Nothing says summer picnic like a classic Creamy Cucumber Salad. The simple, fresh flavors (and no mayo) in this salad are perfect for BBQ's, cookouts and potlucks! When I was growing up, my grandma always had a bowl of sliced cucumbers in white vinegar on the table with … [Read more...]
Crockpot Express Baked Beans
Packed with flavor, these hearty Crockpot Express Baked Beans can also be made in the slow cooker or in the oven. They are the perfect summer BBQ side dish! Let me head you off at the pass before you send me an email. I know they aren't technically baked beans because they are … [Read more...]
Banana Pudding Bars
Pudding, bananas and wafer cookies create delicious layers of creamy goodness in these simple Banana Pudding Bars My sister-in-law made these creamy Banana Pudding Bars for dessert for Easter one year and they were fantastic! My husband is a raving fan of banana pudding, so I … [Read more...]
Patriotic Pretzel Bites
Add a festive touch to your summer table with these Patriotic Pretzel Bites. Every bite is a combination of sweet and salty! In one month, we will be celebrating our nation's birthday, and the table will be covered with red, white and blue treats of all kinds. While I'm not a … [Read more...]
OREO Brownie Trifle
Be the hero of your next family gathering with this delicious OREO Brownie Trifle! Fudgy brownies, creamy pudding and Oreo cookies layer beautifully and they taste even better! We were invited to some friends' house for dinner and I volunteered to bring dessert. I like dessert. … [Read more...]
Pulled Pork Cornbread Cookies
A perfect side dish for any BBQ, pulled pork cornbread cookies are a delicious blend of sweet and savory. They taste great with chili! There's a funny story behind this recipe for Pulled Pork Cornbread Cookies. Well, to be honest, it's more like one of those "had to be there" … [Read more...]
Easy Luau Recipes and Ideas: Mango Salsa
Fresh and easy, this Mango Salsa is perfect for dipping or as a topping on fish and chicken! Make it along with other easy luau recipes and ideas for the perfect backyard party this summer! Last week we celebrated the end of the homeschool co-op year with a luau. We studied … [Read more...]
Mom’s Baked Beans
This easy recipe for Baked Beans is a crowd-pleaser! Served hot or at room temperature, they are the perfect side dish for BBQ's and picnics this summer. When my husband and I were first married, this was one of the dishes he asked me to learn how to make. You know, "like … [Read more...]
23 Spud-tacular Potato Recipes
Spudtacular. See what I did there? ;) One of the only foods I absolutely could NOT stand growing up was baked potatoes. I love mashed potatoes, french fries, scalloped potatoes and just about every other form of this lowly vegetable, but it took a lot of growing up for … [Read more...]
Strawberry Creamsicle Pie
Creamy, cold and refreshing, this Strawberry Creamsicle Pie is my favorite summertime treat in pie form! This weekend, Jared's parents came down to visit us and the other "SoCal Burkies" for Father's Day. We had four straight days full of family, fun, and FOOD, including this … [Read more...]
Creamy Pea Salad
A couple Sundays ago we celebrated our church's 28th anniversary in standard Baptist fashion: with a potluck. Nobody does potlucks like Baptists. We know food. And our divers membership means that we get amazing Mexican, Italian, Cuban, Filipino, and mid-Eastern foods, among … [Read more...]
Grilled Hawaiian Turkey Sliders
Can you believe it's already May? I feel like I was just pinning cute Valentine's Day stuff and now here we are getting ready for the official kick-off to summer: Memorial Day! Our church always has a softball game in the morning and then a big picnic where we play volleyball … [Read more...]