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Simple Summer Desserts
My sweet tooth doesn't take a break in the summertime. With all the fresh fruits available, I love to create easy and scrumptious desserts. They are a sweet ending to a cookout and a flavorful treat for my family during...
20 Fudging Delicious Recipes
If you love fudge, then you're going to fudgin love these recipes!
23 Easy Pesto Recipes
Pesto recipes date back to the 16th century and originated in the northern region of Italy. Made of basil, crushed garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, you really can’t beat this authentic sauce that has been loved for...
Toe-may-toe, Toe-mah-toe, What’s the Deal With Tomatoes?
There are more than 3,000 varieties of heirloom or heritage tomatoes currently being cultivated worldwide and more than 15,000 known varieties. That’s a lot of tomatoes! With so many tomatoes out there, it’s hard to choose just one. Here is the run down to...
Fire Up the Grill for Dad This Weekend
Father's Day is this weekend. While dads are celebrated year around, it's the one day to show dad how much you care. From an appetizer to dessert, why not use dad's favorite gadget to create a meal fit for a...
11 Rockin’ Rhubarb Recipes
Packed with minerals, vitamins and other nutrients, rhubarb is a delicious way to take care of your body. With a fresh, tart taste, rhubarb should definitely be something you add to your weekly menu. Check out these yummy rhubarb recipes!
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Burger Sauce
Who doesn’t love a backyard burger in the summertime? A juicy burger coming off the grill with fresh veggies and melted cheese on a toasted bun is such a delight. All that’s left is condiments. The same old ketchup and...
14 Succulent Scallop Recipes
Looking for an easy and delicious date night meal? Scallops are your answer! Check out these 14 succulent and juicy scallop recipes you’re sure to love.
Fresh Blueberry Recipes That’ll Add Pops of Flavor to Your Summertime Menu
There's nothing better than blueberries in the summer. Blueberries are thought to have more antioxidants than any other commonly consumed fruit or vegetable. You can read more about the health benefits of blueberries and, while they're a delicious healthy snack,...
History of Moonshine
Moonshine, a popular Southern drink of spirits with an extremely high alcohol content, became well known in the South during the 1920’s prohibition. The interesting thing was it wasn’t actually illegal to drink alcohol during this time. The 18th Amendment only forbade...
What’s the Beat on Beets
Fact: beets are one of the world’s healthiest foods and seriously delicious (especially when done correctly). From blood pressure to heart disease to brain-boosting, you really can’t beat the health benefits of beets. Here are a few reasons you need...
Eat What’s In Season: June
Eating fruits that are in season not only means that you'll enjoy the fruit at their peak freshness, you also pay less at the market. Below you'll find little tidbits on why you should incorporate fruits and veggies that are...
11 Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast is great, waiting forever for breakfast to be ready is not. So speed up the process with these Instant Pot breakfast recipes! No more waiting for your favorite breakfast food to bake, have it ready in an instant with...
Easy Grilled Chicken Recipes
When the weather gets warmer, my grill gets a workout. Chicken becomes a staple in my dinner rotation and grilled chicken is seriously one of the simplest meals to prepare during the summer. There are so many, that my taste...
A Major Beef! Who Invented the Hamburger?
What’s better than sinking your teeth into a big juicy hamburger fresh off the grill? Some like to pile them high with all the toppings they can think of and others like them plain jane. But the truth is almost...
13 Flavorful Kebab Recipes Perfect for Summer Grilling
Summertime is shish kebab time! Kebabs (also known as kabobs) originated in the Middle East. They consist of grilled meat or seafood and vegetables threaded on a stick. Fun to eat, combinations are unlimited. Whether you call them kebab's or...
9 Seriously Good Macaroni Salad Recipes
Is it even summer without the proper summer salad side dishes? Seriously, just try for a minute to imagine a summer party without Aunt Nancy’s potato salad, your dad’s famous pasta salad or Mom’s macaroni salad - yeah, we can’t...
Pinterest Pass or Fail: American Flag Pretzels
Much like you (we're sure), we love scrolling through Pinterest for fun recipes. Pat at Everyday Savvy's American Flag Pretzels caught our eye. Made with simple ingredients we thought the pretzels could be a fun snack (and decor) at Memorial...
Prepare for Memorial Day Weekend With Make-Ahead Recipes
Cookout season kicks off with Memorial Day weekend and I'm hosting the first bbq of the season. I've put together a menu that I think will be a memorable one. I wanted to share it with you in case you...
Host a Fun and Flavorful Memorial Day BBQ
Summer cookout season officially kicks off Memorial Day weekend. Hosting a BBQ? We've gathered some recipes to make the menu monumental. Plus, we found a few DIY crafts to set the party mood.Easy Fruit Flag Dessert"All you need is the...