This lunch was on the table in about 8-10 minutes. Keeping a well-stocked pantry can get us out of a pinch!

We have sure been enjoying summer around here - most especially swimming and outdoor time.  It has been wonde

Any sort of Jello-O Poke cupcakes or cakes take me back to my childhood.   A light whipped frosting and a fla

Starting with a lemon bar mix, this is the easiest pie to make ever!

With the Fourth of July around the corner, the old saying "As American As Apple Pie" always comes to mind.  

The weather here in Iowa has been quite hot lately!  We all needed something cool and refreshing to help cool

I really enjoy this recipe...yes, mostly because it has cream cheese...but also because of its simplicity and

Quick and delicious way to fry up a pork chop dinner in little time.

Welcome to June! It is my favorite month of summer.  The anticipation of the having the entire summer lies be

Our sweet little girl turned 5 last week.   (My how time flies!)   For her birthday meal, she requested no

  School is officially out for summer break.  I am not sure who is looking forward to this summer break

I found this simple and healthy recipe that we all enjoyed for dinner...I was low on my grocery stock, when

I've got this old friend of mine, Jill.   When I say old, I don't mean in age (cause she's younger than me an

Quick and delicious topping for whatever you wish to drizzle it on. 🙂

Mexican Street Corn...ever had it?    It ranks right up there with Pommes Frittes (French fries sold by Ger

Delicate and delicious, these cookies are buttery deliciousness. 🙂

This irresistible pie will put you right into summer mode.  It is a refreshing, creamy, sweet - salty combina

This Greek 7 layer dip is fresh, flavorful and with a few substitutions I made it "skinny"!    Substitute a

Spring has sprung here in Iowa, and with the warm weather comes a hankering for popsicles. We made these scrum

Delicious and easy ham and cheese baked sandwiches! A hit!

Denise held a lovely tea party for us girls.  It was an afternoon to remember.  The sunshine was peaking thr

On these busy Spring days (who am I kidding, every season seems busy around here), I appreciate a quick and wa

These mini cheesecakes are absolutely wonderful, and I have used this recipe over and over for years. Not only

We have had a stretch of cloudy and rainy weather here in Iowa.   April showers bring May flowers, right?  ð

Are you (like me) looking to eat fewer carbs, but are you unwilling to give up flavorful food?  Then you'll l

    Grasshopper Pie is such a simple refreshing dessert.  Growing up, we had this every year for m

This Mediterranean Quinoa Salad is a great transitional salad from the cold winter months to the warmer spring

Quick, simple to make, easy on the eyes, and delicious. You'll want seconds.

As a young person, growing into adulthood, I had a few select salads that I knew and stuck with in life.  My

Every once in a while, this cattle raising family breaks away from the beef for a change of pace. &n

It's nearly Spring here in Iowa and I have been craving those fresh fruits and vegetables for quite a while

Quick bread, done in 35 minutes. Change up the taste using raisins, currants for sweetness, or caraway seeds f

Here's another favorite butter, sugar, cinnamon combination that makes for a sweet treat.  This cake-like bre

Quick and delicious "pretty" cake with chopped pistachios covering the top. Yummy!

  Lately, my thoughts have been "think spring" with the warmer air, a few signs of green grass coming up,

Sometimes you just want a warm and comforting bowl of soup but don't want to have to put a lot of work into it