Mini Treat Kabobs

I have been working the past couple of months at my day job in film and television so haven’t had a chance to do porch treats in awhile. (For an explanation of porch treats, click here.) But I have some time off now so decided to do porch treats yesterday. I’ve seen this idea a … Continue reading

Tomato Basil Pasta

I’m gonna be honest, this wasn’t great but I think it’s my fault because I used Roma tomatoes instead of grape because that’s what I have in my garden and the Roma aren’t as juicy as the grape so I need to try it again with grape tomatoes. I just dumped a jar of spaghetti … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bars

I think the zucchini is finally slowing down and can I just say, it’s about time. It was a good battle but I’m exhausted. These were great, almost more like a sheet cake than bars but delicious either way. 1 1/2 cups brown sugar 1/2 cup melted butter 1/4 cup milk 3 eggs 2 1/2 … Continue reading

Chocolate Friendship Bread

This was really delicious but also really dense. I forgot to put the ganache on which probably would have made it a lot better. Plus I used my sourdough starter instead of the Amish Friendship Bread starter that she used so that might have something to do with it too. BREAD 1 cup oil 3 … Continue reading

Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad

This is going to be made all through the summer because it is so dang yummy!!!!! 3 cups dry small pasta 1/3 cup pesto, or more to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, more to taste *Just a note from me, I … Continue reading

Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins

The zucchini, it just keeps coming and coming, there is no escape . . . but on the upside, it leads to yummyness like these muffins. 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon pinch salt 1 egg 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 cup milk 1 … Continue reading

Greek Chicken Cucumber Avocado Salad

A perfect summer salad! SALAD 2 avocados, diced 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved 1 cucumber, diced 1 cup red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup Feta cheese 1 cup olives, halved 1 pound chicken, boneless, cooked and diced DRESSING 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup lemon juice 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons … Continue reading

3 Ingredient Nutella Brownies

I saw this recipe and was totally skeptical so had to give it a try. It truly is amazing that these brownies only have 3 ingredients. They are awesome! 1 1/4 cups Nutella 2 eggs 1/2 cup flour 1 Preheat oven to 350. 2 Stir together ingredients until smooth. Spread into 8 x 8″ baking … Continue reading

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

And the zucchini keeps on coming . . . (These were delicious by the way.) 1 1/3 cups flour 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1/3 cup unsweetened baking cocoa 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup butter, melted 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup coarsely shredded zucchini 1/2 cup … Continue reading

Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake

If you don’t tell, no one will know there is zucchini in this cake, not even your veggie hating kids. 1 box German chocolate cake mix (I used a chocolate fudge cake mix) 2 cups shredded zucchini 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 eggs 1/2 cup chopped nuts, I used … Continue reading