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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…
Baby back ribs falling off the bone
Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs (Fall off the bone) 4th of JulyDinnerKids FavoritesMain DishesOn the GrillPorkRecipesRecipes by Meal TypeSummer Lovin'Superbowl
June 5, 2024

Easy Oven-Baked Baby Back Ribs (Fall off the bone)

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 Easy 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…
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…
Prepared Taco Layer Dip in a rectangular casserole dish with a wooden bowl of tortilla chips and 2 margaritas
Ultimate Taco Layer Dip with Ground Beef 4th of JulyAppetizersCinco de MayoDipsHappy HourSuperbowl
January 29, 2024

Ultimate Taco Layer Dip with Ground Beef

Anyone love the combo of a traditional layer dip but want to try it in a warmer, semi-baked version?   This taco layer dip adds in ground beef cooked with our own Beef Taco Seasoning.  Serve this Taco Layer Dip with tortilla chips and a fine margarita.  It is truly a perfect Super Bowl party food! The Taco Layer Dip Ingredients For the seasoned ground beef, you will need 1 pound ground…
Flank Steak Sandwich prepared on a white plate, topped with sauteed onions and thinly sliced avocados
Grilled Flank Steak Sandwich with Pesto Aioli 4th of JulyBeef & SteakDinnerMain CoursesMain DishesOn the GrillSandwichesSummer Lovin'
August 31, 2023

Grilled Flank Steak Sandwich with Pesto Aioli

Do you ever have a great memory that makes a recipe special? This one is it for us.  This grilled flank steak sandwich was originally called the A & W Flank Steak Sandwich, and it came about when we were on a trip to visit our brother in Chile.  He and my sister-in-law (A & W) made this delicious sandwich using a local cut of steak, which I likened to…
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…
Roasted Cheesy Mexicorn Dip baked with a crispy browned top served with a bowl of fritos
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…