Category: Recipes

  • Campfire Cooking Recipes and Tips for Cooking on an Open Fire

    Campfire Cooking Recipes and Tips for Cooking on an Open Fire

    One of the best things about a camping trip is the time and tastes that come from campfire cooking. Nothing seems to taste as good as those recipes cooked on a big campfire. Even though the summer is ending, there is still time to get out there and enjoy the good old outdoors with some […]

  • Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

    Basic Sugar Cookie Dough

    It’s easy to resort to slice and bake cookies but it is also super easy to make your own basic sugar cookie dough. It keeps well and can be used to make all sorts of delicious holiday treats. July 9 is Sugar Cookie Day.  Are you a cookie baker?  Why Buy Slice and Bake?  Make […]

  • Tips for Heart Healthy Snacks – Food Replacements for a Healthier Lifestyle

    Tips for Heart Healthy Snacks – Food Replacements for a Healthier Lifestyle

    If you are looking for ways to live a healthier lifestyle, this list of heart healthy snacks is sure to help keep you on the right track. Americans love to snack, but this type of food is often filled with fat, sugar and other not so good for you ingredients. Did you know that coronary […]

  • How to Make an Awesome Swiss Chard Breakfast Skillet

    How to Make an Awesome Swiss Chard Breakfast Skillet

    This Swiss chard breakfast skillet is crammed full of fresh grown veggies and the salty taste of bacon, all topped with soft cooked eggs and fresh parsley. Breakfast at my house is either a grab and go on the way out the door moment, or an occasion to experiment with flavors and tastes that will […]

  • Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars – Get your Reese’s Fix in these Layered Bars

    Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars – Get your Reese’s Fix in these Layered Bars

    These peanut butter and chocolate bars have a crunchy base and topping and are just oozing with the flavor of rich, dark chocolate combined with decadent sweetened condensed milk. The gooey bars are my new favorite way to indulge when I get a yen for a Reese’s peanut butter taste combo. Anyone who reads this […]

  • Strawberry Oatmeal Bars – Healthy Whole Wheat Oatmeal Bar

    Strawberry Oatmeal Bars – Healthy Whole Wheat Oatmeal Bar

    These strawberry oatmeal bars have a luscious fresh strawberry center that sits on a whole wheat pastry flour base and is topped with a buttery streusel crumble.  They are the perfect way to make use of fresh strawberries that are so plentiful right now. Every year, about this time, I come back from the Farmer’s […]

  • Tandoori Shrimp with Indian Spices – Easy Zesty Recipe (Gluten Free – Whole30 – Paleo)

    Tandoori Shrimp with Indian Spices – Easy Zesty Recipe (Gluten Free – Whole30 – Paleo)

    The plate will be licked clean when you serve this mouth watering, zesty tandoori shrimp recipe. The taste is spicy and smoky from the delicious savory spice blend, with just a hint of sweetness that comes from a home made Whole30 ranch dressing. They are ready in far less than 30 minutes,  with a fabulous […]

  • Garlic Lemon Chicken – Mustard Herb Sauce – Easy 30 Minute Recipe

    Garlic Lemon Chicken –  Mustard Herb Sauce – Easy 30 Minute Recipe

    Looking for a 30 minute meal that is special enough to serve guests? This delicious garlic lemon chicken has a tangy and tart lemon mustard sauce that tastes as though you spent hours making it. This saucy chicken recipe is easy, full of flavor and sure to become a family favorite. Recipes just don’t get […]

  • Food Art Photos – Interesting Food Carving Gallery and Info

    Food Art Photos – Interesting Food Carving Gallery and Info

    Carving of vegetables and fruits into sculptures has been practiced for many years. Some think it even dates back to early Chinese dynasties. These food art photos show just how delicate the pieces can be. Food art is the process in which beautiful models such as animals, Birds, Statues, Faces and other themes, are created […]

  • Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers – Easy One Pot Recipe

    Baked Italian Sausage and Peppers – Easy One Pot Recipe

    This recipe for baked Italian sausage and peppers is oven baked in one dish for a really easy week night meal. Flavorful whole sausages are combined with tomatoes, Italian seasonings, sweet peppers and onions for a tasty dish that is really simple to prepare. It is one of my favorite 30 minute meals. Keep reading […]

  • Hasselback Baked Apples – Tasty Gluten Free Sliced Apples Recipe

    Hasselback Baked Apples – Tasty Gluten Free Sliced Apples Recipe

    These hasselback baked apples are a fun take on the traditional baked apple recipe. Instead of hollowing out the apple and adding a filling, the apple is thinly  sliced and then drizzled with a delicious buttery brown sugar topping. A crunchy gluten free flour and oat topping completes this delicious dessert recipe. When you are […]

  • Baileys Mudslide Truffle Recipe – Irish Cream Truffles

    Baileys Mudslide Truffle Recipe – Irish Cream Truffles

    With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, this Baileys Mudslide Truffle recipe is the perfect way to end a romantic meal with a loved one. I love the taste of sweet treats that are mixed with alcohol. They add a touch of decadence to recipes and are perfect for celebrating.  These Irish Cream Truffles are […]

  • Vegetable Beef Barley Soup – (Slow Cooker) – Hearty Winter Meal

    Vegetable Beef Barley Soup – (Slow Cooker) – Hearty Winter Meal

    Are you looking for an easy slow cooker hearty winter meal? This flavorful vegetable beef barley soup is chock full of vegetables in a delightfully seasoned broth that will warm you to the bones. The soup cooks for hours so you can get on with your day, and makes the kitchen smell amazing, to boot. […]

  • Scottish Shortbread Cookie – Making Shortbread Cookies

    Scottish Shortbread Cookie – Making Shortbread Cookies

    No holiday season would be complete without the buttery and crisp taste of a Scottish Shortbread cookie.   Biting into crunchy shortbread cookies gives you a light as air texture and taste that just can’t be beat. The cookie is so popular that January 6 has been labeled as National Shortbread Day. Let’s learn how to […]

  • Spaghetti Recipes – Easy Ideas for Spaghetti Sauce

    Spaghetti Recipes – Easy Ideas for Spaghetti Sauce

    Spaghetti recipes are always a big hit at our house. They are cold winter comfort food at their tastiest. There are literally dozens of ways to incorporate a tasty spaghetti sauce into a quick and easy weeknight dinner sensation. One of my earliest spaghetti recipes was a combination of both beef and pork that became a […]

  • Irish Cream Fudge – Bailey’s Fudge Recipe with Coffee Flavor

    Irish Cream Fudge – Bailey’s Fudge Recipe with Coffee Flavor

    This delicious Bailey’s fudge recipe has a surprise addition of coffee for a great flavor. It is creamy and sweet and has a lovely consistency. This year, make some Irish Cream Fudge as a part of your Christmas traditions! Who doesn’t love the taste of a glass of Bailey’s Irish cream during the holidays? It […]

  • One Pot Beef Curry and Vegetables – Easy Thai Curry Recipe

    One Pot Beef Curry and Vegetables – Easy Thai Curry Recipe

    This delicious one pot beef curry recipe is big on flavor but low on calories. It truly is one of the easiest curries that you can make, but don’t let that fool you.  The flavor is amazing!  This Thai curry is a gluten free and easy to make meal that will delight your family. I […]

  • Caramel Apple Recipes – Toffee Apple Desserts & Treats

    Caramel Apple Recipes – Toffee Apple Desserts & Treats

    These caramel apple recipes feature the regular toffee apple snack as well as bars, cookies and other desserts that deliver the fabulous taste of this traditional fall treat. The recipes show that the caramel apple flavor is more than just a snack on a stick. Did you know that October 31 is National Caramel Apple […]

  • Apple Recipes – My Favorite Way to Bring Fall Apples to the Dinner Table

    Apple Recipes – My Favorite Way to Bring Fall Apples to the Dinner Table

    This collection of apple recipes will make great use of the plentiful harvest of this popular fruit. Fall is the time of the year when the choice of fruit and vegetables is not as wide as it is earlier in the year. Some fruits come into their own in Autumn. Apples are one of those. […]

  • Pumpkin Chili for Fall – Crock Pot Healthy Pumpkin Chili

    Pumpkin Chili for Fall – Crock Pot Healthy Pumpkin Chili

    This tasty pumpkin chili uses pumpkin puree to make a savory dish that your whole family will enjoy. I use pumpkin a lot in the fall, both for decor and in my recipes, but most of the recipes that I have made in the past have been sweet pumpkin desserts. There are over 100 types […]

  • Apple Crumble Baked Apples – A Healthy Alternative

    Apple Crumble Baked Apples – A Healthy Alternative

    This delicious recipe for apple crumble baked apples gives us the best of both desserts – apple crumble and baked apples.   T’is the season for all things yummy.  Unfortunately, that might mean t’is the season for extra pounds too!  This yummy dessert has the delicious taste of apple crumble pie with a few slimming tricks […]

  • Popsicle Recipes – Over 25 Home Made Icy Pop Ideas

    Popsicle Recipes – Over 25 Home Made Icy Pop Ideas

    These home made Popsicle Recipes show that it’s easy to be cool in a tasty way. They are the perfect addition to your collection of cold summer desserts. I also love serving them on the 4th of July for a cool, refreshing treat. Frozen icy pops are a fun and refreshing sweet treat to enjoy during […]

  • Chocolate Watermelon Popsicles

    Chocolate Watermelon Popsicles

    Summer is here and the eating is easy – and so are these Chocolate Watermelon Popsicles. They are creamy and crunchy and super sweet from the fresh summer watermelon. There are many types of watermelons you may not have heard about. You could even switch up this recipe by using a different one than the […]

  • Champagne Popsicles – Adult Frozen Desserts that Beat the Heat

    Champagne Popsicles – Adult Frozen Desserts that Beat the Heat

    These champagne popsicles are a boozy sweet treat that is just for mum and dad though. ] No kids allowed! I love Popsicle recipes in the summer time. They are easy to make, fun to eat and really beat the heat.  Making popsicles at home is a fun and inexpensive way to beat the summer […]

  • Almond Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies

    Almond Ice Cream Sandwich Cookies

    August 2 is National Ice Cream Sandwich Day. This delicious almond ice cream sandwich is made from homemade cookies and regular ice cream for a fast and easy summertime dessert. When I was a kid, one of my favorite treats was an ice cream sandwich.  This neat recipe gives me that feel but also uses home […]

  • No Bake Nut Butter Cookies – Dairy Free – Gluten Free

    No Bake Nut Butter Cookies – Dairy Free – Gluten Free

    I love no bake cookies. They are easy to make, keep well and taste delicious.  These no bake nut butter cookies have an amazing chocolate and peanut butter taste but are nut free and gluten free, as well. Following a wheat free diet means that you may need to use some gluten free replacements or substitutes in your […]