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Orange Tea Muffins

My niece, Kennedy turned me on to drinking hot tea. Now I find it soothing and comforting all year long. So I invited a friend over for tea and wanted something to nibble on but nothing to heavy. Someone shared this recipe with me and can I say, yummy! Wonderful accompaniment to the tea. I…

Squash Casserole

This is by far my favorite squash casserole, it’s all smiles and happy belly! I could eat squash everyday and enjoy it every bite but you add a few ingredients and boom magic has been made. I know you will love it too and I hope you will give it a try. This brings me…

Garden Caviar

If you are looking for something to do with all your garden goodies, this recipe has got you. I am a fresh guacamole and salsa fan, I can eat this anytime. I like to keep it made up in the fridge, ready to go! Most everyone calls it cowboy caviar but my name for this…

Cherry Freeze

I LOVE cherries 🍒 I can not tell you how many pounds I have already eaten in June and July, I mean, I need them! My favorite is to eat them ice cold, I buy them, bring home, wash and store them in glass mason jars. The refrigerator is popping open all day as I grab…

Fresh Blackberry Muffins

Muffins are warm cozy and so satisfying, a perfect brunch food. So take my favorite berry add to my basic muffin recipe and you get, blackberry muffins! So very yummy, I love them with bacon and coffee. I’m starting to drool 🤤 Summer time I like to buy up fresh blackberries and freeze them for Fall and…

Watermelon Chill

I love cool drinks in the summer 🍹 I especially enjoy minimal effort but maximum rewards. This recipe really couldn’t be any easier and the enjoyment is pure pleasure with a cooling effect. Every time I go to Trader Joe’s I grab a bottle of Cold Pressed watermelon juice, after I load my goodies, I pop it…

Peach Lemonade

Refreshing, cold, a little tart and sweet, cold summertime perfection! Lemonade is perfect add fresh peaches and you have elevated perfection. 🍋 🍑 I love lemonade on hot days, when I’m out and about I like to drop by Chick-fil-A, for some sweet nectar. If you love peaches you will enjoy this recipe. I hope you…

Avocado Salsa

Salsa is awesome but add avocado and you take it up a a few notches. I can’t get enough of this stuff. I serve it over everything including french fries! Yummy 😋 Ingredients: 2 avocados diced 2 medium chopped tomatoes 1/3 cup red onion chopped 1 jalapeno de-seeded and chopped 1/4 cup cilantro finely chopped…

Lemon Graham Squares

Who doesn’t love a cool lemon bar on a warm day, it is so refreshing. One of my favorites, you can cut them into bite size, which is my preference. A small bite of heaven! I hope you will give them a try and share with your favorite people. INGREDIENTS: 1 can sweetened condensed milk…

Sun Kissed Smoothie

I love as the weather gets warmer and I break out the ninja and make frozen drinks 🍹 they make me happy! I always keep frozen pineapple, strawberries and peaches in my freezer so I’m always ready. I like to squeeze my orange juice fresh, it’s the best. Bring on the longer laid back days,…

S’mores Pie

Who doesn’t love s’mores, graham crackers, marshmallow and chocolate. This is a twist on traditional s’mores, in pie form, made with ice cream, yum! We love this, it is great at birthdays, for those who don’t prefer cake. Just a great twist on a yummy treat, I hope you will give this one a try. …

Grilled Brown Betty

This is a quick and easy grilling dessert. What I love about this is you can grill your main meal put the apples on the grill, eat, and when your finished, boom a yummy hot grilled Brown Betty! I like to serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Easy and takes no time…