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Today’s BBQ recipe that will wow your friends is my grilled Caribbean Shrimp Kebabs. This is the time of the year when the grill is fired up almost daily and I am always experimenting with new shrimp recipes to hand over to my husband, who is the grill person in our house. Shrimp kebabs are…
This Spinach Frittata with mushrooms and leeks is just bursting with flavor and comes together in about 20 minutes. The recipe is dairy free, low carb and Paleo and Whole30 compliant. Are you a breakfast person? We love to really splurge on it in my house. My whole family loves a cooked breakfast. They…
This Roast Vegetable Salad has a lovely mix of roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash and it goes perfectly with the homemade creamy cashew dressing. Best of all, this is a 30 minute meal! Roasting vegetables in the oven brings out their natural sweetness and this makes them a perfect addition to salads. For another…
These Paleo sweet potato breakfast stacks are a great way to add vegetables to a breakfast and cut down on carbohydrates that this meal often has. A big focus of mine, lately, is trying to cut out carbs. (or at least cut them way, way down!) That can make breakfast a bit of a challenge. In…
These Roast Beef Wraps with cheese and roasted red peppers make a great party appetizer or fun lunch treat. I love quick and easy recipes that still look pretty and taste amazing. It’s even better if they are easy to prepare! Keep reading to find out how to make them. Time to make some Roast…
These Blueberry Granola Bars are just full of flavor and the perfect choice for those grab and go busy mornings. Americans love granola bars. They are used as a post workout snack, a quick breakfast, or a healthy dessert. Granola bars even have their own national day, celebrated on January 21 – National Granola Bar…
This Orange Bundt Cake with a light orange glaze is my latest attempt at pleasing my husband’s sweet tooth. My husband loves any type of dessert that is made with fruit. Lemon meringue pies, orange cheesecakes, apple crumble – you name it, if it has fruit in it, he’ll love it. There is something just…
For me, there is nothing quite like the taste of an Old Fashioned Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Ah – the joys of using a slow cooker. When the weather is cold and you are looking for something comforting for dinner, bring out your crock pot. Cooking beef this way ends up in the most amazingly…
This recipe for Pan Seared Halibut with a Butter Dill sauce is a perfect way to serve this delicious fish, whether you are a gourmet cook or still finding your way around the kitchen. The sauce is mild but very flavorful and is made before the fish is cooked to make sure that the whole…
This Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Fudge has everything that you want in a fudge recipe. It’s crumbly, peanut buttery, chocolatey, and deliciously tasty! If you like fudge with texture this is, hands down the best-tasting fudge ever! If you love Reese’s peanut butter cups, you will want to dive right into this pan as soon…
This (less than) 30 minute pork stir fry is my latest international recipe, It is so easy to do and tastes just wonderful. This is such a busy time of the year with all the holiday preparation, cooking and shopping to do. To combat this, I am always looking for quick and easy dinner meals…
These Ground Turkey Stuffed Peppers fill the comfort food need but keep health in mind at the same time! The cold temperatures that we have been experiencing lately have made me looking for some new “comfort food” creations. There is nothing quite like tucking into a hearty meal when you are chilled to the bones. …
‘Tis the season for fudge, brownies, and truffles. These Fudge Brownie Truffles combine all of my favorite tastes in one delicious brownie-flavored bite. They are so tasty that they’ll deserve pride of placement on your holiday dessert table. The holidays give me an excuse to cook up a batch or two of my favorite treats. I know…
This delicious sausage garlic Parmesan pasta recipe comes together in less than 30 minutes, and I can also make it for my family at a cost of less than $10. What is not to like about that? My family loves any recipes that have pasta in it, and I love coming up with new ideas…
It’s time for some apple pie oatmeal bars! They are packed full of flavor and are a perfect choice for enjoying the cooler autumn days. Apple desserts (like these apple crumble baked apples) just scream fall! It’s fall, y’all! For me, that means three months of nonstop baking, decorating, and general holidaying. I just…
This 7 bean soup mix is the perfect cold-weather recipe. It is rich and hearty and has a lovely spicy herb blend to give the soup a lot of flavor. Cooking with dried beans is so popular that they even have their own National Day. January 6 is celebrated each year as National Bean Day….
This S’mores trail mix reminds me of the ever popular camping treat, and the kids will just love it, so it makes a wonderful after school snack. August 31 is National Trail mix day. Time to make everyone’s favorite party snack. Trail mixes are easy to find in the stores, but they are also super easy…
These Abruzzese Italian meatballs in my home made buttery tomato sauce are full of the taste of Italy! They are easy to prepare and have become a favorite in our house. Spaghetti recipes are some of my favorite go to meals when I want to give my family a dose of comfort food. Today we’ll…
If you are looking for the perfect way to end a busy week night meal, here are 10 of my best bars recipes. My favorite type of desserts to make are bars and squares. The main reason is the simplicity of making them. Many bars recipes are no bake, and even the ones that require…
I knew I would love this recipe for these No-Bake Crispy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars before I even made them. They have my favorite ingredients – peanut butter and chocolate AND they are no bake. What could be better to tempt your sweet tooth? Peanut butter bars are a bit hit in our house. I…
This tasty double dark chocolate ice cream is dairy free, gluten free and also great for those on a vegan diet. The warm summer months are the time for a big helping of your favorite cold desserts. It is loads of fun (not to mention tasty) to dig into a bowl of creamy, rich and…
If you are looking for a healthy, gluten free alternative to high carb wraps, try these tuna lettuce wraps. They are very tasty, packed with nutritious ingredients and so easy to make. I love that I can have several of them without breaking my calorie bank. You can’t say that with a normal wrap, can…
Try these no bake peanut butter energy bites. They are simple to make, ready in minutes and pack a nutritious boost with a taste that can’t be beat. Are you looking for a really easy to make and healthy snack that is both nutritious and super tasty? This is the recipe for you! These peanut…
This recipe for grilled pork with strawberry peach salsa goes from grill to the table so quickly, but tastes like you spent hours making it. There is nothing quite like a 30 minute meal, is there? They are great for busy weeknights when you don’t want to spend extra time in the kitchen. it’s time…
This chunky roasted tomato vegetable marinara sauce with pasta dish is the perfect meal for Meatless Monday (or any day of the week!) I enjoy eating meals that don’t have any meat in them, especially for lunches. I love to use roasted tomatoes in my sauces. Roasting them in the oven brings out the natural…
Since my husband is the lover of heat in recipes and I like things a bit more savory, these recipe for Mexican style stuffed peppers is my compromise that suits us both. My husband and I often eat out at our favorite Mexican restaurant. When we do, you can guarantee that at least one of…