Ah, the end of summer! It seems like the days between Labor Day and September 22 are spent cramming in as many backyard barbecues and jumps in the lake as possible. So, while you’re enjoying the last days of summer for as long as possible, don’t stress about groceries and whip up this easy pantry … [Read more…]
Give your classic egg salad a twist by adding roasted sweet potatoes! This combination recipe of egg salad and sweet potatoes gives this side dish more texture and flavor from the sweet potatoes. There are a few more steps involved in this atypical dish than a classic egg salad, but we promise the tasty payoff will … [Read more…]
Trying to figure out a recipe for your next summer barbecue? You can’t go wrong with a classic. Bring a batch of these ultimate oatmeal chocolate chip cookies and a small cooler filled with ice-cold milk, and you’ll be asked back to every barbecue for the rest of the summer. Feel free to adjust this … [Read more…]
Wondering if you need to find a different way to use that leftover Easter ham? Throw it in a puff pastry tart! The ingredients in this recipe – leeks, ham, brie cheese – go together perfectly and this is a great way to utilize seasonal vegetables (leeks) and those Easter leftovers before they go bad. … [Read more…]
Are those summer herbs you planted starting to sprout? Or maybe your trip to the farmer’s market was a bit overzealous, and now your refrigerator is bursting with herbs and greens that are going bad faster than you can think up recipes. Enter: herb jam. This Mediterranean dish is one of those under-the-radar recipes that … [Read more…]
Make this decadent, fluffy, no-bake peanut butter pie for the sweetest month of the year (or any month of the year, actually!) It’s so easy to make, and the best part? There’s no baking required! This pie has a slice-a-bility like no other you’ve made before! Because the pie filling is thick, we recommend using a stand … [Read more…]
Try these simple recipes for the days after Thanksgiving that are unexpected and stray from the typical Thanksgiving leftover recipe! Tell us in the comments how you remake your Thanksgiving feast leftovers! Feel free to share photos too! Cranberry Baked Brie This recipe is so easy you will want to make it anytime you’re in … [Read more…]
Peppers are in season for August! Try your hand in the kitchen with this classic take on stuffed peppers. Vegetables, feta cheese, and rice make this a hearty, healthy, end-of-summer dish. Enjoy and let us know in the comments how your stuffed pepper recipe turned out! Ingredients 4 large bell peppers, or 5 medium sized … [Read more…]
Is it just us, or are there a ton of amazing camping food days in the month of August? August 31st celebrates Thousand Trails’ favorite snack: trail mix! Trail mix, or gorp (said to stand for good old raisins and peanuts), is thought to be the best snack for camping and hiking. The snack is … [Read more…]
Every camper has a favorite way to eat marshmallows, whether that be plain, golden brown, or sandwiched between chocolate and graham cracker. August 30th is the day to celebrate this tasty treat, and TT would like to help! This National Toasted Marshmallow day, be adventurous and try a little something different. These tasty marshmallow treats … [Read more…]