It’s time for pumpkins! No, I am not talking about pie, I am talkin’ soup. This amazing recipe is light and creamy and super fun to make – you cook the soup inside of a whole pumpkin! I guarantee that if you put this dish on the table, your kids will be begging to try [...]
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Ginger Honey Cinnamon Pork Chops
It’s back to school time, which for most families means the start of a super busy schedule. Jason and I discovered that when our schedules get hectic, our dinners tend to get a little boring – spaghetti, herb chicken or kielbasa. Not that there is anything wrong with those options, we love all three, but [...]
Autumn Apple Recipes
Every fall, we head out to several apple orchards in the Shenandoah Valley. We spend an afternoon filling our baskets full of nature’s fruit and taking in the breathtaking mountain views. Could there be a more perfect autumn ritual? Here are our favorite autumn apple recipes – give them a try!
Apple and Goat Cheese Crostinis
Yep, summer is almost over and fall is on the way. Before you know it, the holiday season will be knocking on our door. For us, this means squeezing into last year’s holiday party apparel. Is there ever a time when we aren’t trying to diet? This recipe is the ideal mix-up to your salad [...]
Sticky Caramel Apples
September marks the beginning of autumn, one of our favorite seasons. Each autumn, we head out to orchards on the weekends and fill our baskets full of nature’s fruit. It’s refreshing to be out in the crisp, fall mountain air. Could there be a more perfect autumn ritual? We decided to do something fun with some [...]
Strawberry Tartlets
We love these cute little tartlets and they literally take no effort to make. These are the perfect bite-sized snack and our easy peasy recipe will have you popping these adorable tarts in your mouth quicker than it takes to bake cookies. Ingredients: 1 box refrigerated pie dough, 2 rounds 1/2 cup of fresh strawberry jam [...]
Fried Green Beans with Strawberry Dipping Sauce
These crispy bites have been popping up in restaurants over the past couple of years. We had always shrugged them off, but since they are our sister-in-law’s favorite, we decided to give them a try. After just one bite, we fell in love with these deep fried green beans; talk about delicious! And the dipping sauce [...]
Brown Buttered Sugar Snap Peas with Pine Nuts
Yay, its June, the start of summer! Everything is finally green and the colors of summer are starting to pop. We are so very ready for the summer season and summer foods. We love this time of year because it’s the start of the farmers markets in our area. Our favorite Sunday morning activity is outdoors – walking around and checking out the offerings from our local farms.
Fresh Strawberry Jam
Once you’ve had homemade jam, there’s no going back. And why would you? Homemade jam is easy to make and tastes 100% better than the processed stuff from the store. It’s also a great way to use up any fruit that is almost ready for trash day. Plus, if you aren’t ready to use it, [...]
Strawberry Angel Food Cakes
Looking for the perfect summer dessert? Look no further as these beauties are the perfect addition to your picnic basket. Serve these babies up while relaxing by the lake or hanging out on the beach. They’re light and airy with just a hint of sweet. Turn them into cupcakes for this year’s Fourth of July [...]
Goat Cheese Stuffed Burgers
Summer is all about the grilling burgers. Do you not have good luck in keeping your burgers juicy when you throw them on the grill? This recipe will change that.
Aunt TT’s Crab Cakes with a Spicy Mustard Sauce
This easy crab cake recipe is bursting with chunks of crab meat and tons of fresh flavor. Turn these beauties into bite sized crab cake balls and serve them as an appetizer for a cocktail party, baby shower, bridal shower or holiday celebration. Let’s not forget about the amazing spicy mustard sauce! You’ll be looking [...]
Maple French Toast Sticks
Planning a breakfast or brunch? These maple french toast sticks are a must for your brunch menu. The prep is easy and the oven will do all of the work. If you like to get your children involved with cooking, let them help dip the sticks into the maple coating.
Cinco de Mayo Happy Hour
In college, Cinco de Mayo was the perfect excuse to party. Now that we’re older, we have a different appreciation for this holiday – the amazing food that goes along with the celebration of the Mexican heritage. This Cinco de Mayo, celebrate the flavors that the Mexican culture has brought to America by hosting an [...]
Our Top 6 Tasty Salads
Check out our top 6 salads that are perfect to serve up during spring and summer. These simple and easy to prepare salads are packed with antioxidants, which will help you stay detoxed and in shape all summer long.