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It’s always cherry season in my world. I eat them fresh in the summertime, can some and make pies in the fall and winter. I also love topping pancakes with cherries sometimes! That’s why even though it’s the end of summer I don’t feel I should wait to indulge in these spectacular-looking cherry pie bars. Another option for those that aren’t into canning is getting some frozen from the store, they’re just as delicious I promise!

I never understood why people make food seasonal. I am a rule breaker when it comes to that, so just like wearing white after Labor Day I made these for my family in August and watched them enjoy every last bit. Okay, I ate a few too! They were scrumptious! Why not take advantage of those cherries when they are ripe? Just try not to pop too many in your mouth. My family had to be shooed away!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste of Home.

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Quick Tip: These make a great morning breakfast as opposed to boxed toaster strudels!

Ask my husband and kids what their favorite cookie is. I am fairly sure they will all say Snickerdoodles. Who doesn’t like those soft, gooey, cinnamon and brown sugar covered treats? Unfortunately, I can’t make them every week. I mean I can, but I try hard not to make more than one baked good per week. (It’s not easy!) Anyway, this leaves them craving those flavors, so I found a great solution and it’s called snickerdoodle dip!

I was so excited to treat them to a different version of those flavors with this Snickerdoodle dip! We had tons of apples from our visit to the orchard when we were back home visiting family, so I threw this together and cut up the apples. They were skeptical but once they started dipping, they didn’t stop! That dip disappeared faster than you can say Johnny Appleseed! I’m glad we have a healthy alternative, and it doesn’t taste healthy at all!

Recipe and photo courtesy of My Recipes.

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Quick Tip: This dip can pack in lunches well, just put it in a small container, and be sure to sprinkle your cut apple slices with a bit of lemon so they don’t brown.

I’ll admit I was never much a fan of coleslaw as a child. I am not sure why, maybe just the fact that it was vegetables or maybe my palate is just a bit more sophisticated now. Now that I’m a big girl I love my slaw! I don’t care if it’s just as a side, or topped on a hot dog or sandwich. I just can’t get enough! It’s cold and refreshing and much butter in my opinion than most sides out there.

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There are only four ingredients in this banana bread. That’s right, only four! This is what I am talking about, because I love that home cooked smell that wafts throughout the house when I make banana bread. It takes me back, and makes me smile. I think if everyone knew how easy it was to make, they’d be buying up those older, cheaper bananas at the store. It’s our duty to spread the word. Then spread some real butter on this banana bread while it’s still hot and moist.

I was looking for something simple to bring to a gathering of friends this week. I wanted it to be cold because it’s hot enough outside. I wanted it to be pretty and look like I spent more time on it than I really did. Finally, I wanted it to be delicious. These Mandarin Turkey Pinwheels were perfect! I love all the colors and they can be easily switched up to throw in various veggies, or maybe use different seasonings. That makes them extra versatile which is fun!

I love potatoes, and this dish was one that my nana made, then my mom made, and often! Getting the right recipe for ham and scalloped potatoes is important. While it’s a simple recipe it can always be missing that certain something. I get my ham already chopped from the lunch meat section of the grocery. Then I use my mandolin slicer for the potatoes. You get a good layering of the two and there’s some in each bite. This recipe is so simple that it’s almost unfair how flavorful it is!