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.
Rainbow Slaw
I love a good slaw. Fresh crispy vegetables and a rich tangy dressing are magic. A must for any summertime gathering. Using colorful, beautiful veggies just makes it that much better. Stir together the dressing and mix it in. Mix it up and serve! ENJOY! Rainbow Slaw...
Cookie Pudding aka Cookie Salad
This is one of those great recipes from back in the day. It seems to originate in the Midwest in the early 80s. A version of the recipe (there are several versions) was printed in the 1984 Cookbook of Our Savior's Lutheran Church in South Dakota. And guess what? It's...
Teriyaki Pineapple Jerk Salmon with Mango Salsa
Does the very name make your mouth water?? This fabulous recipe comes from my little brother Jon. Can you tell he was a college professor for years? He now owns a company called Aspire Ability. Jon is the baby of 10 children. I was #6 so I was just the age to think of...
Air Plants
Whenever Amena comes to visit from Dubai she shows me something new and cool to do. This visit she taught me about air plants. Who knew! Maybe you did! Amena is the mother of my daughter-in-law Saanya. And Sophie's other grandma. Here's a nice pic of us with the boys...
Khao Soi or Khao Suey
Khao Soi is an absolute family favorite. For years while living in Salem, Oregon, we frequented a restaurant called Thai Orchid. Our entire family LOVED it. It's a place of great family memories. We all had our favorite dishes, and Khao Soi may well be the family's...
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
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 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!
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
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...