Dracula Fang Cookies I can’t believe Halloween is right around the corner. It doesn’t feel very ‘Fallish’ here in Florida but I’m hoping it cools down by the time the kids go trick or treating. This will probably be the last year they go since they are getting older. They are excited to go but…
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Spice Up Your Coffee Routine With Flavors
Spice Up Your Coffee Routine With Flavors Most of us start our day with a cup of coffee to get our eyes open and ready for the day. Some parents will often get their coffee time in before the kids are awake just to be able to sit and relax while waking up and enjoying…
Fresh Pumpkin As a Highly Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Facial
Fresh Pumpkin As a Highly Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Facial Very few people know that fresh pumpkins can be used for a good anti-aging facial. Fresh pumpkins contain enzymes that are rich in minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. These enzymes can be very helpful in freshening up tired skin and cleaning out the pores. If you have cracked…
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Patch Cookies
Mickey Mouse Pumpkin Patch Cookies We’re Disneyaholilcs, We have annual passes and go often. Since we homeschool we get the during the week passes for MUCH cheaper. My favorite time at Disney World is Fall. It isn’t quite as hot, not quite as busy (as long as you don’t go Thanksgiving week) and the decorations are…
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe
Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Recipe I’m really jealous, my friends are starting to wear sweaters and turning there heat on and I’m sitting here in Florida, sweating. I turn my heat down and spray some spiced pumpkin scent and pretend. I’m starting to get into my fall baking and I really loved this Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake…
Easy Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp
Easy Lemon-Garlic Jumbo Shrimp My family has owned seafood restaurants for years serving the finest fresh seafood. I cook seafood of some sort at least once a week, if not more. I know my seafood and this easy lemon-garlic jumbo shrimp recipe is such a fast meal! This versatile main course goes from refrigerator to…
Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole
Spicy Black Bean Taco Wraps with Fresh Guacamole Are you looking for the perfect Meatless Monday meal? These vegetarian spicy black bean taco wraps are perfect! They are also quick and easy for anytime you want to get a plant-based meal on the table in around 20 minutes. Don’t want to use lettuce as your…
Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe
Spicy Mango Salsa Recipe I live in Florida and we have mango readily available. Our neighbors grow it and love to share their harvest so I’ve been working on some mango recipes to eat and share with you. I love salsa so much that I decided to try a mango version and developed a spicy…
15 Minute Meal – Chicken Fajita Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce
Chicken Fajita Lettuce Wraps with Creamy Cilantro-Lime Sauce We’ve all had those nights where the kids are at yet another class/ event and we loose track of time. We don’t have the energy or time to make a full dinner and the thought of fast-food makes us cringe. I’ve been meal planning and that helps…
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Salad with Avocado
Smoked Salmon and Spinach Salad with Avocado My husband loves to fish and we it a lot. I mean at least a couple of times a week and even though we eat a lot of fresh fish we also add in store bought Salmon of some sort. I get only buy wild caught Alaskan Salmon….
Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing
Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing The natural sweetness of roasted fennel and red onion add subtle depth to this beautiful and delicious salad, while the addition of preserved lemon rind adds an unexpected pop of flavor to the dressing. The perfect combination for this Roasted Fennel Salad with Lemon Tahini Dressing. Tip: For best…
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon Gremolata
Grilled Tuna Steaks with Preserved Lemon Gremolata If you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner meal, this flavorful and healthy Mediterranean-inspired dish is ready in less than twenty minutes. It features Italian gremolata – a simple green condiment made from a combination of fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. This version also…
Chocolate-Granola Apple Wedges Recipe
Chocolate-Granola Apple Wedges Recipe In my quest to eat a little better, I have to come up with some healthy snacks! I work from home, so most of the time my meals and snacks are at home. Which is a pro and a con all at the same time! I know I need to eat…
Shrimp Saganaki Greek Appetizer
I love seafood, like love it so much I could eat it every single day. It runs in the family, my father used to own a seafood restaurant and my great-uncle started one of the best seafood restaurants in St. Augustine, Fl. O’Steens, it is now owned by another family but the food is still…
Instant Pot Thai Chicken Thighs
Instant Pot Thai Chicken Thighs These flavorful chicken thighs are perfect for dinner, while leftovers can be shredded to make healthy and delicious wraps for lunch the next day. One trick to this recipe is to add enough liquid to the peanut sauce prior to cooking. If the sauce is too thick, the Instant Pot…
S’mores Ice Cream Cake
S’mores Ice Cream Cake When I think of Summer the first two things that come to mind are the beach and campfires. Even though We LOVE s’mores and eat them all year round. The best way to enjoy s’mores in the summer is with icecream and this cake is so cute! The ice cream inside…
Ginger-Peach Iced Tea
Ginger-Peach Iced Tea I’m a ‘Southern Girl’, and we love our iced teas. I’m always looking for try something new and different. I’ve also quit drinking ‘sweet tea’ so I like to create refreshing teas with a lot of flavor. Beat the heat this summer with this refreshingly fruity iced tea. The fruit makes it…
The Most Useful Cooking Ingredients Used Commonly in Many Dishes
The Most Useful Cooking Ingredients Used Commonly in Many Dishes Whether you’re beginning a journey in the kitchen or you’ve been cooking for years, there are a few ingredients every cook needs to keep in their kitchen. If you’re ever in need of an extra boost to your food, these ingredients are guaranteed to make…
Master Your Summer with Bacon Cheddar Hot Dogs
“This post is sponsored by Tyson Foods, but the content and opinions expressed here are my own.” We love any excuse to celebrate and summer-time offers a lot of opportunities to have fun. We love to BBQ for Father’s day and we always have a big party for the 4th of July with a picnic,…
Cilantro Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs
Cilantro Lemon Boneless Chicken Thighs This quick and easy recipe is perfect for hectic weeknight meals. Featuring a classic blend of lemon, garlic, and cilantro, this dish doesn’t need a lot of fancy ingredients to deliver robust flavor. What’s more, it pairs beautifully with just about any side dish you choose, including steamed broccoli, brown…