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Frozen Black Forest Coffee

2026-07-10T05:00:00.000-04:00

It has been a while since I made a frozen coffee drink, and I am so glad I did. The last few years I have been making cold brew coffee during the warm months. This drink was delicious, so delicious that I made it again the following day.

Frozen Black Forest Coffee

Ingredients:

8 ounces cold brew coffee
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup frozen tart cherries
3 tablespoons chocolate syrup
1 cup frozen coffee ice cubes

Directions:

In a blender, add in the coffee, milk, cherries, chocolate and ice. Blend until well mixed.
For a more decadent drink, top with whipped cream, a drizzle of chocolate syrup and a thawed frozen cherries.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 218
Total Fat		1.5g
Saturated Fat		0.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		5mg
Sodium		100mg
Total Carbohydrates		48g
Dietary Fiber		2.5g
Sugars		44g
Protein		6.4g
Calcium		13.5%
Iron		3%
Potassium		202mg
Vitamin A		6%
Vitamin C		4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Three Olives Branch.

Jalapeño Chicken Salad

2026-07-08T05:00:00.000-04:00

This salad might not look like much and that is due to the fact that my kids wanted to try it. However, they did not want the red onion, celery and red pepper in it. So for them I left it out. Next time, I will definitely make my own batch so I can enjoy this delicious salad with a bit of crunch. The pickled jalapeños definitely add a very nice spicy kick to the salad, that I loved. But not everyone likes things as spicy as I do so you can reduce the amount to 1/4 cup for a less spicy kick.

Jalapeño Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

2/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
3 cups cooked and shredded chicken breasts
1/4 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
1/2 red pepper, seeded and diced
1/3 cup pickled jalapeños, finely diced
black pepper, to taste

Directions:

In a large bowl stir together the mayonnaise and lime juice.
Add in the chicken, celery, onion, red pepper, jalapeños. Stir until well mixed.
Season with black pepper.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 253
Total Fat		13.1g
Saturated Fat		2.2g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		5.9g
Monounsaturated Fat		4.1g
Cholesterol		93.7mg
Sodium		821.3mg
Total Carbohydrates		5.7g
Dietary Fiber		0.8g
Sugars		1.5g
Protein		28.8g
Calcium		0.7%
Iron		0.6%
Potassium		381.9mg
Vitamin A		1.6%
Vitamin C		39%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Tempting Thyme.

Make Again Monday: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

2026-07-06T05:00:00.001-04:00

This cauliflower is delicious and spicy. I could literally eat the entire pan of cauliflower. In fact between my oldest and me we did eat almost the entire pan.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

Happy Fourth of July

2026-07-04T05:00:00.000-04:00

Happy Fourth of July!!!

My fourth plans will be very typical, two parades, a picnic, hopefully a few delicious craft beers and of course fireworks by the lake.

Enjoy your day!!!

Club Salad

2026-07-03T05:00:00.000-04:00

When the wether gets warmer, I all for not heating up the kitchen and making lots of salads. Plus I enjoy the how quickly salads can be so that gives me more time in the day together things done or enjoy the beautiful weather outside.

This salad takes the components of the classic club sandwich and turns it into a delicious salad. A delicious salad topped with a delicious homemade bacon dressing. The longer the dressing sits the more flavorful it gets. If you can refrigerate it overnight that would give it the best flavor, but at least allow it to refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving.

Club Salad

Ingredients:

Bacon Dressing

1 drop liquid smoke
1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon

Salad

8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
3 ounces sliced deli ham, diced
3 ounces sliced deli turkey, diced
4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
1 cup croutons

Directions:

Bacon Salad Dressing

In a mason jar, add in the liquid smoke, garlic, pepper and milk. Close the jar and shake well to combine.
Add in the mayonnaise and sour cream. Close the jar again and shake well to combine.
Add in the bacon, close the jar and shake well to combine.
Refrigerate at least 15 minutes or overnight for best flavor.

Salad

In a large bowl, add in the chopped lettuce.
Top with the tomatoes, ham, turkey, cheese and bacon. Toss to combine.
Serve salad and top each serving with some croutons and dressing.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

Add more milk if needed to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 3
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 486
Total Fat		31.6g
Saturated Fat		12.9g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		5.5g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.7g
Cholesterol		96.6mg
Sodium		1149mg
Total Carbohydrates		26.8g
Dietary Fiber		2.4g
Sugars		6.1g
Protein		26.1g
Calcium		38%
Iron		8.7%
Potassium		586.1mg
Vitamin A		2.2%
Vitamin C		30.8%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Little House Big Alaska.

Rhubarb Overnight Oats

2026-07-01T05:00:00.000-04:00

After enjoying this delicious hot rhubarb oatmeal, I knew I needed to make an overnight oat version once the weather warmed up. It turned out very delicious, creamy oats with a tart rhubarb.

The first time I made this I made the rhubarb in the morning and added the hot rhubarb to the oats, but I did not like the hot rhubarb with the cold oats. So the next time I made the rhubarb and refrigerated it separate from the oats and added it on top the following morning, so much better.

Rhubarb Overnight Oats

Ingredients:

Rhubarb

1/2 cup 1/2 inch pieces of diced rhubarb
1 1/4 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons water

Oats

1/2 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup plain non fat greek yogurt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400º F.
In a small baking dish, stir together the rhubarb, sugar and water. Roast for 15 minutes or until the rhubarb is tender.
Allow the rhubarb to cool and then cover dish and refrigerate.
In a mason jar or other sealable container, add in the oats, milk, yogurt and vanilla. Stir until well combined.
Cover container and refrigerate overnight.
In the morning, add the rhubarb to the oats and stir to combine.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 326
Total Fat		3.9g
Saturated Fat		1.3g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		1.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		1g
Cholesterol		10mg
Sodium		192.7mg
Total Carbohydrates		43.5g
Dietary Fiber		4.1g
Sugars		15.9g
Protein		26.5g
Calcium		35.5%
Iron		13%
Potassium		631.8mg
Vitamin A		6.2%
Vitamin C		9.1%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

Make Again Monday: Broccoli Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich

2026-06-29T05:00:00.010-04:00

Getting the recommended amount of vegetables in a day can be hard. This sandwich helps make it a bit easier and certainly more delicious.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

Dill Pickle Coleslaw

2026-06-26T05:00:00.000-04:00

This coleslaw is for those of you that love pickles, dill pickles. It is hard not to like coleslaw when it has dill pickles in it and a bit of dill pickle juice.

Coleslaw has always been one of those sides that I can take or leave. Most times coleslaw is just okay, it is rare for me to find a good coleslaw. This coleslaw, however, is a rare one. The dill pickles add so much flavor to the coleslaw.

Dill Pickle Coleslaw

Ingredients:

1 cup finely chopped dill pickles
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons pickle juice
1 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
16 ounce package coleslaw mix

Directions:

In a large bowl, stir together the pickles, mayonnaise, pickle juice, dill and garlic, until well mixed. Add in the coleslaw mix and stir to mix well.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to combine.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 121
Total Fat		9.4g
Saturated Fat		1.3g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		5.3g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.7g
Cholesterol		6.7mg
Sodium		920mg
Total Carbohydrates		8.4g
Dietary Fiber		1.8g
Sugars		3.6g
Protein		1g
Calcium		3.9%
Iron		2.4%
Potassium		9.5mg
Vitamin A		13.6%
Vitamin C		44.8%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Southern Bite.

BLT Chicken Salad

2026-06-24T05:00:00.000-04:00

I have to admit it took me way too long to realize that this salad is called BLT, but there is no lettuce in the salad. When I meal planned and create my grocery list I did not realize it. I only realized it after I made it and went to eat it and thought wait where is the lettuce. I doubled check the original recipe to make sure I did not miss it and I didn't. Even though it is technically not a BLT, it is really delicious, especially on a croissant.

Next time I make this I will a piece of romaine lettuce to the sandwich to make it an actual BLT. I thought about renaming it to BT Chicken Salad, or Bacon and Tomato Chicken Salad, but that does not have the same ring to it as BLT Chicken Salad.

BLT Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 cups cooked shredded chicken breasts
1 pound cooked and crumbled turkey bacon
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup diced red onion
2 stalks celery, diced
6 croissants

Directions:

In a large bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper.
Add in the chicken, bacon, tomatoes, onion and celery. Stir until well mixed.
Cut croissants in half horizontally and place desired amount of chicken salad on bottom half. Top with top half of croissant.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 596
Total Fat		36.3g
Saturated Fat		14.7g
Trans Fat		0.4g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.9g
Cholesterol		150.8mg
Sodium		1303.9mg
Total Carbohydrates		35.5g
Dietary Fiber		1.4g
Sugars		4.7g
Protein		30.8g
Calcium		3%
Iron		21.9%
Potassium		255.8mg
Vitamin A		24.1%
Vitamin C		6.5%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Simple Joy.

Make Again Monday: Crock Pot Root Beer Pulled Pork Sandwiches

2026-06-22T05:00:00.001-04:00

Super easy pulled pork that only requires three ingredients, pork, root beer and barbecue sauce.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

Dirty Iced Chai Tea Latte

2026-06-19T05:00:00.111-04:00

I've made several chai tea recipes. The first one I made was Homemade Chai Tea Latte, then I had to try a Dirty Chai Tea Latte, and of course an Easy Chai Tea Latte, I have even tried a Chai White Hot Chocolate. So it only made sense to try an iced version since all of my others are hot varieties.

I made this for my daily morning coffee and didn't want to wait for the chai to cool down. So, I poured it over the ice and the ice completely melted right away. Good thing I was using coffee ice cubes so it did not water down my drink. As my morning coffee this did not really hit the spot, but as an afternoon pick me up it is absolutely delicious.

Dirty Iced Chai Tea Latte

Ingredients:

1 chai tea bag
1 cup water
1 cup milk
coffee ice cubes
1/2 cup cold brew coffee

Directions:

Bring 1 cup of water to a boil.
Meanwhile, place tea bag in a cup. Once the water comes to a boil, pour over the tea bag and allow to steep for 5 minutes.
Remove the tea bag and allow the chai tea to cool to room temperature.
Place the coffee ice cubes into a glass or mug and pour the coffee over the ice followed by the chai tea.
Using a milk frother or a whisk, froth the milk and pour it over top.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

To make a regular iced chai tea latte, leave out the coffee and use plain ice instead of coffee ice cubes.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 104
Total Fat		2.5g
Saturated Fat		1.5g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0g
Monounsaturated Fat		0g
Cholesterol		10mg
Sodium		144.7mg
Total Carbohydrates		12.7g
Dietary Fiber		0g
Sugars		12g
Protein		8g
Calcium		25.7%
Iron		0.3%
Potassium		488.8mg
Vitamin A		10%
Vitamin C		2%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Mom Makes Dinner.

Baileys Ice Cream

2026-06-17T05:00:00.000-04:00

Ice cream is a yummy, delicious treat. Add a bit of Baileys and it is even more of a yummy delicious treat. Throw in some dark chocolate chips for a nice sweet crunch.

Since this ice cream has alcohol and alcohol does not freeze, it has a more of a soft serve consistency.

Baileys Ice Cream

Ingredients:

1 cup half and half
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup Baileys Irish Cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

Directions:

Place freezer safe container, for storing the ice cream, in the freezer.
In a large bowl, whisk together the half and half and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
Stir in the heavy cream, Baileys and vanilla.
Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's directions.
during the last 5 minutes of churn time add in the chocolate chips.
Remove storage container from freezer and transfer ice cream into it. Smooth it into an even layer. Put the lid on the container and freeze.

Enjoy!!!

*Adapted from chisel & fork.

Make Again Monday: Citrus Grilled Chicken

2026-06-15T05:00:00.001-04:00

This time when I made this chicken I did not buy lettuce to serve it over. I just served the chicken with the sauce to put on top. I also cooked the chicken in an electric skillet, instead of a grill. Still tastes delicious with great flavor.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

Loaded Pasta Salad

2026-06-12T05:00:00.000-04:00

This salad almost didn't happen. I went to make it and realized I had run out of cucumbers, peppers and arugula. I decided to take it anyways and use romaine lettuce, since that is what I had on hand and just leave out the cucumbers and peppers.

I loved this salad even though I was missing some ingredients and had to substitute the arugula. I will definitely make this again, with the cucumbers, peppers and arugula. I can only imagine how much better it will be with the peppery arugula.

It might take me awhile to make this again since my kids would not even try it, because there are too many ingredients they do not like. Since I will be the only one eating it I might have to cut the recipe in half. Although I love the salad, 8 servings is a lot for one person to eat.

Loaded Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
black pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons dried dill
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 cup halved grape tomatoes
1 cup diced cucumber
1 cup diced orange bell pepper
1/2 cup diced hard salami
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/3 cup diced red onion
1/3 cup halved kalamata olive
2 cups arugula

Directions:

Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well.
Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, sugar, black pepper, dill and parsley.
Stir in the drained warm pasta. Let cool for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the tomatoes, cucumbers, bell pepper, salami, feta, red onion, olives.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate until chilled.
Stir in the arugula and serve immediately.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 267
Total Fat		15.7g
Saturated Fat		3.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat		8.6g
Cholesterol		15.6mg
Sodium		335.8mg
Total Carbohydrates		27.7g
Dietary Fiber		1.4g
Sugars		3.3g
Protein		5.6g
Calcium		5.9%
Iron		3.9%
Potassium		109.9mg
Vitamin A		3.2%
Vitamin C		49.6%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Damn Delicious.

BLT Salad

2026-06-10T05:00:00.000-04:00

The classic blt sandwich is a sandwich I would never get tired of eating and always in the mood for during the summer months. Now you can enjoy that classic sandwich in salad form.

This salad is super easy to make and has such a delicious homemade dressing. A dressing that really makes the salad.

BLT Salad

Ingredients:

Dressing

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons sour cream
1 large garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh chives
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 tablespoons milk

Salad

2 heads romaine lettuce, rinsed and chopped
12 ounces turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 cups croutons
1 pound grape tomatoes, cut in half

Directions:

Dressing

In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, chives and black pepper. Stir until well mixed. Add in 1-2 tablespoons for milk to reach desired consistency.
Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Salad

In a large bowl, add in the lettuce, bacon, croutons and tomatoes. Gently toss to combine.
Top each serving with some dressing.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

If you do not plan on leftovers, you can toss the dressing over the whole salad.

If you like more dressing on your salad you can always double the dressing recipe.

I served this as a main dish and got 4 servings, if you serve it as a side dish you would probably get about 6 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 417
Total Fat		23.1g
Saturated Fat		8.1g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		2.6g
Monounsaturated Fat		2.7g
Cholesterol		93.6mg
Sodium		1184.2mg
Total Carbohydrates		29.8g
Dietary Fiber		9.1g
Sugars		8.6g
Protein		19.8g
Calcium		16.3%
Iron		21.5%
Potassium		1125.6mg
Vitamin A		548.1%
Vitamin C		52.3%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Natashas Kitchen.

Make Again Monday: French Toast Sandwiches

2026-06-08T05:00:00.002-04:00

French toast meets grilled turkey and cheese sandwich. My youngest daughter volunteered to make these sandwiches and she really loaded them up with turkey and cheese. I like that she is willing to make things on her own.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

Lemon Curd Ice Cream

2026-06-05T05:00:00.130-04:00

This ice cream is summer in a bowl. Creamy lemon ice cream swirled with a delicious tangy homemade lemon curd. Such a delicious way to start my summer time.

Between the lemon curd and the lemon ice cream you will need the juice and zest of many lemons. You will need the zest of 5 lemons and 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. When added all up you will need 6 lemons, provided each lemon yields 3 tablespoons of juice.

Lemon Curd Ice Cream

Ingredients:

Lemon Curd

2 eggs, lightly whisked
1 egg yolk
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, about 4 large lemons
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cubed
2 lemons zested

Lemon Ice Cream

3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3 cups half and half
1 cup granulated sugar
3 lemons zested
1/4 cup, plus 2 tablespoons, about 2 large lemons fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Directions:

Lemon Curd

In a medium saucepan, whisk together the eggs, egg yolk, sugar and lemon juice, just until combined. Add in the butter and lemon zest. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the curd is thick and coats the back of a spoon, about 5-8 minutes.
If desired, blend with an immersion blender for a smoother texture.
Pour the curd into a container and refrigerate until cool.

Lemon Ice Cream

Place freezer safe container, for storing the ice cream, in the freezer.
In a large bowl, add in the cream cheese and a little bit of half and half. Whisk until the cream cheese is completely incorporated into the half and half. Slowly add in the remaining half and half, whisking until well combined.
Add in the sugar and lemon zest. Whisk until the sugar is dissolved.
Add in the lemon juice and heavy cream. Whisk just until combined.
Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's directions.
Remove storage container from freezer and transfer 1/3 of the ice cream into it. Dollop about 1/3 of the completely cooled lemon curd on top. Repeat the layers 2 more times. Using a knife swirl the curd into the ice cream. Put the lid on and freeze.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

I used all of the lemon curd the recipe made, which was about 1 1/2 cups. You can always use less if you want.

*Adapted from Saving Room for Dessert.

S'mores Iced Coffee

2026-06-03T05:00:00.086-04:00

I had seen several different recipes for a s'more iced coffee, but didn't completely like any of the recipes, just like parts of different recipes. So I decided to combine the parts I liked into one recipe.

The coffee had a great chocolate flavor combined with a delicious sweet flavor from the marshmallow fluff.

S'mores Iced Coffee

Ingredients:

1 cup cold brew coffee
1 tablespoon chocolate sauce, plus more for topping
4 tablespoons marshmallow fluff, divided
coffee ice cubes
1/2 cup milk
graham cracker crumbs, for topping

Directions:

In a glass measuring cup, stir together 1 tablespoon chocolate sauce and 1 tablespoon marshmallow fluff. Pour in the coffee and whisk everything together.
Add coffee ice cubes to a glass or mug and pour coffee over top.
In same measuring cup, whisk together the milk and remaining 3 tablespoons marshmallow fluff.
Pour the milk mixture over the coffee.
Drizzle desired amount of chocolate sauce over top and sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 202
Total Fat		1.5g
Saturated Fat		0.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.1g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.1g
Cholesterol		5mg
Sodium		102.2mg
Total Carbohydrates		42.4g
Dietary Fiber		0.7g
Sugars		31.8g
Protein		4.5g
Calcium		16.5%
Iron		0.6%
Potassium		222.5mg
Vitamin A		0%
Vitamin C		0%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

Make Again Monday: Crock Pot Bacon Ranch Chicken

2026-06-01T05:00:00.010-04:00

This chicken turns out so creamy and flavorful. I also like that it makes a lot, so I have plenty of leftovers for either dinner or lunch to sometimes both.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

Chef Salad

2026-05-29T05:00:00.000-04:00

I was not feeling well one night and unfortunately we did not have any leftovers, so my youngest volunteered to make this salad by herself. I am so thankfully she is willing to help out when I do not feel well. I'm not sure what I am going to do when she is also away at college like her older sister.

This salad is not only easy to make but delicious as well. It is perfect for those busy weeknights when you need a quick dinner or even an easy lunch.

Chef Salad

Ingredients:

8 cups chopped romaine lettuce
1 cup diced oven roasted turkey deli meat
1 cup diced smoked ham deli meat
4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup diced Swiss cheese slices
1/2 cup diced cheddar cheese slices
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, sliced
4 hard boiled eggs, quartered
Italian dressing

Directions:

Place the lettuce into a large bowl.
Top the lettuce with the deli meats, cheeses, tomatoes, cucumbers and eggs.
Top each serving with some Italian dressing.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 390
Total Fat		27.7g
Saturated Fat		10.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.7g
Monounsaturated Fat		1.2g
Cholesterol		184.5mg
Sodium		750.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		11.8g
Dietary Fiber		1.1g
Sugars		8.3g
Protein		24.5g
Calcium		32.3%
Iron		6.6%
Potassium		267.4mg
Vitamin A		8.2%
Vitamin C		14.4%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Diethood.

Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

2026-05-27T05:00:00.000-04:00

The first time I made this drink I can't deny it was good. However, when I have a coffee drink, I want to taste a bit of coffee. This tasted more like a milkshake and it made more than one serving. I prefer my coffee drinks to make one serving, then I am not tempted to drink the other delicious servings.

Since this drink was so good I had to make it again and give it more coffee flavor. Since it already had 12 ounces of coffee in it, adding more coffee was not a good option. So it only made sense to reduce the chocolate flavor and both milks. After making those changes, the drink still had the great chocolate and mint flavor, but also had a bit of coffee flavor.

Mint Chocolate Chip Frappuccino

Ingredients:

12 ounces strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
2 tablespoons semi sweet chocolate chips
1 cup ice

Directions:

In a blender, add in the coffee, half and half, sweetened condensed milk, peppermint extracts, vanilla extract, chocolate syrup and chocolate chips.
Turn the blender on and add the ice in slowly until you reach your desired consistency and taste. Too much ie will result in a watery frappuccino.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 455
Total Fat		15.6g
Saturated Fat		9.3g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.2g
Monounsaturated Fat		1g
Cholesterol		27.2mg
Sodium		132.5mg
Total Carbohydrates		72.6g
Dietary Fiber		2.5g
Sugars		60.4g
Protein		9.3g
Calcium		23.8%
Iron		4.6%
Potassium		547mg
Vitamin A		13.2%
Vitamin C		0%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Take Time for Style.

Make Again Monday: Loaded Tater Tot Casserole

2026-05-25T05:00:00.026-04:00

This tater tot casserole is loaded with cheese and bacon plus some chicken. All of that goodness is accented by a delicious homemade gravy. I do not think tater to casserole gets any better than this.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

2026-05-22T05:00:00.000-04:00

I thought this chicken salad lettuce wrap would be a nice twist on a salad and a chicken salad. Plus it would probably be healthier than eating chicken salad with crackers, like I normally do, One of my girls liked it just like I did, but the other said it would be better on bread and actually got bread and turned it into a sandwich without the lettuce. She then declared it was much better. Oh well, everyone still ate it and enjoyed it, so I call it a win.

BLT Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients:

1/2 cup fat free Greek yogurt
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 teaspoon dried parsley
black pepper, to taste
3 cups diced cooked and chilled chicken breasts
6 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 1/2 cups grape tomates, halved
1/2 cup diced celery
romaine lettuce leaves

Directions:

In a large bowl, stir together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, green onions, parsley and black pepper.
Add in the chicken, bacon, tomatoes and celery. Stir to mix well.
Serve salad in lettuce leaves.

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 199
Total Fat		7.4g
Saturated Fat		1.3g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		1.4g
Monounsaturated Fat		0.7g
Cholesterol		76.2mg
Sodium		284.6mg
Total Carbohydrates		4.6g
Dietary Fiber		1.3g
Sugars		1.9g
Protein		26.2g
Calcium		4.1%
Iron		2.3%
Potassium		202.1mg
Vitamin A		31.3%
Vitamin C		12.9%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Cooking Classy.

Copy Cat Costco Mediterranean Orzo Salad

2026-05-20T05:00:00.000-04:00

Awhile back I needed dinner for just myself for two days and did not have time to cook or the desire to clean a kitchen. So Costco it was on my way back into town to see what they had. I saw this said a decided to ry it even though I am not a fan of feta, but like everything else in it. After one bite I knew I needed to figure out how to make it myself, so I saved the container so I could see everything that was in it and recreate it.

I have to say it turned out just as delicious as Costco's version. Even with the feta I love this salad. It might make a monthly appearance in my meal plan during the summer time.

Copy Cat Costco Mediterranean Orzo Salad

Ingredients:

8 ounces orzo
1/2 cup diced salami
1/2 cup diced sun dried tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red pepper
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
3/4 cup crumbled feta
1 cup chopped baby spinach

Mediterranean Vinaigrette

1/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey

Directions:

Cook the orzo according to the package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
In a large bowl, combined the cooked and drained orzo, salami, sun dried tomatoes, red pepper, Kalamata olives, feta and spinach. Stir to mix.
In a mason jar, add in all of the vinaigrette ingredients, place on the lid and shake to mix the ingredients very well.
Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to mix. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight to allow the flavors to blend.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:

I ate this as a meal itself and got 2 servings out of it. If you were to serve it as a side you could probably get 3-4 servings out of it.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 990
Total Fat		53.9g
Saturated Fat		14.8g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		1.8g
Monounsaturated Fat		28.8g
Cholesterol		75.3mg
Sodium		1343.3mg
Total Carbohydrates		99.8g
Dietary Fiber		8.6g
Sugars		12.7g
Protein		30.6g
Calcium		23.8%
Iron		32.3%
Potassium		772.6mg
Vitamin A		4.2%
Vitamin C		108.9%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

Make Again Monday: Spicy Chipotle Turkey Sandwich

2026-05-18T05:00:00.017-04:00

I've had this sandwich grilled and just toasted and love both ways. It usually comes down to how many dishes I want to dirty. I love baking, don't mind cooking, but really dislike the clean up and washing dishes part.

To see the recipe and original post click here.

Enjoy!!!

Savory Sweet and Satisfying

Frozen Black Forest Coffee

1.5g

0.8g

0g

0g

0g

5mg

100mg

48g

2.5g

44g

6.4g

13.5%

3%

202mg

6%

4%

Jalapeño Chicken Salad

13.1g

2.2g

0g

5.9g

4.1g

93.7mg

821.3mg

5.7g

0.8g

1.5g

28.8g

0.7%

0.6%

381.9mg

1.6%

39%

Make Again Monday: Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Happy Fourth of July

Club Salad

31.6g

12.9g

0g

5.5g

2.7g

96.6mg

1149mg

26.8g

2.4g

6.1g

26.1g

38%

8.7%

586.1mg

2.2%

30.8%

Rhubarb Overnight Oats

3.9g

1.3g

0g

1.1g

1g

10mg

192.7mg

43.5g

4.1g

15.9g

26.5g

35.5%

13%

631.8mg

6.2%

9.1%

Make Again Monday: Broccoli Turkey Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Dill Pickle Coleslaw

9.4g

1.3g

0g

5.3g

2.7g

6.7mg

920mg