Hi Cooking Moms, Dads & Friends,

I hope you're having a great week. Here in Wisconsin we’re so excited for the Milwaukee Bucks! I’m from Arizona and my sister and her family all live there so we’ve got a friendly rivalry going on right now as the Bucks and Suns vie for the NBA Finals Championship. I’m sure hoping my Bucks beat the Phoenix Suns Saturday night. I can’t wait to watch the game! My game plan is to keep our spread delicious but super easy. I don’t want to miss a thing!

I LOVE a good dip! Confession, sometimes dip turns into dinner! If you like a good bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, I think you’ll LOVE my layered BLT Dip! It’s quick and easy, and just something a little different. It’s a taste of summer!

My 8 Layer Mexican Bean Dip is the BEST EVER! The cream cheese and green chiles layers make it EXTRA yummy.

Speaking of dips, my famous Dill Dip is my go-to all year long. I serve it with lots of fresh colorful veggies for dipping. You just gotta try it!

Click Appetizers and Dips for these recipes and more.

Every good game day spread needs killer sandwiches! My Cheeseburger Sliders are so fun. I love sliders because you can eat more than one. LOVE THAT!

My Baked Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are ALWAYS a huge hit. The buttery spread makes them extra special. In the summer I wrap them in foil and toast them on the grill. You can also bake them and keep them nice and warm in your Nesco roaster. That way you you don’t have to turn on your oven on a hot summer day. LOVE THAT! Click Sandwiches and Dinner for more great summer recipes. I make a lot of yummy Slow Cooker recipes in the summer too!

On the side, it’s gotta be cool summer salads like my crunchy Broccoli Bacon Salad, Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad or Loaded Baked Potato Salad. I never met a potato I didn’t want fully loaded. LOL! Click Salads and Sides for more fun ideas and recipes.

For dessert, the blueberries are here. My Blueberry Layered Dessert is a summer favorite. So fresh, cool and pretty!

Cool off with my Raspberry-Blueberry Smoothies this summer! So refreshing.

Click Desserts and Drinks for more delicious summer recipes that will really WOW your family.

Time Is Running Out! Join Me in Puerto Vallarta in January 2022!

Have you heard I'm hosting culinary vacations? Join me on these trips of a lifetime! With people starting to travel again, warm weather getaways for winter are really booking up. Let’s beat the winter blues and spend a week in one of my favorite cities, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico! We were able to secure a few more hotel rooms but they’ll go fast! Time is running out to book this trip. Join me! We’ll stay in a super small (just 70 rooms), 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. Click Join The Cooking Mom in Puerto Vallarta to see pictures and get lots more details.

Ireland in April 2022

I’ve always dreamed of going to Ireland! Let’s experience it together! This trip is 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!

Wait List for Italy in September of 2022!

My trip to Tuscany in September of 2022 is sold out. Call Brittany at Bon Voyage Boutique Travel 920-725-2880 or email her at brittany@bonvoyagebt.com if you would like to be on the wait list in case we have any last minute openings.

To find why my trips are so special check out my blog post click Culinary Vacations with The Cooking Mom.

We also want to know where you want to go! We are starting to plan now for my culinary vacations in 2023! Would you be interested in joining me on Mackinac Island next summer? What about France? A river cruise through Europe? Greece? Scotland? Closer to home eating our way around New Orleans? Wine Tasting in Napa or Oregon? These are all on my bucket list! What about yours? Email me the trips you’d be interested in at info@thecookingmom.com!

Order Amy's Cookbooks!

If you like my recipes, I think you will love my cookbooks. Both of my cookbooks are full color, and each is filled with nearly 200 unique recipes. Lots of secrets, tips and fun stories, too! Click Amy's Books on Amazon to order.

Please Invite Me!

Now that life is getting back to normal, I’m excited to start doing live cooking demos again! I'd love to come to your town and meet you! Tell your library about me. I’ll come do a cooking demo for your company or event too. Click Hire Amy for more ideas for how we can spend time together!

I hope you have a great weekend. Gotta run! You can always see what I'm up to on Instagram. Follow me! I'm also on Facebook and Twitter. Check out my videos on YouTube, too.

Cook up some memories!

Take care,
Amy, The Cooking Mom