So, you have a lot of zucchini laying around? And you’ve made enough zucchini bread to last you a lifetime? Well, then, friend, this sandwich is calling your name. I have been on a grilled (literally on the grill) sandwich kick lately, and it is unbelievable delicious. Those grill marks, the crisp edges, the melted […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Recipe
If there’s two things in this world I love it’s ICE CREAM and COOKIES. These two powerful forces combine into the simplest frozen treat you ever did make. No ice cream machine or churning necessary! You like cookie dough, right? Tell me you like the spoon after whipping up some cookies. You do, right? I […]
Mango Tomato Salsa Recipe
I had discovered the beauty of mango and spice in the Strawberry Mango Salsa from the first of the month, so I thought I’d try a different combination. This salsa, is more similar to your traditional tomato pico de gallo with the added sweetness and smooth texture of mango. It’s delicious AND (seriously) nutritious! Can’t […]
Chunky Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (aka “Just Eat Them Cookies”)
While these cookies are quite similar to these Cowboy Cookies or these Crunchy Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies, they are uniquely buttery and delightfully chewy. I made half a batch of these cookies for our small gathering of teens at our weekly book club, and the entire plate was devoured by the end the of the hour. […]
Taco Pasta Casserole Recipe
Like I mentioned last week, Kevin and I have been on a Mexican food kick. Every. Single. Day. For another change up to the regular stand by of jacked-up-nachos or tacos, this casserole is the perfect option. It takes a little longer to prepare than a simple taco, but it’s filling and delicious–and it could […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies Recipe
You should know by now that I am lover of all things dessert, specifically if it involves chocolate and peanut butter. I don’t distinguish between “good better and best” very often, but these blondie bars soared to the TOP of my list of Favorite Desserts of All Time. (What else is on that list, you […]
Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies Recipe
This might sound completely crazy or it might go along with the rest of the baking world’s recent addiction to bacon, but these peanut butter bacon cookies are super yummy. My brother in law wanted a “bacon themed” graduation party and I helped deliver with the addition of these cookies to the menu. They seemed […]
Mexican Tossed Salad Recipe
My husband and I have been eating “Mexican” almost every day, enjoying the bounty of avocados, tomatoes, jalapenos, and peppers. This particular afternoon, I was looking for a new way to serve and enjoy these flavors, and I found a recipe for “Southwest Chicken Chopped Salad” on Tasty Kitchen. I took the basic idea and […]
Bakery Blueberry Muffins Recipe
I have always been a muffin fan, but I have never made blueberry muffins before. And even when I bake muffins, I find it difficult to keep from overbaking them. I hope I’m not alone in this one. The night before mine and my husband’s 4th anniversary camping trip, I decided to whip up a […]
Spicy Strawberry Mango Salsa Recipe
It’s STRAWBERRY SEASON, friends! Plus, there have been mangoes on sale in the stores almost every week since Memorial Day. Between those two exciting events and the cilantro steadily producing on my back porch, this salsa was an obvious choice to bring to a party! I knew the dip would be delicious, if only I […]