Black Bean and Corn Salad is a fresh, colorful side dish made with sweet corn, black beans, chickpeas, and crisp vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing of red wine vinegar, garlic, olive oil and lime.
This easy, make-ahead salad is perfect for cookouts, potlucks, and family dinners. It is light, full of flavor, and always a crowd favorite. Continue reading BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD
Sloppy Joes are a classic comfort food that everyone loves. Ground beef is browned, then simmered with spices in a ketchup base, and served on a toasted bun. This sandwich is so popular because it is simple and satisfying.
Sloppy Joes are perfect to serve at a summer cook-out, along with the usual sides of HOMEMADE POTATO SALAD, DEVILED EGGS, PROTEIN PACKED PASTA SALAD or just with chips.
In the fall, they are great for tailgate parties, football watching, or before trick-or-treating. They are a great addition to a winter meal with a bowl of soup. My husband even makes these at their deer hunting camp every year. Continue reading SLOPPY JOES
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These mini strawberry pies are a beautiful and delicious dessert that is perfect for summer gatherings, holidays, or any time you want a simple treat made with fresh strawberries.
These individual pies are filled with sweet, juicy strawberries and topped with whipped cream. 
The mini pies can be served when you need an individual dessert with any dinner. They are also perfect to serve at a 4th of July gathering. Some people prefer a smaller pie like these, instead of a large slice. Continue reading MINI STRAWBERRY PIES
Fresh or frozen peas, new potatoes, and pearl onions cooked until tender, and served in a creamy white sauce.Continue reading CREAMED PEAS WITH NEW POTATOES AND PEARL ONIONS
My parfait bar is a fun way to celebrate when entertaining your children or grandchildren. Everyone gets a chance to show their creativity as well as making their own treat.
A parfait bar would also be great to serve at a party. It is quick and easy to set up and can be done with ingredients you have in your kitchen. Continue reading PARFAIT BAR..FUN ACTIVITY WITH THE CHILDREN
I purchased the cutest cookie cutters online and spent the day making these Filled and Stamped Shortbread Cookies. I certainly have not perfected them on my first attempt, but they are delicious. Continue reading FILLED AND STAMPED SHORTBREAD COOKIES
We are now having warm weather here and lots of fresh tomatoes. I created this recipe last summer and want to share it again. These were the best tomatoes from a local vegetable stand, and I had so many of them. I had never eaten or made a tomato tart but this recipe for Garden Fresh Tomato Bacon Tart was so good.
Egg Salad Sandwiches are so quick and easy to prepare. Boiled, chopped eggs, combined with a creamy, tangy sauce, spread on bread, makes a delicious sandwich.
My family loves these egg salad sandwiches for lunch, especially in the summer, when we want something a little lighter. Continue reading EGG SALAD SANDWICHES
I have been making some “retro” snacks for my grandchildren this summer and thought of this one. I have not made it for at least 6 or 7 years, but they use to love for me to make these cute little cook-out cupcakes when they were younger. Continue reading COOK-OUT CUPCAKES”RETRO” SNACKS-