It’s almost St. Patrick’s Day! Seriously, is there anything more festive than a cupcake? I think not. A simple green cupcake recipe that looks festive and tastes delicious is about as good as it gets. You’ll be making these again…
Strawberry Lemon Oatmeal Bars
I mixed and matched my original recipe for Raspberry Oatmeal Bars into this Valentine’s Day inspired dessert. Strawberries just go hand in hand with February 14, right? It will be love at first bite. Shopping List 1 box lemon cake…
Strawberry-Banana Pie
This might be my favorite pie. Ever. It’s not only super simple, it’s just soooooooo delicious as well. My grandmother strikes again with another fab recipe. What would I do without my Grandmother? (Who by the way, doesn’t think she’s…
Bundt Cake #49: Lemonade with Strawberry Frosting
My mom had this lemonade cupcake recently with strawberry frosting. She kept telling me I had to make a bundt cake version. I’m pretty sure she told me four times (that must have been one heck of a cupcake!). I…
Key Lime Pie Ice Cream Cake
This method is a Mix and Match lovers d-r-e-a-m. This is the simplest little thing to do and you can change it up a thousand different ways. My sweet friend Carol made this one time for my Grandmother and then…
Dinner Tonight: Ranch Burgers with Avocado Ranch Sauce
Ranch burgers are pretty common but add a little avocado ranch sauce and they’re out of this world. Easy. Simple. Weeknight. Done. Shopping List 1 pound ground beef 1 (1 oz) packet Ranch dressing seasoning mix 1 avocado 1 cup…
Dinner Tonight: Hawaiian Chicken
This marinade was sooooo yummy! Andrew was impressed and even asked if it came out of a bottle…no way Jose! I don’t use bottled marinades…I like to make them myself (he should really know better…). Super simple, super yummy, the…
Dinner Tonight: Scallop Kabobs and Corn
This is one of those really easy dinners that you just throw on the grill with very little fuss or prep. The perfect dinner for a hot, busy summer night. Shopping List 1 pound fresh sea scallops 3 tablespoons garlic…
Dinner Tonight: Grilled Quesadillas
Andrew came up with this idea. I totally married a smart guy. We took our pizza stone and grilled quesadillas on it. Easy! Most of the prep work is done inside…but those few minutes on the grill turn these quesadillas…
Bundt Cake #44: Red, White and Blue
Fourth of July is a time to celebrate by the pool, watch fireworks, and grill out dinner. But more important than anything, it’s a time to give thanks for our independence…to celebrate the lives lost in battle preserving our rights…
Dinner Tonight: Green Chile Cheese Burgers
Here’s the deal…we have a long summer ahead of us. I can’t be eating the same old burger week after week…I have to spice it up a bit! These burgers were super simple and super yummy…fire up the grill, it’s…
Dinner Tonight: Grilled Pizza
Yes…that pizza came off my outdoor grill. Here’s the thing…at the beginning of the summer, I’m all excited about grilling and not turning the oven on inside. I’m inspired and motivated to create wonderful and unique meals for my family. …













