This week we celebrate Mother's Day with an easy, but elegant, brunch. I'm also excited to break out the grill and get grilling season started! Take a look!
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🫑 What's in Season?
A better question might be, "what isn't in season?"
Everything is ripening and coming into the Farmers' Markets now. It's fresh, in season, and at it's best. Make the most of these fresh flavors.
- Apricots
- Beets
- Bell pepper
- Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- Chiles
- Corn
- Cucumber
- Eggplant
- Figs
- Green beans & Wax beans
- Mangoes
- Melon
- Nectarines
- Okra
- Peaches
- Pineapples
- Plums
- Radishes
- Tomatoes
- Zucchini and yellow squash
We're so close to summer! You'll start seeing the following produce in the store:
- Berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, blueberries)
- Cherries
- Lettuce
- Mangoes
- Okra
- Pineapples
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Zucchini and yellow squash
💭 Tips for success
- Cook enough ground beef for both the taco spaghetti and the million dollar spaghetti at the same time. It will save a few minutes of prep time.
- The Hawaiian wedding cake will last several days in the refrigerator as long as it's tightly covered with plastic wrap. Make it a day or two ahead of time.
- You can put the dry rub on the meat and put it back in the refrigerator (covered) for up to 24 hours. The meat will soak up all those delicious flavors in the rub while it's waiting for you to get the grill going.
- The Frito salad can be assembled all but the Fritos up to two days ahead of time. Stir the corn chips in just before serving.
- Leftover Ranch chicken? Chop it all up into the gravy and serve it over the biscuits.
- Make extra waffles. They freeze well and are such a delicious breakfast!
May 7
Taco Spaghetti
Taco spaghetti is an easy one pan meal that's done in less than 30 minutes! Creamy, cheesy comfort food and super easy clean up! Serve with a crispy side salad.
Cornmeal Popovers
Cornmeal popovers are light and crispy. They mix up fast in the blender and are a fun accompaniment to the spaghetti.
Hawaiian Wedding Cake
Hawaiian wedding cake is a moist, delicious dessert. The batter is full of pineapple and coconut then the finished cake is poked and soaked in a sweet coconut milk mixture. Finally, cream cheese frosting is added to the top. SO good!
May 8
Grilled Steaks
Use this Texas all purpose dry rub on pork chops, steaks, or even chicken before grilling and get ready to sit down to absolute deliciousness!
Frito Corn Salad
Corn, cheese, onions, and crispy corn chips make this unique Frito salad the perfect summer side dish.
Coconut Cream Pie Day
It just so happens to be coconut cream pie day... and I just so happen to have the most delicious coconut praline pie you've ever tasted!
May 9: Mother's Day Brunch
Monte Cristo Casserole
Happy Mother's Day to all the moms! This simple Monte Cristo Casserole is the easiest ever way to get the flavors of the popular sandwich! Serve with a salad.
Strawberry Pavlova
Strawberry Pavlova looks like a fancy dessert and it tastes like a fancy dessert but it is really easy to make! Mom will love it.
Grapefruit Tequila Sour
Toast Mom on Mother's Day with these delicious Grapefruit- Hibiscus Tequila Sours.
May 10
Slow Cooker Ranch Chicken
Crockpot Ranch Chicken is a one pot meal with tender chicken breast, butter potatoes, and sweet carrots in a creamy chicken gravy.
Easy Drop Biscuits
No kneading, no rolling, no cutting - these drop biscuits come out big and fluffy without the hassle of conventional biscuits.
Ranger Cookies
Who remembers Ranger Cookies? This retro recipe is as good as you remember with oats, coconut, nuts, and more chewy cookie goodness.
May 11
Easy Tuna Tacos
Tuna Tacos are an easy 5 minute meal that starts with canned albacore tuna.
Cucumbers in Sour Cream
Cucumbers in sour cream is one of my favorite side dishes. I like to use leftovers as the filling for cucumber sandwiches.
Chardonnay Lemon Pound Cakes
Dainty lemon pound cakes make with Chardonnay have a delicate, citrus flavor. They're super moist and delicious, too!
May 12
Million Dollar Spaghetti
Million dollar spaghetti is a mashup between spaghetti and lasagna. It's so good with a creamy, cheese center.
Baguette
This easy baguette is done in 30 minutes. It's delicious fresh and warm from the oven!
Chocolate Pudding
Fudgy, rich chocolate pudding is made in the microwave so it never sticks or scorches.
May 13
Chicken & Waffles
These buttermilk waffles are fluffy and thick - perfect for using as the base for chicken and waffles. Use your favorite crispy chicken tenders and maple syrup to make this classic.
Cole Slaw
Creamy and sweet! Homemade KFC copycat cole slaw can be made a few days ahead of time if you want.
Dutch Apple Pie
Finish this country comfort food dinner off with a thick slice of Dutch Apple Pie.
📚Easy Weeknight Dinners!
Who doesn't need more easy, weeknight dinner recipes? Check out these 30 family friendly, budget friendly family dinners that are freezable, make-ahead, and can be on the table in minutes.
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