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11 Easy No-Bake Desserts for Summer!

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We do a ton of entertaining during the summer. While I love entertaining, I don’t have air conditioning. I know that seems CRAZY to a lot of people but in Canada, it’s not that unusual. We don’t have enough hot days to really justify the cost. This means that I try my best to find… Read more about 11 Easy No-Bake Desserts for Summer!

BBQ Crock-Pot Shredded Beef

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Beef on a Bun is a very Alberta meal. It is the go-to staple at cookouts and Stampede Parties throughout the summer. Usually, beef on a bun is sliced but I love the ease of Crock-Pot shredded beef. The shredded beef stays moist and it is easier to stretch for a big crowd. Plus when… Read more about BBQ Crock-Pot Shredded Beef

Refreshing Summer Salads to Try

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As the weather warms, it is the perfect time to start eating more fruits and vegetables. Why is it so much easier during the summer? I love taking the best the farmer’s market has to offer to whip into refreshing summer salads that are both healthy and delicious. Plus, salads are the PERFECT dish to… Read more about Refreshing Summer Salads to Try

Homemade Snack Pizzas – Be a Lunch Box Hero!

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It’s May and I am totally over packing lunch for Evan every day. He hates sandwiches. Meat and cheese don’t work because they get “warm” and “icky”. I use quotations because my ice packs say this isn’t true. I may have found a secret weapon, though…Snack Pizzas! I made these with things I keep on… Read more about Homemade Snack Pizzas – Be a Lunch Box Hero!

My 19 Best Potluck Recipes for Summer

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Summer is coming and so is the entertaining season. We love getting together with our lake neighbours for the long weekends, birthdays, holidays or just for fun. The easiest way to feed a large group is a potluck but sometimes it leaves me wondering what to bring. Here are my best potluck recipes that people… Read more about My 19 Best Potluck Recipes for Summer

16 Easy Muffins for Delicious Snacks

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Muffins are one of my favourite things to bake. They are easy and perfectly portioned for easy snacks at lunchtime or afternoon. Here are some easy muffins that I love to make for eating at home or to throw into Evan’s lunchbox. I’ve even added a few savoury breakfast muffins. They stretch the boundaries of… Read more about 16 Easy Muffins for Delicious Snacks

Pokeball Cupcakes for a Pokemon Party!

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Pokemon is a funny thing for me. My brother grew up LOVING Pokemon. Fast forward twenty years and now Evan loves Pokemon. I guess everything old is made new again! Evan would love to have a Pokemon party. Last time he suggested it, though, he asked for me to make each cupcake into an actual… Read more about Pokeball Cupcakes for a Pokemon Party!

Instant Pot Meatball Sliders

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Sliders are one of my favorite party and snack foods. Tiny little sandwiches with melty cheese and savory fillings? What is there not to love? Our latest slider recipe is for these yummy Meatball Sliders. You make the meatballs in your Instant Pot, tuck them inside slider rolls and then melt the cheese in the… Read more about Instant Pot Meatball Sliders