August 29, 2016

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

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Who doesn’t love a good pulled pork sandwich? They are delicious to eat as well as to make because they are so simple! I love being able to toss all the ingredients into a crock pot and savor the smell all day as it cooks.

My favorite part about this recipe is that everyone in my family eats it! Even my baby loves the meat if I cut it into pieces for her.

My second favorite part is that there are usually always leftovers! This means that I may get a day off for dinner, if you catch my drift. You can always double dip or I love to put it on a salad and make a bbq pork salad and add a little Ranch for flavoring…yum!

If you’re looking for a simple savory meal for Labor Day gatherings, this is the recipe for you!

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Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Ingredients

  • 3-4 pound pork roast
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 16 oz bottled barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 c honey
  • 12 sandwich buns

Instructions

  1. Place pork in crock pot and cover with onions, bbq sauce and honey. Cover and cook on low heat for 6 hours. Use 2 forks to shred meat and mix meat thoroughly into sauce. Serve on sandwich buns.
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I love to purchase Costco’s pulled pork. It is already shredded and can be microwaved from frozen in 7 minutes. So depending on the flavor you like you can marinate it in the crock pot for all day or for a couple of hours and this takes minutes to prepare.

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August 28, 2016

A Trifle Impressed

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This is my favorite recipe if I want to make an impression. You know what I’m talking about…right? Let me share with you the power of this berry trifle.

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While my husband and I were just “friends” like both super interested in the other, but too soon to really be more then friends. I was invited to attend a family 4th of July BBQ. Just note that on the 3rd of July at another family party after knowing each other for 12 whole days I was introduced as his friend, Emily. Well at the BBQ on the 4th I was no longer just his friend, I was promoted to “girlfriend” and will blame the trifle.A Teaspoon of Home

It is amazing how timing works because we had both been single for 12 years. That alone is a feat in and of itself, especially here in Utah, but to this day we are still in awe that our paths never crossed until then.

We were both equally smitten with the other quite quickly. He knew I was the one on day 5. I took a lot longer (8 whole days)! For me this trifle represents more than a delicious English treat but a milestone in our romance novel.

We were married 3 months later and let me just tell you that he is the sweetest thing to ever come into my life. I’m the luckiest girl in the whole world to have him by my side for eternity. I’m still a trifle impressed.

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Menu:

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Berry Feta Salad

Corn on the Cob

Berry Trifle

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August 26, 2016

Party-size Cupcakes

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These party-sized cupcakes are some of my go to treats for any party. They are so easy and everyone always thinks that you spent way more time on them then you actually did. Win-win.

Party-size Cupcakes

Ingredients

  • 1 cake mix (ingredients on box, usually eggs, oil and water)
  • 1 can of frosting

Instructions

  1. Mix cake according to instructions on box.
  2. Fill mini cupcake tins. (I use my big cookie scoop.)
  3. Bake 350 for 12 minutes.
  4. 1 box makes 1 1/2 trays of mini cupcakes.
  5. Cool.
  6. Frost with piping bag filled with prepared frosting.
  7. Sprinkle if desired.
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The best part of these is that you can change the frosting or sprinkles to go with any season or theme you are preparing them for. My son loves them! He calls them cake cakes.

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Seriously, these are quick, easy and a crowd favorite! Try them today.

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August 25, 2016

Simple and Delicious Crescent Rolls

Simple and Delicious Crescent Rolls

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If there is a recipe that defines my family it would be this one. There is no recipe that is used or requested as often as these crescent rolls.  In fact it is very rare to attend any family function and not see these rolls made by some aunt, cousin, mom or myself. They are the very best! [Read more…]

August 24, 2016

Summer Berry Salad

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Looking for a refreshing way to serve your favorite summer fruits? This salad will blow you away! I love watermelon and summer fresh berries but this is a slight spin off your typical fruit salad that your guests will love.

Summer Berry Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chopped watermelon
  • 1 lb chopped strawberries
  • 6 oz raspberries
  • 6 oz blueberries
  • 1/8 c packed mint
  • 1/4 c fresh lime juice (about 3 limes)
  • 3 T powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Add watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and mint in a large bowl. In a small bowl, stir together lime juice and powdered sugar. Pour dressing over fruit and berries. Gently toss with a spatula then let it sit in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the natural juices from the fruit to start coming out.
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Try it today! It is so simple but looks so beautiful you are sure to impress. This will be a recipe you add to your collection.

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