We aren’t really sure what we would call this, so we decided on a peach cobbler crisp. This recipe is a mix of all of the things that we wanted in a dish, and something that we can enjoy on numerous occasions. Some folks might…

This hearty zucchini skillet is our go-to dinner most summer nights during the year. It’s been a great way to clean out excess zucchini from the garden, and in a pinch, we also buy from the local farmer’s market. It comes together rather easily, and…

For many years we bought granola from the store, and it wasn’t until recently that we decided to make our own. It was relatively inexpensive and lasted us a long while. It also gave us the opportunity to adjust what we wanted to include, and…

This chunky ranch potato salad ranks at the top of all of the other types of potato salads we have made. Like many of the recipes that we put together, we use what we have on hand rather than making a special trip to the…

This simple and easy spicy taco mac recipe seems to be a real crowd pleaser, at least with the kids. We are always trying to reinvent a simple pasta dish so that the kids enjoy it too, and it usually makes enough for leftovers. This…

Several years ago, I came across a basic rub for a pork butt here on social media. I didn’t have all of the ingredients, so I used what I had and then proceeded to add more of my dried herbs from the garden. This has…

Dehydrating frozen jalapenos – it worked! This was my first attempt at dehydrating jalapenos that had been previously frozen. I was needing to free up some extra freezer space from previous garden hauls, and it worked better than I had anticipated. It was a little…

This Green Chile Sour Cream Dip turns out amazing every single time we make it! It’s cool, and creamy, and with several other ingredients you can elevate the flavor. This dip is something our kids can both eat, and it comes together super quick. It’s…

This simple easy creamy avocado dip is one of our household favorites. It has the great flavor of avocados, and with some added ingredients you can move it to a spicier level. This is so simple, that even the kids can make it. You’re going…

This simple garlic ranch layered salad recipe is all about texture—crisp lettuce, smoky bacon, sweet peas, and a cool, creamy garlic ranch dressing layered together in the simplest way. It’s the kind of salad you spot right away at a summer potluck, usually sitting in…