Poolside Broccoli Salad

Ingredients 5 cups broccoli, cut into florets 1 apple, cored and diced 1 pear, cored and diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 cup cashews (toasted, optional) 1 cup dried cranberries Dressing: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons honey kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste … Read more

Homemade Pumpkin Butter

INGREDIENTS1 29 oz. can pumpkin puree1 c. apple juice or apple cider½ c. granulated sugar¼ c. honey2 tsp. cinnamon2 tsp. lemon juice1 tsp. ground ginger¾ tsp. ground nutmeg INSTRUCTIONS Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 10-15 minutes, stirring regularly. Mixture … Read more

BBQ Potatoes

These were so very good. Basic and mellow flavors. A perfect structure, soft potatoes with a crunchy bottom layer. They were buttery without being overly greasy and they were full of flavor Ingredients 1 1/2 pound potatoes (equal sized) 1 grated garlic clove or 1/4 to 1/2 tsp garlic powder chicken or vegetable broth tiny cubes butter minced parsley … Read more

Crab Salad recipe

INGREDIENTS:8 ounces imitation crabmeat8 ounces fat free cream cheese3/4 cup mayonnaise1/4 cup celery, finely chopped1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped2 tablespoons lemon juice Directions:Blend cream cheese, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Chop crab meat into bite size pieces. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.Serve cold.

New Orleans Style Barbecue Shrimp – Once Upon a Chef

Makes 4 servings4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces3 garlic cloves, minced (1 tablespoon)1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon), rinds reserved and sliced1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce1 tablespoon cream (updated version, but optional)1 1/2 teaspoons hot sauce, such as Tabasco1 pound (about 30) medium to large … Read more

Lime Butter Salmon in Foil with Summer Veggies

Ingredients 4 salmon fillets, I used verlasso salmon salt and pepper 6 Tablespoons butter, melted 1 tablespoon lime juice zest of one lime 2 small zucchini 2 small yellow squash 1 pound asparagus 1 small red onion, cut into chunks 1 red pepper, sliced 1 lime, cut into 4 wedges fresh parsley for garnish Instructions … Read more

Bubbly Champagne Punch

Ingredients 3 orange slices, halved Fresh or frozen cranberries 2-1/2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice 1-1/2 cups ginger ale 2 bottles (750 ml each) brut champagne, chilled 1 bottle (375 ml) sweet white wine, chilled 1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed Directions Line bottom of a 6-cup ring mold with orange slices and cranberries. … Read more

Italian No Bake Cake

Ingredients 1 can crushed pineapples1 can Condensed sweetened milk1 packages Coconut flakes1/4 cup Lemon juice1 box Nilla Wafers8 oz Cool Whip1 small cherries (jar)1 cup pecans (optional)Instructions Layer the bottom of a 9×13 (3- quart) Baking Dish with Vanilla Wafers.Mix in a bowl the lemon juice and condensed milk, then add the pineapples and mix … Read more

Pig Pickin’ Cake

Ingredients:1 pkg yellow cake mix11 oz can(s) mandarin oranges, undrained1 stick butter, melted1/4 c vegetable oil4 large eggs1 – 8 oz can(s) crushed pineapple (juice used for cake and pineapple used for frosting)12 oz whipped topping, thawed3.4 oz box of instant french vanilla or pistachio pudding (i use the french vanilla)1 – 1 1/2 c … Read more

AMISH CINNAMON BREAD

Batter:1 cup butter, softened2 cups sugar2 eggs2 cups buttermilk or 2 cups milk plus 2 tablespoons vinegar or lemon juice4 cups flour2 teaspoons baking soda Cinnamon/sugar mixture:2/3 cups sugar2 teaspoons cinnamon Directions: Cream together butter, 2 cups of sugar, and eggs. Add milk, flour, and baking soda. Put 1/2 of batter (or a little less) … Read more