Make your own taco seasoning mix with simple pantry spices. Done in minutes and so much more flavorful than the store-bought packets. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. *Update: this post has been updated since its original post date in 2011. Photos and text have been updated
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Sweet and Smoky Marinade
Grill all season long with this Sweet and Smoky Marinade. It’s easy, uses simple ingredients and brings all the flavor. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. During the hot summer months we’re grilling almost every night. It’s easy, usually healthy and doesn’t heat up the house. Buuut,
Blackberry Mojitos
These Blackberry Mojitos will quickly become the drink of summer. An easy blackberry simple syrup and all the classic mojito ingredients are all you need for this refreshing cocktail. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. Today I’m bringing you the most refreshing drink. Friends, we have all
Thai Chicken Wraps
Thai Chicken Wraps will become your new summer go to meal. They are simple to make, packed with flavor and perfectly light. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. These wraps are our new favorite summer meal for a few reasons. Here’s what we have going on: thinly
Ranch Pasta Salad
This Ranch Pasta Salad is the perfect summer side dish. Done in minutes, packed with delicious ranch flavor and a major crowd pleaser. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. You know how to tell someone is from the Midwest? They love ranch. On all the things. In
Buffalo Stuffed Turkey on the Grill
This Buffalo Stuffed Turkey is the ultimate summer dinner. Thin turkey cutlets stuffed with a buffalo sauce spiked cream cheese and blue cheese, rolled and grilled to juicy perfection. This post is sponsored by the National Turkey Federation. All thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. I
Salted Caramel Popcorn
Salted caramel popcorn is the perfect addition to a party or movie night. It features a simple homemade caramel sauce, freshly popped popcorn and a hearty sprinkle of coarse salt. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. You’ll never go back to the store-bought stuff after you make
Best BBQ Rub
Keep a big batch of the Best BBQ Rub in your pantry for all your barbecuing this summer. All you need are pantry staples to whip up this sweet and spicy rub. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. I love a good spice rub. I love it
Southwest Steak Salad
This Southwest Steak Salad is the ultimate summer salad. Packed with grilled steak rubbed with delicious southwest spices, charred corn, avocado, crumbled queso fresco, tomatoes and crushed tortilla chips. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. I love a big salad filled with all the things, especially during