Four ingredients are all you need to make this refreshing Strawberry, Kiwi and Banana Smoothie. It's perfect for breakfast or an afternoon snack. We are LOVING our new Vitamix and make some sort of smoothie every day. We each have our favorite way of making them too. Don and I prefer ours made with fresh fruit, spinach, water and some flaxseed meal. Rachael will try just about any combination I make and requested kale once, but I don't think she cared for it that much (like mother and ... Read More about Strawberry, Kiwi & Banana Smoothie
Apple Cider Mustard Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Chicken thighs are so versatile for easy weeknight dinners and this version baked in a marinade of apple cider and Dijon mustard is super tasty. I know some people have mixed feelings about chicken thighs; however, my family loves them. In fact, I even published a compilation of 20 Deliciously Easy Chicken Thigh Recipes because we eat them for dinner at least once a week. With Fall on the horizon, we'll soon be over indulging in apple cider. My kids just can't get enough of ... Read More about Apple Cider Mustard Oven Baked Chicken Thighs
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad {No Mayo|GF|Dairy Free}
If you're looking for a non-mayo based salad, this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad in a white vinaigrette will be sure to please even the most pickiest eaters. Our oldest daughter hates mayonnaise, but loves potato salad. I think I've probably mentioned that before, but because of this I'm always looking for different ways to make it. This time I had a few slices of bacon left from Sunday breakfast and made this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad. I'm "allergic" to the nitrates in regular ... Read More about Bacon Ranch Potato Salad {No Mayo|GF|Dairy Free}
Gluten Free Lemon Chicken Spinach Pasta
You're family is going to love this recipe made with gluten free pasta, boneless chicken, fresh baby spinach, lemon and Pecorino Romano cheese. My family and I do not suffer from Celiac Disease; nor do we follow a Gluten Free Diet. However, I wanted to try using gluten free pasta in one of my recipes to see if there was a difference as we may have wheat allergies; which causes that bloated feeling after eating wheat products found in pasta and bread. How do you make ... Read More about Gluten Free Lemon Chicken Spinach Pasta
Creamsicle Martini {Alcoholic Cocktail}
Creamsicle Martini is an alcoholic cocktail made with Galliano and Triple Sec, is super creamy and tastes just like your childhood favorite dessert. My grandparents used to live down the shore or if you're not from NJ, they lived near the beach. This was great when I was younger because my friends and I would go down for the day to catch some rays; then head over to their house for showers, dinner, cards and some cocktails. I'll never forget this one time while my girlfriend and I were ... Read More about Creamsicle Martini {Alcoholic Cocktail}
Portuguese Chorizo Stuffed Bread
Stuffed bread is similar to a Stromboli and this one stuffed with Portuguese chorizo, fresh garlic and shredded Mozzarella cheese is sure to please. This recipe for Portuguese Chorizo Stuffed Bread was one of my father in laws favorite appetizers. He had many favorites over the years like my mussels on Christmas day, stuffed mushrooms on Easter and in the end couldn't get enough of my Fiesta Chicken Spinach Dip. I'm pretty sure that I've mentioned that we purchase our chorizo from a ... Read More about Portuguese Chorizo Stuffed Bread