Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans

I LOVE this time of year!  We are at that point in the summer when all of the gardens are really starting to produce, and our local farm stands are busting at the seams!  I, for one, am fully taking advantage of this seasonal bounty and today's recipe wholeheartedly reflects that.  Roasted Gre…

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Fried Green Tomatoes

Fried Green Tomatoes. You've heard of the movie, but have you eaten the delight?  No?  Oh are you in for a delicious summer treat!  Fried green tomatoes are the perfect summer supper.  They only use a few ingredients, they are inexpensive, and take no time at all to make!  You are going to love…

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Simple Perfect Baby Back Ribs

If you are like me, during the summer months you only have one thing on your mind...GRILLING! From May to September we have an entirely new genre of food at our fingertips.  For months we have been frying, sautéing , roasting, etc., and now, as if a brief respite from Heaven, God says "Let ma…

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Easy Peasy Peach Crisp

These past few days of summer have been magical!  Sunny days, warms breezes, everything you want this season to be!  I find myself wanting to spend every minute outdoors!  Another thing that I am thoroughly enjoying about this time of year are all of the wonderful farm stands that we have in our c…

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!!!

Happy 4th of July Everyone!  I am proud to live in the Greatest Nation on the planet!  Thank you to our founders for the brave sacrifices you made to get us here, and thank you to all of our service men and women who keep it that way!   Take this day to celebrate with friends and family, make memori…

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Cheddar Burgers with Bacon Jam

Here we are, DAY 4 of our All American BBQ Challenge!  We have seen some amazing recipes for your Fourth of July Festivities such as  Tom Racer's Sweet and Spicy BBQ Sauce , Grilled BBQ Chicken , and Perfectly Grilled Steak !  However, you can't have an All American BBQ without a great burger…

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Bacon Jam

You know that old slogan "Twizzlers Makes Mouths Happy"?  Well, though I love a good Twizzler, I totally disagree.  There is only one thing that can truly make MY mouth happy and that is bacon.  What isn't good about Bacon? It's savory, smoky, salty, crispy, OH MY! But what ha…

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