Tasty Recipes for the Home Cook

Papaya Prosciutto Salad
Light and Healthy Main Dish Salads and Sides

Papaya Prosciutto and Blueberry Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette

Want a summer salad loaded with flavor? This Papaya Prosciutto and Blueberry Salad with Maple Syrup Vinaigrette is a great combination of salty, sweet, and freshness. Great as a main dish or a side! Hi friends! I hope your summer is going well. Can you believe that it’s already mid July? I hope you are getting all your summer must-do’s in because Labor Day will …

No Churn Black Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream
Dessert

No Churn Black Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream

This No Churn Black Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream is not only pretty, but it’s also amazing! It’s a refreshing treat you will want to make all summer long! This post has been updated with a step-by-step section since its originally publication on July 2017. Hi y’all! I hope your day is going well! I hope you know how much I adore you and that I will go …

Ham and Egg Unfried Rice
Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Pork Rice / Grain

Ham and Egg Unfried Rice

You don’t have to rely on day-old rice to make a great fried rice. This Unfried Ham and Egg Unfried Rice uses uncooked rice, eliminating the need to plan ahead. Plus, it doesn’t require the constant watch and stirring as the traditional method. Have you ever wanted to make fried rice but didn’t because you didn’t have any day-old rice in the house? I have! In those instances, …

Strawberry Brownie Ice Cream Cake
Dessert

Strawberry Brownie Ice Cream Cake

This ice cream cake is a surefire crowd pleaser that requires very little effort. Strawberry cake mix becomes the brownie crust for this cool, refreshing summer dessert. Filled with chocolate chip ice cream and topped with a layer of chocolate fudge, it is so good!! It’s summertime and I am in a strawberry state of mind. This is the second recipe in a row that features the …

Drunken Strawberry Coconut Trifle
Dessert

Drunken Strawberry Coconut Trifle

Drunken Strawberry Coconut Trifle is an adults only dessert made with coconut rum soaked cookies, strawberry whipped cream, coconut rum whipped cream, whipped coconut cream, and fresh strawberries. This trifle tastes cool, light, and refreshing making it a perfect summer treat. Okay guys, it’s time to serve you up something decadent. What I love about this trifle is that it’s indulgent yet doesn’t taste heavy, rich, …

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Asian Inspired Budget-Friendly Meals Main Dish Pork Rice / Grain

Vietnamese Ground Pork Rice Noodle Bowl

Ground pork in an aromatic lemongrass sauce, served over rice noodles, is super easy to make. This Vietnamese Ground Pork Rice Noodle Bowl can easily be on the table in 30 minutes, and it is equally good at hot or room temperature. A winner all around!  Hi, y’all! Thank you for joining me. I am so glad to be back and excited to share my first recipe!! So …

Mango Strawberry Smoothie
Drinks Light and Healthy

Mango Strawberry Coconut Smoothie

Mango Strawberry Coconut Smoothie is a refreshing, healthy, and delicious summer drink. It can be made with fresh or frozen fruit and takes only minutes to whip up. Learn how to make this smoothie and the basics of making fruit smoothies in this post. Smoothies are a great way to utilize fresh in-season fruits and (and veggies too!). However, you can enjoy them any time of …