Homemade Samoa Bars
When the freezer is void of those caramel, coconut, shortbread, and chocolate Girl Scout cookies, it’s time to make some Homemade Samoa Bars! I’m a sucker for any scout or brownie who stops by...
Red, White, and Blue Strawberries
Add these easy, tasty Red White and Blue Strawberries to your holiday menu! They’re the perfect treat for the 4th of July or any patriotic holiday. They can also be tweaked with different colored...
Smoked Salmon Deviled Eggs
Bill has a thing for deviled eggs. His eyes practically glaze over when our friend, Sally, brings a platter to our 4th of July party. I treated the hubby to a batch of my...
American Flag Fruit Tart
American Flag Fruit Tart: For the first time in years, I didn’t think we’d be hosting a neighborhood 4th of July party. So I decided to make a festive, patriotic dessert before the holiday....
Mississippi Mud Pie
This decadent Mississippi Mud Pie has an Oreo crust, a flourless chocolate cake, chocolate pudding, and a billowy, fresh-whipped cream topping. There are a zillion variations of this exquisite chocolate dessert, and this one...
Cinnamon Swirl Rhubarb Bread
This easy, tender Cinnamon Swirl Rhubarb Bread is tasty, moist, and balanced with a sweet ribbon of cinnamon sugar and tart chunks of fresh rhubarb. Have you baked with rhubarb? This is a good...
Grilled Beef Steak Kabobs
Between our annual 4th of July cookout and our family Sunday suppers, there’s always room for terrific barbecued entrees, like these tasty grilled Beef Steak Kabobs. With a simple marinade for steak, these Easy...
Berry Cheesecake Flag Dessert
This Berry Cheesecake Flag Dessert is a revamping of one of Our Favorite Summer Treats for Independence Day. Usually decked out with just strawberries, this version has blueberries representing the blue field and strawberries...
S’mookies AKA S’mores Cookies
S’mores + Cookies = S’mookies – every bite of these buttery, graham-infused cookie topped with marshmallows and chocolate bars is a blissful experience! The classic campfire treat is transformed into a delicious cookie that...
Strawberry Pavlova
With a large “squidgy” meringue base, a billowy mound of whipped cream, and balsamic strawberries, this Strawberry Pavlova is one showstopping dessert! Pavlova Recipes are terrific for summer gatherings, or anytime you can find...
Chicken Salad with Grapes
Tired of the same old lunch? Try this Chicken Salad with Grapes recipe jazzed up with dried cherries, grapes, and pecans. It’s absolutely irresistible! If you haven’t tried a Fruity Chicken Salad, you’ll love...
Confit d’Oignon or French Onion Marmalade
We had some dear friends over for an end-of-the-year cookout along with a birthday celebration. The grill was fired up, burgers sizzled over hot coals while I set up a condiment spread including this...
