Summer is in full swing and all of those beautiful vegetable plants that we started from seed in the spring are producing baskets full of produce. Especially the pickling cucumbers. If your garden is like ours you’re probably trying to find some creative ways of using all of them before they go bad. This recipe […]
{Steve’s} Calamari
This spicy recipe for Calamari is a tasty combination of white wine, garlic and pepperoncini peppers. If you love Calamari {Steve’s} Calamari is a must try recipe. Do you have a family recipe that disappears at family gatherings? Well this one will. When my brother makes this awesome appetizer we need to make sure we are ready […]
Cannoli Dip {with Lemon Zest}
If you love cannoli you’re in for a treat with this tasty Cannoli Dip {with Lemon Zest}! The addition of the lemon zest makes it great for dipping fruit. So quick and easy to make you’ll have a great simple eye catching dish to make for your next gathering. I have been to so many […]
Potato Salad with Bacon
Potato Salad is a summertime classic. There are many different varieties but this Potato Salad with Bacon is absolutely one of the best I’ve ever tasted! Chopped up bits of crisp bacon and roasted garlic will have your taste buds smiling! I made this delicious potato salad for our Memorial Day party a few weeks ago […]
Chicken Salad {Veronique}
Chunks of tender poached chicken breast tossed with pistachios, grapes and white wine give this Chicken Salad {Veronique} an extra special twist. This is not your traditional chicken salad! Over the years my Mom has hosted many parties and showers and whenever she needed to feed a large crowd this was one of her favorite […]
Roasted Spaghetti Squash {with Pancetta, Apples and Goat Cheese}
Spaghetti Squash can be a little bland in flavor but this Roasted Spaghetti Squash {with Pancetta, Apples and Goat Cheese} is bursting with flavor! With this delicious recipe for Roasted Spaghetti Squash you can ditch the starch. It’s so hearty and full of flavor we didn’t miss having pasta, rice or a potato at all. […]
Party Salad
This Party Salad might just be my favorite jello mold! Lime jello filled with crushed pineapple and chopped pistachios sounds heavenly. Now add in cream cheese and whipped cream and lets get this party started! There were always two jello molds on the table that my mom would make for our large family parties. This […]
Sunshine Salad
Lemon flavored gelatin filled with crushed pineapple, shredded carrots and chopped pistachios makes this Sunshine Salad a great addition to any buffet. You may start with a small serving as a side to go with your meal and then find yourself going back for seconds as dessert! This delicious jello mold brings back fond memories […]
Chicken Salad {Cucumber Bites}
My mom started making this chicken salad recipe a few years ago and it has become one of our family favorites. I love having a container of this in the fridge to grab a quick sandwich or wrap for lunch. She came up with this cute way of serving her chicken salad when she needed […]
Pineapple Mango Salsa
Need a great appetizer for your Memorial Day party? This fresh Pineapple Mango Salsa is the perfect blend of sweet and tangy. Great for dipping or served as a side with chicken or fish like my Chicken Quesadillas. I love when spring and summer roll around and all those delicious fruits like mangos come into […]