For some reason we bought 3 dozen eggs the last time we went to the grocery store. I have no idea how it happened, but even with all the cooking and baking I do, there is no WAY I can use up 3 dozen eggs unless I make egg salad. And I do adore egg…
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{better than sonic} peach sweet tea
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This is a wonderfully sweet, refreshing iced sweet tea that we enjoy sipping on hot summer days. It’s the perfect beverage to serve for picnics, potlucks, garden parties, and any gathering where you and your guests will be dining al fresco. Feel free to double or triple this recipe for a big crowd. You may…
pina colada smoothie
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What’s for breakfast? How about one of these delicious, creamy, Pina Colada smoothies? They’re loaded with healthy stuff, and would make a great post-workout treat, lunch, or snack too! for 2 big smoothies: 1 cup plain greek yogurt 1/2 cup coconut milk (the thick, creamy, canned type) 2 frozen bananas 1 heaping cup fresh pineapple…
no-bake strawberry lemonade oreo icebox cake
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italian caprese tortellini salad
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After our long, relaxing, Memorial Day weekend I’m ready to share some new recipes! Here’s one we enjoyed yesterday as part of our picnic lunch. It turned out truly sensational. It’s a combination of traditional caprese salad and tender, cheesy tortellini. My favorite part is the amazing, thick pesto dressing. Seriously addictive and soooo delicious!…
milano mule
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lemon meringue pie milkshake {cocktail}
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This is a beautiful, dreamy, lemony, creamy cocktail that I created featuring my favorite: limoncello. Limoncello is an Italian lemon liqueur that is produced in Southern Italy almost exclusively in the regions of Naples, the island of Capri, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. Some of my favorite commercial brands include: Argiolas Tremontis, Badia, and Villa…
the bees knees {burnt honey whiskey sour}
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strawberry poppy seed picnic chicken salad
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Here’s a fun little sandwich recipe. These sandwiches are perfect for a picnic, tea party, or lunch in the garden. The flavors are sweet and bright. Delicious, pretty, summer fare. for 6 mini sub sandwiches: 2 cups cooked, cubed, chilled chicken 2 green onions + green tops, sliced thin 1/2 cup shredded cabbage 1/3 cup…
creamy shrimp & seashell pasta salad
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Pretty, healthy, filling and refreshing all at once. This salad is perfectly suited for summer entertaining. The small, sweet shrimp are the star of the show! If you want to make this for a light main course, you may want to add another half pound of shrimp. 13.25 oz. medium size seashell pasta (I used…