Amie bought me a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker a couple years ago and in the summertime I love to make homemade ice cream. My all time favorite is “Chocolate, Chocolate Chip Mint” (recipe coming later).  The machine came with a little recipe book, so I thought I would branch out and try something new.  Under the “Vanilla” recipe they have a  “Butter Pecan” variation.  I had pecans & I had unsalted butter, perfect! Sooooo, because more IS better I thought I would “ribbon/drizzle/layer” some caramel in it! Well, I realized what a dork I was because I didn’t know until I took this picture that I bought “butterscotch” instead of “caramel” . . . but I can assure you it was still yummy! LOL

Melt 1 stick unsalted butter in a 10″ skillet, add pecans & salt.  Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until the pecans are lightly browned.  Remove from heat, strain and let cool.  In medium bowl, use a hand mixer on low or whisk to combine the milk and sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla.  Turn machine on and pour mixture into freezer bowl.  Mix for 25-30 minutes – last 5 min. add pecans.  When ice cream is done – pour into airtight container while you “ribbon/drizzle/layer” your caramel or butterscotch topping.  Freeze for at least 2 hours. Enjoy!

I know this may be shocking to some of you but those of you that really know me will understand.  I have NEVER bought fresh green beans!! I know, mind boggling right!  I found this great little grill thing at . . . . . wait for it . . . Home Goods!  So I thought I could grill my vegetables instead of roasting them in the oven (I realize this is a no brainer for some of you).  If you’ve ever ate at Smashburger, they have these “veggie frites” . . . carrots & green beans that are grilled with olive oil, salt & pepper and they are delicious!  Sooooo I bought some fresh green beans last night, trimmed them and snapped them in half – there is just somethin’ about that sound of “snapping” green beans . . . Grandma Weaver would be so proud!! LOL  I put them in a bowl, drizzled (poured) olive oil over them with salt and pepper. Put them on my little grill thing while I was grilling some chicken, only took about 10 minutes and they were incredibly good!! My picky daughter Amie even loved them!!

I’m not a huge fan of coleslaw but I came across this recipe for coleslaw dressing to use on fish tacos.  I love it so much I just eat it by itself!! It is great on fish tacos & on pulled pork/pulled chicken sandwiches, even just dippin’ some chips in it – lol!! Super simple & yummy:

Just mix . . . and add to coleslaw ( I just keep it in a bowl and add it just before dinner). That’s it!!! Don’t you just love simple, throw together stuff!!