Food Bites & Articles
Peanut Butter Treats for PB Lovers
What can you do with a jar of peanut butter besides make a sandwich? How about whipping up a peanut butter treat! Don't get me wrong... I love a PB&J sandwich. But, when my sweet tooth wins, I want to...
23 Deep-Fried Foods
If you’re looking for healthy foods, back away slowly. This deep-fried roundup is full of drool-worthy, buttery, not-at-all good for you foods! We’re talking about fried mac and cheese balls, deep-fried cookie dough, coated jalapeño bites and so many more...
Delicious Summer Appetizers
In hot weather, delicious summer appetizers are wonderful. What makes them so special? They're light, fresh, and versatile for summer parties. Put a few on a wooden board, and you have a beautiful summer appetizer platter. If you need to...
25 Seasonal Summer Recipes
Summer is all about warm afternoons, longer days, and tons of garden-fresh goodies. From appetizers to mains and sides to desserts, these 25 seasonal summer recipes make the most of fresh summer produce. Requiring minimal preparation, they capture the flavors...
Blueberry Desserts Are Perfect for Summer
Throughout the summer, I love to use fresh fruit when baking. Right now, I'm on a blueberry kick. I just can't get enough of the juicy and sweet blueberries from my local market. Tonight I'm going to whip something up...
Light and Fresh Summer Dinner Ideas
When thinking of summer dinner recipes, most of the time grilling comes to mind. But what if you don't have a grill? You can still enjoy delicious summer dinners, and no grill is required. If you're searching for a summer...
Recipes Kids Can Help Make
Come summer, keeping kids entertained is a full-time job. Kids can't wait for school to get out for summer. Parents, on the other hand, may wish the school year lasted a bit longer. Want to know an easy way to...
Refreshing Ways to Enjoy Watermelon
Watermelon is a summer staple. There's nothing better than biting into a juicy slice of watermelon on a hot summer's day. Or is there? These refreshing ways to enjoy watermelon will convince you to incorporate watermelon into more of your...
22 Ways to Grill Almost Everything
When the weather heats up, so does the grill. There's something about grilling a dish that just screams (and tastes) like summer. From appetizers to mains and side dishes to desserts, the grill can be fired up to prepare the...
39 Mediterranean Dishes to Try This Summer
Full of fresh ingredients and flavors, we love these Mediterranean-inspired dishes. From Greek salad to baked feta to Moroccan chicken to Mediterranean grilled asparagus, these recipes are perfect for summer. Every bite is bursting with tomatoes, olives, onion, lemon, feta,...
Non-Salad Summer Side Dishes
Typically summer side dishes are salads, like potato, pasta, and macaroni. But non-salad side dishes are delicious too! Vegetables are a great addition to a summer meal, and these make the most of fresh summer produce. Easy to make, try...
Simple Grilled Dinner Menu
In my part of the country, it's hot. Very hot. For weeks, we've been above 90 degrees. While I'm lucky enough to have air conditioning, I still get to a point where I don't want to turn on my oven....
Fuss-Free Tater Tot Casseroles
Have a bag of frozen tater tots and not sure how to use them? Try a casserole. Easy peasy to make, tater tot casseroles are classic comfort food. Cheesy and oh so satisfying, adjusting ingredients and seasonings for twists on...
18 Recipes With Feta Cheese
Tangy, rich, and slightly salty, we absolutely love feta cheese. Pair feta cheese with tomatoes, fresh basil, spinach, watermelon, and other fresh ingredients. Use it in pasta dishes, bruschetta, dips, salads, and even pizza for a tasty twist on your...
Delicious Pool Day Munchies
Whether you're lucky enough to have a pool at your house, going to a friend's pool, or just wading in a kiddie pool, delicious pool day munchies are a must. So this week, I'm sharing five Blue Ribbon recipes that...
Tangy Citrus Chicken Recipes
How do you elevate basic chicken? With citrus! Lemon, lime, or orange take a basic recipe and turn it into a robustly-flavored one. Light and fresh-tasting, citrus chicken recipes are perfect in the summertime when we're looking to brighten the...
17 Summer Burrata Recipes
Burrata cheese is a soft, fresh Italian cheese made from cow’s milk. With a rich buttery flavor, it pairs deliciously with many of our favorite summer fruits and recipes. From grilled peach burrata salad to burst tomato burrata pasta to...
Zucchini Dinner Recipes for a Weeknight Meal
My local market has been bursting with zucchini lately. I picked some up and decided to use them for dinner one night this week. Zucchini dinner recipes are hearty, delicious, and great for summer. "This dish combined with a quick...
Main Meals for 4th of July
Hosting a 4th of July cookout doesn't have to be stressful. One of the easiest ways to alleviate stress is to ask family and friends to bring the sides and desserts. Then, all you need to focus on is grilling...
Menu Ideas for the Fourth of July
It's nearly time to celebrate America with some great food. If you're hosting a cookout or asked to bring something, here are menu ideas for the Fourth of July. I've tried to choose a little bit of this and that...