Strawberry Crumb Bars

These Strawberry Crumb Bars are an amazing summer dessert. The simple shortbread crust also doubles as the crumble on top. Old-fashioned oats add a delicious chewy texture to the crust.

Simple summer desserts are the best and these Strawberry Crumb Bars definitely fit the bill. All you need is a handful of common ingredients to create these totally addictive bars. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. Do you love shortbread cookies? The buttery, crumbly texture gets me

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Taco Seasoning Mix

It is so easy to make your own Taco Seasoning Mix at home with simple, common spices. You can control the salt and spice level too.

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

This Sweet and Smoky Marinade is perfect all summer long. Common ingredients, easy preparation and tons of flavor. Great on chicken, pork and beef.

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,

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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.

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

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