Fresh summer meals and outdoor entertaining are where it is at when it comes to this Greek Pork Kebab Platter with Greek Pico de Gallo. Juicy chunks of pork tenderloin are grilled with onion, lemon, and oregano and served platter style with Greek Pico de Gallo.  This recipe was originally created in partnership with Smithfield on June …

Green Apple, Kiwi, and Spinach Juice is a tasty and nutrient-rich spinach juice blend to start your morning with. This green juice isn’t bitter at all thanks to the addition of green apples and kiwi.  Save this recipe for Green Apple, Kiwi, & Spinach Juice to Pinterest!  The Best Green Juice Recipe We buy spinach …

A simple sugar-free easy homemade pearsauce recipe. Pearsauce is like applesauce, but made with pears. This recipe for pearsauce is flavored with cinnamon, cardamom, and nutmeg. You should definitely try making this Easy Homemade Pearsauce this fall. It is so tasty! Click and save this recipe for Homemade Pearsauce to Pinterest! When pears were on …

Homemade Watermelon Mint Lemonade is a fun take on the traditional homemade lemonade recipe — and it couldn’t be more summery with its gorgeous bright pink color! The perfect fruity and refreshing drink for the whole family on a hot day! Save this Watermelon Mint Lemonade recipe to Pinterest!  Enjoying This Watermelon Mint Lemonade I’ve …

This is the perfect salad to pair with homemade pizza night! A mix of arugula, radicchio and baby kale is tossed with a simple lemon Dijon vinaigrette and topped with crispy prosciutto and fresh shaved parmesan. Save this recipe for Italian Mixed Greens Salad with Prosciutto and Lemon Dijion Vinaigrette to Pinterest! Early last fall I …

Puff pastry shells are baked and filled with a mixture of kalamata olives, red bell pepper, fresh oregano, feta, and spinach with a warm lemony olive oil vinaigrette for a scrumptious puff pastry appetizer perfect for any holiday party.  Puff Pastry Appetizers December is a busy month for us socially. We have two events next …

Wondering how to juice lemons or limes? Try using these three simple steps. You’ll get so much more juice out of your lemons and limes and have plenty of juice for your recipe. Limes are often really hard to juice. It can be pretty disappointing to be mid guacamole preparation and barely get a few …

And just like that I feel like I am a 2015 veteran! Yes, I know it is only the second week of the new year, but it seems like this year has already gone on forever. Is it summer yet??? Written by: Brielle Gundersen of Breezy Bakes Okay, so maybe that is a little bit …

Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies get a make over with white chocolate, coconut, macadamia nuts, and lemon. These White Chocolate Lemon Coconut Cookies are the perfect spring and summer cookie with a little tropical twist We have been enjoying cookies a lot lately. It all started when my mom came out to visit for my birthday …

This kale pineapple smoothie is packed with fruits and veggies, and can easily be prepped in advance as a make ahead smoothie. So easy and delicious! Make Ahead Kale Pineapple Smoothie A few months ago I had the opportunity to add a GE® 16.7 Cu. Ft. Frost-Free Upright Freezer to our home. I didn’t really need …

This simple White Bean Bruschetta is a quick make-ahead appetizer to help simplify holiday entertaining and potlucks. December is upon us once again. With the busy days and holiday excitement ahead, the coming weeks will be filled with so very many things to do. Save this recipe for White Bean Bruschetta to Pinterest! This tasty bruschetta comes …

This lemon blueberry bread is studded with juicy blueberries and topped with a simple lemon drizzle. This is such a simple quick bread recipe! Click HERE to save this recipe for Lemon Blueberry Bread! This is one of the most flavorful, moist quick bread recipes I’ve ever made. Not only is the batter full of …

This week, Land O’Lakes challenged me to create a twist on an old favorite recipe. I think we all have our favorite go-to recipes we can whip up with our eyes closed. And, what family doesn’t consider tacos a go-to mealtime favorite? I know we do, so I decided it was time to get creative …

Whenever someone asks me why quinoa, one answer always jumps to the front of my mind. Versatility. To me, quinoa is one of those ingredients that goes with everything. From savory appetizers to sweet desserts, I’ve tried it all, and although not all of my dishes are successful, playing around with quinoa has made gluten-free …

I have been baking this Coconut Lemon Banana Bread since the day after we got our kitchen unpacked and functional. For those counting, that was the beginning of June. It is one of our new favorites and the family is always begging me to make more because it never lasts long in our house. It …

Spring and Summer have always been home to my most favorite fruits: berries! Raspberries are my favorite, but I’ll take blueberries or blackberries any day. I love them for breakfast, snacks, desserts, even in salads at dinner. After getting settled in our new house the first thing I wanted to do was make dessert. I …

With only 2 weeks till we pull out of Albuquerque and head out to Colorado to settle in Boulder, I’ve got quite a lot on my plate. Please welcome the lovely Georgia Pellegrini, author of “Girl Hunter“, here for today’s guest post: Lemon Basil Ice Cream. Doesn’t this recipe sound perfect for the warmer months …

I hope you all have a happy Saint Patrick’s Day tomorrow and enjoy a big plate of your favorite Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe. I grew up eating Corned Beef and Cabbage on St. Patrick’s Day every year, but until last year I never tried my hand on it in my own kitchen. Reminiscing lead …

This easy recipe for Garlic, Thyme, and Rosemary Marinated Olives is perfect for simple holiday entertaining! They make a great easy appetizer idea for any party. These marinated olives would also make a great gift. Click to save this recipe for Marinated Olives with Garlic, Thyme and Rosemary to Pinterest.  Easy Marinated Olives When you …

A Macaroni Salad Recipe is the perfect addition to any picnic or BBQ celebration during warmer months. Luckily for us, Labor Day BBQs and Picnics are just around the corner. We last shared this recipe for Macaroni Salad on the 4th of July and I sure wouldn’t mind a dish of this recipe one more …

This post brought to you by Sunkist. All opinions are 100% mine. While visiting Crete earlier this summer I was able to enjoy the most delicious oranges. They tasted as sweet as candy. I didn’t realize that oranges were particularly special in Greece, but I frequently saw oranges trees in the area. Every morning I …

It is officially way too hot in New Mexico. Absolute torture to come home from vacation (Visiting Crete and Athens in a day) and be transported from Spring to Summer. There was no easing into the hot. Combine said hot weather with the reality of being home from vacation and there’s really not a whole …

The Lemon Blackberry Cupcakes is written by Ali of Gimme Some Oven. Welcome, Ali! I’m taking some time off to be with my family for a little while. One of my favorite things about the arrival of warm weather is getting to spend time outside enjoying it with good friends. From grilling on the back …

Nothing says summertime like an ice cold glass of fresh squeeze strawberry lemonade. The perfect sweet and tart drink to pair with any summer BBQ. Drink it just like it is, or use it as the base for your favorite adult cocktail. I am so in love with this Breville Juice Fountain and so are …