We love pasta and eat a pasta dish at least three times every week. To keep things interesting, we are always trying out new pasta recipes, especially ones that contain delicious seafood. Now that summer is finally here, this recipe would make a great dish on your dinner table for sure! Today's … [Read more...] about Warm Lobster and Shells Pasta Salad Recipe
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Learn to Make Ice Cream the Old-Fashioned Way
I admit, my family loves ice cream! We have at least two containers of ice cream in our freezer at all times. Personally, I love chocolate ice cream with peanut butter swirls. My husband isn't picky about ice cream and will eat anything I put in front of him. My granddaughter is picky and prefers … [Read more...] about Learn to Make Ice Cream the Old-Fashioned Way
How to Freeze Bell Peppers for Later Use
Every year I plant 6-12 bell pepper plants in my backyard garden and I'm never disappointed with how well they grow here in our area. When I have an abundance of bell peppers, I like to chop them up and freeze them for later use. Unlike other vegetables, you don't have to blanch peppers before … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Bell Peppers for Later Use
Our Favorite Road Trip Snacks + Travel Tips!
We do a lot of traveling and when we travel, we bring along our own snacks. When you're traveling it's important to look for foods and beverages that don't need any type of refrigeration. In addition, you want foods that don't melt in the heat, aren't super messy to consume and ones that travel well … [Read more...] about Our Favorite Road Trip Snacks + Travel Tips!
Chicken Tomato Pepper and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
When I was a child, I grew up eating a lot of Mexican cuisine since I lived half of my life in the great state of Arizona. Since I grew up eating a lot of Spanish food, it's one of my preferred types of cuisine. * This post contains affiliate links. A few months ago my hubby surprised me with … [Read more...] about Chicken Tomato Pepper and Cheese Quesadilla Recipe
Citrus Fennel Mango Salad Recipe
Summer barbecues are the perfect environment to enjoy quality time with friends and family over delectable dishes! But if you're trying to lose weight or even maintain, one afternoon spent at a barbecue can wreak havoc on your waistline. To avoid overeating at summer barbecues, stick to your go-to … [Read more...] about Citrus Fennel Mango Salad Recipe
Liven Up Your Kitchen with Whiskey Smoked Irish Salt #FoodieFriday
My husband and I enjoy spending time in the kitchen and trying new recipes or even giving a new twist to an old favorite. In our house there are several staples that are in just about every dish we make—olive oil, garlic and sea salt. It was about 5 or 6 years ago that my husband really started … [Read more...] about Liven Up Your Kitchen with Whiskey Smoked Irish Salt #FoodieFriday
4 Summer Cocktails That Won’t Derail Your Diet
For people on a diet, finding low calorie cocktails can be a challenge. If you're avoiding carbohydrates, beer is off the table, as it can have as many as 13 grams of carbohydrates per serving. There are still plenty of ways to have fun, however. Low carb alcoholic mixers can be a great, healthy way … [Read more...] about 4 Summer Cocktails That Won’t Derail Your Diet