for the layers …

This delicious cucumber melon salad is my latest addition to my salad recipe collection and my family just loves it. When summer hits and the temperatures rise, the last thing I want to be doing is cooking in a hot kitchen.  For me, summertime means lots of different salads. They are refreshing and light and …

Are you looking for a dessert bar that will be a hit at your next potluck dinner? Your friends will love these white chocolate macadamia nut bars. This dessert is soft-baked, buttery, and nutty. They get their sweetness from the brown sugar and white chocolate in the recipe. Whether you call them bars, squares, slices, or …

This Greek chopped salad has a summer time taste that pairs well with grilled meats or fish and it makes a really popular pot luck take along.  The salad is full of bite sized ingredients that are so pleasing to the eye. You’ll be transported to the Mediterranean with every bite! Keep reading to find …

This recipe for red pepper and Toasted Pine Nut Hummus is super easy to make and is creamy and delicious. It is so much better for you that cream cheese dips and you will love the taste of it. It has become one of my favorite easy appetizers. Whenever I used to go to pot luck …

If you are in a pinch for time tonight, try this easy recipe for lemon pepper salmon. You’ll have dinner on the table in 20 minutes! It only takes 2 minutes of prep time, 2 minutes of searing time, and an additional 13 minutes in the oven. What could be simpler than that? Even though …

We love any Mexican food recipe at our house, and I am always looking for new ways to prepare it. This recipe for Grilled Shrimp Tostadas is ready in a flash and combines heart healthy grilled shrimp to a traditional tostada recipe. It is one of my husband’s favorite shrimp recipes.  And if you are …

Looking for a healthy and super tasty treat? These tasty sunflower nut butter energy bites are the perfect after work out pick me up. They are sweetened only with medjool dates and are sinfully delicious. These little balls of chocolatey bliss are crazy delicious and are paleo, gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan. They have a peanut …

These Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers are loaded with ground turkey, barley, and fresh vegetables. They are super easy to make and so healthy and delicious. Stuffed bell peppers are a favorite meal of mine – because they are fun to eat, very easy to make, and always look so pretty on a dinner plate! They are …

This crockpot Tuscan beef stew recipe has a fragrant aroma and a rich gravy that you can sop up with crusty garlic bread.  The beef is so tender, that it falls apart with the touch of a fork. Like many slow cooker recipes, the flavor is even better on the second day! Beef, red wine, …

This keto broccoli salad with bacon and cheese is hard to top. Every time I bring it along to a party, it disappears! The keto diet is so popular, especially this time of the year, that it has it’s own National Day. National Keto Day is celebrated each year on January 5. We’ll be honoring the …

These healthy beef taco lettuce wraps prove that healthy eating is anything but boring at our house! If  you are looking for a healthier and low-carb alternative to traditional beef tacos, this recipe is for you.  These wraps are packed with flavor, easy to make, and are a satisfying option for any mealtime.  The wraps …