CUCUMBER AND CHICKPEA SALAD

Cucumber and Chickpea Salad is a colorful and easy to make summer salad or side dish made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions and provolone cheese. It is drizzled with a tangy dressing and chilled. Cucumber and Chickpea Salad is a fresh and colorful summer salad or side dish made with chickpeas, cucumbers, tomatoes, peppers, onions, and provolone cheese. It is then tossed in a tangy homemade dressing.

This easy salad is perfect for cookouts, picnics, and light summer meals.  It’s packed with flavor, simple to prepare, and always a crowd favorite.  
 
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STUFFED CAPRESE CHICKEN BREASTS

These Stuffed Caprese Chicken Breasts are perfect for any week night dinner, or special enough to serve to guests.

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STUFFED CAPRESE CHICKEN BREASTS have a creamy filling of 3 cheeses, bacon, baby spinach, and parsley that make this dish so juicy. It is  baked and then topped with a balsamic tomato-basil topping. Continue reading STUFFED CAPRESE CHICKEN BREASTS

GARDEN FRESH BRUNCH TART

This Garden Fresh Brunch Tart is one of those easy recipes that always turns out beautifully—and tastes just as good as it looks.

A delicious garden fresh brunch tart filled with fresh veggies, eggs and cheese. Perfect way to use those summer vegetables.

I love making tarts, quiche, and frittatas because they are so versatile and convenient. You can prepare them ahead of time, then simply warm them up when you’re ready to serve. This particular tart has become a favorite in our home, and my husband always gives it a big thumbs up.

Years ago, when my husband was involved in drag racing, I would send along meals that could easily be reheated in the RV at the track. This brunch tart was one of the recipes the guys always enjoyed—it travels well, reheats beautifully, and is filling without being too heavy.

Made with fresh vegetables, eggs, and cheese in a flaky crust, this tart is perfect for a weekend brunch, a light lunch, or even cut into smaller pieces and served as an appetizer. Continue reading GARDEN FRESH BRUNCH TART

OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

A creamy, flavorful, Old Fashioned Potato Salad made with potatoes, eggs, mayo, mustard, sweet relish, celery, and spices.Old Fashioned Potato Salad

A creamy, flavorful, Old Fashioned Potato Salad made with potatoes, eggs, mayo, mustard, sweet relish, celery, and spices. Perfect for the upcoming  cook-outs, picnics and summer parties. This traditional potato salad reminds me of the one I grew up on. Continue reading OLD FASHIONED POTATO SALAD

PEACHES AND MASCARPONE CREAM TIARA CAKE

Peaches and Mascarpone Cream Tiara cake is an easy refreshing summertime dessert.

This Peaches and Mascarpone Cream Tiara Cake is a light, elegant dessert that’s perfect for spring, summer, and special occasions like Mother’s Day. With a soft yellow cake, sweet mascarpone cream filling, and juicy peaches on top, this beautiful cake is as delicious as it is impressive. Continue reading PEACHES AND MASCARPONE CREAM TIARA CAKE

CHICKEN BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad. Loaded macaroni salad with pasta, rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, and bacon, all combined with a creamy mayonnaise and ranch dressing  mixture. Chicken Bacon Ranch Macaroni Salad

Chicken Bacon Macaroni Salad is a loaded macaroni salad with pasta, rotisserie chicken, bell peppers, and bacon, all combined with a creamy mayonnaise and ranch dressing  mixture.

Whether you are planning a backyard cookout, a graduation party, or a simple family meal, this easy macaroni salad is a crowd pleaser that can easily be doubled to serve a larger crowd. Continue reading CHICKEN BACON RANCH MACARONI SALAD

7 EASY PASTA RECIPES: THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD

Pasta dishes are the ultimate comfort food and this collection of  pasta recipes (hot and cold) is one that you will want to try frequently.  They include a pasta salad, hot cheesy dishes with a meat sauce, and some include an alfredo sauce.   

Pasta dishes are the ultimate comfort food and this collection of pasta recipes (hot and cold) is one that you will want to try frequently. They are delicious, filling, and will serve a crowd

These recipes are delicious, filling, and will serve a crowd. Continue reading 7 EASY PASTA RECIPES: THE ULTIMATE COMFORT FOOD

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