Make Your Meals

If you have ever been to an Italian restaurant and were served panzanella salad as part of your dinner you know how light yet satisfying this dish is. Fresh, crisp vegetables tossed together with toasted bread cubes and drizzled with a light vinaigrette dressing. It is the perfect salad to serve in the summer when …

Whenever someone asks me for a delicious recipe that won’t cost a lot of money to make, my first thought goes to this Grilled Barbecue Chicken Legs recipe. It is a great way to feed a family when on a strict budget. With grocery prices on the rise, and at a near all-time high, I …

If you find yourself with leftover hamburgers or cheeseburgers from your backyard barbecue, put them to good use and make this Leftover Hamburger Casserole. It transitions the cooked burgers into a delicious casserole that the entire family will love. Every summer we participate in a lot of cookouts. Whether we are attending a graduation party, …

When it comes to planning what you are going to eat at your Memorial Day picnic or backyard barbecue, one of hardest decision to make is what side dish recipes to serve. Whether you are grilling hot dogs and hamburgers or smoking a pork shoulder or making barbecue ribs, it is the side dish recipes …

There are certain desserts that everyone seems to love, and this No Bake Oreo Cheesecake is definitely one of them. It has that familiar cookies-and-cream flavor, yet when it’s made into a cheesecake, it becomes something extra special. This is one of those recipes I come back to again and again because it delivers big …

When Memorial Day weekend rolls around, burgers are almost always at the top of the menu, and while thick pub-style burgers get plenty of attention, smashburgers are the ones that truly steal the show. They cook fast, develop an incredible crust, and stay unbelievably juicy inside. Once you make them this way, it is hard …

To this day, my mom makes the Best Potato Salad that I have ever had. Not only does it taste amazing, the texture is both slightly chunky and creamy all at the same time. And the dressing that coats the potatoes has the perfect ratio of mayonnaise and mustard. Add in a little crunch of …

Strawberry Pretzel Salad isn’t really a salad at all. Instead, it is a popular dessert recipe that is a must have for any summertime gathering. With one bite you will totally understand why. The bottom crunchy layer is made out of crushed pretzels. Then it is topped with a sweet layer of cream cheese and …

There are certain dinners that are great to make all year long, and this Chicken Broccoli Stuffing Casserole is one of them. It is a recipe that I make over and over again because it is easy, comforting, and made with ingredients that I already keep on hand. When you need a warm, filling meal …

Every time that we attend a potluck or backyard barbecue, you can almost bet that on the dessert table there will be a plate or two of classic lemon bars. It is very easy to spot those bright yellow squares sprinkled with powdered sugar among the other desserts. And you can almost be certain that …

When you are craving Sloppy Joes do you pull out a can of sauce and mix it with ground beef instead of making a homemade sauce? Although this is an easy way to get dinner on the table on a busy weeknight, I am here to tell you that when you make your own homemade …