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Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa prepared in two small bowls with a bowl of blue and yellow tortilla chips.
Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa 4th of JulyCinco de MayoDipsHappy HourSaucesSuperbowlVegetarian
February 20, 2025

Tomatillo & Avocado Salsa

This Tomatillo and Avocado Salsa is a smooth yet zesty dip perfect for social gatherings, taco nights, or just for you! This dip is very fast to make and will impress your family or guests.  Most frequently, I'll use this as a fresh dip for tortilla chips and I'll pair it with tacos for dinner.  It's delicious for chicken, carnitas, steak, or even fish tacos.  I also love it on…
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Black Bean Caviar prepared in a yellow bowl with a side of tortilla chips served on a wooden platter decorated with a colorful napkin
Black Bean Caviar Dip 4th of JulyAppetizersCinco de MayoDipsHappy HourSuperbowlVegetarian
February 12, 2025

Black Bean Caviar Dip

This Black Bean Caviar Dip is a great appetizer for any party.  It is always a hit, as it is unique and very flavorful.  It is a twist on the traditional cowboy caviar, with a secret ingredient that no one ever suspects (the chopped black olives!). Even family and friends who claim not to like olives enjoy this black bean dip!  Give it a try, you will not be disappointed.…
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Fruit salad prepared in a bowl, garnished with mint leaves
Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau 4th of JulyBrunchDessertsDessertsEasterRecipes by HolidaySaladsSaladsSpring FlingsSummer Lovin'
August 29, 2024

Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau

For a festive and flavorful dessert or side dish, try this Boozy Fruit Salad with Cointreau.  It is an adult fruit salad marinated in Cointreau, a delicious orange liqueur.  We love to serve this as a dessert after a heavy meal, at brunch, or even while entertaining family or friends for lunch. Kid Tip:  This is also fun to make with kids.  While I was assembling the adult version, my…
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Mixed berry cobbler prepared on a white plate with a scoop of vanilla icecream, on a woven placemat and a backdrop of red and white checked tablecloth
Mixed Berry Cobbler 4th of JulyBaked GoodsDessertsSummer Lovin'Thanksgiving
July 22, 2024

Mixed Berry Cobbler

If you need a quick and easy dessert, this mixed berry cobbler is perfect!  With a blend of your favorite seasonal fresh berries and a flavorful crust on top, you and your guests will love this sweet treat.  This cobbler is suited for summertime family gatherings, as it serves a small dinner group. Truth be told, I have never been a fruity dessert person.  However, I was introduced to a…
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Baby back ribs falling off the bone
Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs 4th of JulyDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesOn the GrillPorkRecipesRecipes by Meal TypeSummer Lovin'Superbowl
June 5, 2024

Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs

We love these easy oven-baked baby back ribs, as the result is flavorful, fall-off-the-bone meat every time. This is a great recipe for special occasions in the spring and summer months. The Baby Back Rib Ingredients This recipe calls for 2 racks of baby back ribs.  If you shop at the butcher counter, you can ask them to remove the membrane on the backside of the ribs or remove it…
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Grilled chickenbreast on a platter with some other grilled vegetables and meat in the background
Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade 4th of JulyChickenDinnerKids FavoritesLight MealsMain DishesMarinadesOn the Grill
May 2, 2024

Simple & Delicious Grilled Chicken Marinade

This is a favorite simple marinade for grilled chicken that is also versatile.  We love it for grilled chicken as a main course, in a salad, and even on a sandwich.  It evolved from experiments over the years, from ingredients in my kitchen. Often, when I do not have a set meal plan, but I have meat thawed and ready, making a simple marinade is my go-to.  It doesn't take…
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potato chip cookies on a round white plate, sprinkled with powdered sugar
Lola’s Potato Chip Cookies 4th of JulyBaked GoodsDessertsKids FavoritesRecipes
May 23, 2023

Lola’s Potato Chip Cookies

Crispy and unexpectedly tasty, these potato chip cookies our Grandma Lola made are a throwback to some of our favorite childhood memories.  A twist on a sugar cookie, the potato chips add a crunchy texture while preserving the soft sweetness.  You just have to try these to know what we mean, but they are a huge hit with our kids and a great memory for us.   Simple Ingredients, Irresistible…
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Large frito scoops with the mexicorn dip on top
Roasted Cheesy Mexicorn Dip 4th of JulyAppetizersCinco de MayoDipsHappy HourRecipesSuperbowlVegetarian
April 20, 2023

Roasted Cheesy Mexicorn Dip

This roasted cheesy Mexicorn dip is the ultimate savory party dip.  We love making this any chance our families get together (although truth be told, the adults indulge more than the kids).  It is also a perfect dip to bring to a barbecue with friends and it is one of our favorites. The Dip Ingredients For this delicious roasted corn dip, you will need some canned items, including 2, 11…
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