This colorful Caribbean Chicken Cobb Salad makes an excellent lunch or light supper.
CHEESY GARDEN PATCH SPAGHETTI BAKE
This Cheesy Garden Patch Spaghetti Bake will satisfy your craving for pasta as well as help to use some of the wonderful garden vegetables available this time of year.
CORNBREAD TOPPED TACO POT PIE
Cornbread Topped Taco Pot Pie
Cornbread Topped Taco Pot Pie is a ramekin filled with a taco meat filling, salsa, cheese, and then covered with a cornbread topping. It is baked until golden brown and served with lettuce, tomatoes, chips, and sour cream. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
PICNIC FOCACCIA SANDWICH
This Picnic Focaccia Sandwich is layered with a creamy onion and chive spread, stacked high with meats, cheeses, and fresh vegetables, then finished with a drizzle of zesty Italian dressing. It’s the perfect make-ahead sandwich for warm summer days.
I love using focaccia bread for this recipe—it’s soft, flavorful, and sturdy enough to hold all of those delicious layers. I don’t always find it easily, but one morning I spotted a loaf at Panera Bread and knew exactly what I was going to make.
We enjoyed this on a beautiful picnic day, but I’ve also served it at parties and even a baby shower. It always gets compliments! Continue reading PICNIC FOCACCIA SANDWICH
RUSTIC MAPLE SAUSAGE BREAKFAST GALETTE
Rustic Maple Sausage Breakfast Galette
A refrigerated pie crust, with a chive and onion spread, then filled with maple flavored sausage, onions, peppers, cheese and eggs, and baked. This Rustic Maple Sausage Breakfast Galette is a perfect brunch recipe to impress your guests with. Continue reading RUSTIC MAPLE SAUSAGE BREAKFAST GALETTE
BLACK BEAN AND CORN SALAD
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
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
BLUEBERRY ALMOND BREAKFAST BRAID WITH GLAZE
This Blueberry Almond Breakfast Braid is a perfect way to start any day.
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MINI STRAWBERRY PIES
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
CREAMED PEAS WITH NEW POTATOES AND PEARL ONIONS
Creamed Peas with New Potatoes and Pearl Onions
Creamed Peas with New Potatoes and Pearl Onions is a classic, old-fashioned side dish made with tender potatoes, sweet peas, and delicate pearl onions, all coated in a rich, creamy white sauce. It’s simple, comforting, and full of nostalgic flavor.
This is one of those recipes that has been passed down for generations. I grew up eating it often—especially when my parents had a big garden full of fresh peas. In the winter months, my mother would make it with frozen peas, and it was just as delicious. Continue reading CREAMED PEAS WITH NEW POTATOES AND PEARL ONIONS