Cool Summer Eats 2024

Jodi's Homemade Lemonade 4-6 lemons, juiced water 1 cup sugar Make simple syrup with 1 cup water and 1 cup sugar (put in pot on stove on medium heat and stir until sugar dissolves).  Pour that into pitcher, then pour lemon juice (some pulp is good!), then fill... Read More.

Snacky Daddy Gifts for Father’s Day 2024

“It always made me happy to make treats for my Daddy. It was a little thing I would do just for him. It works!” -Jodi Jodi’s Mix with a Twist 1 can of cocktail peanuts 1 big bag of plain DARK CHOCOLATE M&M’s 1 big... Read More.

Make It For Mom

Coffee Smoothie 1/2 cup of cold brew OR 1 shot of espresso 1/2 cup milk (dairy, plant-based, oat or almond. Your choice!) 1/2 or whole banana for sweetness (over-ripe makes it even sweeter.) 1 scoop of protein powder OR 1 tbsp of peanut butter ... Read More.

Cinco de Menu 2024

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these fun, easy recipes. Sam’s Smash Burger Tacos 1 lb ground beef 5-6 tortillas (medium-sized…not taco or burrito sized…use that middle size) Onions, diced Tomatoes, diced Lettuce, shredded Cheese Condiments This is more of a method than a recipe. A pound... Read More.

Easy Easter Recipes 2024

HAM IN AN INSTANT POT Ingredients for Glaze: 1/2 cup Maple Syrup 1/2 cup Honey 1/4 cup Brown Sugar 2 Tablespoons Orange Juice 1 teaspoon Cinnamon 1 teaspoon Nutmeg 1 Bone-In Ham – ours was spiral sliced. (Our ham also came with a glaze packet – we used it!) Combine all ingredients in a... Read More.

Jodi’s Homemade Mac & Cheese 2024

12 oz box of pasta (your choice of shape) 1 stick of butter 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1 cup shredded cheese for topping, set aside 1/2 cup of shredded parmesan cheese (also for topping) 3 eggs 1/2 cup sour cream 3/4... Read More.

Back In The Groove Food 2024

Great recipes to get you back on track with a healthy fresh start to the new year. Easy Potato Soup from Eating Well Through Cancer Starting with hash browns means no peeling potatoes which makes this an incredibly fabulous, yet simple soup. Makes 8 (1-cup)... Read More.

Family Favorite Holiday Recipes 2023

These are our family favorite recipes for Thanksgiving dinner. You can set your entire table with this menu. Drinks Holiday Sangria Rose' wine Blood orange Italian sodaFrozen fruitMix equal parts Rose' wine, blood orange Italian soda, and frozen fruit. Delish! ***Bonus - you can enjoy the fruit after,... Read More.

12 Dips of Christmas 2023

1. Sam's Eggnog Dip 1 3.4 oz package vanilla instant pudding 1 cup egg nog 1 8oz container frozen whipped topping Pinch of nutmeg, cinnamon, etc. In a large bowl mix the pudding and egg nog. Sprinkle in nutmeg or cinnamon or neither or both…your... Read More.

Make It Take It Gift Ideas 2023

Sam's Bacon Onion Jam 1 pound bacon, diced 1 large yellow onion, diced 1 shallot, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup brown sugar ¼ cup maple syrup ⅓ cup apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon chili powder Dice up the whole package of bacon before cooking. Cook bacon in a skillet until... Read More.

Sam’s Chicken Bacon Ranch Skillet

2 potatoes, cubed 2 Tbs olive oil ½ tsp salt 1 tsp pepper ½ tsp garlic powder 1 tsp paprika (for potatoes) 1 tsp ranch seasoning 1 chicken breast, cubed 2 tsps ranch seasoning ½ tsp each of salt and pepper 1 tsp paprika ... Read More.

Game Day Grub 2023

CAST IRON QUESO 8oz  block of pepper jack cheese 8 oz block of Monterey jack 8 oz block of cream cheese 10 oz can of Rotel tomatoes (not drained) 1/2 lb of cooked & drained ground beef OR pork etc (Add taco seasoning to the meat) 10 oz can of... Read More.