Summer Recipes

Festive Fourth of July Recipes!

Bringing a dish to a 4th of July party this summer? Hosting a crowd? The following recipes are sure to please everyone! From appetizers and salads to main dishes, desserts, and drinks, the following 20+ recipes are easy to make and sure to please a crowd. For added convenience, many of the recipes can be…

A Third – A Third – A Third Chicken

Equal parts of three basic ingredients create the most flavorful, versatile marinade. Make the recipe once and you’ll never forget it!   Don’t feel like cooking but still want to eat a delicious meal? Or perhaps company is suddenly coming for dinner?  This is your recipe!  This scrumptious chicken recipe has been passed along to…

Best Grilled Caesar Salads

Cool, crisp romaine is quickly seared and then brushed with a classic, creamy Caesar dressing for salad that is sure to become a family and entertaining favorite. For a complete meal, grill salmon, shrimp, chicken, or steak to serve alongside. This is a recipe I lean on when I want a meal that feels effortless…

Perfectly Grilled Shrimp

The simplest of seasonings pair with a clever technique to deliver flavor-packed shrimp that are perfectly seared on the outside and tender and juicy inside. We learn from our mistakes as the saying goes. Though the result of what I gleaned from the following kitchen blunder may not lead to profound, worldly change, it will…

Father’s Day Menus

Dad deserves the best, so for Father’s Day, we’ve covered the bases with crowd-pleasing menus featuring the best cocktails, grilled recipes, side dishes, desserts, and more! Father’s Day and grilling go hand in hand, and for this year’s celebration we’ve put together some menus which honor the grill…and much, much more! Relax, spend time with…

Salted Caramel Coffee Heath Bar Ice Cream Pie

Salted caramel and coffee ice cream are piled into a graham cracker crust and studded with crunchy Heath bars for an irresistible flavor combination that is destined to be the dessert of the season! Salted Caramel Coffee Heath Bar Ice Cream Pie. The recipe name is long, but whenever I tried to shorten it, I…

Air Fryer Mini Peppers

No peeling, cutting, or seeding needed for these bite-size poppers. A drizzle of olive oil and dash of seasoning will transform a bag of mini bell peppers into a deliciously easy side dish or appetizer. (Oven option included.)   A bag of mini bell peppers is a staple on my weekly grocery list. These multi-colored gems…

No-Sugar Horseradish Coleslaw

Horseradish and Dijon add memorable flavor to this crisp, versatile slaw that’s quick to make and contains no sugar or syrups!   I’m a big fan of coleslaw. It’s easy to make, economical, and endlessly versatile.  A simple base of cabbage provides crisp appeal, while the right dressing supplies exceptional flavor that will perk up…

Smashed Pea Toast

Move over avocado! Smashed peas are the new game in town when it comes to versatile, economical, and totally tasty toast toppers.   The beauty of avocado toast is its versatility. Crisp toast topped with mashed avocado and a sprinkle of salt tastes great on its own. But that simple base will also serve as…

Grilled Zucchini with Goat Cheese and Balsamic Syrup

Three key ingredients take zucchini to new heights in this convenient and economical side dish that is destined to become a seasonal standout. When it comes to delicious, healthy recipes, my friend Justine has a few up her sleeve. From the time I went out on a limb and made her Cauliflower Fried Rice, I…

Grilled Chicken Wings

Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, grilled wings are fuss-free and finger licking good. A choice of flavorings will satisfy every taste preference. In the early days of the quarantine, I was asked to start a recipe exchange with a group of women who were feeling cooped up and in need of…

7-Minute Salted Caramel Sauce

With just five basic ingredients, foolproof caramel sauce is easy to make and is perfect for last minute desserts and holiday gifts. Delicious in coffee too!    You’re entertaining and dinner alone feels like a sufficient task. Or maybe you need a last-minute hostess or teacher gift. Or perhaps you’d like to elevate your cup of…

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