Mulling It Fall Over

I admit it. I am anxious for fall. It's probably my favorite season by far. I enjoy the blossoms in spring, swimming weather in summer and cozy fires in winter. But there is something about fall that is the perfect blend of apple cider, pumpkins, scarves and hay rides.

I love school carnivals in fall, harvest parties, carving pumpkins and corn mazes. But most of all, I delight in being able to start making some of those heavier dinner and desserts such as chili, potato soup in a bread bowl and carmel apples - you know, the dishes that are just too hot for summer? Anyway... 

With that in mind, please indulge me as I share some of my favorite fall recipes:

Batter Fried Apples

Beef Stew

Peach Cobbler

Chili

7-Up Apple Dumplings

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5 Ways To Show Some Pickle Love!

With August in full swing my cucumbers are coming ripe and ready to eat. And what's one of the most fun, tasty ways to eat cucumbers? Turn them into pickles! Pickling can be easy and the results quite rewarding, especially when it comes to enjoying your efforts in fall and winter, long after your garden and cucumber plants have gone.

There are many kinds of pickle recipes for all sorts of tastes. Some people like traditional dill, others prefer sweet pickles. And then there are always a few who must munch on the bread and butter variety. I've collected some of our free pickle themed recipes to get you started on your way to turning those cucumbers into tasty tart and sweet pickle delights. 

I slipped in a relish recipe for you to relish too - enjoy!

Crisp Style Sweet Pickles

Dill Pickles

Bread & Butter Pickles

Ohio Pickles

Hot Dog Relish

I'll be so tickled if you try to pickle!

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Creative Snacks for Summer

Play dates, swimming pool adventures, and camping trips abound during the summer at our house. Which leaves my boys constantly asking "What can I have for a snack?" What's a busy mommy to do when kiddos are hungry and you've got places to go and people to see?

Browse through this small list of cookies and snack treats and try baking up a bunch of batches in advance! Divide them up into handy ziplock bags and freeze them for grab-n-go later in the month. Or visit Annie's for all sorts of snack recipes to try!

Chocolate Chip Caramel Drop Cookies

Apple Crunch Muffins

Dee's Cookie Sheet Brownies

Buttermilk Pancakes

Easy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Enjoy your summer and try something new for beating those hungry snack attacks and warding off the cookies monsters!

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Simple Summer Snacks

Homemade Popsicles

School's out for summer! So how do you get your kids to eat healthily throughout the warm months when they just want to munch on bagged chips and boxed cookies? We've got a few ideas! 

Instead of filling the pantry with boxed snacks and junk food, why not do a tiny bit of planning and prep-work to create homemade snacks that are simple and perfect for summer, heat and play? Visit Annie's Recipes to see the rest of our Summertime Snacks and Keep it Healthy and Simple!

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Summer Fun With Fruit!

Summer is in full swing and what is more delicious on a hot day than sinking your teeth into something fruity, juicy and sweet!? Fruit and summer time go together like peas and carrots! So I decided to browse through our recipe vault and find some tasty treats that mix fruit and summer into a blend of deliciousness!

Go ahead and get a little fruity and let the heat go to your head. Try one of our snacks or desserts featuring some fabulous fruits and bodacious berries!

Amish Sour Cream Apple Pie

Banana Strawberry Sandwich

Blueberry Grunt

Bisquick Apple Pie with Streusel Topping

Blueberry Crumb Cake

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Delicious Recipes For The 4th!

Are you hosting a backyard celebration for Independence Day? Or maybe it's just you and few friends? Either way you'll love the recipe ideas we have over at Annie's main site. We've got so many categories to choose from with everything from simple recipes to complicated concoctions!

Too many choices right? Keep it simple and try one or all of the recipes I've gathered here for your convenience. Hey, I totally support your need to keep it simple sweetie!

Grilled Cube Steaks & Fries

Tired of plain old hamburgers and hotdogs? Get brave and fire up that grill! Our Grilled Cube Steaks & Fries will give you a summer filled with grilling success.

Amish Baked Chicken

So grilling isn't your thing? Our Amish Bake Chicken recipe is very simple and totally delivers on flavor and satisfaction.

Cucumber Salad

If you like cucumbers, you'll want to try our Cucumber Salad as a side dish for your next potluck or barbecue. 

Taffy Apple Salad

The Taffy Apple Salad is fresh, fruity and tangy all in one delicious side dish - kids like this one too!

7-Up Strawberry Pie

And don't forget dessert! Our 7-Up Strawberry Pie features a unique fresh flavor that your family and guests will enjoy.

Visit Annie's Recipes for many more recipes perfect for your patriotic potluck, picnic or party. Connect with us on Facebook where I share other inspiring food blogger recipes and follow us on Pinterest to start your own pinboard full of recipes to try!

Plan A Picnic!

Hello June! I love the warmer weather we're enjoying here in the Northwest, USA. It's finally nice enough to send the kids outside without checking for coats, hats, mittens and other warming accessories. And...it's perfect picnic weather!

There is something wonderfully alluring, fresh and zesty about eating outdoors, whether in your own backyard or away from home at a park, forest or by the lake. If you access to any of these type of areas, I highly encourage you to try some of our picnic perfect recipes and get outdoors!

(There is also nothing wrong with picnicing on a blanket in your living room if you live in an area where it's rainy or just beginning the cold season - this can be a great activity for entertaining little ones too!)

Apple Crunch Muffins

Baked Macaroni & Cheese Casserole

Amish Oven Fried Chicken

Cucumber Salad

Peanut Butter Brownies

Visit Annie's Recipes for many more delicious recipes perfect for picnics. Connect with us on Facebook where I share other inspiring food blogger recipes and follow us on Pinterest to start your own pinboard full of recipes to try!