These fun Halloween Candied Pretzels are a fun party food idea for your next Halloween party or gathering. Made simply with just a few ingredients, they are a great sweet and salty snack idea. These go perfectly with our Fondant Ghost Muffins and Fall Candied Popcorn. Hello Friends! How is your week going? We are on a trip right now and are excited to share this fun Halloween idea. It… Continue Reading
How to Make Popcorn Balls
Today I am sharing a recipe on How to Make Popcorn Balls which are a fun fall snack idea and can be enjoyed any season. Made easily in minutes, these tasty popcorn snacks are very portable too! Whether you are hosting a Halloween party, or just enjoying a quiet date night at home, these easy popcorn balls make a great Fall snack idea. Hello Friends! How is your week going?… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Pecan Cookies
These Pumpkin Pecan cookies are just what I needed this weekend. I was so excited we actually got a taste of fall weather! This pumpkin cookie recipe is perfect to celebrate the season! This recipe is perfect for a fun fall dessert idea and they smell delicious when they are baking in the oven. Much like our Pumpkin Spice Cake, these cookies offer a nice taste of pumpkin spice. It… Continue Reading
Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes
These easy pumpkin spice cupcakes are delicious and pssst….they come from a boxed cake mix. Why not celebrate fall with these fun cupcakes that are so easy to make. Pumpkin spice with a cream cheese frosting for a delicious, simple fall recipe idea with lots of pumpkin flavor. I wanted to do something simple that could be made quickly since that is what this island is about…. Continue Reading
Candied Popcorn Recipe
It’s time to welcome fall! I’m sharing a simple Candied Popcorn Recipe that is great for any season. You can dress it up for any occasion and it is fun, festive and easy to make. It’s always fun to welcome a new season. Now that fall is here, it is time to enjoy all things pumpkin and full of fall color! Hello Friends! Happy first week of fall! I can… Continue Reading
14 Simple Salads Made with Fresh Berries
As we transition to a new season, there are lots of opportunities to enjoy fresh berries right now. Strawberries and Raspberries are in season and today I am sharing some great ways to make the most of these delicious berries with a few recipes for salads with fresh berries. These salad recipes are great for transitioning to fall, while still maintaining some healthy meal ideas. Hi Friends! One of the… Continue Reading
Easy Pesto Recipe
This easy pesto recipe is so great any time of the year, but with the abundance of fresh basil in the market lately, I feel that there is no better time than now to make some. Also, ever since we got back from our wonderful trip to Italy in the region where pesto was first created in Genoa, I have been wanting to recreate some of those tasty Italian dishes. This Easy Basil Pesto… Continue Reading
Lunch Box Snack Ideas
I gathered up these Lunch Box Snack Ideas in honor of back to school. Today is the first day back in our district and one of the challenges I had when the kids were younger, was finding reasonably healthy snacks for the kids to enjoy. I really felt better when I could make my own lunch box snacks because I knew exactly what was in them. From muffins to… Continue Reading
Easy Sloppy Joe Casserole
This is one of those Sloppy Joe Casserole recipes that I believe was on the box of a biscuit mix back in the day, as we say. I made it this week one evening when I wanted to use up some ground beef that I had leftover from making this skillet dinner. It is a perfect weeknight dinner recipe that you will want to make often. It’s the best flavors of a… Continue Reading
Easy Pumpkin Muffins
These easy pumpkin muffins are perfect for a fun fall dessert or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, these tasty bundles of fall are ready in about 30 minutes. You may also love our delicious Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes or Pumpkin Mug cake recipes. Hello Friends! I am so excited to share a fun recipe with you today. We have been enjoying football games and birthdays with the family… Continue Reading
Summer To Fall Recipes
It’s that transitional seasonal time of year. As we ease out of watermelon agua frescas and transition to Pumpkin Spice Lattes, it can be fun to incorporate the best of the season into your meal plans. Today I want to share some fun and economical Summer to Fall Recipes. This time of year I pull out my pumpkins and fall decor and slowly put items out. I want to enjoy… Continue Reading
Chicken Orzo Soup
This easy Chicken Orzo Soup from scratch is perfect for a meal or sandwich partner any day! Made easily in minutes, this lovely orzo soup recipe is ready in about 15 minutes. We’ve got a few favorite chicken soups that I love to incorporate into our meal plan. Our Chicken Rice Soup and our Chicken Soup with Spaghetti Noodles are favorite we make from time and time again. Hello Friends!… Continue Reading
Vegetable Spaghetti Salad
This colorful Vegetable Spaghetti Salad recipe is perfect for a summer meal or side dish. Cool and refreshing with fresh seasonal vegetables. Be sure to check out our other great summer salad recipes. This spaghetti salad is the perfect side dish or meal to enjoy year round. It is especially refreshing when the weather is hot and you want to enjoy a simple salad. As you know, all our recipes… Continue Reading
Homemade Cereal Bars
It has been really busy at my day job with school starting. There is always so much to do and I have come home with limited energy. I did, however, make these Homemade Cereal Bars the other day for snacks. What I love about this Homemade Cereal Bar Recipe is that it makes for a snack that is very packable for lunches, snacks, and on the go nourishment. You can… Continue Reading
Easy Chicken Piccata
This easy Chicken Piccata recipe with capers comes together in minutes. I can always count on this dish to come out perfectly and it isn’t overly lemony. Just enough to bring out the juicy flavor of the chicken and it is great served with plain noodles or pasta. Happy Monday! This Easy Chicken Piccata recipe was shared with me at a Bunco session in my former neighborhood. It was such… Continue Reading
Easy Penne Pasta Salad
This Easy Macaroni Salad recipe is a favorite of mine for barbeques and summer gatherings. Cold penne pasta salad is a wonderful, refreshing dish when you want something to go with your picnic or lunch menu that you can make ahead of time.I love to serve my pasta salad with Italian dressing or simple balsamic vinaigrette dressing. Hello Friends! If you are like me, you have been out enjoying… Continue Reading
30+ Amazing Brunch Recipes with Fresh Fruit
Are you ready for a round-up of delicious brunch recipes with fresh fruit? One of my favorite things about Summer produce is hosting a brunch full of all of the fresh fruit you can find at the grocery store or the farmer’s market. That fresh bounty of Summer is best when enjoyed with family and friends, don’t you think? It’s no secret that I love fresh produce. (Hint:… Continue Reading
Coconut Chocolate Magic Bars Recipe
This easy Coconut Chocolate Magic Bars recipe is perfect for a simple dessert or snack any day! Made easily in minutes, these tasty coconut chocolate bars are ready in about 15 minutes. Coconut Magic Bars have been around for years. While I love the original recipe, I have made a couple of changes that really make these Magic Bars wonderful! Hello Friends! How is your week going? We are enjoying… Continue Reading
