Sloppy Joe Stuffed Sweet Potatoes THE traditional Summertime meal made healthier! Serve these with a big – crisp pickle slice, and a sweet juicy slice of ripe watermelon! Sweet potatoes and yams are COMPLEX carbohydrates, that our bodies use VERY well for sustainable energy. Complex carbs contain more nutrients than simple carbs. They’re higher in Read More!
It’s almost the 4th of July! Where did the time go!? Halfway through the year…wow! Our big blended family just returned from an AMAZING, weeklong trip to Disney Land! Yep. Now I need a vacation…lol! One of the BEST parts of summer for me is gathering with our loved ones and enjoying good food! Outdoor Read More!
Chili-Roasted Sweet Potato Salad A spicy, tangy version of a hearty Summertime Potato Salad to bring to the BBQ or Potlucks! The seasonings coating the roasted sweet potatoes are a phenomenal blend that really brings out a delicious southwestern-style kick! Add a bunch of in-season goodies, and give it all a big squeeze of fresh Read More!
Fast and Easy Chili Lime Shrimp Salad is Ready in Minutes! Because you’re gonna require several QUICK, EASY, fresh meals that are straight fire, to keep in your arsenal this Summer! You’ve got just a few minutes?… You’ve got enough time to make this! I used my large cast iron pan for those nice charred Read More!
Do you know what you’re making this Fathers Day weekend? With our BIG blended family, the festivities will be going strong around here. Food is a LOVE language! So I put together 8 recipes everyone (but especially Dad) is SURE to appreciate! Enjoy! Rachel P.S. Here are a few photos of our blended family. From Read More!
Spicy Zucchini Pizza Boats It’s about THAT time of year when zucchinis are EVERYWHERE! Markets, Gardens, and possibly even left on your front doorstep thanks to a generous neighbor who has just had enough! I LOVE LOVE LOVE zucchini, as it’s incredibly versatile for SO many of our beloved CFC recipes…BUT, turning it into lil’ Read More!
Rachel’s Zucchini Crisps Make AMAZING Clean Eating Snacks! Zucchinis will be bursting out of our gardens throughout these next few months, and I’m betting that even if you didn’t plant your own, your neighbors will probably leave some on your porch! This is a REALLY FUN, delicious recipe to make on the weekends when everyone’s Read More!
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus Asparagus season is still going strong here in Utah. Fresh, crisp in-season asparagus is my FAVORITE! Adding bacon..whoa! What a spectacular fun combination to enjoy on occasion! Early Springtime, to early Summer, is the perfect time of year to enjoy some fresh asparagus! We actually enjoy handpicked asparagus grown every year on Read More!
Delicious Curried Chicken Salad It’s FINALLY warming up! Throughout the Summertime we like to choose lighter meals like this chicken salad that can be prepared ahead of time, then served out on the patio on top of crisp, delicate butter lettuce leaves and a slice of juicy watermelon! Dinner DONE, with plenty of time to Read More!
Homemade Pico De Gallo This homemade pico is a steadfast part of our family all Summer long! That magical season when big, red, sun-ripened tomatoes are hanging from the vines and crisp jalapenos are plentiful! At our house, we typically plant an entire garden bed to facilitate the making of fresh pico every Summer! Read More!
