A big part of any celebration is delicious food and what better way to celebrate the 4th of July than with a freshly baked and decorated batch of patriotic cupcakes! These July 4th White Chocolate Cupcakes with Red White and Blue Swirled Buttercream Frosting are no ordinary cupcakes. The batter is rich and loaded with…
Memorial Day
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos
Instant Pot Pulled Pork Tacos are made with Dr. Pepper BBQ Pulled Pork made in the Instant Pot. Sweet and savory BBQ pulled pork creates the filling for these delicious tacos. Pulled Pork Tacos with slaw are a great way to use up leftover pulled pork. Just stuff the bbq pulled pork in corn or…
Frosted Lemonade
If you love Chick-Fil-A’s Frosted Lemonade made from their soft-serve ice “dream” and signature in-store lemonade, then you’re about to be amazed by how easy it is to replicate that zesty lemon flavor and milkshake-like consistency using just 4 simple ingredients in the comfort of your home! The lemon simple syrup provides a beautiful tartness…
Grilled Peach Tomato Salad
If you thought side salads were boring plate fillers, think again! This Grilled Peach Tomato Salad with Mozzarella is not just beautiful to look at, it’s full of fresh and juicy flavors, sweet and tangy with interesting contrasting textures. The simple honey dressing compliments the sweet fresh peaches while the juicy cherry tomatoes, lime juice,…
Elote – Mexican Grilled Street Corn
When I think of Grilled Mexican Corn, or Elote, there’s no better way to describe it than a little taste of summer. To me, adding grilled corn to my cookouts is an official celebration of Cinco de Mayo, warmer weather, summer, pool parties, barbecues, and awesome grilled food! If you thought regular grilled corn on…
Easy Blueberry Pie
Blueberry Pie with Canned Filling is a simple yet classy fruit pie, made with flaky packaged pie crusts, blueberry pie filling, and a touch of lemon flavoring from freshly squeezed lemon and lemon zest. The cornstarch added to the pie filling is my personal hack for thickening the filling so that it doesn’t run when…
Corn And Black Bean Salad
Mexican Black Beans and Corn Salad provide a proud display of vibrant Mexican-inspired salad ingredients including corn, black beans, avocado, red opinion, and peppers…all blended together in a fusion of aromatics, spices, fresh lemon juice, honey, and olive oil. This Mexican salad is ideal as a side salad while also versatile enough to be used…
Crispy Chicken Sandwich
If you have a sudden craving for a Chick-Fil-A sandwich but feel inspired to make your own from the comfort of your home, then stick around to learn how to fry the perfect Crispy Chicken Sandwich in a dutch oven! Each piece of chicken is first tenderized in a buttermilk marinade, then coated in a…
Slow Cooker Sloppy Joes
Slow Cooker Cheesy Sloppy Joes include everything you love about these traditional ground beef sandwiches except these Sloppy Joes are extra meaty, cheesy, and spicy thanks to the combination of beef and sausage, and added jalapeños! It’s time to roll up those sleeves, wear some dark clothes, and get stuck into these ultra messy and…
Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip (with Cream Cheese)
This Baked Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is the best out there! Made with smooth cream cheese, Ranch dressing, spicy Frank’s hot sauce, gooey cheese, juicy chicken, and no Bleu Cheese, this oven-baked recipe is tantalizing and cooked to perfection. In the mood for a tangy and cheesy dip filled with fiery buffalo flavors? You will…
Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream
Cookies and Cream No Churn Ice Cream is sweet and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream with crunchy crushed Oreos throughout. The best part is that you don’t need to have an ice cream maker to make this no churn Cookies and Cream Ice Cream! As you can tell from our Cookies And Cream Milkshake, and…
Ham Salad Tortilla Pinwheels
Ham Salad Tortilla Pinwheels are fun party appetizers that are family-friendly and make delicious finger food for a party, picnic, or lunch! Burrito Sized Tortillas are filled with ham salad made with ham, cream cheese, celery, mayo, mustard, relish, and more, for a make-ahead, budget-friendly party appetizer! These make flavorful bite-sized pinwheels that are an…
25 Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day Weekend is here! To help you with your picnic or outdoor bbq meal planning, I have included 25 easy, mouthwatering recipes to help you celebrate the start of summer! Memorial Day across most of the U.S. signifies the start of summer. However, Memorial Day in South Texas is hot. Our summer usually starts…
Strawberry Shortcake Recipe From Scratch
Enjoy this easy old fashioned Strawberry Shortcake, made from scratch, that was inspired by shortcake served at the Poteet Strawberry Festival! Strawberry Shortcake has fresh, juicy strawberries, on top of a sweet flaky biscuit, made from scratch, and topped with pillows of sweet whipped cream. They are perfect anytime but especially for Valentine’s Day, Easter,…
Broccoli Salad
Broccoli Salad is a perfect cold summer salad when trying to beat the summer heat by chillin’ at a backyard barbecue, picnic, or potluck, or as a favorite holiday side dish at Thanksgiving dinner. Broccoli Salad with dried cranberries, or Craisins, bacon, cheddar, and gouda tastes amazing! Add in red onions and walnuts and cover…
Instant Pot Baked Beans
These tender Instant Pot Baked Beans in a sweet, tangy, smoky sauce, make the best bbq baked beans, especially with bacon or ham, and is easy to make in the Instant Pot pressure cooker because no soaking is required! Baked Beans are always a favorite side dish at picnics, backyard BBQs, and potlucks. They go…
Instant Pot Pork Ribs
Instant Pot Pork Ribs, such as baby back ribs, are tender and flavorful on the inside, with an amazing BBQ spice rub, yet have the caramelized sweet, tangy, and smoky BBQ sauce on the outside. These Instant Pot Pork Ribs, which can be baby back ribs or spare ribs, are so delicious your guests will think you…
Pineapple Ice Cream
Pineapple Ice Cream is a creamy no churn ice cream that is loaded with pineapple for a sweet summer dessert. It’s like a tropical vacation in a bowl! Made with just four simple ingredients, like my Strawberry Ice Cream recipe, chances are you already have everything on hand to make this epic pineapple ice cream…
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob is the easiest way to cook sweet summer corn on the cob. You may never boil or microwave corn on the cob again. I love my Instant Pot as you can tell from all my Instant Pot Recipes! It is great for summer vegetables like corn, as you see…
Strawberry Upside Down Cake
Strawberry Upside Down Cake is a sweet strawberry dessert, made with fresh strawberries, and a made from scratch light yellow cake, that makes a beautiful presentation. It’s strawberry season. Are you looking for ways to use up fresh strawberries? This Strawberry Upside Down Cake is my latest favorite Strawberry Dessert, and looking at my blog,…
Best Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
This cool, creamy Classic Macaroni Salad base recipe, can be easily customized with ham and colorful vegetables, for the Best Classic Macaroni Salad ever, and will be the most popular side dish at your summer BBQ or picnic! Best Classic Macaroni Salad Everyone loves Macaroni Salad! It is super popular, probably the most popular pasta salad….
Berry Cheesecake Salad
This easy Berry Cheesecake Salad is a sweet and creamy, patriotic, red, white and blue dessert salad that requires no baking, making it perfect for a summer holiday BBQ, picnic, or potluck, such as for Memorial Day or July 4th. This Berry Cheesecake Salad is a variation of my popular Strawberry Cheesecake Salad, except this one is…
Baked BBQ Chicken
This easy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken makes a sweet, tangy, smoky, sticky barbecue chicken that is perfect for a summer party or dinner, or when it is too hot or cold to grill outside. Baked BBQ Chicken In this post, you will learn lots of tips and tricks for baking the best Baked BBQ Chicken,…
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
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…