Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

It’s finally here! Bring on Memorial Day weekend! I know we are all so excited for the best summer ever. We don’t have any major plans this weekend. I kind of like it that way. We plan to just chill out. Maybe we’ll go on a hike or a bike ride. I know one, thing. I’m celebrating the kick off to summer with some super fun and delicious food! But you know me, I’m keeping it easy breezy. I sure don’t want to be stuck in the kitchen all weekend.

My Favorite Fruit Dip couldn't be easier. Just 4 ingredients! And, trust me it's AMAZING! I serve it with fresh strawberries or pretty fruit kabobs for dipping. It's so yummy that it doubles as a quick no-bake dessert. For Memorial Day weekend why not have the kids thread berries and bananas on skewers and make a Fruit Kabob Flag? It's so cute! Take a picture quick because the dip and kabobs will be gone before you know it!

I’ve been craving shrimp cocktail. It’s always a great way to get the party started. I never buy the pre-cooked shrimp. My Beer Boiled Shrimp is so full of flavor! Super easy too! I serve it with my Seriously Good Cocktail Sauce. Now, that’s a party! Even if it’s just the two of us. Click Appetizers and Nice ’n Lite for more of my favorite dips and appetizer recipes.

I hope the weather in Wisconsin cooperates so we can fire up the grill this weekend. My Ribs ’n Beer is a taste of summer! My way to do ribs is the easy way because you bake them in beer ahead of time. Then when you are ready, throw them on the grill to finish them with your favorite BBQ sauce. So yummy!

If the weather doesn't cooperate, I'll just break out the slow cooker and make my Super Easy Pulled Pork or Sloppy Joes for a Crowd. On the side, you can’t go wrong with my jazzed up Baked Beans. So easy. You gotta try these! Click Sandwiches, Slow Cooker and Sides for more recipes.

I really love all those summer salads!

Memorial Day Weekend means you gotta make potato salad! Try my favorite Loaded Potato Salad. It’s fully loaded with sour cream, bacon, and cheese. Goes great with whatever you are grillin'!

Speaking of bacon, more bacon, more better! LOL! My BLT Pasta Salad is so fun and fresh fresh. Trust me! It will be a HUGE hit!

Click Salads for all sorts of super good salad recipes.

For dessert, keep it simple. Pick up some strawberries and a tube of refrigerated biscuits and make my Strawberry Shortcakes! These are amazing! You just gotta try them!

Like cheesecake? My Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries are so easy. They're cute and perfectly red, white and blue for Memorial Day weekend! Click Desserts for more of my favorite summer treats.

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Upcoming Culinary Trips!

Join Amy in Italy in September of 2022!

I’m super excited to start traveling again! I’ve planned some more AMAZING culinary vacations for 2022! Last week I announced my new BIG TRIP! I’m going back to Tuscany! This trip is going to be EXTRA special! It’s booking up quickly! We’ll fly out September 15, 2022 and spend 7 nights in a gorgeous 14th century Tuscan villa resort! We’ll have lots of cooking classes, tour vineyards, drink delicious Italian wines, go in search of the ultimate gelato and so much more! The weather is just perfect this time of year! It really is going to be the trip of a lifetime. Click Join The Cooking Mom in Tuscany to read all about it.

In January 2022, Escape Winter and Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta!

Let’s beat the winter blues and spend a week in one of my favorite cities, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! We’ll stay in a super small, 4-diamond luxury beach front resort. All of your gourmet food and wine and top shelf cocktails at the resort are included! We’ll also join local foodies in search of Puerto Vallarta’s freshly made warm tortillas, the ultimate tacos, tamales, amazing fresh seafood, and fabulous cocktails too. It will be whale watching season during this trip. We are currently offering a discount of $140 per person! Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 to book your spot. Why not treat yourself to a winter getaway you’ll never forget? Click Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to see pictures and get lots more details.

Ireland in April 2022

Join me on an incredible trip to Ireland! This trip is also booking up. From Irish cooking classes, to scone baking, whiskey tasting, a VIP tour of Guinness, and so much more. We’ll do it all. We’ll even stay in a real castle outside of Dublin! I can only take a small group so get your reservation in soon! Click Join The Cooking Mom in Ireland to read more about this trip and find out how to reserve your spot!

To find out more about my trips and what makes them so unique click Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom.

Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 or email her at brittany@bonvoyagebt.com to find out more about all these trips and reserve your spot. If you want to get on the list for updates and details on all my trips email me at info@thecookingmom.com!

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I hope you all have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend! Cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom