Tag: Summertime

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad

This Chicken Bacon Ranch Pasta Salad is a family favorite salad that eats like a meal. It is creamy and savory, and the addition of the chicken takes it to another level. I usually cook bacon in the oven, spread out on a baking sheet. 

Weekly Menu 08.05.18

Weekly Menu 08.05.18

I’m still making Bert cook any chance I get – so we can enjoy summer inside and outside. We have an absolutely fabulous manufacturer of hot dogs (sausages, deli meat, bacon, ham) here in Erieland that makes the perfect hot dogs:  Smith Provisions. They have 

Rainbow Veggie Skewers

Rainbow Veggie Skewers

Rainbow Veggie Skewers are crazy easy and so pretty! They make an awesome addition to any meat dish, but would also be great on top of pasta for a vegetarian meal. Be sure to cut the veggies into about the same size to make sure 

Weekly Menu 07.22.18

Weekly Menu 07.22.18

It’s grilling season, so we are still taking full advantage of that, and it shows on the menu. Everything can be made in the oven though, if the weather doesn’t cooperate. We are using the crockpot to keep the kitchen cool and let everybody feed 

Ten No Churn Recipes for National Ice Cream Day!

Ten No Churn Recipes for National Ice Cream Day!

In honor of National Ice Cream Day, here are ten No-Churn recipes so you can indulge, easily. Ice cream. So simple yet so wonderful. On a hot day or in front of a roaring fire wrapped in a blanket, there is nothing better. COFFEE ICE 

Weekly Menu 07.15.18

Weekly Menu 07.15.18

July 15th?!?! This summer is just flying by, which is evidenced by the menu as well as the fact that the first of our festivals is upon us. Erie, Pennsylvania is a huge festival town. Because the winter can be harsh and long, the summer