We breathe the salt air, feel the sand between our toes, hear the crash of the ocean waves, and smell the boardwalk food. We are enjoying some time at one of our favorite beaches and soaking up the last bits of summer. We enjoy a walk on the boardwalk, go crazy on some of the rides, buy hermit crabs, and eat one of our favorite boardwalk sweets caramel corn. Crunchy, buttery, and caramelly … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Hash
I love sweet potatoes...at Thanksgiving, covered in marshmallows and brown sugar. They pack so many great nutrients inside of them and recently a friend (Hi Sarah) and I were chatting about how her family bakes them and eats them straight up. I decided to give baking them a try and loved how they came out and was surprised at how good and sweet they are all on their own. :-) I needed a side … [Read more...]
Sun Chip Chicken Tenders
Crispy, crunchy French Onion Sun Chips coat the outside of these juicy chicken tenders. The kids were in disbelief as I reached into the pantry, grabbed their favorite chips and began to crush them! They weren't so sure that using them to coat the chicken was a bright idea, and one taste of this chicken changed their minds! They have been asking for Sun Chip chicken tenders ever … [Read more...]
Peach Monkey Bread
This Peach Monkey Bread is a sweet twist on an old classic! It's the sugary, buttery sweet bread meets peach compote! With peach season here our family can not stop eating the big peaches that we have picked. I woke up early to surprise the rest of the family with one of our favorite special breakfast sweets! When they come to the kitchen and smell the cinnamon sugar they'll know … [Read more...]
Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Our family loves all different types of Mexican food and we decided to take those great flavors and create Mexican stuffed peppers! These colorful peppers are stuffed with seasoned ground turkey, salsa, rice, corn, black beans and Mexican cheese! The pepper makes a nice edible bowl that holds in all the great flavor. We serve these Mexican stuffed peppers alongside warm … [Read more...]
Homemade Maple Syrup
It's Saturday morning special breakfast, the french toast hot off the griddle and the coffee freshly brewed. We sit down to eat and oh no I forgot to buy syrup..again! No worries, this homemade recipe is simple, quick, and has a great, rich maple flavor! Whether you are craving homemade syrup or you forgot to get some while you were shopping this is a great go to recipe! Be sure to check … [Read more...]
Bursting With Berries Collection
15 recipes featuring delicious, sweet berries! Over the past several weeks I have been creating, baking, and eating sweet treats made with berries! I have gathered all the recipes and have put them in one bursting with berries collection! Berry picking is among one of our favorite family fun activities, and this year we enjoyed time together creating delicious dishes with lots of berries! … [Read more...]
Blueberry Cream Filled Crepes
Leftover blueberry pie filling was the inspiration behind this morning breakfast. This crepe recipe is simple and delicious and is perfect for my cream cheese and blueberry filling. The light, egg crepe filled with rich, thick cream cheese and sweet, fresh blueberries is the perfect way to say good morning. My three sweet kids are eyeing these crepes up as I take pictures for this post...better … [Read more...]
Blueberry Waffles
This post contains an affiliate link and if a purchase is made three kids and a fish will make some moolah! The past weeks posts have been filled with my latest crave of blueberry pie filling! I just can't get enough and there are so many great things that you can do with this fresh, sweet blueberry pie filling. Its Saturday morning and each week we have a special breakfast and … [Read more...]
Crock Pot BBQ Pulled Chicken
We pack the bags, we put on the swim suits, we lather up the suntan lotion, we have lots of sand toys and snacks! We are headed out for a day poolside and when we get home the last thing I want to do is cook dinner. This crock pot BBQ chicken slowly cooks all day and is ready to eat for when we come home! We pile this savory, sweet, spicy shredded chicken high on ciabatta rolls and … [Read more...]
Mexican Cheesy Rice
Since posting my {grilled chicken quesadilla} recipe and story, I have received several questions on how to make the rice featured in the pictures! This Mexican cheesy rice is our favorite side dish to serve with all our Mexican dishes! This rice is full of amazing flavors featuring: brown basmati rice, sweet corn, black beans, salsa, colby jack cheese, and fresh from the garden … [Read more...]
Happy Fourth of July!
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Grilled Chicken Quesadillas
She works diligently over a hot stove, stirring the beans, fluffing the rice, grinding the corn for the tortillas, turning the chicken in a pot boiling over. It's 110 degrees, there are roaches crawling the floor, paint peeling from the walls, and pots and pans everywhere. I am wiping down the kitchen, and trying to organize the hundreds of dishes while I watch the woman cook as … [Read more...]
Strawberry Rhubarb Scones
These buttery, strawberry rhubarb filled scones are kicking off my summer series of bursting with berries! We have a family tradition to go strawberry picking every year and this year it was a beautiful day! We went a little crazy picking this year because the strawberries were plump, sweet and juicy! Through my research for this series I discovered that … [Read more...]
Cookie Crumb PB Rice Krispie Treats
The kids and I were headed to a friend's house for a play date and I was planning to bring our favorite {caramel corn} and we ran out of time, so I quickly pull out the ingredients for my in a pinch sweet treat-rice krispies! I jazzed these up a bit by adding buttery cookie crumbs and peanut butter! These cookie crumb pb rice krispie treats are the perfect sweet treat to share with … [Read more...]
Homemade Baked Beans
One of my favorite things to enjoy at summer meals is baked beans. I never dreamed of making my own until recently where I have become an avid label reader. While canned baked beans aren't necessarily bad for you, I have found that it is better and tastier to make your own! After several attempts to get that just right texture and flavor I have met with success! It's Northern … [Read more...]
Bananas Foster
Check out the updated recipe here: Bananas Foster … [Read more...]
Grilled Chicken Basil Stuffed Bread
I really enjoy grilled chicken with sweet red bell peppers and the summer taste of fresh basil mixed with parmesan cheese and garlic. I decided to take these great ingredients and make grilled chicken basil stuffed bread! We had this for dinner last night and it was a hit! We served it alongside {tortellini with pesto}! It would also pair nicely with a side salad or to be enjoyed all … [Read more...]
Pesto
I have a basil plant that has grown so rapidly and that means it's time to snip some basil and make pesto! Basil is one if my favorite herbs to cook with and eat! This pesto has three greens, toasted walnuts, olive oil, garlic and Parmesan cheese! Pesto is a sauce that is a great compliment tossed with pasta, served over grilled chicken, made delicious by adding cream, stirred into … [Read more...]
Backyard Barbecue
This post is being updated and being made great!! Since you are here, check out this yummy grilled steak taco recipe! {Grilled Steak Tacos with Chipotle Aioli} … [Read more...]
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