I’m not a big chocolate person, but I love brownies. They are my guilty pleasure and it is dangerous to make a batch of brownies in my house. If they aren’t eaten right away by others in the family, I will eat what is left. Thankfully Jill from Real Home Cook has a recipe that only makes two brownies at … Read More ...
Slow Cooker Steak Carnitas Bowls
I can’t say enough how much I love using my slow cooker! Especially in the summer! The slow cooker takes care of the cooking and doesn’t heat up the house. Which leaves me to enjoy some summer activities with the family and dinner ready when we come home. Erin at Platings and Pairings shares how to create these steak carnitas … Read More ...
Ice Cream Nachos
What a great idea for a summer party. Who doesn’t love nachos or ice cream. The perfect combination to cool everyone down at a pool party or after a day at the beach. Caitlyn and Manda from The Merrythought shares how to create these summery treats for your next get together.
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Turkey Ranch Club Wraps
I know everyone knows how to make a sandwich, but sometimes you can get stuck having the same sandwich over and over. School is out, but many kids go to day camps and of course you need food for picnics. This easy turkey club wrap by Kylee Cooks is a great on the go meal for all occasions.
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4 Ways to Perfectly Poach an Egg
I don’t like my eggs runny, so I’ve never had a poached egg. There is an art to creating the perfect poached egg and it depends on who you learn from. Cassie from Back to her Roots shares four different methods to creating the perfect poached egg.
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Summer Coquito/Rum and Coconut Cocktail Popsicles
photo credit: The Noshery
When you need a drink during the summer, just go to your freezer and pull out one of these pops. Adults enjoy popsicles as much as the kids and this adult flavored pop would be perfect during those hot summer parties. As always, make sure you mark them for adults. We don’t want the kids getting … Read More ...
Lavender Vanilla Cupcakes
photo credit: Bests and Bites
If you love the smell of lavender, you may want to try these cupcakes. Easy cupcakes that are elegant for a bridal shower or even to serve at your guests for your DIY wedding. Molly from Bests and Bites shares how to create these cupcakes for your next barbecue or gathering.
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Easy Pizza Sliders
photo credit: sugar and soul
Here is a great idea for an easy dinner, snacks for watching the Olympics or ball games, or an appetizer. Rebecca at Sugar and Soul shares how to create this easy recipe along with a video. This might also be a good first time meal for the teens to make or give to your college … Read More ...
No Churn Marshmallow Cookie Dough Ice Cream
Summer means lots of popsicles and ice cream. The price can add up, if you are trying to keep the freezer full or going to get ice cream. I’m loving all the no churn ice cream recipes that pop up year after year. If you make a lot of ice cream then an ice cream maker will be covered in … Read More ...
Maple Almond Granola Bowls
Here is a easy breakfast, snack or even dinner to whip up during those busy summer days. Jenn at Peas & Crayons shares how to make the delicious maple almond granola for this bowl or just for snacks and then shares how to make this delicious bowl with fruits and yogurt.
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The Teddy Bear Picnic
photo credit: Geeks Who Eat
This isn’t your child’s teddy bear picnic. It is a picnic that you and your friends can enjoy after the day at your child’s picnic. A fun beverage for the adults to enjoy at a barbecue or cocktail with friends. Just be careful mentioning it around your little ones, because they might think you are … Read More ...
One Pan Herbed Lemon Chicken and Veggies
In the summer it can be too hot to cook. Sometimes you don’t have a choice and need to cook the food before it spoils or you don’t have anything to eat. The one pan dinners are my favorites for busy work nights and hot summer days. (No air conditioner in this household) It’s bad enough the oven is going, … Read More ...
Vanilla Cannoli Cones
photo credit: Love Good Food
Here is a summer time treat you can serve in a cone with less mess. The author at Love Good Food swears these vanilla cannoli cones tastes like soft serve vanilla ice cream. I may have to test her theory! These would be perfect to serve during a summer party.
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Sea Otter Cupcakes
It’s a “Finding Dory” kind of day! I love sea otters in general! They are so cute! Beth from Hungry Happenings created these cute sea otter cupcakes using peanut butter cups, candy shells she created and other candies. Beth does a wonderful job giving step-by-step tutorials and hints. You can’t help but smile at these cupcakes!
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“Finding Dory” Fruit Punch
Still trying to find time to make to the theaters to see “Finding Dory”! If you have seen it, you may want to make some of this “Finding Dory” fruit punch for the family to enjoy this summer. Lisa from Mom on the Side shares how to create this fun fruit punch.
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