Spicy Watermelon Salsa

July 24, 2017 | Appetizers

If you're looking for a slightly different fruit salsa for summer entertaining, you have to try this Spicy Watermelon Salsa. The contrast of sweet and spicy is so good, especially on a salty tortilla chip.I'm obsessed with watermelon. TOTALLY obsessed. Sometimes on a hot summer day, I cut up a whole watermelon and eat nothing ...

Blackberry Mint Juleps

July 21, 2017 | Cocktails

A Blackberry Mint Julep makes a refreshingly sweet summer cocktail. The scent and the flavor of the mint combined with the sweet tartness of fresh blackberries is a winning combination. Along with some bourbon of course. The blackberries turn the mint julep a gorgeous shade of purple. Mint Juleps are made for summer in the south. ...

Oven Barbecued Chicken

July 20, 2017 | Main Dishes

This Oven Barbecued Chicken has all the flavor of chicken cooked on the grill, but no grill is needed. Slathered with bbq sauce, this chicken is so juicy and flavorful!Sometimes you want some good ole barbecue, but you don't feel like firing up the grill. You know those days when it's 110° with 90% humidity, ...

Creamy Dill Potato Salad

July 19, 2017 | Salads, Side Dishes

Creamy Dill Potato Salad is a fabulously delicious, but simple potato salad loaded with the flavor of fresh dill. The chunks of red potato are heavily covered in a sour cream-based dressing. I love all types of potato salad. This Southern Potato Salad is probably my favorite. But sometimes I'm really craving a dill potato salad ...

Blueberry Bars

July 18, 2017 | Brownies and Bars

These Blueberry Bars, made with fresh blueberries, are the perfect summer treat. Made in a 9x13-inch pan, they're great for sharing at a summer picnic, potluck, or BBQ. Blueberries are one of my favorite things to bake with. I could eat Blueberry Cobbler or Blueberry Delight all day long and I love to add them to ...

Marinated Tomatoes

July 16, 2017 | Side Dishes

Marinated Tomatoes are made with juicy, ripe tomatoes marinated in a red wine vinegar-based marinade. They are so delicious! Paired with fried chicken, burgers, or any summer meal, they make a healthy, tasty side. There's nothing like a home-grown summer tomato. I could eat them every single day during the summer.Summers should be full of simple, ...

Pimento Cheese Squash Casserole

July 14, 2017 | Casseroles, Side Dishes

Pimento Cheese Squash Casserole is a combo of two southern favorites. It's so creamy and cheesy and has a crushed cracker topping. You'll want to make this again and again with your summer squash! Squash and Pimento cheese go super well together as in this Pimento Cheese Stuffed Squash Recipe. Pimento Cheese Squash Casserole is very ...

Grilled Okra with Spicy Chipotle Sauce

July 13, 2017 | Appetizers

Grilled Okra with Spicy Chipotle Sauce is one of the easiest ways to enjoy fresh summer okra. Okra is so easy to cook on the grill and it tastes wonderful with all those charred spots. A creamy dip that is both spicy and smoky is the perfect way to finish it off. Grilled Okra with Spicy ...

S’mores Cobbler

July 12, 2017 | Desserts

S'mores Cobbler makes a fantastic summer dessert. It's gooey and rich with lots of graham crackers, Hershey bar pieces, and marshmallows and it couldn't be easier to make. S'mores cobbler is very similar to Chocolate Cobbler, but with graham crackers and marshmallows added it really tastes like summer. A layer of chocolate pudding goes on the bottom ...