Mashed potatoes are one of my husband’s absolute favorite foods. After trying many recipes, using half and half, whipping cream, and sour cream, I found milk tastes just as good as it’s less calories.

I love lemonade, and while I’ve experimented with several different recipes, the sugar never seems to dissolve without making a simple syrup. However, this recipe with agave, tastes just as good and is so easy!

This was inspired by my 5 year old wanting homemade lemonade. I asked him if he wanted to add a flavor, and he picked raspberry which was quite tasty! Equipment used:

I love smoothies, especially when we are on a weekend schedule where we have breakfast at 10, lunch/dinner at 4, and around 7 you are hungry for something that isn’t quite a meal. Here’s one I made last night with the ingredients I had on […]

I’ve tried to make Spanish rice several times over the years and the seasoning is never quite right. I finally asked for my sister-in-law, Linda’s recipe because she’d made it for a gathering, and it’s delicious. This is the recipe her mom and grandmother have […]

When I have bananas that are past their prime, this is my favorite quick and easy banana bread. Equipment / Ingredients used:

I love fresh melon during the summer, but it goes bad quickly and never fails, even as a family of 4 we just can’t get it all eaten. Around day 3 after cutting it, if we still have a lot left, I’ve found it actually […]

I make these at least once a month. Great with corn bread, rice, or as a side to your favorite dish, it’s an easy classic recipe. Shown with our fresh & easy pico de gallo as garnish. **Please note, overnight soak or several hour soak […]

When I come across a frozen bag of speckled butter beans, I’ll buy several to cook during the year. An easy side that goes great with our Favorite Creamy Potato Salad and BBQ. Slightly sweet, it’s taste is similar to baked beans.