This Bacon Ranch Potato Salad adds bacon and ranch to this potato salad that is made with roasted potatoes and jalapenos for a Texas twist on your favorite picnic dish! One of the reasons I love summer is because I can make this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad ahead of time and take it to our neighborhood…
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Seattle Hot Dogs with Roasted Red Peppers
Seattle Hot Dogs with Roasted Red Peppers, cream cheese, jalapenos, and onions, also known as Seattle Dogs, are popular hot dogs in Seattle at the Seattle Mariners baseball games. When I read about these Seattle Style Hot Dogs with cream cheese and jalapenos and onions, I knew I had to make some but put my own spin…
Ramen Noodle Salad (with Broccoli Slaw)
This Ramen Noodle Salad is a make ahead cole slaw, made with broccoli slaw and ramen noodles, that is perfect for a side dish for a potluck, bbq, or picnic. We recently moved from Houston to San Antonio, Texas. And after this move, we have decided that we never ever want to move again! Ever! And as far as…
Chipotle Lime Chicken Fajita Sliders #SundaySupper
Chipotle Lime Chicken Fajita Sliders are super flavorful, spicy, cheesy little sandwiches that are perfect game day food for your tailgating or “homegating” party! This weekend is not only Labor Day, it is is the first day of both college and pro football season, and Mr. Flavor Mosaic is super excited!! Today he went to…
Bacon Broccoli Tortellini Salad
This Bacon Broccoli Tortellini Salad is one of my favorite pasta salads for an outdoor BBQ, picnic, or tailgating party and has been lightened up by reducing the sugar in the sweet and tangy dressing! I created this recipe as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and SPLENDA® Brand; all opinions are my own….
Tex-Mex Beef Fajitas
This Tex-Mex Beef Fajitas recipe, made with skirt steak or flank steak, and served with sauteed onions, red and green peppers, makes an easy, delicious, smoky, spicy and flavorful dinner. Have you ever wondered how to make beef fajitas after visiting a Mexican restaurant? Or wonder what kind of beef or steak the restaurant uses…
Mango Spinach Rice Salad
Mango Spinach Rice Salad, with a whole grain brown rice, mango, baby spinach, tomatoes, and red onions in a red wine vinaigrette, makes a delicious and colorful side dish for a fish dinner, barbecue or potluck.
Mango Habanero Wings
Mango Habanero Wings are sweet and spicy chicken wings with a Mango Habanero glaze made with Mango Habanero Salsa and peach preserves. Serve this appetizer at your next party. For those that follow me, you may have noticed that I have gone mango habanero crazy and made quite a few Mango Habanero recipes, such as Mango…
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Mini Parfaits
Strawberry Pretzel Dessert Mini Parfaits are a lightened up version of the traditional Strawberry Pretzel Dessert (or Salad) made with Greek yogurt and served in portion-controlled sized mini mason jars. I created this recipe as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and SPLENDA® Brand; all opinions are my own. #SweetSwaps #SplendaSweeties When I was…
Barbecue Chicken Kabobs
These grilled Barbecue Chicken Kabobs and vegetables are skewered, covered in a spice rub, and then brushed with a sweet, spicy, smoky, and tangy BBQ sauce that is sure to be a hit at your summer BBQ or picnic. Nothing is more All-American than Barbecue Chicken Kabobs on the grill. It is one of our family favorites…
Blueberry Gorgonzola Farmer’s Salad
Blueberry Gorgonzola Farmer’s Salad is a crisp summer salad made with fresh Florida blueberries, corn, and tomatoes and creamy gorgonzola cheese with grilled chicken that is perfect for lunch or dinner.
Fresh From Florida Produce
Right now the stores are full of Fresh From Florida produce, such as blueberries, tomatoes, sweet corn, watermelon, and fresh from Florida Seafood, which is great for outdoor picnics and barbecues this time of year.
Fresh Fruit Salad with a Virgin Margarita Dressing
A Fresh Fruit Salad with a Virgin Margarita Dressing makes a deliciously light dessert that is perfect for a Spring or Summer holiday brunch or picnic.
Maple Chipotle Barbecue Cauliflower
Maple Chipotle Barbecue Cauliflower transforms everyday cauliflower into a deliciously sweet, spicy and smoky appetizer or side dish that is certain to convert the most avid cauliflower hater into a cauliflower lover!
Lemon Crumb Bars
Lemon Crumb Bars are sweetly tart traditional lemon bars with a buttery crumb topping that make a delicious dessert for a potluck, picnic or anytime. Lemon bars are a traditional, classic dessert that has been around for decades. Every family has their own version of them. I love the classic lemon bars but I also…
Roasted Red Pepper Ricotta Crostini
Roasted Red Pepper Ricotta Crostini are quick and easy, gourmet little bite-sized appetizers that are ready in 15 minutes and perfect for the big game and your homegating party or any party.
Mango Habanero Salsa
Mango Habanero Salsa combines sweet mangoes with spicy habanero peppers for a fresh, healthy no-bake, sweet and spicy salsa! Serve this Mango Habanero Salsa on fish tacos or salads for a yummy dish that fits into any gluten-free, Keto, Vegan, Whole30 or Paleo diet. School starts next week. Labor Day is in a couple of…
No Bake Banana Pudding Cream Pie
This easy No Bake Banana Pudding Cream Pie recipe is super easy to make and requires no baking! Yay! Yet it still has that creamy banana cream filling over the crunchy graham cracker crust and vanilla wafers. This No Bake Banana Pudding Cream Pie Recipe tastes wonderful this time of year. Best of all, for the…
Strawberry Crumb Bars
These easy Strawberry Crumb Bars, with a buttery crust, sweet fresh strawberry filling, and crunchy butter crumb topping make wonderful dessert bars for an afternoon snack, or to take to a summer party, picnic, or potluck. It is Saturday, the day of my friend’s party, and she tells me to bring a dessert to the party. no worries! There…
Easy Homemade No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream
Do you ever crave creamy, decadent ice cream but don’t have an ice cream maker? No worries. Make this rich, creamy and Easy Homemade No Churn Strawberry Ice Cream Recipe with fresh strawberries and only 4 ingredients, and no ice cream maker is required. Sing it with me! ♬ Summertime, Summertime, Sum Sum Summertime! ♬ You know it…
Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
This easy gluten-free Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto makes an outstanding side dish to take to a summer picnic or potluck because it has no mayo and only 5 ingredients. This Green Bean Potato Salad with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto recipe features: A delicious Gluten-Free side dish Gourmet ingredients, such as Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto Only…
Easy Picnic Potato Salad
This Easy Picnic Potato Salad recipe makes your classic American potato salad that is perfect to take to a picnic or potluck this summer. Also be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win a beautiful Picnic Basket filled with Maille® Cornichons and Mustards and a Revol “Let’s Grill” Outdoor Entertaining set for valued about $200. This…
Greek Potato Salad
Greek Potato Salad is an easy, light, healthier version of potato salad that is loaded with flavor from the Greek vinaigrette dressing with lemon juice and Greek seasoning, and feta cheese, black olives, and tomatoes. It is perfect for a picnic because it has no mayonnaise. Summers in Texas are hot, hot, hot. However, we…
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits
Southern Banana Pudding Parfaits are easy yet delicious portable desserts made in mason jars with layers of crushed vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, banana pudding, and whipped topping! I love to cook from scratch when I have the time. However, sometimes I don’t want to wait, and want something sweet NOW!! I did not want to wait…
