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Dill Dip

Dill Dip

Are you looking for an easy yet delicious dip recipe to spice up your party? Look no further. Dill Dip is the perfect way to add some flavor and fun to any get-together. Not only is it quick and simple to make, but Dill Dip Read more

Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake

The weather this summer has been crazy, it seems like all it does is rain but then we’ll have a beautiful sunny 85° day and then right back to a rainy 65°. At least making a summer dessert like Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake can make it Read more

German Chocolate Bars

German Chocolate Bars

When I was growing up we had German chocolate cake every year for my dad’s birthday, it’s definitely his favorite cake! My mom made the frosting from scratch and it was amazing but sometimes it’s nice to have a simple little recipe that gives you Read more

Crispy Chickpeas

Crispy Chickpeas

I tend to try to eat a little healthier in the summer, especially when it starts to get really hot I don’t have a huge appetite. I saw this recipe for Crispy Chickpeas in the cookbook The Complete Salad Cookbook: A Fresh Guide to 200+ Read more

Macaroni Salad

Macaroni Salad

I’ve always loved Macaroni Salad since I was a little kid, especially in the summer time, it’s the perfect side dish for any BBQ or picnic. This recipe is super simple to make and you can use ingredients that suit your tastes, everyone has their Read more

Green Olives with Almonds, Honey, and Rosemary

Green Olives with Almonds, Honey, and Rosemary

I have a slight obsession with cooking shows, there are several that I’ll watch over and over and still find something new to enjoy each time. The Lost Kitchen is one of those shows, I have all three of Erin’s books and since I haven’t Read more

Cheesecake

Cheesecake

Several years ago, I needed to make a dessert to bring to a dinner party, I had never made Cheesecake before, but I figured how hard could it be. Turns out it’s actually pretty easy to make Cheesecake from scratch. It just takes a little Read more

Rhubarb Crisp

Rhubarb Crisp

Yes, another rhubarb recipe, I have a lot of rhubarb and a couple rhubarb cookbooks with great recipes so I feel the need to keep baking. I found this recipe for Rhubarb Crisp in the cookbook Rhubarb: 50 Tried & True Recipes. There are so Read more

Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Spinach Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette

Summer means picnics and pool parties and hanging out on the deck! Even though summer doesn’t officially begin until the 20th it’s been getting hot here in Minnesota, and nothing tastes better in the heat than a nice cold salad. I love a good chef Read more

Banana Nut Overnight Oats

Banana Nut Overnight Oats

I don’t know about you but I don’t have a lot of time in the morning so I really need something fast for breakfast. Not only fast but it needs to taste really good and if it’s healthy then that’s a nice bonus too. I’m Read more