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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Looking for a delicious cocktail recipe? This Paloma cocktail recipe combines the refreshing tartness of grapefruit and lime with Patron Tequila for a fantastic, smooth taste. When we think internationally of drinks associated with Mexico, the margarita always comes to mind, but the Paloma might actually be more popular in Mexico! Paloma cocktails get their …

I love French fries as much as the next person, but when you are trying to eat a more clean diet, normal French fries are a bit of a no no.  Instead, try making these baked crispy sweet potato fries.  This recipe is more healthy than normal fries, more tasty and very easy to do if …

This Southern coleslaw recipe is bright, colorful, and packed with flavor. It has a tart, sweet, and tangy dressing that pairs well with the crunchy, fresh vegetables that make up this quick and easy side dish. You only need a few ingredients to make this Southern-style coleslaw, which is a perfect addition to shrimp tacos and …

These fun food projects show just how creative cooking can be. Are you looking for ways to make your food cute? These fun recipes are your answer.  Take a simple food idea and make it into a DIY project. From a marshmallow snowman floating in hot chocolate to a hedgehog bread snack, your kids will …

Grab your glass of milk and get ready to explore this round up of Oreo Dessert Recipes. One of the favorite afternoon snacks is an Oreo cookie dipped in a glass of milk.  And what is even better than this?  Why an Oreo cookie, which is used to make a completely different dessert.   From cookies, …

This is the time of the year when cranberries are so readily available.  It’s the perfect time to put them to good use with these cabbage wraps with cranberries and chicken. These wraps are light, tasty and one of my favorite 30 minute meals. (or less!) Keep reading to find out how to make them. Even …