May I suggest a very easy dinner idea? This Shrimp Scampi Recipe (without wine) takes just minutes to make. It’s so simple, yet so flavorful. Add a baguette and dinner is done! Admittedly, this blog is full of casseroles and other hearty fare like Crockpot Pork Chops. But every once in awhile, I stumble on... Read On → The post Shrimp Scampi (without wine) appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

This old fashioned recipe for Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake is the perfect use for summer zucchini! It’s light and moist, with plenty of chocolate flavor. August 8 is “Sneak Some Zucchini on Your Neighbor’s Porch Day”. Yes, that’s really a holiday! Come late summer, people with zucchini in their garden are looking for any and... Read On → The post Chocolate Chip Zucchini Cake appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

There are thousands of Jell-O salads out there, so why another one? One word: mangos! If you like mangos, you have to try this cool and creamy Mango Salad that’s packed with mango flavor. I adore family recipes—the ones that have been enjoyed for decades for family celebrations and holidays. So when Madison, a follower... Read On → The post Creamy Mango Salad appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

This old fashioned Peanut Butter Pie is perfect for peanut butter lovers! It’s no-bake, easy to make, and SO creamy and delicious! I’m not sure how to adequately sing the praises of this Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Pie—it’s that good! It’s delightfully creamy, cold from the fridge, and just plain luscious, with plenty of peanut... Read On → The post Peanut Butter Pie appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

This old fashioned recipe for Cherry Bread is loaded with pecans and maraschino cherries. It’s moist and tender, easy to make, and perfect with a cup of coffee or tea. There are so many delightful quick bread recipes out there. Banana bread. Strawberry bread. Zucchini banana bread. And now here’s one more—an equally as delightful... Read On → The post Cherry Bread appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

Add a pop of color to your snack table with these colorful Marshmallow Popcorn Balls! We’ll use fruit gelatin and marshmallows to coat popcorn, creating fruity flavored popcorn balls that kids and adults alike will love. Now this is a seriously FUN recipe! Marshmallow Popcorn Balls with Jell-O are a fruity twist on a classic... Read On → The post Marshmallow Popcorn Balls appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

Wacky Cake is an old fashioned cake that dates back at least to the 1930s. It’s made with pantry ingredients, which means it has no eggs, no milk, and no butter. In this version, we add a colorful addition to create a Vanilla Wacky Cake with Sprinkles that the whole family will love. Wacky Cake.... Read On → The post Vanilla Wacky Cake with Sprinkles appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

These are no ordinary chocolate chip cookies! Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies are made with a block of cream cheese, creating a slight tangy flavor that’ll make everyone wonder what your secret ingredient is. There are a million and one chocolate chip cookie recipes out there (Toll House Cookie Bars being a particularly popular one).... Read On → The post Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

Remember Orange Julius at the mall? You can make their iconic beverage at home! This Homemade Orange Julius is cool, creamy, and refreshing—and perfect for a warm day. Sweet and tart. Cool and creamy. This Homemade Orange Julius is summer beverage perfection. The recipe hails from an early 1980s cookbook called “Taste of South Carolina”.... Read On → The post Homemade Orange Julius appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more

7Up Cake with Cake Mix is a blast from the past! It’s made with a box of cake mix and topped with a decadent pineapple coconut frosting. You will not want to share this old fashioned cake! This moist and tender 7Up Cake with Cake Mix is such a treat! You may have seen it... Read On → The post 7Up Cake appeared first on Gift of Hospitality ..read more