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07.15.2024
Pancake Mix
Pancake Mix is so easy to throw together. Just four pantry ingredients, and with my instructions for adding milk, oil, and eggs, you will have fluffy pancakes whenever you want! Nothing makes my kids happier than fluffy pancakes on the weekends. Most of the time, weekdays are too busy for a hot breakfast, but on…
07.14.2024
Blueberry Cobbler
This simple Blueberry Cobbler is easy to make, but hard to resist. Make this cobbler recipe with frozen or fresh blueberries, and you will enjoy it all year round! Growing up, we had this amazing huge garden in our backyard. It was full of great delicious produce and berries. Blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries that I…
07.13.2024
Potato Skins
Potato Skins are the perfect easy appetizer. Made with just three ingredients, these are such a crowd-pleaser! You all know that if it was a nutritious idea I would live on appetizers and appetizers alone. And in that dream reality, these amazing Potato Skins would be at the top of the list. Sometimes when you…
07.12.2024
Lemon Drop Martini
This Lemon Drop Martini will make you feel like you are at a high end bar right in your own home. Made with just a few simple ingredients, this martini recipe is going to become your new favorite! One of my favorite things to order when I go out for a fancy dinner is a…
07.11.2024
Italian Pinwheels
Italian Pinwheels are a cinch to throw together and are always a crowd favorite. This is a delicious, easy appetizer for any occasion. Italian pinwheels are so simple to make but are chock full of bold, vibrant flavors. I love making a big batch anytime we’re hosting a crowd or just for a fun snack.…
07.10.2024
Zucchini Cupcakes
These Zucchini Cupcakes are amazingly delicious and moist! A whole batch will get devoured before you know it. Pair them with my Cream Cheese Frosting for the perfect dessert. The other day I shared with you this amazing Cream Cheese Frosting recipe and these Zucchini Cupcakes are the perfect recipe to pair them with! These…
07.09.2024
Homemade Hummus
This simple and easy homemade hummus recipe is a classic. It is quick to make and makes for the perfect light snack. I have been living on hummus the last few weeks. I know that having hummus as a comfort food makes me a weirdo, but I own it. This hummus recipe comes from a…
07.08.2024
Pesto Sauce Recipe
This Pesto Sauce Recipe is so easy to make and is perfect with spaghetti for an easy dinner, or use it in one of our many recipes for a fun spin! I’m a little bit Pesto obsessed. It is such a simple sauce, but it can add so much to a recipe. If you’ve been…
07.07.2024
Garden Fresh Gazpacho
This easy Gazpacho recipe is perfect. It is the exact right balance of flavors. If you are growing vegetables in your garden, this is exactly what you should make with them! This easy Gazpacho recipe is one of my favorite summer recipes. Growing up, my parents had the biggest vegetable garden. It was truly a…
07.06.2024
Cream Cheese Frosting
My Cream Cheese Frosting recipe is smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet. This frosting recipe is easy to make and perfect on so many different desserts! If you have been following me for any length of time, you know that my weakness is frosting. I can’t be left alone with it, I can’t be trusted…
07.05.2024
Watermelon Margarita
This Watermelon Margarita recipe is refreshing, colorful and so delicious! Cut up a watermelon for the kiddos, and then snag two cups of it for your new favorite cocktail. I’m so excited to share this cocktail with you guys. I’m obsessed with it! There is something about the combination of tequila and watermelon that is…
07.04.2024
Cucumber Tomato Salad
This Cucumber Tomato Salad is the perfect easy summer side dish. It comes together with simple ingredients and a light dressing. This is delicious enough for entertaining but easy enough for a weeknight dinner. One of my major wins as a mom is my kids’ love of fresh fruits and vegetables. We actually can’t keep…