We've got all kinds of fun and frugal ideas for July 4th Recipes to serve at your BBQ, party, picnic, or backyard bash! Here's a list of some of our favorites from the archives... Beverages Fresh Squeezed Lemonade with Raspberry Ice Cubes Peach Orange Punch July 4th Smoothies Protein Rich Orange Berry Smoothie Breakfasts Red, White, … [Read more...]
Pico Guacamole
I think I can say with 99% confidence that I have some kind of avocado every day. Sometimes it's on a salad, sometimes I just add some lemon juice and scoop it right out of the skin, and sometimes I inhale an entire bowl of guacamole! (For real.) I don't know what it is about avocados, but we get along really well! ;) Recently, I made up a simple homemade guacamole … [Read more...]
Restaurant-Style Blender Salsa
I'm a salsa nerd. I judge (and choose) which TexMex restaurants we dine at, based on their salsa alone. (Being in San Antonio, there are LOTS of options and I am not alone in my salsa snobbery!) When my mom made this for me and said it was from her favorite TexMex restaurant in North Dakota (where she grew up), my eyes ROLLED. Like...no way, why do you love this salsa … [Read more...]
Chunky Tomato-Lime Guacamole
I adore homemade guacamole. So much so that I probably eat it (or some form of avocado) 5-6 times a week. I made homemade guacamole on FB live yesterday...you can watch it below. There are so many delicious ways to eat guacamole - from in the skin with just salt and lemon juice to a fully loaded guacamole with street corn and cotija cheese. Also, here's helpful info on … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Spinach Artichoke Dip
Jazz up your next potluck or party you're hosting with this simple, yet addictively delicious dip. I love a good spinach artichoke dip and this recipe has just the right amount of garlic, salt and onion to go with all the creamy base and chunky artichokes and spinach. I dare you to only eat just 1 bite?!?!? If that's possible for you, I'd love to know where you buy … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Ranch Deviled Eggs
Want to know my trick for the best deviled eggs? Well, 2 tricks really. 1. Make the eggs in the Instant Pot. Save yourself from a peeling eggs disaster. 2. Use Ranch dressing instead of mayo. And then add some bacon on top. That's it. So simple and so so so tasty! The Instant Pot really does make the best hard-boiled eggs...and you don't end up with a peeling … [Read more...]
Tomato Chutney Recipe
This tomato chutney is to.die.for. It's packed with an amazing combination of holiday flavors and is a great addition to many different types of meals - from beef roast to brie. It also makes for a fantastic gift for the holidays that will wow your family, friends or neighbors! You can mix up a big batch and then add to jars and it will keep for a few weeks in the … [Read more...]
Poppyseed Fruit Salad
Light, fresh with just the right amount of sweet and tang. With a simple mix of lime juice and honey (and poppyseed), you have a lovely 'sauce' to drizzle over fresh fruit. This is a fun way to enjoy an afternoon snack, or a side dish, or to take as an appetizer or dish to a party/potluck. Enjoy! Poppyseed Fruit Salad 1 quart strawberries1 … [Read more...]
Guacamole with Street Corn
If I started keeping track, I imagine I eat an avocado or guacamole at least 5 times a week. Sometimes I get guac at my fave tex-mex restaurant, sometimes I make my own, sometimes I get it on top of a Chipotle salad, sometimes I just scoop it right out of the skin with a little lemon juice and salt. I'm always looking to mix things up and keep the guacamole "fresh" and … [Read more...]
Buffalo Wing Foil Packs, for the Grill!
In the recent past, our family has become slightly obsessed with the buffalo wing sauce plus Ranch dressing combo. We've made nachos, tacos, burritos, shredded chicken for salads, and now these foil packs. It's silly simple: mix up the Ranch and buffalo wing sauce. Pour over wings, then wrap in foil. Grill or bake, as directed! Then, top with crumbled blue cheese and even … [Read more...]