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Fresh Lemonade

Have you ever had one of those weeks when coffee and concealer were your best friends? I especially like the weekends after one of those weeks. So how about some lemonade.  What a great...

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Spicy and Sweet Shrimp Salad

No matter how you look at it, spicy and sweet flavors taste so good together in sauces and marinades. A super easy way to make your own spicy and sweet sauce is to mix just...

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Blackberries, Blue Cheese and Black Forest Ham Salad

Here’s a salad idea for Memorial Day. It’s colorful, light, and topped with a quick and easy-to-make blue cheese dressing. No need to just stick with veggies in salad.

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Cheeseburger with Sautéed Onions

Has this ever happened to you…. You’re really hungry and just haven’t had time to eat yet. Then you smell that delicious smell of meat cooking on a BBQ….not your BBQ but someone else’s....

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Bacon and Veggie Stuffed Mushrooms

Have you ever arrived at a party or get-together a little bit late when the appetizers have been sitting out for a while? Unless the appetizers are being kept warm somehow they tend to...

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Just Hanging Out with Mom

Moms are so special. They like to hang out with their kids.  But even when Mom is just hanging out with her kids, she has a watchful eye…

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Cinco de Mayo Recipe Round-Up

Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend! Mexican food is sooo delicious.  It’s got crunch, amazing spices, cheese, texture, and such pretty colors. And leftovers taste great warmed up in the microwave. Speaking of leftovers, Mexican...

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Strawberries and Whipped Cream with a Crunch

Sometimes you just have to improvise. Let’s say you have some whipped cream or whipped topping in the fridge.  And you have a basket of fresh delish strawberries. And let’s say strawberry shortcake sounded...

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Spicy Chicken and Rice Bowl

Leftovers come in handy if you pack your lunch for work. And if there’s a microwave available at work it’s even better when packing leftovers. If only lunch money was the same now as...

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Veggie Berry Smoothie

Have you noticed more berries in the market lately? I love this time year when berries are in season and especially when they go on sale. It’s the perfect opportunity to take advantage of...