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04.23.2018
Strawberry Fluff Dip
This Strawberry Fluff Dip is your favorite picnic salad in dessert dip form! With only five ingredients, you can whip this up in just a few minutes! Last night one of my kiddos was reading me a book, “My Working Mom.” (Eeeek, right?) And in the book, the kid says, “Sometimes I think my mom…
04.13.2018
Dole Whip with Rum
This Disney Dole Whip with Rum is just like the magical treat you get in the happiest place on Earth, but the grown up version! There are only four Rum Dole Whip ingredients so you will want to make this anytime you are itching for a sunny warm vacation! Well folks, we have been home…
03.26.2018
Oven Fried Fish Recipe
Spring time in Wisconsin means Friday night Fish Fries! I wanted to make a fish fry at home, but didn’t want my house to fill with that smokey smell. This Oven Fried Fish Recipe gives you that delicious fish fry taste without the grease. Served up with a spicy chipotle horseradish sauce and amazing oven…
03.23.2018
Tropical Margarita Sangria Recipe
This Tropical Margarita Sangria recipe starts with white wine and then some simple ingredients – tequila, pineapple juice, simple syrup and fruit! This easy cocktail is a fun twist on a traditional white sangria recipe. If you are looking for more fun twists on cocktails, try my Frozen Moscow Mules! It’s finally spring!!! Or is…
03.19.2018
Mojito Sangria Recipe
This Mojito Sangria Recipe is light, refreshing and perfect for parties! A delicious mojito cocktail in Sangria form. This Mojito Sangria Recipe is so simple to make and tastes light and refreshing! When you just can’t choose between a mojito and a sangria, why not combine them both into an easy sangria recipe? A classic…
03.12.2018
No Bake Baileys Chocolate Pie
This No Bake Baileys Chocolate Pie is the perfect easy dessert . . . . with booze! This pie seriously comes together in about 5 minutes and is so tasty! The recipe does not skimp on the Baileys, so you can taste that smooth Irish Creme Liqueur in every bite. You only need six ingredients…
03.07.2018
Pesto Pinwheels
These Pesto Cream Cheese Pinwheels are the perfect appetizer to make. They come together quickly and everything in them goes together so perfectly. I am always on the lookout for appetizers and recipes that look and taste amazing but take little to no time. These little bites of perfection feature my Homemade Pesto Sauce and…
03.02.2018
Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup
When life gets crazy, make this Crock Pot Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup! This soup takes so little time to make, but is delicious, creamy, and packs a flavor punch. One of my very favorite things is other bloggers. I know that I’ve totally talked about this before, so I won’t bore you guys to tears…
02.28.2018
Roasted Beet Salad
This Roasted Beet Salad recipe with goat cheese and balsamic dressing is the perfect side dish, but it is hearty enough to be a dinner on it’s own. Serve it with a bowl of New England Clam Chowder and a big slice of beer bread and you have a great meal. As I mentioned the…
02.16.2018
How to Make Jalapeno Infused Vodka
Jalapeño Infused Vodka is such an easy recipe to make and puts such a fun spin on cocktails. Vodka is such a versatile base to start with since it absorbs flavors beautifully and infusing it with various flavors adds a great twist to regular cocktails. How to Make Jalapeno Infused Vodka Simply add one sliced…
01.30.2018
Rose Sangria
This Rosé Sangria recipe with vodka is the perfect easy drink for a party or get together. It comes together with just four ingredients and is totally addictive. If you are looking for other great big batch party drinks try this Tropical Margarita Sangria or this Pina Colada Rum Punch! I’m always looking for different…
01.29.2018
Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels
This Jalapeño Popper Pinwheels recipe is the best appetizer to bring to a party! Put this on your game day appetizer list. Jalapeño Poppers are maybe one of my favorite appetizers. There is something about the spicy pepper and the nice cool cream cheese that go so well together. I love this great spin on…