This has been a busy summer- 4 kids home from school, the youngest with a broken leg and now physical therapy to learn to walk again, my garden, housework, baking……. the list goes on and on. Some days I don’t think I even sit until bedtime. I think this has […]
Side Dishes
Summer Avocado and Tomato Salad
The last couple of summers I have been blessed with an abundance of cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes from our garden, and have had to get creative to use them up. Combining these veggies in a salad with avocados is one recipe that really worked and quickly became one of our […]
Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
This is the best coleslaw ever and this is coming from a huge fan of creamy mayonnaise based coleslaw. This coleslaw is clean and fresh tasting with just the right amount of sweet and tart to it. It is super versatile and is great as a side dish or as […]
Homemade Italian Dressing
I recently found this simple recipe for an amazing Italian dressing and I couldn’t be happier. Ever since I gave up buying pre-made dressings, because of the additives and ingredients in them, I have been searching for a great Italian dressing recipe. My search has finally ended with this recipe- […]
My Favorite Roasted Potatoes
This is my go to recipe for potatoes. My whole family adores them so much that I usually make double batches of it. They cook up crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and are super easy to throw together. I often make enough to have leftovers and […]