5 Beautiful Bread Recipes To Bake

What could be more homey than filling your kitchen with the scent of fresh bread baking? I realize the temperatures are a little warm this time of year, but all the more reason to bake some bread my friends!

Fresh bread brings family together, draws kids in from the backyard and creates friends out of strangers. Just ask your grandmother.

Here are five beautiful bread recipes that will make your mouth water and your tummy very happy. Plus, it's the perfect time to experiment with adding fresh fruits and veggies to your bread creations. Serve your fresh baked breads with dinner, for dessert, at a potluck or that neighborhood cookout next weekend!

Banana Applesauce Bread

Almond Chocolate Chip Bread

Italian Bread

Oatmeal Bread

Peach Tea Bread

No matter how you serve it or eat it, bread brings people together! So enjoy a little fresh bread this summer and spread the bread love! Connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite go-to bread recipe or visit Annie's Recipes for more beautiful bread recipes!

4 Fiesta Foods Just For Fun!

With the 2012 Olympics just around the corner, I've trying to come up with a fun way to celebrate the opening ceremonies Friday night, July 27th. (My hubby is a huge Olympic fan.) I'm thinking bright colors, streamers, and...a fiesta! Too much? Well anyway here are some fun fiesta-inspired foods to fix for an Olympic celebration!

Easy Chicken Tacos

Homemade Salsa

Red Beans & Rice

Chocolate Mousse

Okay, so technically I don't really know if chocolate mousse is a traditional fiesta food, but it should be. In fact Chocolate should really have its own level on the food pyramid. I consider it to be one the necessary food groups. Try our Chocolate Mousse recipe to add a little sweetness to your fiesta!

Enjoy the 2012 Olympic Games in style - fiesta style! Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite fiesta recipe, or visit Annie's for hundreds of other delicious free recipe ideas!

Fabulous Friday Night Feast

Cabbage Rolls

Here's the deal. You are busy. (We are all busy!) You don't want to think too much about what's for dinner tonight. You just want to get to your end of week in one piece. I want to help.

Green Pea Salad

So...I've put together a Fabulous Friday Night Feast of a menu so you don't have to come up with something original or even passable, when your family asks "What's for DINNER?"

Potatoes Anna

Follow our recipes (these are just a sampling of what we have, waiting for you to try) over at Annie's, and everyone will be better for it. You won't have to stress about dinner or even think about it too much.

Carrot Cake w/ Lemon & Cream Cheese Frosting

You may even get to squeeze in a bath after everyone's tummies are nice and full! You can thank me later. While you are still upright, share your favorite Friday Night go-to meal with us on Facebook!

4 Pleasing Picnic Recipes for Summer

Apple Crunch Muffins

With summer in full swing and daily temperatures around 95 degrees (at least in our neck of the woods) it's time to break out those baskets and get your picnics started!

Baked Macaroni & Cheese Casserole

While I personally have nothing against fast food as a fast picnic option, homemade dishes seem to make the picnic experience so much more pleasant. It shows you put a little extra thought and preparation in.

Amish Oven Fried Chicken

I've included some of our favorite summer recipes that double as perfect picnic dishes. Or visit Annie's for hundreds of free and doubly tasty alternatives to create for your next summer outing.

Cucumber Salad

Whether fresh, fruity and salad is your favorite picnic menu or...baked, fried and savory, we have a little something for everyone's tastebuds to fill your coolers and baskets to the brim this picnic season!

Enjoy your summer and your picnics! Connect with us on Facebook and share your favorite picnic recipes and destinations!

Red, White and Blue Desserts for You!

7-Up Strawberry Pie

With the 4th of July right around the corner (next week) we thought you might like some patriotic dessert options in case you've got a rockin' bbq or summer potluck to attend that day.

Taffy Apple Salad

We've got an awesome 7-Up Strawberry Pie or Taffy Apple Salad recipe for you to try. Fresh fruit is on the menu everywhere you look!

Blueberry Crumb Cake

My personal favorite of the bunch, the Blueberry Crumb Cake will surely get an explosive reaction from your family and friends - it's so berry good! (I had to say it.)

Snowball Cookies

Our Snowball Cookies recipe is also a fun and easy way to add a little white to your red, white and blue table spread. Enjoy them this summer and then save the recipe to make for Christmas time too!

Red Raspberry Cookie Bars

We've saved the best for last with our Red Raspberry Cookie Bars. No pun intended but they take the cake for fun summer desserts that double as pretty and tasty!

Enjoy your summer and the 4th of July! Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite 4th of July dessert! We'd love to hear from you.

Gear Up for Summer Grilling!

Grilled Cube Steaks & Fries

Grill got you stumped? Tired of plain old hamburgers and hotdogs? Get brave, free your recipes, and fire up that grill! Our Grilled Cube Steaks & Fries will give you new hope for a summer filled with grilling success. And who knew cube steak could taste this good?

Macaroni Salad

Not necessarily for the grill, our Macaroni Salad recipe is a tried and true favorite. It makes an excellent accessory to any grilled menu and your summer grilling parties so much more fun!

Tender BBQ Pork Chops

Ready for more grilling adventure? Tackle our Tender BBQ Pork Chops and grill on my friend. You might also like to try Pork Ribs as a substitute just to mix things up a bit. Your guests won't mind and you'll get all the grilling kudos!

Pennsylvania Dutch Creamy Cucumbers

Another non-grilled but highly tasty recipe is our Pennsylvania Dutch Creamy Cucumbers. You don't have to be Dutch or live in Pennsylvania to create this tasty dish. Add it to your next grilling adventure to raise the steaks!

Peanut Butter Brownies

I couldn't resist including our Peanut Butter Brownies to give you an awesome ending to your grilled menu and successful backyard shindig. They melt in your mouth and make your guests very happy too!

No matter how you get your grill going, enjoy your summer and celebrate your mad grilling skills! We'd love to hear about your backyard BBQ excursions so find us on Facebook and let's connect!

Your Father's Day Menu...

Cheddar Baked Potato Slices

Is all ready to go! Start out with a cheesy appetizer of baked potato slices to kick off your Father's Day celebration. Dad will love this fresh take on french fries!

Dill Meatloaf with Glaze

Next, dazzle dad with our Dill Meatloaf with Glaze. It will delight his taste buds and yours! This meatloaf recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Oatmeal Bread

Slice up our Oatmeal Bread Recipe to serve as an alternative to rolls, biscuits or buns. Add some honey butter and hand it over to Dad to sample.

Pasta with Garlic Roasted Broccoli

Since some dads aren't huge veggie lovers (ahem - my hubby) the Pasta with Garlic Roasted Broccoli recipe is a gentle way to incorporate greens into your Father's Day feast.

Impossible Apple Pie

It's not impossible to create a dessert worthy of your special dad on his special day! Try our Impossible Apple Pie recipe and serve it with pride to your Father's Day bunch. It's the perfect end to a perfect meal!

How ever you celebrate Father's Day, let our free recipes help by making it simple and fun to put together a savory splendid meal. Find us on Facebook to share your favorite Father's Day meal ideas!