Chickpea Salad
This is a great side for a BBQ. It is hearty and pairs well with most meats. You can change it up a bit by adding feta or goat cheese, but I tend to make it without cheese. This is usually a favorite! I also …
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Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast
I tried this recipe using my new instant air fryer lid and was blown away. Delicious, simple and did I say delicious? The chicken was super moist and once it was in, no real monitoring! I used that time to type up this recipe! Flip …
Pan Seared Red Snapper with Cherry Tomatoes
Red Snapper is a delicious fish that doesn’t need too many spices or herbs to be great! This simple pan seared snapper is amazing and the cherry tomatoes just takes the flavors to another level. Ingredients: 3/4 lbs red snapper filet (about 2 generous filets) …
Strawberry Topping
Goes well with any cake, ice cream or just about any dessert. Easy and quick to make and it stores in the fridge for days! Ingredients: 2 cups fresh strawberries (hulled and cut into halves) 1/4 cup sugar Zest and juice from 1/2 lemon 1 …
Classic Cheesecake!!!
Love this creamy cheesecake. It is rich, decadent and a delicious treat. I served this one with my Strawberry Topping but feel free to use your favorite topping. Follow the steps outlined for the perfect no crack cheesecake. Awesome desert for these hot summer days. …
Baked Mac & Cheese
Every time I make this for a get together someone asks for the recipe. I have had it typed and ready to send for years. This is a go to for our summer backyard parties and it’s always a hit with the kids and the …
Potato Salad
Wanted to share this awesome potato salad recipe which I got from one of my cousins. Every time I make this for a backyard BBQ it is a hit and someone asks for the recipe. As we head into the July 4th weekend, many of …
Grilled Chicken Kebabs
This recipe is very flavorful, delicious and my go to recipe for my summer BBQs with friends and family. I marinate the chicken the night before the BBQ, skewer them with red peppers and red onions the morning of, and then thrown them on the …
Garlic Lemon Roasted Cornish Hens
This is not a typical meal for us, but I made these roasted Cornish Hens for dinner and totally loved it, so I thought I would share. I marinated the hens overnight so they would absorb all the great flavors in the marinade and then …
Perfect Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
These potatoes are delicious and my go to quick recipe. I make these a bit differently when I am making them ahead of time (i.e. typically for Thanksgiving I make mashed potatoes the day before – I will share that recipe at some point). For …