I made this sweet treat for our family's 4th of July celebration this year. I love holidays. They give me an excuse to try new and amazingly decadent treats like this S'mores Ice Cream Cake. The process takes some time because you have to create each layer, but it's totally worth … [Read more...]
Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs
Perfect for a bake sale, Valentine's Day party, tea party or "just because," these Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs are quick and easy to make! I made these easy Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs last week for a bake sale. My oldest son, Bryce, is going to go to summer camp … [Read more...]
Thin Mint Brownies
Yes, you read that correctly. THIN MINT brownies. And no, I did not get in a time machine and travel back to Girl Scout Cookie season. Nor did I hoard Thin Mints for the last several months in my garage. (Like that would even be possible with my husband living here.) Actually, … [Read more...]
Chicken Fajita Pitas
I bought a large bag of sweet peppers (orange, red and yellow) a couple of weeks ago for my husband to snack on. He had several, but the peppers were starting to go bad before we were going to finish the bag. So I decided to make Chicken Fajita Pitas (you know, like the ones they … [Read more...]
Strawberry Fluff Angel Food Cake
Tonight for dinner we hosted a couple of young guys that are interning for our church this summer. I knew I wanted an easy dessert that I could just toss together on a busy day. I remembered seeing something similar to this Strawberry Fluff Angel Food Cake on (where … [Read more...]
Carne Asada with Grilled Pineapple Salsa Recipe
This recipe for Carne Asada is so easy and when it's paired with refreshing Grilled Pineapple Salsa and baked tortilla chips, you have a perfect summer grilling meal. I'm not a big read meat eater, but I make an exception for Carne Asada, especially when it's topped with Grilled … [Read more...]
Honey Lime Shrimp
It's actually been a little while since I pinned something that looked delicious and then made it for dinner the same week! This Honey Lime Shrimp was so easy to throw together on a busy weeknight and it's even low calorie. Yay! I just tossed all the marinade ingredients … [Read more...]
Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese
Crab and Avocado Grilled Cheese A few days ago I was gleefully going on a pinning spree when I came across this beauty on FoodieCrush. Crab and avocado grilled cheese? Um, yes, please! Now, I have tried the combination of crab and avocado before thanks to Pinterest, but … [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...]
Orange Julius Three Ways
Have you ever had an Orange Julius? It's a creamy, smooth, refreshing drink that just screams "summer" to me. It brings to mind trips to the mall and the very rare occasion when we were allowed to get a treat from the food court. I still remember the "grown up" feeling I … [Read more...]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
While on a pinning frenzy a few days ago, I came across some delicious looking peanut butter cups and I decided it was time to finally make some of my own. I don't know who decided to marry chocolate and peanut butter, but it's a match made in Heaven. I especially like … [Read more...]
Easy Nutella Pastries
I'm almost embarrassed to call this a recipe, it's so simple! I was inspired by Gimme Some Oven but I didn't have any puff pastry on hand, so I made the "junior" version of these Easy Nutella Pastries instead. A light, buttery crust and that smooth hazelnut spread join together … [Read more...]
