Red, White & Blue Skillet Cobbler

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Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. We usually spend it together with friends and family grilling out, enjoying summer foods and watching Fire Works at nightfall. I love blueberries and I love strawberries, but I've never indulged them together in a dessert.

Ripe blueberries and strawberries are a treat on their own, but add them to a cobbler, and you have a yummy dessert fitting for summer or any patriotic holiday. July 4th is just around the corner, so this Red, White & Blue Cobbler is a great choice.

A couple weeks ago I attended Walmarts annual Shareholders meeting and I had the pleasure of meeting Robyn Medlin Lindars from the Grill Grrrl Blog. Not only did I learn a few things about grilling, but I also enjoyed this yummy cobbler. As soon as I got my first bite I knew immediately that I had to make it.

When Walmart asked me to share something in honor of 4th of July this patriotic Red, White and Blue Cobbler was perfect. If you're looking for something sweet to round off your 4th of July meal this cobbler recipe is sure to please.    

Walmart had berries on sale, so I grabbed a couple containers. The red and blue color of the strawberries and blueberries are so beautiful together. Start by adding the berries to a large bowl, combine the coconut, lemon juice, lemon zest, sugar and vanilla. Let the berry mixture macerate for at least 10 minutes.

Key Lime Poke Cake {The Perfect Summer Cake}

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I've said it before and I'll say it again. I love cake, especially light, fluffy citrus flavored cakes. My daughter is the same way and loves anything key lime flavored, yogurt, cake or creamy pies. As you can see from the photo above I will be sharing a Key Lime Poke Cake with y'all.  

A couple weeks back Walmart asked me if I wanted to try out Pillsbury's new summer flavored cake mixes? Being the cake lover that I am of course I accepted the invitation. I've seen a few of the new cake mix and frosting flavors in the baking isle, but haven't taken any of them for a test run. 

As soon as I opened the box and saw a key lime cake mix I knew  immediately that I wanted to make a poke cake. Who doesn't love a good poke cake? Their fun, easy, and the flavor possibilities are endless. This Key Lime Cake is light and refreshing with a fluffy frosting. Definitely the perfect summer cake.  

If you make this cake use key limes versus regular limes. Regular lime juice can be used, but the flavor of key lime is so much distinct making it perfect for cooking and baking. Key limes are much smaller (ping-pong to golf ball-sized) than regular Persian limes. They flourish in South Florida, particularly the Florida Keys, hence the name of Key lime.

Key Limes are more difficult to find outside of the Florida and California markets, and at times can only be available seasonally. However, many large grocery stores now carry bottled Key lime juice in the canned fruit aisle near bottled lemon juice. If you're unable to find key limes, bottled key lime juice works just as well. 

These are the ingredients you will need: Pillsbury Key Lime cake mix, Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Key Lime frosting, oil or coconut oil, key limes or bottled key lime juice, three eggs, water, sweetened condensed milk and heavy whipping cream. I have included a few step by step photos. Poke cakes are pretty simple, so you shouldn't have any problems.

Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken & Rice

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Well I'm officially kicking off summer with a sick kiddo. Poor Mackenzie summer break is just beginning and she ended up with a stomach bug. I guess I can be glad that she isn't missing any school, so it could be worse.

Along with summer comes the heat, so this is the time of year when I dread cooking dinner. We still want to enjoy all our favorite meals, but I hate heating the house up by using the oven. Summer is the time of year when I rely on outdoor grilling and crock pot cooking.   

Most people only use their crock pot in the winter, but I use mine year round. I have to say I really put mine through the ringer in the summer. When it comes to casseroles, you either love them or hate them. I can honestly say a hot and bubbly casserole is a busy family's dream come true.

Casseroles are a huge time saver and just scream comfort food! Well, at least they do in my house. Today I want to share a recipe that I've had filed away for quite some time. It's for a Crock Pot Cheesy Chicken & Rice Casserole from Southern Plate. 

A good cheesy casserole is always the best and to be able to cook it in the crock pot, makes it that much better. Now that summers here I can still enjoy a few of my favorite winter casseroles by cooking them in the crock pot.  Thanks Christy, this one is definitely a keeper!