Patriotic broken glass jell-o is a fun, colorful, and delicious dessert that's perfect for any summer occasion. It's easy to customize the colors for any event! As we gear up for patriotic holidays like Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day, there's nothing quite … [Read more...]
Oreo truffles: no bake cookie pops
Turn Oreo cookies into a delicious no bake dessert! Oreo Truffles are perfect for any party table. I made these pretty little OREO truffles one year for our family's 4th of July celebration and they were tasty little mouthfuls of wonder. I mean, really, can anything made with an … [Read more...]
Rhodes Rolls Fruit Pizza
Rhodes Rolls Fruit Pizza is so easy to make (thanks to the frozen dough) and looks beautiful covered with seasonal fruit! Several years ago, I posted a recipe for Rhodes Rolls Monkey Bread. It has consistently been a popular recipe because of how much better yeast rolls taste … [Read more...]
Firecracker Jello Cups
Perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day celebrations, these Firecracker Jello Cups are a delicious pop of color on the party table! It's May. MAY, people! Memorial Day is this month! The school year is over in a matter of weeks! How is this even possible?!? I can't be the only … [Read more...]
How to Cook Hot Dogs for a Crowd
Not everyone wants to be stuck behind a grill during the picnic! If you have to cook hot dogs for a crowd, there's an easy way to do it-in the slow cooker! Crockpot Hot Dogs are a thing, and they are delicious! It's summertime and the outdoor grilling season is in full swing. … [Read more...]
Mom’s Baked Beans
This easy recipe for Baked Beans is a crowd-pleaser! Served hot or at room temperature, they are the perfect side dish for BBQ's and picnics this summer. When my husband and I were first married, this was one of the dishes he asked me to learn how to make. You know, "like … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Recipes
Summer time is just around the corner, which means lots of red, white and blue recipes will be popping up! I pinned over one hundred of them (which created such a beautiful board)... and then ended up deleting over half of them. Please open the pins before you pin them. So many … [Read more...]
Sparkling Watermelon Slushie
What's better than a slushie? A SPARKLING Watermelon Slushie that won't mess up your clean eating lifestyle because it's simply perfect. I'll admit it. My life pretty much revolves around food. I think about it when I wake up in the morning, I spend my days preparing it for the … [Read more...]
Red, White and Blue Jello Dessert
Layered Jello Dessert (or is it considered a jello salad?) is a time-honored family favorite. It's light and refreshing and the addition of fresh fruit makes it even more special for summer holidays! I've been waiting almost a year to share this post with you! Jamie brought … [Read more...]
Watermelon Popsicles-Guest Post
Hello everyone! I'm so happy to be here today guest posting for Nicole. My name is Joanne and I blog over at Wine Lady Cooks. I'm a wife, mother, and grandmother and I share family friendly recipes that are most often quick and easy to prepare. I've been blogging since 2009 and … [Read more...]
Pretzel Dogs: Easy Summer Dishes
These pretzel dogs are a combination of the two best baseball game treats: soft pretzels and hot dogs. Bring on the mustard! Nothing says "summer" more than hot dogs. My boys could live on them, but they are really only something I crave when it's hot outside and the days are … [Read more...]