Watermelon Coolers are the easiest summer drink for both kids and adults! Great for celebrations or for sipping on a hot summer day! Frozen watermelon serves as ice cubes and the addition of blueberries creates a fun and patriotic drink. We love hosting cookouts all summer long and I always make sure there’s plenty…
Easy 4th of July Recipes for an old-fashioned holiday gathering. These are my tried and true favorites for summer cookouts and get togethers including appetizers, main dishes, sides, desserts and drinks! There’s something to please everyone! We always host a big 4th of July celebration and it’s a guaranteed good time with delicious food, swimming,…
Bean and Barley Salad is a hearty and delicious side dish to make ahead for summer. Made with pearl barley, fresh vegetables, beans and a sweet and tangy dressing. Easy to make ahead and enjoy all week long. Bean and Barley Salad is really filling and flavorful. It makes a great lunch that you can…
Lemon Zucchini Cake is a super simple and delicious dessert to make when you have an abundance of zucchini! Bursting with lemon flavor and topped with a tangy buttermilk lemon glaze. If you find yourself with more zucchini than you know what to do with, this cake is just perfect! The shredded zucchini keeps the…
Strawberry Lemonade made with real strawberries for the most refreshing and delicious summer drink ever! A quick and easy recipe that you will be making for every cookout, celebration or pool party! When it’s stinking hot outside nothing sounds better than a tall glass of lemonade. I’ve always been a huge fan of the strawberry…
Jalapeño Popper Zucchini Casserole is a flavorful and delicious side dish to add to any meal. A super simple recipe with layers of fresh sliced zucchini with creamy jalapeño, cheese and bacon filling that is all topped off with Ritz crackers and more bacon! Jalapeño poppers are one of the most popular appetizers you can…
Parmesan Squash is a super simple and delicious side dish to make with yellow squash, Parmesan cheese and a few spices. Baked in the oven for the ultimate low-carb and gluten-free side dish or snack. Fried Squash has always been my favorite summer side dish and I didn’t expect to love baked squash so…
Sausage Gravy and biscuits is one of the quickest and easiest comfort food meals that you can make! Homemade sausage gravy is as simple and delicious as it gets! Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch or dinner, it is sure to be a family favorite. Biscuits and gravy is a southern tradition that I grew up…
Easy Baked Beans are a must-have for any summer cookout, potluck or family get together. Made with a homemade barbecue sauce and loads of bacon for a the best flavor combination of smoky, savory and sweet. You won’t find a tastier version! Baked Beans were never my favorite side dish but this recipe quickly changed…
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