Tomatoes in my garden are in full abundance. We have so much that we make sauce and freeze it. Something that I learned as a child was how to make tomato jam. Yes I said “jam.” It’s so delicious and goes great on a cheese board. As we all know tomatoes are actually fruit, so it’s…
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Delicious Ceviche
The heat is on this week in Philly. On days like today I just want fresh salads or juicy fruits. Ceviche is one of those dishes that I turn to when I want a no cook meal. A lot of people ask what Ceviche is. Is it good? What does it takes like? Well I have had…
Refreshing Watermelon Salsa
Mexican food is a favorite in our household. From tacos to salsa we love it all. One of the things I love to create is fresh salsas and different flavors. I think sweet and spicy always go great together. So I took a summer staple, a watermelon, and created a delicious refreshing salsa. A lot of…
Kerrygold Ultimate burger
Sponsored Post Burgers are a staple to summer, and the more variety the better. This one has become my favorite burger with a party in the mouth happening at every bite. I came up with this idea after receiving some delicious cheese from one of my favorite brands, Kerrygold cheese. For this recipe I used their smooth…
Spinach and Kale Pesto
Entertaining guests in the summer months is one of my favorite past times. I love making fresh pesto especially with fresh ingredients from my garden or farmers market. I have always loved a traditional pesto and so does my family. For a little more nutrition, I added spinach and kale to the mix. This pesto can be used…
Summer cocktail delight
Refreshing cocktails are a must have in the summer either for entertaining or sitting by the pool. This is a no hassle kind of cocktail. I recommend making a pitcher; because it doesn’t last. This drink reminds me of a whiskey sour but without all that sour mix. It’s not too sweet, but just right….
4th of July Cheesecake
4th of July is this weekend. It’s hard to believe that we are in July already. This patriotic cheesecake is great for serving at parties. Each layer has its own color. To give it that fresh taste I went ahead and added some summer favorite strawberries and blueberries. I hope everyone has a great and safe…
Brazilian Potato Salad
This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. It’s our own Brazilian potato salad with lots of Latin flavor. One of my favorite things in this are the hearts of palm. They remind me of artichokes. Once you give this potato salad a try you can say bye bye to…
Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burger with Buffalo Sauce
At your next BBQ this is a must try burger on your grill. The all American burger just got that much better. Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burger with Buffalo Sauce, oozing with spicy, creamy goodness. I mean who doesn’t love a good buffalo dish packed with flavor? Instead of enjoying chips on the side I went ahead and…
Jalapeño and peach slaw
This slaw gives you that sweet, spicy and creamy taste. It’s simple to prepare and goes great with any meat or poultry dish. I served it with my pulled pork sandwich which was a huge hit at a BBQ. You can also substitute mangoes in place of the peaches. Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour…
Dates and Kerrygold cheese salad
Sponsored Post I think salads are fun to create. The toppings and dressing are endless possibilities. My new found interest has been roasting dates or figs. They just compliment a salad so well; especially if you’re adding delicious Kerrygold cheese. I also went ahead and made homemade croutons using Kerrygold butter, giving the croutons that…
Thai Chicken Lettuce cups
In the summer most of us are trying to watch our carb intake. With these lettuce wraps you will not even miss those carbs. It’s a refreshing dish to start with as an appetizer or a main course. The only problem you will have is keeping them on the table. The peanut sauce just goes…
Homemade Delish 