New Recipes

Smoked chicken drumsticks
Appetizer/Snack, Chicken, Main Course

Smoked Chicken Drumsticks

These smoked chicken drumsticks are the perfect starter for your outdoor barbecue, tailgate, or any other gathering. Cooking these low and slow creates an extremely tender, juicy delight and you won’t be disappointed! Smoked Chicken Drumsticks-Preparation First, to turn these into an easy to eat finger food, I like to […]

Strawberry banana peach smoothie
Breakfast, Smoothies

Strawberry Banana Peach Smoothie

Smooth, creamy, nutritious and delicious! This strawberry banana peach smoothie can be whipped up in just 5 minutes. Here’s a fantastic twist to the classic strawberry banana smoothie! Add some peaches! This strawberry banana peach smoothie is thick, creamy and delicious! It’s a great, healthy way to start your day. […]

Strawberry Watermelon Martini
Drinks & Cocktails

Strawberry Watermelon Martini

Fresh, fruity, refreshing and delicious! This strawberry watermelon martini is a perfect drink to end a hot summer day. A festive summer time refresher everyone will enjoy! This blended drink uses fresh fruit, vodka and a splash of grenadine poured over ice. The steps are simple: blend, chill over ice, […]

Strawberry shortcake plated
Desserts

Easy Strawberry Shortcake

This easy strawberry shortcake combines warm biscuits, juicy strawberries, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream making this a favorite summer dessert! Did you know that (today) June 14th is National Strawberry Shortcake day? Each year it’s celebrated on this day during the peak of strawberry season. This day also recognizes […]

Double chocolate chip cookies with milk
Cookies, Desserts

Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

These double chocolate chip cookies are so rich, chocolaty, chewy, gooey and delicious! Mix up a quick batch and enjoy an afternoon indulgence! To me, there is really nothing better than fresh out of the oven, homemade treats. In fact, that’s when I indulge most. Cookies are my favorite treat […]

Grilled Brat with onions
Main Course, Pork

Grilled Hot Tub Beer Brats

Growing up in northern Illinois, near the Wisconsin boarder, eating bratwurst was a normal part of life. I have definitely eaten my fair share at Murphy’s Bleachers prior to Cubs games. When I first relocated to the Boston area, finding a bratwurst was nearly impossible. Luckily times have changed and […]

Zucchini bread stacked
Breads, Breakfast

Easy Zucchini Bread

This easy zucchini bread is a great way to incorporate fresh zucchini into your recipes. Easy, moist and delicious! It’s a great way to sneak those veggies into your kids diet! Every summer when the zucchini started to hit the stores, my mom always made zucchini bread. My dad loved […]