A couple of weeks ago we were having some nice hot summer weather and I was looking for a cold drink that would be fast and easy to make. I found this recipe for Agua Fresca in the book Hello! 365 Melon Recipes: Best Melon Read more

Last week I had some bananas that I needed to use up, and I wanted something a little different than Classic Banana Bread or even Blueberry Banana Bread. I was definitely in the mood for something chocolate so when I found this recipe in the Read more

I’m a huge fan of dips, dips for chips, dips for veggies but I was looking for something a little different to go with crackers. This Veggie Dip was inspired by my love of Garden Veggie Cream Cheese, it’s similar but a little more rustic Read more

I live in the country so I tend to buy more of certain ingredients because I want to make sure I have enough when I’m cooking or baking. I found this recipe for Cool Whip Strawberry Pretzel Salad in an old local church cookbook when Read more

Michael Symon has this great show on Food Network called Symon’s Dinners Cooking Out that’s filmed in his backyard and he shows how easy it can be to cook on a grill. I love watching this show because he’s just so down to earth and Read more

If you’re looking for a quick, nutritious, and delicious breakfast or snack, peanut butter and berry toast is the perfect choice. This easy-to-make dish combines the creamy goodness of peanut butter with the sweet and tart flavors of fresh berries, all atop a slice of Read more

We do a lot of our summer cooking outside, when it’s so hot the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven and make the house hotter. One of my husband’s favorite side dishes is Cowboy Beans but sometimes I don’t plan Read more

I had some strawberries left over after making Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake so I was looking for something simple and easy to make that wouldn’t heat up the house since summer has fully arrived here. I found this recipe for Skillet Strawberry Cobbler in the book Read more

Summer is the season for fresh, vibrant, and healthy meals, and there’s nothing quite like a refreshing salad to beat the heat. One of my new favorites, which combines both sweet and savory flavors, is the Cranberry Spinach Salad. I found this salad in the Read more

I really love blueberries, even as a small child they were my favorite thing to eat! I am always willing to try any recipe that has blueberries in it and this one for Blueberry Banana Bread is amazing. This bread is so moist and delicious, Read more