When you wake up and it's 82 degrees and 97% humidity, I've often wondered 'why can't I have a popsicle for breakfast?!?' Welp...I can. And you can. And your kids can. Because HOT HOT HOT...and we all want a COLD COLD COLD breakfast option! These babies are packed with delicious-ness and will be ready and waiting for you in the freezer when we wake up. You can put … [Read more...]
Avocado Toast
I think I eat an avocado every day. In some form or another. I've been known to drown myself in a bowl of guacamole, and I love avocado with just lemon juice and salt. (In fact, I had one like that with lunch today...just mash it right in the skin and scoop it out!) I like to mix it up and add to sandwiches, salad and toast too. This could totally be breakfast, lunch … [Read more...]
Instant Pot Corn on the Cob
The FAST, NO HEAT way to cook your corn on the cob this summer... Your Instant Pot!!!! It's quick (3 minutes, plus come to pressure time) and you won't heat up your kitchen or have to cook them out of the grill! The kernels are perfectly softened and cooked, and if you can time it right to have these ready just as you're plating dinner...the following will … [Read more...]
Iced Coffee Mocha “Punch”
Iced beverages are QUEEN in the summer months. Iced coffee is the KING in my kitchen. Every single morning, I'm whisking up my iced coffee. Some mornings it's a double batch...because summer also means late nights at our house. It's the perfect PERC of summer...iced coffee. (See what I did there?!) My favorite way to keep cool and stay caffeinated in the summer months is … [Read more...]
Blueberry Crumble Bars
A pan of these lasted on the counter for approximately 4.7 seconds. The vultures (aka my boys) attacked these blueberry bars with a vengeance...and I quickly regretted not doubling up on these. Now, I know for certain that the next time I make these (likely tomorrow!), I'll double up and make in a 9x13 pan. How to Make Blueberry Crumble Bars - Photo Tutorial Mix up … [Read more...]
Chunky Avocado Salsa
Can you say CINCO DE MA-YUM!!!! It's Cinco de Mayo week and I've got a great new recipe to try! Love me some salsa (yes, I judge tex-mex joints based on their salsa!) and I apparently have been missing out on the whole 'add avocado chunks to your salsa' thing. This is 'next level' salsa right here...and I'm so grateful to my friend Hannah for introducing me to this bowl … [Read more...]
Stuffed Breakfast French Loaf
Brinner - just might be our family's favorite kind of dinner. What's brinner? It's "breakfast for dinner" - br-inner! I also love brinners because they usually don't require much thought or energy...but recently I was inspired to use a French loaf with our brinner and the end result --- divine! This is the kind of thing you could order at one of those breakfast places. … [Read more...]
Cinnamon French Toast with Berries
Gone. Wiped out. Polished clean. And there might have been some licking of plates. (Because, when else does mom include sugar with dinner!?!) Pretty much only at a 'brinner' like this! We love breakfast for dinner at our house - love it. And this recent 'brinner meal' brought everyone to the table quickly, and everyone literally cleaned their plates. (Yes, we had a … [Read more...]
3-Ingredient Pineapple Muffins
Yup yup...just 3 ingredients! Self rising flour, sugar and crushed pineapple. I'm all about the time hacks...including not pulling out all.the.baking.things. when you can use self-rising flour instead! Self-rising flour works wonderfully in many recipes, especially this one. I have not experimented with other sweeteners, but think that applesauce or coconut sugar would be … [Read more...]
Samoa Cereal Bars
Your favorite Samoa flavor combos......in cereal bar form! They're like rice krispie treats, but made with Caramel Crunch cereal, coconut and chocolate. These are a perfect after school snack or dessert for the Samoa Girl Scout Cookie lover! They didn't last long at my house and I bet they won't last long at yours ;) Samoa Cereal Bars If you love the … [Read more...]