Java lovers, if you have ever wanted to know how to make cold brew coffee, you absolutely must check out this recipe for Salted Caramel Cold Brew Coffee. It’s positively delicious & so easy too.
**Try this cold brew with our Bulletproof Iced Coffee
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Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs
If you love using your pressure cooker, then you simply must try this recipe for Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs. Moist, juicy & fall off the bone deliciously easy. Soon to be a favorite for dinner.
Do you love ribs? We are a family that can’t seem to get enough. Each & every year we really look forward to grilling season because ribs are easy to find & we make them quite often.
After years of making our tried & true recipe, I decided to stray from the norm & put my Instant Pot to the test. We created these Instant Pot Baby Back Ribs that definitely gave our usual recipe a run for its money. We may never go back – check it out. You might also like our Slow Cooker Barbecue Ribs.
**Pair these with our Texas BBQ Sauce!
Smoked Corn on the Cob
Smoked Corn on the Cob is an easy way to make Mexican corn to pair with all your summer grilling recipes. It’s loaded with butter, cheese & chili powder & great smoky flavor.
My friends – have you ever had smoked corn? This Smoked Corn on the Cob is so incredibly delicious & easy to make too. It really is the perfect side dish for all your favorite summer recipes.
Smoked corn on the cob is an absolute favorite of mine. So simple, yet so delicious. It’s also a great dish to make ahead and serve at a party where hungry guests are waiting.
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Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars
If you love salted caramel & crunchy pretzels paired with rich & creamy chocolate, then these Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars will be your new favorite treat. Not only are they easy to make, they are rich, decadent & over the top delicious.
Do you love salted caramel? How about when it is paired with crunchy pretzels & chocolate? Do I have your attention now? My girls & I were wanting to create something over the top delicious for our 4th of July celebration this year. We thought if we layered chocolate, pretzels & caramel into an insanely rich & delicious bar recipe it would definitely be pretty amazing. Topped with some red, white & blue M&M’s for the holiday & the result was these Salted Caramel Pretzel Bars that we can’t get enough of.
Red White & Blue Daiquiri
Red White & Blue Daiquiri is the perfect patriotic cocktail to serve at all your Memorial Day & 4th of July celebrations. This is a delicious rum mixed drink. Don’t miss the optional mocktail recipe so the kiddos aren’t left out.
Since it’s warmer out & I’m wanting to bake less- we have been working on creating some new & refreshing beverages for the summer. We bought a cocktail shaker/bartender kit & some things to start getting creative with drinks.
I will probably be putting the baked goods on hold as much as possible & focusing on more refreshing goodies to share with you here. I mean- who really wants to be in a hot kitchen when they could be out enjoying the beauty of summer right??!! For now, let’s enjoy this Red White & Blue Daiquiri!
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Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies are the perfect spring & summer dessert. Soft & chewy sugar cookies topped with delicious vanilla frosting & fresh strawberries. These taste just like your favorite old-fashioned strawberry shortcake.
Who loves strawberry shortcake? Growing up in Southern California, we had access to some of the freshest strawberries for a good portion of the year.
One of my favorite things to make with those strawberries was, of course, a strawberry shortcake. But over the holiday weekend, I decided that I wanted to take that nostalgic flavor & change it up a bit. I made these Easy Strawberry Shortcake Cookies that were AMAZING!
Everyone loved these! But honestly, who wouldn’t when you have cookies topped with creamy frosting & fresh strawberries? These cookies were the perfect addition to our celebration & they were so incredibly easy to make.
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Patriotic Cake Batter Dip
Kick off your holiday with a bang & serve this Patriotic Cake Batter Dip at your 4th of July celebration. Simple & easy to make, it’s absolutely perfect when paired with NILLA Wafers. YUM!
Who loves sprinkles? I sure do! They always make everything better, which is why I’m always looking for a reason to add them to so many things. When planning our 4th of July menu I knew I wanted to serve a simple & easy dessert dip.
Knowing that cake batter is a favorite flavor, it was a must-make – only with a patriotic flair. Check out this Patriotic Cake Batter Dip!
This is such a fun recipe because everyone can just grab NILLA Wafers, scoop their own bite & continue on enjoying the festivities. There isn’t a huge commitment when it comes to choosing a dessert. You can have the perfect amount for you.
Plus it is SUPER DELICIOUS. Really, the possibilities of NILLA Wafers are endless when paired with delicious summer recipes.
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Patriotic Trail Mix Recipe
Patriotic Trail Mix Recipe is the perfect snack for all your holiday celebrations. Great for Memorial Day or 4th of July parties. This salty-sweet grub is a favorite to eat during all the patriotic family events like parades & fireworks too.
Who loves awesome snacks like trail mix? We sure do, especially when we are on the go exploring all the great things to see here in North Idaho.
Trail mix is one of my favorite things to munch on & so I decided it would be super cute to create this Patriotic Trail Mix Recipe for the family to enjoy during all our celebrations his summer.
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Miss Sunshine T-Shirt Iron-On
Looking for a cute Cricut project using heat transfer vinyl? This adorable Miss Sunshine T-Shirt Iron-On is a quick & easy craft that you can enjoy all summer long. Just download, cut in the design space & iron on.
Do you love making fun new graphic t-shirts? We sure do. One of the things we often say in this house is “that would make a great shirt”. So because I call my ever-happy daughter “Miss Sunshine” all the time, I knew I had to make her a shirt that said just that. Check out this Miss Sunshine T-Shirt Iron-On that you can make too.
When my daughter is at work she is often complimented on how much she smiles & what a friendly disposition she has. I love that about her. She always finds the positive note in any situation. So this Miss Sunshine t-shirt is absolutely perfect for her.
Easy Oreo Cannoli Cream Pie
Easy Oreo Cannoli Cream Pie is a simple no-bake pie recipe that is perfect for all the holiday parties & family gatherings. It will top the favorites list!
When I think of the season & the holidays I always think about pie. There are plenty of classics in my recipe bin, but those are often time-consuming.
So my favorite quick, no-bake pie that everyone raves over is this Easy Oreo Cannoli Cream Pie. It really is one of my all-time favorite dessert recipes & certainly tops my list of pie recipes.
1776 Patriotic T-Shirt
Want to make your own DIY 4th of July Shirt? Check out this 1776 Patriotic T-Shirt you can easily make with heat transfer vinyl. Just download the image file & cut with Cricut. It’s an easy way to celebrate your patriotism.
4th of July is hands-down my favorite holiday. I love that it’s warm, we can BBQ good food & celebrate all things red, white & blue. That means I’m always looking to create a new 4th of July Shirt each year that the whole family can wear. Check out this 1776 Patriotic T-Shirt!
Yes, I know there are plenty of patriotic shirts at any given retailer that I could buy for us all. But I like to be a little different & I certainly like to put my own spin on what message we convey across our clothing. It’s so much fun to create exactly what I want & use my Cricut & a little heat transfer vinyl to make it.
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Peanut Butter Nutella Salted Sandwich Cookies
Peanut Butter Nutella Salted Sandwich Cookies are a delicious treat. Soft & chewy chocolate cookies made with Nutella & topped with sea salt are sandwiched together with peanut butter.
A long while back, the fabulous Cheryl of Tidy Mom posted the recipe for Salted Chocolate Nutella Sandwich Cookies. I LOVE Nutella. Anything that has that ingredient is an A+ in my book. So I printed off the recipe & added the couple things I needed to my list for the market.
I had planned on going to the market on Saturday afternoon to pick up what I needed & then make the cookies Sunday morning before football started. My family had other plans. They saw the recipe on the counter & BEGGED me to improvise & make it immediately. They were not having this waiting for Sunday idea at all.
Free Printable Patriotic Temporary Tattoos
Check out these Free Printable Patriotic Temporary Tattoos to make your Memorial Day or 4th of July celebrations extra fun! Just download, print on tattoo paper & apply. It’s so easy & the kids LOVE it!
I absolutely love celebrating all things patriotic. So when this time of year comes around I get practically giddy coming up with fun ways to help us party right. I have been wanting to create some fun Free Printable Patriotic Temporary Tattoos for all the kids to add to the celebrating.
You know it’s really easy to do?! Just download & print this sheet I created on some temporary tattoo paper. Then lay the plastic sticky sheet over the top. Then you just peel & apply just like you do any other temporary tattoo. Now the kids can celebrate in STYLE!
DIY Rolling Planter Box
Miracle-Gro & Bonnie Plants sponsored this easy DIY garden project, but all thoughts and opinions are my own!
This DIY Rolling Planter Box is a simple & easy home project. With a handful of supplies & a couple hours, you can make this DIY Raised Planter Box for your garden. Check out this tutorial!
Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies
Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies are perfect for Memorial Day & 4th of July celebrations. They take just 4 ingredients & about 10 minutes prep time. These cake mix cookies will be the hit of any party!
Do you love celebrating Memorial Day or 4th of July? I sure do. This is my favorite time of year because I love love love the Red, White & Blue. I decided that this year I would make these SUPER FUN Patriotic Cake Mix Cookies to help us celebrate BIG!
I love this season more than any other. From the time we wrap up Easter I’m practically giddy looking forward to Memorial Day. I put out all my red, white & blue decor & it stays up all through June & the July 4th weekend. Making fun patriotic decor & recipes to help us celebrate just makes me so HAPPY!
Smoked BBQ Bacon Nachos
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Tyson Foods, Inc. All opinions are entirely my own.
Smoked BBQ Bacon Nachos made on the grille are the perfect summer meal. Loaded with cheese, beans, smoky bacon & so much more- these are the best nachos for any celebration!
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake is a practically effortless dinner recipe the whole family loves! Mix in one dish & bake. Delicious dinner, very few dishes – WIN!
Friends – life is crazy busy? I’m sure you can relate. With so many things happening & all the running around I feel we are lucky to find the time to all sit down together & enjoy a meal.
So when I can find super quick & easy dinners, I end up making them all the time. Recipes like this Creamy Mushroom Chicken Bake are at the top of my list.
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4-Ingredient Tartar Sauce
This 4-Ingredient Tartar Sauce Recipe requires only a handful of ingredients but it’s packed with so much flavor. Creamy mayonnaise is blended with bright lemon juice and crunchy pickles that makes for an amazing combination of flavors.
This sauce is often paired with seafood like crab cakes, salmon cakes, and fish sandwiches but it’s also good on salads and plenty of proteins. It also is a different way to garnish your fish tacos.
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Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks
If you love buttery, garlic breadsticks, then you will swoon for this Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks recipe. Simple to make & tastes just like your favorite Italian restaurant.
If there is one thing I really love, it’s bread. It is the one thing that can get me up & in the kitchen when the craving strikes. I’m known for making 4-5 different bread recipes all in one day – because they all look so good when I’m thumbing through grandma’s old cookbook. I always want to make them all.
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Baked Rigatoni and Sausage
A classic baked pasta dish with rigatoni pasta and Italian sausage, packed with cheesy goodness, rich tomato sauce, and comforting flavors.
This baked rigatoni and sausage recipe comes together in about an hour and makes a great hearty meal for a big family, or a meal for two with plenty of saucy leftovers.
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Twinkies Banana Cream Pie
Twinkies Banana Cream Pie is an easy no-bake pie recipe loaded with your favorite childhood treat – the Twinkie. Topped with delicious banana cream, slivered almonds & toasted coconut, this is an easy dessert recipe you’ll make again & again.
Oh good heavens! I’m so excited! I think I may have created the PERFECT dessert! In all honesty- the hubs gave me some really great suggestions & I took them & ran like mad. I mean, how does one take something as tasty as a banana cream pie & make it INCREDIBLE?
Well- you add Twinkies & make this Twinkies Banana Cream Pie. It is every bit as good as it looks & incredibly easy to make. It’s the perfect recipe to wow any guest too!
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3-Ingredient Homemade Bagels
3-Ingredient Homemade Bagels are easy to make with greek yogurt & a few minutes. Whip up enough for breakfast throughout the week. Known as the weight watchers bagel recipe – these are light & delicious.
I love a good bagel for breakfast. But they oftentimes leave me with that feeling of a lump of dough in my stomach.
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Sweeto Burrito Coeur d’ Alene
Looking for the best places to eat in Coeur d’ Alene? You absolutely must try Sweeto Burrito Coeur d’ Alene. With over the top burrito combinations & mega weight portions- you’ll want to bring the whole family!
The BEST Brown Bread Recipe EVER!
This is the BEST Brown Bread Recipe EVER! The taste and texture are a copycat of the beloved Cheesecake Factory bread. So good!
There’s nothing quite like the aroma of freshly baked bread filling your home, and this Brown Bread Recipe is no exception. Inspired by the iconic Cheesecake Factory brown bread, it’s deep color and hearty texture are perfect for accompanying any meal.
All you home cooks out there will enjoy this simple recipe. It will fill your kitchen to the brim with the delightful scent and sweet taste of homemade bread!
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Beer Braised Fiesta Pulled Chicken
Beer Braised Fiesta Pulled Chicken is an easy slow cooker chicken recipe that is the starting point for awesome dinner ideas like tacos, casseroles, soups & more. It’s simple to make & loaded with flavor.
Blueberry Pie Donuts
Blueberry Pie Donuts takes everything you love about the best blueberry pie & add it to a delicious baked mini donut. The perfect breakfast treat!
Steakhouse BBQ Bacon Burger
Steakhouse BBQ Bacon Burger is a quick & easy dinner recipe for carefree cookouts. This classic favorite is sure to keep your friends & family happy all summer long.
This is the season I look forward to the most. It’s warm enough to leave the windows open, the days seem to last forever & we can enjoy time together as a family in the yard.
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Salsa Pulled Pork Tacos
Salsa Pulled Pork Tacos is an easy slow cooker dinner recipe the whole family will love. If you love juicy, tender pulled pork that is almost effortless to make – this is the recipe for you. Everyone loves these tacos!
DIY Modern Planter Boxes
If you have ever wondered how to make a planter box or wanted to just spruce up your front porch or garden, then you don’t want to miss this tutorial for these DIY Modern Planter Boxes. They are the perfect quick & easy weekend project.
Peanut Butter Whip Brownies
These Peanut Butter Whip Brownies are chewy, fudgy brownies topped with peanut butter whip & M&M’s. Just another Yummy Bar Recipe that goes beyond delicious! Simple & easy, a must-make for sure!
The kids sure love family game night. Especially when the hubs has been traveling for work (like he did last week) there is nothing like making some goodies & coming together for family time.
These Peanut Butter Whip Brownies I made this time are just another one of my Yummy Bar Recipes that go beyond delicious!
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Blueberry Pie Filling
Blueberry Pie Filling is a great recipe for all those spring & summer berries. Perfect homemade pie filling recipe that is delicious in a graham cracker crust, on top of cheesecake, or an ice cream sundae.
There are a few things that are just so Americana to me- baseball (even though I am more of a football fan), the red white & blue Old Glory & pie. Blueberry Pie to be exact.
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Deep Fried Tortellini
Chilled tortellini coated in breadcrumbs & fried to golden perfection make an incredibly tasty snack. Make this Deep Fried Tortellini as a crispy & crunchy appetizer that is perfect for any game day, tailgating or party.
