My family loves to picnic and the 4th of July is the perfect excuse to pack one and celebrate! This refreshing salad is the perfect side for a picnic on a hot summer day. The flavor contrasts of the cool, sweet watermelon, peppery watercress, and tangy cheese come together to create a delicious salad. ...
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Cucumber-avo-mato Salad
Its hot outside! Finding something satisfying and delicious without heating up the kitchen often leads to salad in the summer. The contrast of cool cucumber, creamy avocado, salty capers, and smoky cumin combine to create this delicious salad. You can enjoy this as side dish with your favorite summer grilled dinner or add grilled chicken or shrimp and serve this as a ...
Lucky Irish Eggs
When I first saw Scotch eggs on the menu of an Irish pub a few years ago, I'll be honest, the description both fascinated and horrified me. This rich dish is traditionally made by surrounding a hard boiled egg with sausage and breading then deep frying it. Though the traditional recipe has many enthusiasts, I came up with this baked, greener, option that I’m calling Irish ...
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". ...
Packing School Lunches
Summer vacation is coming to its end and many kids are both excited and disappointed as they return to school. As preparations are made, supplies purchased, and everything else is done to get ready for school, many parents struggle to plan how to feed their families lunch each day. Grocery shelves are lined with colorful boxes and bags of many foods that they are hoping will ...
