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.
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...
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
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
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!!!
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
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...
Lamb (or beef) Gyros
Every Spring I like to buy a few lamb roasts at Costco to keep in the freezer. This has become one of my favorite ways to cook and eat lamb. My friend Alyssa shared this lamb kebab recipe from Food & Wine Magazine. I've adjusted it a tiny bit. For my favorite...
Shrimp Fried Rice
I LOVE fried rice. I know that technically it's a side dish, but I often serve it as the entree. Add a salad and cook some frozen egg rolls and it makes a fantastic meal. There are a couple of important things to know when making fried rice. First: The rice should be...