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 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 →
This creamy peanut butter pie has a ribbon of caramel mixed in and a lot of caramel layered on top! The caramel gets complimented by a sprinkle of sea salt!When I was in high school, my friends and I would come downtown for the day to shop. At the time, there wasn't a whole lot going on in Cincinnati. We didn't have the retail or the foodie scene we have today. I think we did have a Saks 5th Avenue (fun for browsing), a few odds and end … Continue reading →
The perfect way to entertain this summer is with a big vegetable pasta salad! Add chicken and dipping sauces on the side for a meal worthy of any summer party!I'm so excited that the unofficial start to summer is here! Pretty soon our evenings will be filled with the sounds of sprinklers, lawn mowers, kids playing tag and our friends and neighbors chatting in the yards. I love this time of year, it's laid back and fun.Some of the best … Continue reading →
Need a coffee pick me up? Forget the coffee shop, it's easy to have an iced macchiato right at home! This coconut caramel iced coffee will keep you going!I'm proud to have partnered with Tim Hortons and Kroger to bring you this original recipe. Save $1.50 on the purchase of any Tim Hortons® retail product at Kroger! Sign in to Load your coupon here: When my kids were babies, coffee was the most essential part of my day. I could skip a … Continue reading →
Weekly Meal Plan Week 98 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!It's a big weekend! Some kids are celebrating the end of school while others are celebrating that the end is near! I hope your weekend is filled with friends, family, BBQ's and fun! And after the weekend ends, you will have this meal plan to turn too! … Continue reading →
Spicy and saucy, that's how I would describe this shrimp diablo! This one pot wonder comes together quickly and it is made with simple ingredients. Make it extra spicy if you can handle the heat!My husband and I lived together just after he proposed. When we joined forces, we realized very quickly that our kitchen collection was nothing short of paltry. Like some couples, we entertained the romantic idea of running away to elope, but the … Continue reading →
This baked goat cheese dip is layered with hummus, pesto and of course, tangy goat cheese! Balsamic tomatoes are spooned on top just before serving!I love to entertain and host events; it is a fun way to spend time with family and friends in a relaxed and playful atmosphere. I'd be lying, however, if I didn't disclose that part of the reason I am eager to entertain is the FOOD! Friends and family give me the opportunity to try out new … Continue reading →
This rum punch recipe is going to make you feel like you are on vacation with every sip! Throw your cares away, sit back, relax and enjoy this simple rum punch recipe!Yesterday I posted a Red, White, and Blue Ice Cream cake that was the perfect way to kick off the summer. Today I am sharing the perfect way for mom's to kick off summer break! This easy rum punch recipe is just what you need to get you in the mood for chilling and … Continue reading →
Want a dessert that is simple, fun and oh so patriotic? How about a red, white, and blue ice cream cake! This dessert is so easy but will make an impressive statement for sure!There are many ways in which the summers from my youth differs vastly from the summer my kid's experience. I was never over scheduled for starters. In fact, I was downright bored a month into summer break and that boredom stayed with me until the end of the break. … Continue reading →
Weekly Meal Plan Week 97 - 10 great bloggers bringing you a full week of recipes including dinner, sides dishes, and desserts!If you have kids, this would probably be the last week of school, right? The year has gone so quickly! In a few days, it will be all about the pool, summer camps, amusement parks, campfires, long days and longer evenings. In may ways, the summer is busier than the school year but I cannot wait to not have to pack … Continue reading →
An all beef patty and tangy bbq sauce make the base for this Rock and Roll Burger! Bacon, cheddar cheese, and a spicy slaw complete this outrageously good burger. This hamburger is a little bit of everything, just like Rock and Roll!This post has been sponsored by Stubbs BBQ. I have vivid memories of sitting around the record player staring at all the album covers that my sisters owned. My sisters owned so many records and we … Continue reading →
Everyone loves a good Cobb salad and this one does not disappoint! This lean version features good for you grilled veggies, eggs, and a simple herb vinaigrette!I'm proud to have partnered with Pompeian to bring you this original recipe. Each family get-together is filled with LOTS of food. We are Greek, we like food. Between my mom, my sisters and I there is typically enough food to feed a village. And we are ok with that because we love … Continue reading →