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Red Gold Summer Tomato Burger – And a Giveaway!

Red Gold Summer Tomato Burger – And a Giveaway!

Congrats to Krista for winning the Red Gold Gift Pack! Red Gold Tomatoes is currently having a Summer Grillin’ Party. It started back in late July and the promotion ends on August 30th. Each week 1,000 people will win a Red Gold Apron. There is also a chance to win the Grand Prize…a Big Green

Summer Berry Salad

Summer Berry Salad

I can never get enough salad during the summertime.  However, I do still like some variety.  Thankfully, we invited my cousin and her family over for a cookout earlier this summer.  And luckily she married a man that knows food.  They brought this salad as their contribution to the meal and it, well…it just MADE

Antipasto Skewers

Antipasto Skewers

Are you in the need of a new appetizer that will make everyone scream “YUM!”? An appetizer that isn’t the norm? I’ve been to a lot of fun summer events this year.  And I’ve eaten a LOT of yummy new appetizers and side dishes.  This one was a hit at a moms-only happy hour hosted by

Rolos + Brownies = Perfect Match

Rolos + Brownies = Perfect Match

Do you love brownies? Do you need to take your brownies up a notch? Do you love Rolos? All you need in order to add a little extra to your brownies is one bag of the Rolo minis. Well, I also suggest some parchment paper. And I did spray mine with some non-stick spray. Make

Pink Panty Droppers Summer Cocktail

Pink Panty Droppers Summer Cocktail

Looking for a new summer cocktail? These Pink Panty Droppers were a big hit at my Fifty Shades of Grey Party last summer.  One of my neighborhood friends brought them with her.  And lucky for us, she had them again last week at a gathering at her house.  Otherwise known as…we-made-it-to-friday-and-now-we’ll-enjoy-happy-hour-til-our-husbands-get-home.  The kids had a good

Amaretto Slush

Amaretto Slush

If you love a sweet, slushie cocktail, then this one is for you!  I am looking forward to drinking one or two of these at a friend’s house tonight. Amaretto Slush Ingredients: 2 cups brewed tea (2 cups water and 6 tea bags) 7 cups boiling water 1 cup sugar 2-12 oz. frozen lemonade (thawed

Pasta Bake

Pasta Bake

This is still my go-to dish when I need to take something to a new mom, a busy mom, etc. It’s the perfect recipe to throw together and deliver. In fact, I delivered a couple today!   Prep: 20 minutesCook: 20 minutesServes: 6-8 adults 12-16 oz. Penne or Rotini pasta1 lb. ground beef1 cup chopped

Spring…the Return of Smoothies

Spring…the Return of Smoothies

  There’s something about spring and warmer weather (ok, we’ve at least had a few days above 65) that makes my kids want smoothies more.    If you’ve been reading for awhile then you know I’ve tried to do the Green Monster spinach thing in the past…and failed.   And I LOVE gross, yucky bananas

Fava Beans

Fava Beans

  Tonight we tried fava beans.  I most likely would not have searched these out.  They were a suggested item this week for our Green B.E.A.N. delivery and I went with it.   Luckily , the girls were extremely excited to be helpers in the kitchen while Henry napped.  Because what I didn’t realize when

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Parmesan

  This is another so delicious recipe I got from my great neighbor Mod Housewife!  You should definitely follow her for yummy recipes, interior design help, fashion trends, etc.  Here is my version of her Chicken Parmesan recipe.   Ingredients: 4 Chicken Breasts 3/4 Cup Olive Oil Salt Pepper 2 Cups Bread Crumbs with Italian Seasoning 1/2

Egg Salad

Egg Salad

  I decided to give this a try since we have TONS of hard boiled eggs for Easter. There are many variations of egg salad online…here’s the one I put together: EggsA couple of spoonfuls of Miracle WhipA few squirts of spicy brown mustardFresh diced chives from our backyardDiced onion