A fantastic twist on the classic pretzel salad recipe Amazing as a salad or dessert, this incredible Cherry Jell-o Pretzel Salad is the ultimate side dish for any cookout, potluck or backyard barbecue! Made with a salty-sweet pretzel crust, a delicious cream cheese filling, and topped with fresh cherries, this jell-o salad recipe is a must for any summer get-together. If you love salty-sweet foods, then you're definitely in for a treat with this amazing pretzel salad recipe! Many call it a salad, as it is made with Jell-o, but it is certainly sweet enough to be considered a dessert. The strawberry version of this side is fantastic, but if you love fresh cherries, then THIS version is definitely for you. Perfect for a neighborhood cookout, pot-luck dinner for summertime … [Read more...]
Smokehouse BBQ Burgers
Fire up the grill, it's time for some amazing burgers! My Smokehouse BBQ burgers are topped with smoked Gouda, bacon, fried onions, and an amazing Smokey Chipotle Barbecue Sauce. Juicy and super flavorful, you'll be making these burgers all summer long! Have you fired up your grill yet? Now that the weather is getting warmer, and days are getting longer, its the perfect time to throw some delicious burgers on the grill. There are a million ways you can make a burger - so many different types of meats, not to mention toppings, cheeses, and breads. I'm definitely a traditionalist when it comes to a great burger - I always go with a beef patty, we usually toss on a good cheese, and go from there. My Smokehouse BBQ Burger is easy one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Fun Summer Snack Ideas
With the kids home for the summer and all the activities that come with it, does it have you on the lookout for quick, easy summer snacks? Have no fear - OREO's to the rescue! Does your family have a lot going on in the summer? I know summer is more a time to kick back and relax a bit, but it seems that this time of year is just as busy as the school year. Between traveling to see family, Tae Kwon Do practice, flag football practices and games, it feels like we're always on the go! I recently discovered these fun OREO 2-packs, which make for the perfect little snack on-the-go! They're also great for adding to lunchboxes for days when you and the kids would love a little cookie treat. I love the fact that they're perfectly portioned - two cookies per pack - and they fit … [Read more...]
Ardelle’s Rhubarb Delight {Remembering Ardelle Davis}
My family and I just returned from spending two weeks in our native South Dakota, were we got to see many family and friends. We were able to help Jason's cousin Stacy and new husband Aaron celebrate their wedding, and catch up with family members that we don't usually get to see but once a year. We were both very blessed to be brought up in small communities in South Dakota where friends and family are the cornerstone of the community itself. Communities like the one I grew up in (Burke, SD) are made up of some truly phenomenal people. Today I am honoring the life of one of these amazing people; Ardelle Davis. Ardelle was one of those people who you see walking down the street...she see's you, and she would immediately speed up to come greet you with a hug. Ardelle was known … [Read more...]
Best Ever Potato Salad
Growing up in rural South Dakota, like most of America, potato salad tends to be the cornerstone of any summer bbq, cookout, or potluck. With that being said, just about every home cook has their own version of potato salad. Which is great, as peoples tastes vary for this classic side dish - whether or not to put in eggs, onion or celery, just the right amount of sugar, seasonings and/or vinegar. However, I've come to realize that if not done right, potato salad can be, well, pretty ordinary. However, this recipe for potato salad that I'm about to disclose to you, is by far, the BEST I've ever tasted! Not only is it far from ordinary, I've never come across any other potato salad that even comes close to besting this classic side-dish. Thus the name - Best … [Read more...]
Easy Peach and Cherry Sangria
Craving a wonderfully refreshing fruity cocktail? My Easy Peach & Cherry Sangria is the perfect drink to mix for a party, shower or summer cookout. Just a few simple ingredients are needed for a pitcher of this fantastic summer libation! I've decided I need to start a book club. Specifically, to have my girlfriends over to serve a giant pitcher of this fabulous drink. It is seriously my new favorite cocktail! I love adding fresh fruit to a bottle of Moscato or Prosecco, and during this time of year when fresh peaches and cherries are in season, it makes for the most wonderfully refreshing summer libation! Making this sangria couldn't be easier! You'll start by slicing up a couple peaches, and pitting some fresh cherries. If you can't find fresh … [Read more...]
