One of my favorite crock pot side dishes to make for a backyard cookout is Corn on the Cob. A slow cooker piled with tender, yet slightly crispy pieces of sweet corn. Toss the corn with a little butter and salt and it is ready to eat whenever you are. This means no standing in …
Now that we are in the middle of summer and garden season is in full force, everyone is searching for ways to use their fresh picked zucchini, and what better way than to turn it into Lemon Zucchini Bread? Homemade zucchini bread that is lightened up with a little bit of citrus flavor. In fact, …
S’mores Rice Krispies Treats is an upscale version of the classic and iconic dessert recipe from my childhood. All the flavors of s’mores packed together in an easy to eat, hand-held dessert, without all of the mess of traditional s’mores. Instead, the ingredients are combined with Rice Krispies cereal and are packed together. Once cut …
This old fashioned peach cobbler recipe is so easy to make and tastes absolutely incredible! It is the perfect summertime dessert recipe, especially when peaches are in season! This cobbler recipe has been in my family for years and is served at almost every family event. Sliced peaches coated nestled in a biscuit like topping …
The best way to ensure that your grilled or baked chicken breasts turn out tender and juicy is to let them soak in a marinade before cooking them. However not all marinades are created equal. The secret to marinade is in how a specific combination of ingredients can tenderize the meat and provide great flavor …
When it comes to using your backyard smoker to impress your family and friends, it doesn’t get any better than making Smoked Baby Back Ribs. Tender, fall off the bone, juicy ribs that are coated in a caramelized barbecue sauce that will instantly make your mouth water. Surprisingly, cooking ribs that turn out perfect each …
Whether you call it a Cajun Shrimp Boil, Lowcountry Boil, or Frogmore Stew, this classic southern dish is a summertime favorite for many. Not only is it delicious, it is easy to make and the entire meal is cooked in one pot. However, it is more than just a meal. Because of how it’s made, …
If you love the taste of Pasta Salad and you also enjoy eating a classic BLT sandwich, then you are going to absolutely fall head over heels for this BLT Pasta Salad recipe! It combines all the flavors of the two summertime staples into one delicious dish. It is the perfect side dish to make …
One of my favorite desserts to make in the middle of summer is this Banana Cream Ice Cream Pie! A cool and refreshing dessert that gives you all of the flavors of a traditional banana cream pie but made even better by combining two desserts into one! With this recipe you no longer have to …
When it comes to ordering my favorite, fast food lunch I would have to say that a Chicken Burrito Bowl is at the top of the list. A bowl filled with cooked white or brown rice that is topped with seasoned chicken, fajita vegetables, salsa and cheese. Add in a little guacamole, queso and/or sour …