Joy In Every Season

Grilled Pesto Shrimp

This Grilled Pesto Shrimp was a perfect light meal on a warm evening. Growing basil and having a freezer full of homemade pesto is a favorite  of mine. I've been using the same pesto recipe for years (although I will admit to not really measuring). I make up a batch anytime I have a lot of fresh basil. I freeze it in ice cube trays, then once frozen, pop them into freezer zip lock bags. Whenever I need a little or a lot, I just grab out a cube and I'm ready to cook. Do you remember my Pesto ... Read More about Grilled Pesto Shrimp

Sweet Potato Chili

This Sweet Potato Chili is the perfect crockpot meal! It is so simple to make and extremely flavorful, but not too spicy (which is great because even the kids will like it). It's quick to get everything prepped and into the crockpot. ... Read More about Sweet Potato Chili

Peppered Pork Sliders

A few years back I had a friend help me out when I was hosting a dinner party. I say “dinner” in the loosest of ways, because actually it was a grazing style, lots of appetizers and hor d’oeuvres party. I made a few things, she made a few things, and together we cooked all day. We had as much fun prepping as I did at the party! Anyways, one of her recipes was a huge hit and I knew I needed the recipe. Thankfully she gladly shared it with me and I’ve made these Peppered Pork Sliders w/Caramelized ... Read More about Peppered Pork Sliders

Potato Salad

Sometimes it's the hardest things that I can't get past. Like should I call this Old Fashioned Potato Salad, Picnic Potato Salad, Mom's Potato Salad………..or plain old Potato Salad. Seriously, sometimes I need to stop over thinking things. Ugggh, does it really matter? Maybe for a Google search it does, but for me, it's just plain old Potato Salad (like my mom used to make). I find that I'm always up for trying new foods, and honestly I like just about everything, but, when it comes to foods that ... Read More about Potato Salad