Tag Archive for mother’s day

cream cheese egg salad

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…

{better than sonic} peach sweet tea

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

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

I hadn’t made an icebox cake in awhile and I thought something strawberry lemonade would be just the thing to serve as the “grand finale” for our back yard BBQ this weekend. It was so ridiculously easy to prepare and SO delicious. If you can’t find the Lemon Cream Oreos, never fear, simply use the…

italian caprese tortellini salad

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

We’re making icy, refreshing Milano Mule cocktails this evening for date night on the deck. A Milano Mule is a Moscow Mule with an Italian twist. Instead of vodka, we use the always awesome limoncello. Some people make their mules in a lowball glass, but I think the copper mugs are a must! for one…

lemon meringue pie milkshake {cocktail}

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}

Are you a fan of sweet whiskey drinks? This is one of my favorites. I love the bee theme. My first name, Melissa, means bee, and therefore, I dedicate this drink to me. for one cocktail: 2 and 1/2 oz. whiskey (I used Jack Daniel’s) 1 and 1/2 oz. freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 and…

strawberry poppy seed picnic chicken salad

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

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…