Snickers are my favorite candy bar! Through college, they were often my lunch along with an apple, carrot sticks and maybe, but more often not, a sandwich. Then at the office, they became my afternoon break staple. Other people couldn’t function without coffee. Me — Snickers! And then, once upon a time, my sister Bee […]
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Taco Salad
Wheel’s sister, Jay-El*, introduced Taco Salad to us at a family dinner once upon a time. It was an immediate hit! The guys loved it. Like all recipes that come my way, it’s been tweaked a bit here and there – well, a lot come to think of it. First was the ground beef. Bytes […]
Sweet Pepper Fiesta Salad
I love the bright colors of Sweet Pepper Fiesta Salad. . It just sings party! You can slice the peppers and onion into rings before marinating for a fun party look. Or slice the peppers lengthwise and dice the onion for a side salad. Or you can slice the peppers lengthwise and then cut them […]
Bacon Potato Salad
Bacon Potato Salad is a summer favorite at our house. Somehow those summer favorites just don’t taste the same when there is no sunshine around! Ever wonder why sometimes potato salad comes out creamy with nice firm potatoes and other times the same recipe is mushy and dry. I went looking for the answer. Just […]
Wicked Good Simple Sweet Slaw
My mother’s Sweet Coleslaw recipe. I could eat it twice a day at least four days a week. Crunchy, creamy and the perfect accompaniment for anything. I’ve never seen another recipe for coleslaw this simple – and no vinegar. I don’t consider myself a picky eater by any means – just please, please, please don’t […]
Four Bean Salad
Four bean salad! It has onions, beans for fiber and protein, lots of vitamins and minerals, healthy oils for necessary fat, vinegar (shown to help control blood sugar). It is filling. Plus it makes quite a bit and keeps well so it will work for several meals. It’s good with almost anything. It is […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!