Firecrackers – Spicy Mini Club Cracker Snacks
Spicy mini club crackers make the perfect summer snack paired with chilled Proscecco. So easy to make and pack on a picnic or an afternoon at the lake. Mionetto Prosecco DOC Treviso Brut is my “go to” prosecco in the summer. With aromas of golden apple, honey and white peach. It is a lovely apéritif, […]
Juicy, Tender Chicken Roasted In A Brown Paper Bag
Would you like to serve a tender, juicy, delicious roast chicken for dinner tonight? Here’s the secret…roast your chicken in a brown paper bag! My friend that shared this recipe with me told me that it is half recipe/half science experiment since it does not seem to make logical sense…but the bag does not catch […]
Fun Tasty Snacks To Enjoy At The Beach
One of my favorite things to do at the beach is to stop by the farmer’s produce stands to purchase garden fresh tomatoes to make tomato sandwiches. I like to make tomato and cucumber tea sandwiches, just the right size to enjoy with a cold beverage on the beach! I slather my sandwiches with prosciutto […]
Peachtini Cocktail and Peach Prosciutto Appetizer Spoons
When peaches are in season I want to make everything peaches! I live in Virginia and I know that just like tomatoes, there will be an abundance of peaches in July and August and then they will quickly disappear in September. So I am celebrating everything peach these days! Here are two of my favorite […]
Just In Time For Tomato Season – Mini Tomato Prosciutto Tarts
Just in time for summer tomato season – Mini Tomato Prosciutto Tarts made with lots of fresh herbs topped with zesty pepper sauce.
Mexican Street Corn Salad
Do you love summer corn on the cob? Then you will LOVE Mexican Street Corn Salad. To get started, here’s a helpful hint to easily husk corn on the cob (works every time – in the microwave!) Cut off the bottom of the corn cob, where the stalk meets the first row of kernels. Put […]
Watermelon Recipes That Will Make You Fall In Love With Watermelon All Over Again
The watermelon we loved as children is all grown up – enjoy my adult watermelon recipes! Here’s a fun quick way to serve watermelon: Raspados (Shaved Ice popular in Mexico). Freeze watermelon chunks (seeds removed) in a sealed plastic bag. Blend frozen chunks in blender. Add just a little lemon juice and agave syrup. For […]
Celebrate July 4th with Cocktails and Festive Appetizers
July 4th is one of my favorite holidays…lots of sunshine, shorts and flip flops and casual picnic food + fun festive cocktails! I love a red white and blue cocktail on Independence Day! Enjoy my recipe for a Strawberry Basil Cocktail made with Crescent Simples Strawberry Basil Cocktail Syrup. It’s local! Made in Richmond, Virginia. […]
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Summer Fun with Cast Iron Skillet Nachos on the Grill
I love cooking with cast iron on my grill. Nachos on the grill are one of my favorites because they are so easy and so tasty and my family loves them! You can pile them up high with lots of toppings, with ground beef, chicken or vegetarian or serve them with the extra toppings on […]
