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Weekly Meal Plan #102

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Weekly Meal Plan Week 102 – 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!Here is the line up for the meal plan is week: Monday - Soup/Salad/Seafood/Meatless - start the week off with something a little lighter. Tuesday - Mexican - Tacos, enchiladas and more! Wednesday - Pasta/Italian - pasta doesn't have to mean Italian, so look for all sorts of fun dishes. Thursday - Rice/Asian - recipes from all over the work that are easy to make in your own home. Friday - Cocktails! Take a night off from cooking and enjoy a fun cocktail to end the week. Saturday - Burgers/Grilling/Sandwiches - fire up the grill for an easy dinner. Sunday - Comfort Food/Slow Cooker - end the week with food your family will love.  Hope you enjoy … Continue reading →

Cherry Limeade Float

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This cherry limeade float is different but delicious! You'l love the tangy sweet flavor!

Sweet cherries and tart limes make this cherry limeade float a sippable treat that both kids and adults will love!The thing I love most about entertaining is the menu planning.  I really enjoy stringing together courses and I take the time to consider the complimenting flavors, even when it comes to dessert.  Rather, ESPECIALLY when it comes to dessert. Next to starters, dessert is my favorite course. However, there are … Continue reading →

Pina Colada Ice Box No Bake Cake

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Pineapple custard, coconut whipped cream and cherries make this no bake cake a tropical treat!There's nothing quite like an ice cold pina colada with it's pale-yellow, lusciousness resting in a frosty class with droplets of condensation slowly running down the side.  I love every part of it except for the ice cold part.  I can't do cold drinks quite like I used to.  I have always suffered from brain freezes, but they've intensified with … Continue reading →

Iced Mint Pomegranate Green Tea

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This pomegranate green tea is the perfect refresher for those hot summer days!

Long, lazy summer days are for sipping iced tea! This ultra-flavorful pomegranate green tea recipe is infused with a simple mint syrup that makes this tea refreshing!I've had to relearn a lot of things since my Panama Canal cruise onboard the Coral Princess.  I've had to learn to accept that there will not be a full buffet waiting for me every time I come down to eat.  I've had to learn to live without the sound of the ocean rolling by. … Continue reading →

Weekly Meal Plan #101

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Weekly Meal Plan

Weekly Meal Plan Week 101 – 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts! As you read this I'll be driving my daughter to a week long gymnastics camp with the girls on her team.  I'm so excited for her, but I am going to miss her.  I haven't been apart from her for a whole week before!  While she is flipping and twisting, I'll be home, cooking as usual.  Here is the line … Continue reading →

Basil Peach Pork Burger Recipe

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This juicy pork burger recipe has gound pork that is seasoned with garlic and parsley and the grilled to perfection! The toppings are simple and fresh!I am the kind of person who loves burgers with lots of toppings.  I love bacon, cheese and slaw like in this Rock and Roll Burger or a mound of cheese and lots of caramelized onions like this Boursin Cheeseburger Recipe.  I pretty much like my toppings to be either larger or equal in size to … Continue reading →

Peachy Bourbon Slush Punch

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Peaches are the essence of summer, why not have a little bit of that sweet taste in your bourbon slush punch?

Sweet peaches and woodsy bourbon are swirled together in this easy bourbon slush punch! This cool and satisfying party drink will no doubt be the life of any party!I never was much of a bourbon drinker, I only used bourbon in recipes like bourbon chicken recipe or in slower cooker bourbon pulled pork.   One ice ball maker forever changed the way I see bourbon.  It is no longer an added ingredient, it is the star of the show.I was … Continue reading →

Key Lime Pudding Cake

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This pudding cake is perfect for summer! It is light, fluffy with a tangy key lime layer tucked underneath!

Tender key lime flavored cake has a soft, pudding-like layer hidden underneath.  This key lime pudding cake is light, tangy and perfect for summer!I was talking to a friend the other day about our kids.  My friend was telling me she likes to parent my fear.  She likes to tell them all the bad things that can happen if they make bad choices. while I try very hard to tell the kids only what they need to know.  I'm not saying my parenting style … Continue reading →

Weekly Meal Plan # 100

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Weekly Meal Plan Week 100 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!BLT Chopped Salad - Wishes & DishesTequila Lime Chicken Pizza - Lemons for Lulu Light One Pot Chicken Pasta with Creamy Basil Sauce - A Spicy Perspective  Super Easy Chicken Teriyaki - The Cookie Rookie  Cocktail Night! The … Continue reading →

Mixed Greens and Citrus Salad

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Fresh salads are irresistible! This citrus salad is bursting with freshness between the greens and the fruit. Don't forget the dressing!

 A mixed bag of greens and a variety of fresh fruits makes this citrus salad burst with flavor! The poppy seed dressing gets drizzled just before serving!This salad was created under unique circumstances.  I was asked by Kroger to participate in a "chopped challenge"  using rescued food from Kroger.  The ingredient selection and prep took place in our local food bank kitchen.  The kitchen hosts Cincinnati Cooks which is a free job training … Continue reading →

Easy Grilled Salmon Recipe with Chickpea Salsa

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This is an easy way to enjoy salmon on the grill. It is loaded with flavor and so simple!

This easy grilled salmon recipe makes dinner easy and flavorful! This is the perfect way to get more seafood in your diet!This post was sponsored on behalf of Louis Jadot via One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. I find I cook way less when my husband travels.  I know I shortchange the kids, but I don't think they care.  In fact, they are elated when I announce they can have whatever they want for dinner.  Cereal pleases more … Continue reading →

Dry Rub Chicken Wing

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Dry rub chicken wings are like a party in your mouth! The spicy sweet coating is absolutely addictive!

Sometimes it's all about the sauce when it comes to chicken wings and sometimes it's all in the rub! This dry rub chicken wing recipe has lots of spicy, sweet seasoning that makes these very memorable wings!I remember the first time we did something special for my husband for Father's Day.  Our first two kids were 3 and 2 (we didn't venture when the kids were infants).  It was the ridiculously perfect day. We spent the entire day at the park; … Continue reading →

Weekly Meal Plan #99

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Weekly Meal Plan Week 99 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!I hope you enjoy this week's meal plan! After salted caramel peanut butter pie and coconut caramel iced macchiatos we need to focus on some good, savory eats!  I think you are going to love this week's meal plan! … Continue reading →

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