Thrillin Grillin for July 4th!

BBQ Beef Short Ribs

Hey now, you're an all-star. Get your grill on and get cooking! Ring in this year's 4th of July party with some grilled recipes that will blow your guest's socks off! Whether you are grilling for one, or a whole backyard of hungry on-lookers our grilling recipes will spark their interest!

Grilled Carribean Chicken Breast

Try a new spin on grilled chicken with our Grilled Carribean Chicken recipe. Tangy island flavor meets good old grilled goodness to bring you a pleasant combination of tastebud triumph!

Hawaiian Pork Chops

Add a little Pacific flair to your outdoor grilling ensembles with our Hawaiian Pork Chops. Get ready to experience an explosion of taste that will have you saying "aloha" to the other white meat!

Spicy Grilled Chicken w/ Baja Black Beans

Got guests with a flair for all things south of the border? Give them feisty, fierce grilled goodness with our Spicy Grilled Chicken paired with Baja Black Beans. Say that five times fast! (Wait until you've chewed properly.)

Patriotic Cake Balls

Okay, so this last recipe isn't a grilled anything. Instead, it's a plate full of yummy cake-ness. To add fireworks to your festivities, try our Patriotic Cake Balls. I promise they'll earn dynamite reviews!

Enjoy your summer grilling, Independence Day celebrations and any other adventures you take on! We'd love to hear about your grilling adventures so connect with us on Facebook!

ABC's of Mother's Day Treats!

Apple Pie with Candied Crust

Mother's Day is just around the corner!  If you are asking yourself what to buy, give, create for your special lady may I suggest baking?

Banana Brownies

Instead of spending a lot of money or time shopping, get what you need to bake  your mom a special treat.  (Tell her you took all the calories out of it.)

Chocolate Cake Balls

Apple Pie, Banana Brownies, and Chocolate Cake Balls - oh my!

Dreamsicle Cookie Mix

Did I mention we have baked delights for you and your mother, A - Z over at our site?  Check out our huge list of desserts to find something fabulous to bake!

Easy Chocolate Turtles

After all these ideas, you should be all set to create a tasty dessert masterpiece for your mother.  The cool thing about mothers is no matter the age, they are always proud of their kids "projects!"

Happy Mother's Day!  If you try one of our recipes, be sure to share a picture with us on Facebook!

Christmas Balls of Sweetness!

Back again with our baking theme in mind for the holidays, I seem to have focused on round shaped baked goodies this morning.  Here is what I am thinking: I'll make up several different kinds of cake balls, fudge, toffees, and other type goodies.  Then I'll fill some festive holiday tins with the goodies.

(I have started recycling empty aluminum coffee cans, the big ones, instead of holiday tins as they can get kind of expensive to buy new each year.  I use Christmas themed or other pretty scrapbook paper to cover the outside of the coffee cans with, maybe add some ribbon or stickers, a pretty gift tag and...Voila!  Up-cycled goodies containers for your holiday gifts!)

All you have to do is bake, fill, and give!  You are ready to knock the neighbors, your kids' teachers, soccer coaches, and family members socks right off with how creative, thrifty, and kitchen-savvy you are...Sounds like a win-win solution to me.  Now get to filling those tins!

Don't forget to post pictures of your results to our site.  We love to see what's shakin' and bakin' in your kitchen!

Buckeye Candy

Cake Balls

Chocolate Cake Balls