Most Delicious Life

Food * Family * Fun

A mother and daughter sharing our best food, and our secrets to living the happy life with the goal of helping us all create a stronger family unit.

Pesto & Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Pesto & Mozzarella Pasta Salad

Right before my senior year of high school I spent a summer living with my aunt, and my mom's cousin with his new wife. We all lived in my grandparent's large home while they were away on a church mission. My mom's cousin Neil had lived in Italy for two years while on...

S’Mores Pie

S’Mores Pie

Buttery graham crackers with a creamy chocolate ganache topped by ooey-gooey melted marshmallows. Oh my. And this is so easy to make, let the kids help! Mix the crust together and press it into a pie plate. Bake until crusty and golden. The smell is amazing! Make the...

Banana Slush

Banana Slush

Banana Slush is an old family favorite. My grandmother, Colleen Mott used to make it a lot during summer months, or for parties and celebrations. My mom and dad served it at their wedding reception! My kids love it, and I have continued to make it over the years....

Colleen Mott’s Baked Beans…or The Best Baked Beans Ever!

Colleen Mott’s Baked Beans…or The Best Baked Beans Ever!

This dish takes me straight back to childhood summertime. It was a staple at our house for any picnic or BBQ. IT IS JUST SO GOOD. Our family has lived in 9 different states in this great country and everywhere, everyone wants this recipe. Come springtime I start...

Summer Berry Pie

Summer Berry Pie

We love this fresh berry pie for summer. Do you need something to bring to your Memorial Day barbecue? Or dinner with friends coming up? Make this pie today! The sauce takes just a few minutes to make. Stir in the berries then it's ready to go. Gently fold the berries...

Juicy Lucy Burgers

Juicy Lucy Burgers

This fabulous burger hales from the great state of Minnesota!  There are a couple of things that make this burger so delicious. First, it is imperative to use a high fat ground beef. This isn't the time to go low-fat. I use an 80/20 mix. Season well with...

Teriyaki Steak

Teriyaki Steak

My husband, the lucky guy, grew up eating this delicious Japanese steak! This recipe is Myrna Ritz Approved. I discovered this recipe in her cookbook soon after we were married. It is affordable and easy while also delicious and fancy! I always used to broil it, which...

Nacho Cheese Sauce

Nacho Cheese Sauce

This is a fast, easy way to make this without all the extra ingredients added in the factory! Whatever you do, don't use pre-shredded cheese. It has anti-clumping agents added and doesn't melt as smoothly. AND if you are Me, use Tillamook cheese from lovely Tillamook,...

Totchos!!!

Totchos!!!

Tator tots + Nachos = TOTCHOS!!! And they are SO GOOD! Better yet, they are fast and easy! STORE TO TABLE! And don't we all need that in our lives? Tator Tots are a creation of the Ore-Ida Company in the early 1950s. I grew up in the Northwest and these were our jam...

Atlantic Beach Pie

Atlantic Beach Pie

This fabulous pie is a twist on the traditional North Carolina lemon pie served up and down the Atlantic coast. This version was created by Bill Smith of Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill, N. Carolina. The original is served with coarse sea salt on top! The crust is what...