From salad, to container, to cooler, to trash. Easy To Go Salads are the perfect addition to your cooler with no cleanup.

Easy TO GO Salads For The Cooler With No Cleanup

So, this past weekend the “3 Ring Circus” (that’s what I lovingly refer to as my family of 3) hit the road to visit my brother and his family. One of the things that made this trip so special was the fact that we got to stay on their houseboat. Boy, did we have fun! If you’ve ever been boating or anywhere that requires food in a cooler you know it is essential to make the food count. I am always looking for ways to make the food on the boat delicious, easy, and no cleanup. We are all trying to eat a bit healthier right now. So for this trip, I put my thinking cap on and came up with these Easy TO GO Salads. From salad, to container, to cooler, to trash. Nothing to carry home for cleanup. You are gonna want all the details!

From salad to container to cooler to trash. You are gonna want all the details on how to make boating, camping, beaching, and tailgating easy with these To Go Salads for your cooler!

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Delicious and easy squash casserole.

Yummy Way To Use Up Summer Squash

Squash, squash, everywhere squash! You may be growing your own or have a friend or family member with it coming out of their ears. (I love this because I’m always sent home with a bunch.) Everywhere I visit, there is a basket of zucchini and squash sitting on the counter. Since squash is extremely abundant this time of year, I’m always looking for new ways to eat it. I love the sweet flavor from squash and this recipe compliments it fabulously.This easy to make squash casserole is the perfect way to use up all those garden veggies.

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Take your next gathering up a notch with a Panini Salad Bar!

Panini Salad Bar…Party Food Made Easy!

Entertaining should be fun and not a hassle, right? I agree! My favorite part of entertaining is the food. Sometimes, I may stress myself just a bit over the menu. Ok, who am I kidding, I may stress myself a lot. The cooking prep work isn’t what gets me stressed. (I like to make that part as easy possible.) It’s usually coming up with what to cook next. I hate when I get in a food rut. That’s where my idea of a Panini Salad Bar was born. Easy prep and delicious food equals more fun with my friends!

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Tired of serving the same old food at your parties... Change it up with a Panini Salad Bar. Let the guest customize what they eat!

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Bacon Cauliflower Salad that can feed a crowd!

Bacon Cauliflower Salad

Bacon Cauliflower Salad…I bet I had you at bacon!

I love anything with bacon! My husband isn’t a big fan of cauliflower but he absolutely loves this salad! He actually will go back for a second helping. I have a feeling it’s all because of the bacon. This Bacon Cauliflower salad is the perfect make ahead addition to your next cookout, potluck, or holiday. I promise it will be a hit…even with those that aren’t fans of cauliflower.

Bacon Cauliflower Salad is a huge hit and feeds a crowd! Assemble in layers ahead of time and mix all together right before serving.

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Check out this fun way to serve up your summer vegetables with my Summer Vegetable Stacks recipe.

Delectable Summer Vegetable Stacks

If you are like me, you are having a crazy busy summer. With a crazy busy summer sometimes I’m just to tired to pull out all the stops for dinner. Do you ever feel like you are eating the same old thing cause it’s quick to get on the table? I definitely do. I’m here to break up the monotony. Let me show you a way to serve up those abundant fresh garden veggies with this fun take on a side dish.

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