A summer staple in my family was always macaroni salad. It was always one of my favorites that I would request my grandma to make me. For the 4th July weekend I decided to make it myself for the first time – I must say it was pretty good and close as I could get toContinue reading “Macaroni Salad”
Category Archives: Recipes
Frozen Key Lime Cups
I was on the hunt for new summer treats – that were not chocolate. I went to pinterest and found a key lime dessert that was no bake. I was excited thinking it was going to be quick and easy. It was fairly quick, but not as easy as I had hoped LOL. Here isContinue reading “Frozen Key Lime Cups”
Crab Cakes
We ordered crabs for Father’s day, which mean left over crab meat. Usually I will use it for mac and cheese or sometimes stuffed mushrooms. But this time, I decided to try and make some crab cakes. I added my lump crab meat (that yes, I picked out of the shells myself) to a largeContinue reading “Crab Cakes”
Costco Chicken Round 3
We’re are back with “how many ways to use a Costco rotisserie chicken and getting the most out of your $5! First up was a pasta bake, that I actually put together the night before I bought the chicken LOL. I knew that I was going to buy one and it would be the perfectContinue reading “Costco Chicken Round 3”
Asiago Butter
Another recipe I saw while scrolling and of course I had to try it! A cheese, asiago to be specific, and butter combination is a must! Take a hunk of asiago cheese and chop it in a food processor. Then add a stick of butter that was soften and cream it together. The first timeContinue reading “Asiago Butter”
Meal Prep: Egg Bites
We are back with another breakfast prep – egg bites. Another one of the recipes/ideas that came together to use up some produce and eggs. First I preheated the oven to 350. I had some roasted sweet potatoes, tomatoes, red onions, peppers and mushrooms to chop up finely. I then chopped up some frozen sausageContinue reading “Meal Prep: Egg Bites”
PB Berry Oat Cookies
Overripe bananas happens way more often than I would like. I always tell myself yes, buy bananas and I will eat them. Then I always end up freezing some for smoothies or making something quick, easy and delicious because they are overripe – so this time I made these berry cookies that turned out soContinue reading “PB Berry Oat Cookies”
Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos
My summer hours for worked have kicked in, so I will be looking at more meal prep and easy meals ideas! First up, breakfast burritos! I had roasted potatoes left over. To them I added chopped red onions, tomatoes, breakfast sausage links and chopped cooked bacon. It sautéed everything together in a pan with salt,Continue reading “Meal Prep: Breakfast Burritos”
Pigs in a Jalapeno Popper
Need a fun finger/appetizer idea that both delicious with a little kick? I have one for you: pigs in a jalapeno popper! It’s as fun and easy as it sounds. And its the best of both items! I took jalapenos, slice them in half and scooped out the seeds etc. I then placed a pieceContinue reading “Pigs in a Jalapeno Popper”
Elote Potato Salad
You know Elote/Mexican street corn is one of my favorite ways to eat corn. Last corn season I tried out a few different recipes. This time was an elote potato salad. It was soooo delicious, that I cannot wait to make it again. First, I soft boiled a small bag of baby red potatoes. WhileContinue reading “Elote Potato Salad”