This Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad is loaded full with the best summer veggies like juicy sweet tomatoes, crispy cucumbers, avocados and the cilantro and a splash of lemon juice! The Perfect Summer Salad is the Tomato, Cucumber, Avocado Salad.

Coming Together Over Food, Music & #Netflix

The best moments happen when my family comes together. My little family, the extended family and the whole gang of us. Great moments occur and I can say that usually food, music and entertainment play a huge parts of these momentous occasions.

For instance whenever I catch a whiff of lavender, I always think of my grandmother. Or when I hear an old song on the radio, I instantly think

Pronto Penne Pasta with Kale & Mushrooms

I don't know about you, but my menu planning shifts and changes a bit once school begins. I have been gearing up for back to school meals and Barilla pasta and sauces work great for my busy family. This delicious Pronto Penne Pasta with Kale & Mushrooms recipe is made with kale and mushrooms that my family simply loves. The Barilla Pronto Penne Pasta and Barilla sauces are perfect for busy families like mine.

Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes

.Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes are light, fluffy, and bursting with flavor! Pancakes are a breakfast staple for families and nothing says weekend like homemade pancakes for breakfast. I boosted our pancake recipe and made Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes with Lemon Glaze.

RECIPEStiarastantrumsJuly 27, 2016Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes, Pancakes, Breakfast

Strawberry Jalapeno No Churn Ice Cream

We are in the height of summer here in Chicago and all that is on our minds this week is ice cream. During the steaming July months, the freezer should be loaded with ice cream. My freezer was getting low on ice cream, so I decided to make all the ice cream I could with some amazing fresh

FOURTH OF JULY PRETZEL BITES

Candied Pretzel Bites are simple to make with fun colored chocolate topped on mini pretzels with some chocolate candy for celebrating any holiday. Chocolate Covered Pretzels are Delicious for celebrating the Fourth of July!

One Pot Mexican Chicken with Sofritos

I happen to love Mexican food . . . like, love it. My husband and I could eat it every single day. Our children, on the other hand, are not too fond of anything the least bit spicy, and besides chips and salsa, would rather not eat anything related to Mexican food.

BAGEL TOAST: 6 Ways to Build A Breakfast

Here are 6 Ways to Build A Breakfast with Bagel Toast from Thomas. I have smashed avocado with grape tomatoes, sliced avocado with either sliced boiled eggs or crumbled goat cheese, almond butter and sliced bananas and more bagel toast breakfast ideas.