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4th of July Picnic Ideas

If you are planning a 4th of July picnic this year, you don’t have to try very hard to make it a success. Just a few easy steps and you will be on your way to total picnic perfection with a limited amount of time, effort, and money spent….

No Bake Potato Salad Recipe

Can you feel the weather warming up? Soon, summer will be here in all it’s glory and it will be time for backyard barbecues, family get-togethers, and picnics in the park! No matter what reason you might be gathering, this easy No Bake Potato Salad recipe will be…

Homemade Root Beer Barbecue Sauce Recipe

Summer is just around the corner and that means family get-togethers and barbecues. This homemade Root Beer Barbecue Sauce recipe is a perfect addition to any summer cookout.  Simple and inexpensive to make with loads of flavor. This free printable turns it into a fabulous gift for Father’s Day,…

Southwest Roasted Potatoes Recipe

I’m all about easy recipes. Dishes that you can quickly throw together and toss in the oven and they’re ready before you know it. But I also want my side dishes to be packed with yummy flavor and be healthy, too. This recipe uses red potatoes, a coating…

5 Minute Garlic Breadsticks

5 Minute Garlic Breadsticks

My family LOVES eating Italian food; spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, etc. Whenever I make an Italian dish for dinner, I enjoy making breadsticks for our side dish. However, being a busy mom, I don’t have a lot of time to sit around and wait for my dough to rise….

If you are looking for a super simple and easy breakfast, these Easy Drop Biscuits just can't be topped! Delicious and fast is the perfect way to start the day!

Easy Drop Biscuits Recipe

If you are looking for a super simple and easy breakfast, these Easy Drop Biscuits just can’t be topped! Delicious and fast is the perfect way to start the day! CLICK HERE TO SAVE THIS RECIPE ON PINTEREST! When I say that these easy drop biscuits are easy, I…

Unique Healthy Salad Recipes

Unique Healthy Salad Recipes

With 2014 being the start of a new year, my husband and I have many goals pertaining to health. Some of our goals include eating healthier foods while other goals include exercising and living a more active lifestyle. I’ve realized that eating healthier doesn’t necessarily mean sacrificing delicious…

Pumpkin Cornbread Recipe

I received Good Cook product in exchange for this post.  All opinions are my own. I’m a huge fan of pumpkin.  My husband thinks I’m crazy, but I’m a sucker for all things pumpkin. Muffins, cookies, hot chocolate and bagels, I just can’t get enough.  When Good Cook…

Green Chili Cheesy Polenta Recipe

My brother made an amazing green chili polenta. Ever since then I was craving it. Polenta is creamy and filling. It makes a good side dish, or sometimes I fry a bit up for breakfast because to me, polenta is a bit of a comfort food. Green Chili…

Baked Avocado Fries Recipe

I received a Good Cook avocado slicer, citrus reamer and citrus zester in exchange for this post. The opinions expressed are my own. Avocados are a staple in my home.  My daughters eat them for snacks after school, and my husband eats them for their excellent health benefits…

Roasted Veggie Salsa Recipe

Roasted Veggie Salsa Recipe

Who wouldn’t love a homemade roasted veggie salsa recipe! This has a kick of heat and a healthy variety of flavorful roasted veggies that add so much to the salsa mix. I start by Liberally sprinkling these vegetables cut side up with 1 Tablespoon of Habenero Pepper salt….

Homemade Potato Salad Recipe

I find my family being invited to many barbecues and picnics now that Summer has come to call.  To me a barbecue isn’t a barbecue without Potato salad. I just love homemade potato salad.  Funny enough,  I had my first homemade potato salad experience when I joined my…