You had an amazing, gut-busting barbecue cookout—those meaty, delectable ribs were probably fall-off-the-bone tender and you’re lucky enough to have a few left over the next day. Leftover ribs can be so delicious because that seasoning has had all night to meld with the meat. It’s tempting to pop those babies in the microwave to…
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Mixed Berry Smoothie Recipe
Smoothies are my personal go-to breakfast during the week. There is lot to love about a carby brunch, but for a refreshing, light nosh, I truly love a good smoothie a couple times a week. You can throw a lot into one and end up with a flavor you might like, but here’s a recipe…
Grilled Tomatoes Recipe
We had no idea how incredible grilled tomatoes tasted until we made them one day on a whim. Now we can’t stop eating these luscious red delights. They are even fantastic left over. You are probably thinking that this is a lot of fancy blogger speak but I promise you these things blew me away!…
How to Know When Pasta Is Done
I threw a piece of pasta against the wall one time to see if it would stick, thinking that was how to know if pasta is done! Yep, I fully admit that. Luckily, those were my high school days, not this afternoon. It turns out that is just how to know if pasta is sticky….
Try This Super Simple Twice-Baked Potato Recipe
Any potato lover who waited eagerly at the Sunday dinner table can recall the moment of delight when the big bowl of creamy mashed potatoes came into view. Or when steaming foil packets revealed their luscious contents of popping potato skin and soft, white centers, begging for butter, bacon, salt, and chives. Potatoes are such…
How to Grill Pineapple and Wow Your Guests
Have you had the good fortune of sharing thick, fresh pineapple glazed and perfectly grilled with the people you love? If not, there’s no time like the present! Pop some of that succulent, sweet island fruit on the grill, let that brown sugar glaze get nice and crisp. Then watch as everyone hovers, waiting for…
Kale and Leek Rice Casserole with Chicken
Did you forget to take chicken out of the freezer? No problem! This is a hearty hot dish that can be thrown together quickly. I pulled my chicken breast pieces straight out of the freezer because I had cut and prepped my chicken, placed them flat into baggies and then quickly froze them when I…
How To Thicken Alfredo Sauce
Oh, those creamy noodles piled high, sauced with that distinctive tangy parmesan, rich butter, and flavorful garlic! The delectable aroma of pungent and sweet Italian cheeses. Yesss! Maybe your favorite dish has tender slices of chicken, or is heavy with pink shrimp and fragrant chopped basil! Who has time for thin, weak sauce, though? Here’s…
Two Cold Fruit No-Bake Pie Recipes You’ll Love
I live in Texas, so sometimes I want dessert but turning on the oven sounds like torture during the summer. There’s a time and place for good old-fashioned baked apple pie, and then there’s enjoying a bite of chilly goodness on a hot day. Here are two no-bake pie recipes for you to try the next…
How to Store Avocado
We have a buy-one-avocado-at-a-time rule in our house unless we have ABSOLUTE plans to make guacamole within 24 hours. The reason we have this rule is because we struggle to keep avocados fresh, green, and firm before using them. We always “think” that we will surely eat that second or third avocado in plenty of…