Recipes, Crafts and More
Strawberry Banana and Cream Salad with strawberries. bananas, sour cream dressing, and toasted coconut. Sweet and creamy, it’s a healthy and delicious addition to any summer potluck! I was in the middle of hulling strawberries and cutting bananas when G walked in on me in the kitchen. He readily helped himself to a big bowl…
Baked Eggs in Bread Boat filled with eggs, sausage, vegetables, and cheese is the best way to start the day! Crusty french loaves baked until golden and bubbly are perfect for everyday breakfast or a special Sunday brunch. The way G sang praises about this baked eggs in bread boat I made for breakfast, you’d…
Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta with shrimps in garlic butter sauce served over al dente pasta. Ready in minutes and with the most amazing flavor, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner! Halabos na hipon is a type of Filipino dish where shell-on shrimps are cooked in butter, garlic, and 7-up. It was what I planned to cook…
Peanut Butter Blossoms made of chewy peanut butter cookies and sweet chocolate kiss centers. These are as fun to make as they are to eat! I discovered this recipe years ago on a Crisco packaging and it has been our family favorite since. I like to keep a huge batch of these cookies on hand…
Strawberry Limeade is a refreshing summer drink made with freshly-squeezed lime juice, pureed strawberries, and simple syrup. It’s fresh, tangy, fruity and the perfect way to beat the heat. Summer with its ominous heat is just around the corner and if there’s something we should always remember to do, it’s hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Southern California…
Cheddar Ranch Potatoes with rose potatoes, Ranch seasoning, sour cream, and cheddar. Creamy, cheesy, and a breeze to make with simple ingredients, they may very well be the best potato side dish ever! We’re big on potatoes in this house and whether mashed, roasted or baked, we just can’t get enough of our favorite spuds….
Brown Sugar Bacon-Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is an easy-to-prepare meal that’s sure to impress. Wrapped in bacon and beautifully caramelized with a sweet brown sugar glaze, it’s super juicy and tasty! If you’re looking for something special to prepare for bae on Father’s Day, this bacon sugar bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin is super easy to make yet…
Beer-Battered Asparagus with a golden and crisp beer batter. Crunchy and delicious with a campfire dipping sauce, this appetizer is a sure party hit! Since we’re on the last leg of Spring, I’ve been making the most of asparagus season. These gorgeous spears happen to be my favorite vegetable of all time and I love finding…
Classic Moscow Mule made with vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice. Tart and refreshing, it’s a fun cocktail perfect for all seasons! How was your Memorial Day weekend? I hope you had a great time with family and friends and had your fair share of the great food abound. G and I threw a small backyard…
Sweet Corn Pudding is the perfect side dish for all your favorite meals. Lightly sweet, super moist and loaded with corn flavor, this decadent spoonbread is sure to be a crowd-pleaser! Happy Memorial Day, everyone! I hope your holiday weekend is filled with precious family, great food, and lots of fun. G and I will…
Cucumber Tomato and Feta Salad with crisp cucumbers, tomatoes, garbanzo beans, and red onions tossed in a tangy red wine vinaigrette. Chock-full of amazing texture and flavor, it’s sure to be a hit with the crowd! A good friend of mine is getting married next month and a bunch of us girlfriends grouped together to throw…
Three-Ingredient Oreo ice cream cake is the perfect treat to cool down this summer. It’s so easy to make yet never fails to impress! Yes, I admit, calling this a three-ingredient Oreo ice cream cake is a bit of a stretch. There is no ice cream involved or cake for that matter. But then, my…