Quick and easy kid friendly july 4th recipes

Microwave Cookies

Just mix and microwave! Easy enough for kids to bake ;)

Texas Chuck Wagon Pinto Beans

This dish is all about FLAVOR. San Antonio and Ft. Worth are my two favorite places to be when in Texas. This recipe was inspired by some dining…

Cherry Winks ~ Classic Cookies

This is the original recipe for a cookie that won the 2nd Pillsbury Bake Off. They contain dates, pecans, maraschino cherries, cornflakes and a…

Fresh homade tortilla chips restaurant style

This is the way all Mexican restaurants make their chips you all love so much enjoy ...

Chocolate Cranberry Fudge Cake

This is so outrageously good it's sinful! The combination of decadent chocolate and tart cranberries is simply fabulous. You will find yourself…

Tabouli

This is a quick and fresh dish that is good all year round. I love to serve it with pita chips.

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Dry Rub Hot Wings

This is my favorite hot wing recipes. You can use either fresh or frozen wing sections or whole wings. If the wings are frozen, thaw the wings…

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Burger Dogs

Sometimes we do a recipe just because it looks like fun, and this one was perfect for our 500th recipe on our…

Crab Wontons

Bourbon-BBQ Steaks

These steaks are so flavorful they will make you smile. This is a delicious marinade that complements and doesn't overwhelm the flavorful Ribeye,…

Marinated Asparagus

This versatile recipe made with fresh asparagus can be made year around. Serve it cold or warm as side with any meal. My favorite way to serve…

Canned Apple Pie Filling/ Apple Crisp

Apples are a very versatile fruit. Apples are used in many pastries, pies and salads. I think apples are used…

Green salsa made with green banana peppers

Spicy green salsa made with green banana peppers. Green salsas or Salsa verde are made using Tomatillos ( a…

Slushees

7-Eleven only has Free Slurpee Day once a year, so for the other 364 days make this simple slushee recipe for you and your kids. It's quick, easy…