As promised, I'm sharing this very simple and fun dessert idea for the Fourth of July. My kids had so much fun helping make this, and I must say the photos don't do it justice! Fondue and kebabs are both wonderful crowd pleasers. I've made other variations for the Fourth over the years. I have also enjoyed making the typical flag cake (with the appropriate colored berries ...
Appetizers and Dips
Fourth of July Picnic
I love picnics!When a good friend told me that there was going to be an online picnic event for the 4th of July, I wanted to be a part of it. I adore picnics! There just aren't enough opportunities to enjoy three of my favorite things at once: food, friends, and the great outdoors! I love picnics. This was also a great way to get involved with the blog "Crock-pot Ladies". ...
Individual Edible Dip Bowls
My kids have always seemed to love to dip things. When my son Max was just a little guy, we dined at a restaurant that served fresh vegetables and dip. He absolutely LOVED it, but he was really using the vegetables as a spoon for the dip, not actually eating them! When our waiter checked on our table and asked if we needed anything, Max uttered his first complete sentence: ...
Breakfast Focaccia Biscuits
My Mema used to make the best sausage and cheese biscuits every Christmas. I can remember the absolute chaos in her kitchen as she and her three daughters (one being my step-mother) created the amazing feast for our Christmas meal with at least a half dozen rowdy kids running around enthusiastically. Some of the foods they prepared came from the garden on their farm. In ...
Panko Crusted Fish Bites with Dill-icious Dipping Sauce Recipes
Though it is easy to batter and deep fry fish, it isn’t the healthiest of options. This recipe for an oven-fried version has the same satisfying crunch from the coating that battered and fried fish has, but without the guilt of the grease. Panko, or Japanese breadcrumbs, are the secret to this success, and they can easily be found in most grocery stores in either the Asian ...
