Cranberry Glazed Sweet Potatoes

Every year on Thanksgiving my favorite side dish is always Cranberry Glazed Sweet Potatoes. They are one of the best tasting and healthiest dishes on the table. Share this great dish with your family members this Thanksgiving. The side dish is very inexpensive and takes less than an hour to cook and prepare.

There is nothing like the perfect complement to a summer dinner. The Banana Apple Salad does just that! Since there is minimal cooking time for this salad, it’s a delicious, unique salad that takes a short amount of time. Try this as a side dish to some hot dogs or hamburgers!

There’s nothing like firing up the old grill during the summer months! If you’re looking for something a little fancier than the casual ribs, this is the perfect recipe for you. Recipe Key’s grilled salmon is mouth-watering, and the grilled onions add a kick. My mom used this recipe when my grandparents came over for a family dinner. We were still able to have a more formal dinner while creating that casual, summer atmosphere by using the grill

Cucumber Tomato Salad

. The vinegar adds just the right amount of kick, and the juicy tomatoes perfectly balance out the cucumbers. I usually have this for lunch because it’s fast and easy to make. And I can always save some for later because leftovers can be prepared in a cinch.

If there is one consistent side dish that my mom serves during the summer months, it’s cole slaw. She serves it with everything – shrimp, chicken, ribs, burgers…the list goes on. But she’s got the recipe down, pat!

All-American Cole Slaw

This All-American Cole Slaw is delicious and is perfect to complement any meal. It’s quick and easy to make too!

Let’s face it: sometimes summer isn’t always relaxing. When everyone has different schedules, it’s hard to find a time where everyone can sit down and enjoy a relaxing meal together. That’s why we’re giving you two quick but satisfying meals and an easy, homemade dessert that you can prepare for your family in no time. Read on if you’re constantly pressed for time to whip up a hearty meal this summer!

If you have a Crockpot, putting it to use this summer would be a wise decision. You can make all of your dinner preparations in the morning, and come back to a delicious-smelling house that evening. Our Baked Chicken Breasts serves as a great crockpot recipe. While the chicken is cooking, you’re free to run your errands and drop the kids off where they need to be, and when you come back home, dinner is already made!

Every kid loves macaroni and cheese. But instead of making it from a box, this recipe for Easy Macaroni and Cheese is a homemade meal that is super easy to prepare! With its fresh ingredients, it trumps that store-bought and processed mac ‘n’ cheese. Not only is it delicious, it’s healthy!

Ice cream can get old during the summer, so mix it up! Banana Pudding is a great way to add variety to those tasty treats during the summer time. This delectable dessert only takes 15 minutes to prepare, and is the perfect ending to a relaxing dinner.

Summer is a time for fresh produce from gardens and farmers markets!  Nothing says summer like a bag of freshly picked green beans!  Try these dishes and discover a whole new love for this summer veggie. 

Green Bean and Almond Salad - Crunch, flavor, and good looks.  This salad has it all!  Enjoy it as an appetizer or light meal.  Hot or cold, even the kids will be begging to eat their veggies with this one!

Cold Green Beans & Peppers - This colorful dish makes the perfect complement to any backyard barbeque or cookout!  This is a healthy alternative to those high calorie potato salads.  You’ll love going back for more!!

Green Beans on the Grill - It’s the summer, so who says you can’t grill anything and everything?  The smoky flavor of these beans add a whole new level to vegetables!  Enjoy!!

What is one thing that is never fails as a classic summer meal? BURGERS! But let’s face it – the typical cheeseburger can get old. Our Bleu Burger recipe is a new kind of cheeseburger. Cooked in a flavorful olive oil mixture, the meat soaks in the savory taste. Swiss cheese is folded inside the meat, and the burger is topped off with a unique sauce. I love these burgers – this recipe mixes things up with the average burger and keeps me wanting more.

Bleu Burger

Peanut Butter Chocolate Fudge

My favorite dessert of all time is peanut butter and chocolate fudge. I always make it as a special dessert for when my family is in town. We have the perfect recipe for it – it’s super easy and quick. And you can’t deny that peanut butter and chocolate are the perfect combination! This treat leaves you wanting more!

Whether you’re looking for a side dish or a great meal, our Cold Summer Pasta Salad is a great recipe that can serve both those needs. This is perfect for serving at a picnic or barbeque. It’s healthy but tingles your taste buds. The great thing about this recipe is that leftovers are easy to prepare – if you’re on the go and you need something to tide you over, grab this out of the fridge and you’re on your way!

Cold Summer Pasta Salad