Decadence!

BLT bites

These are SO easy and delicious! Gluten free, low in carbs and they taste just like a BLT without the bread. cherry tomatoes bacon, fried until crispy and broken into 1-inch pieces mayonnaise mixed with garlic that has been sauteed in olive oil little pieces of arugula or baby lettuce freshly ground black pepper Wash…

grilled salmon scampi spaghetti

This is such an easy, elegant dinner to put together if you have really good quality, pre-made scampi sauce on hand. My friend Gary, the creator of Pomodori Foods Gourmet Sauces, makes a fantastic one and you can order it by clicking on this link. Otherwise, I included a simple scampi sauce recipe in the…

marinated veggie grill

We love grilled veggies along with our grilled chicken, steak and pork chops. The very best way to make grilled veggies is to use a grill wok. We always marinate our vegetables for several hours prior to grilling. It adds tons of flavor and minimal calories. ~ this makes enough as a side dish for…

chunky tomato ketchup {crock pot recipe}

This homemade ketchup tastes so good and it’s sooooo much healthier than the store bought stuff. Try it in place of regular ketchup in recipes, and of course on burgers and fries! 3 lb. juicy, ripe tomatoes, cut into big chunks 23 oz. tomato sauce 2 small onions (or one large), chopped 3 celery ribs…

grilled shrimp scampi pizza with melted lemons

Jeff and I have made a LOT of different grilled pizzas, and I have to say that this is one of my favorites! Pair this with a lovely glass of Sauvignon Blanc wine… ::::: GO HERE for instructions on how to grill pizza ::::: Make the pizza crust dough according to the instructions in the…

easy mexican fried ice cream {in a cake pan}

What? Fried ice cream in a pan? 🙂 Currently one of the most popular recipe posts on my blog, Easy Ice Cream Sandwiches {in a cake pan} has been shared and pinned thousands of times. I’m constantly getting requests for it! So, I thought, why not share more easy cake pan recipes? Mexican Fried Ice…

grilled greek salad pizza

We’ve been busy dreaming up new grilled pizza recipes! Our latest: Grilled Greek Salad Pizza! This is seriously so amazing. The additional crispness and smokiness achieved from grilling pizza simply can’t be beat. I love the combination of flavors in this. The contrast of the hot ingredients and the cold salad is going to knock…

cranberry chicken {crock pot recipe}

Well, summer is winding down and it has me thinking about school days, and autumn and cozy dinners. I’m consolidating my Crock Pot/Slow Cooker recipes into a big collection to share with all of you. Just in time for fall! This is such a yummy recipe, and it’s so versatile. The cranberry gravy that it…

best slow cooker lasagna {crock pot recipe}

I’ve been making lots of Crock Pot dinners this summer. I love how slow cookers allow me to create hearty meals without heating up the kitchen. This slow cooker lasagna is so unbelievably good. It calls for minimal ingredients, it’s easy to prepare, and your family will love it. I think it just might be…

{just like harlow’s} betty bowl

I am positively smitten with making different dinner bowls these days. Ask Jeff and Gracie 😉 There’s always plenty of healthy ingredients in the fridge just waiting to be made into a yummy combination of flavors. I have found that having high protein ingredients and lots of veggies at the ready is absolutely KEY to…