Quick and easy kid friendly july 4th recipes costing more than $3 per serving with photo

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…

Spinach Strawberry & Peach Salad

Know what you eat: Spinach is an awesome source of vitamin C & iron as well as a powerful antioxidant and…

Sauteed Pineapple Salad

Delicious sauteed pineapple slices with a hint of cinnamon and sugar, served on a bed of fresh green lettuce and sprinkled with grated cheddar…

Citrus Scallops

The bright color of the red bell pepper and oranges, combined with lime juice; give these scallops a refreshing burst of flavor.

Plum Chutney

vanilla ice cream

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Ham Salad Spread

Sweet and spicy Ham Salad spread to used on crackers topped with veggies for an appetizer or a sandwich spread for a luncheon, buffet, picnic or…

Brigadeiros - Brazilian Chocolate truffles

This recipe is LOVED by kids. I no longer do it. My tween daughter is the one that takes care of this one. She…

Double chocolate chip and Oreo cookies

Here is a cookie recipe filled with chocolate goodness. Being a chocolate lover myself, I came up with this…

Marinated Grilled Chicken with Watermelon-Jalepeno Salsa

Avocado Banana Milkshake

Create a sweet and delicious milkshake. Using fresh organic avocado and banana as the base ingredients, this milkshake is sure to be a hit for…

Spinach Strawberry Salad

Great summer salad that combines savory and sweet flavors, and can be easily modified to suit many different palates

Grilled Scallops and Papaya Salsa

Great light dinner or lunch. Make sure to have some good crusty bread with it.

Double Chocolate Cranberry Chunkies

Chocolate chunks and dried cranberries or dried cherries if you like.

Sirloin Soft Tacos

Patti and I have set one night a week just for us. It’s our date night. We usually put something special on the grill but sometimes we cook inside.…