Bomb Pop Delights

One of my most vivid Fourth of July 🇺🇸memories is sprinting to the ice cream truck to get a bomb pop. The taste of those deliciously layered red ❤️, white 🤍, and blue 💙 popsicles still lingers in my mind. There's something so nostalgic about that simple treat. ✨

A super simple a perfect way to pay homage to that special popsicle is by making Bomb Pop cookies! 🍪

Ingredients:

• Oatmeal Toffee Crunch Cookies in a Bag

  • 1 egg

  • 1 stick of butter

• Red and Blue food coloring

• White frosting or candy melts

• Popsicle sticks

• Casaware Jelly Roll Pan

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

• Mix up your Cookies in a Bag with one egg and one stick of butter. Divide into 3 equal portions.

• Color 1 ball of dough red and 1 ball of dough blue.

• Roll each ball of dough into a log. Place each log side by side in Red, White, and Blue order. Wrap in saran wrap and place in fridge for 30 minutes

• Unwrap dough and cut thin, crosswise sections to get every color in each stick.

• Place strips of dough on your Casaware Jelly Roll Pan and use the prongs of a fork to make the iconic ridges in the cookie

• Bake at 350 for 9-10 minutes. Let cool completely.

• Once cookies are cool, spread a layer of white frosting on the backside of one cookie. Place a popsicle stick in the center and place another cookie on top.

  • If using candy melts, melt them according to package instructions and repeat the same steps above. Use whatever you have on hand!

• Place on a gorgeous Nora Fleming serving platter with the Bomb Pop mini to make a gorgeous centerpiece for any 4th of July gathering!

We curated the most fabulous gift bundle to go along with this recipe!🇺🇸 It has a bag of Oatmeal Toffee Crunch Cookies, a Bomb Pop inspired Geometry Towel, and the most perfect Bomb Pop Nora Fleming mini. ❤️

Fourth of July Family Traditions

The Fourth of July 🇺🇸 always brings back fond memories of family and friends. I think of my first cousins, my grandparents, fishing trips🎣, boating adventures, and the unforgettable experience of picking fresh blueberries. 🫐 Our days were filled with fun activities, playing card games, and, of course, fending off pesky mosquito bites. These cherished moments remind me of the joy and connection that come with celebrating together.❤️🤍💙

Need the perfect Fourth of July hosting bundle?- Get The Deluxe Model! Comes with:

• J-Mack sauce 

• Good Sh*t seasoning

• Geometry Towel

• Medium Kentucky Hot Mix

• S’mores popcorn crunch

• Mini Colander

• Oatmeal Toffee Crunch Cookies in a Bag

• Onion Garlic Dip Stick 

• Fancy Panz 

Fresh fruit is one of my favorite things about the summertime! Make this scrumptious strawberry and blueberry dip for your guests! 🫐🍓

Ingredients:

• 1 container (16 oz) fresh strawberries 🍓 , stemmed and diced

• 1 container blueberries 🫐

• 1 tablespoon of sugar

• 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla

• 1 package Fruit Dip Sh&

• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest 🍋

• 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• 1 container (6 oz) vanilla yogurt

• 1 box vanilla wafers, gram cracker sticks, or animal crackers

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mix strawberries, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, vanilla and lemon zest. Let stand 5 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, place Fruit Dip Mix, cream cheese, and yogurt in medium bowl. With electric mixer, beat on medium speed until creamy and smooth.

3. Spread cream cheese mixture on one of our Nora Fleming serving platter with the Strawberry mini. 🍓

4. Drain strawberry mixture if necessary and spoon on top of cream cheese mixture. Add your blueberries, too! 🫐

5. Serve dip with your choice of dippers!

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1967 Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Oh my goodness, the happiest memories are ignited by this photo. When I say the spirit of my business is all about faith, family, and fun, it’s real because I was lucky and blessed to experience it.

As we gear up for the Fourth of July, I invite you to shop with me for all your hosting needs. Our slogan is "Chill the Fourth Out."

In this photo, I'm the baby in my grandma’s lap, surrounded by my first cousins, aunt and uncle, mom and dad, and grandparents in front of our summer home in Cape Cod. These moments of togetherness and joy are what inspire me to bring the same spirit to bbQ & More.

💕 Susie

The BEST and Easiest Chicken ever

If you are on the hunt for an easy, delicious, and hearty dinner- look no further!

I made this FABULOUS chicken tender bake the other day, and you just have to try it!

Ingredients:

• 1 package of chicken tenders

• 4 tablespoons of ‘Awe Shit’ seasoning

• 1 cup of Parmesan cheese

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 1/4 to 1/2 cup of creamy Caesar salad dressing, Pasta House salad dressing, or ranch dressing

Adding Aw Sh*t Rub and creamy Caesar salad dressing really made this chicken special! Try it out and let me know how you liked it!

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.

2. In an Enamelware Mixing Bowl or a large baggie, mix the ‘Awe Shit’ seasoning and Parmesan cheese.

3. Add the chicken tenders to the bowl or baggie, ensuring each piece is well-coated with the seasoning and cheese mixture.

4. Pour in the olive oil and your choice of dressing (creamy Caesar, Pasta House, or ranch). Mix well to ensure the chicken tenders are evenly coated.

5. Place the coated chicken tenders on an Enamelware Baking Sheet.

6. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 27 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and golden brown.

7. Serve hot and enjoy!

The Special Ingredient!

Aw Sh*t Rubs elevate any dish- but it truly made this chicken FABULOUS! Purchase Here!

Life Always Goes Full Circle

When I moved to Paducah in 1993, with my family’s business as a third generation store operator, Dawahare’s, The Pasta House was two doors down. I have so many fond memories at The Pasta House! My daughter, Lilly, had birthday parties 🎉there and Bob, the owner, and I have even played cards through storms at the Mall. It might just be a basic salad dressing for most, but for me it brings so many wonderful memories back. ❤️

Here at bbQ & More, we recently got in some of The Pasta House Famous Salad Dressing and Spaghetti Sauce, so I made their delicious salad🥗 and a unique pasta bake🍝 using their products. Now, you can do the same and bring the wonderful memories of The Pasta House into your own home! 🏠 You can purchase all the products that I used from my website or in store. We also made this on a live video on Facebook and Instagram. If you want to watch us talk about some new products and see exactly how I did everything, you can watch it here!

Starting with their famous salad, I used a French Bull Salad Bowl and the Prepara Salad Chopper. We are LOVING the Salad Chopper because you get to chop your lettuce right in your bowl! You do not have to worry about dragging out a cutting board or dirtying another knife because you can do it all in the bowl! Pro tip when using the Salad Dressing- store it upside down! Then you will have less work to do when you shake it to make your delicious salad.🥗 The recipe for their salad is right on the back of the bottle.

All you have to do is toss together:

• 1 head of torn iceberg lettuce

• 1/2 head romaine lettuce

• 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

• 1/2 cup artichoke hearts

• 1/4 cup diced pimentos

• 4-5 oz. dressing

• 1/2 cup grated parmigiana cheese

For the pasta bake, I used a gorgeous brownie dish from Mackenzie Childs. The best part about this dish is that I just used up what we had in the fridge! No need to make a special trip to the grocery store to find the specific ingredients that I used- use what you have! I had some pepperonis in the fridge, so I added a layer of those to the bottom of my dish along with a layer of The Pasta House sauce🥫I added a healthy amount of spaghetti sauce to some pre-boiled cheese tortellini along with some parmesan cheese. I swear something magical happens when you mix some parmesan cheese with their salad dressing and spaghetti sauce! In any bowl you like, we love Enamelware Mixing Bowls, mix together any pasta of your liking with some Pasta House sauce, parmesan cheese, and shredded cheese. Again, we were using what we had in the fridge today, so we used cheese tortellini that I boiled according to package directions. You can crumble some hamburger meat, sausage, spinach, or anything else to this dish. Have fun with it, and add to your liking!😊 Finally, add another layer of sauce to the top with some more cheese then put this in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes (covered). Then, uncover it and place it back in the oven until the cheese on the top is melted. This dish would be so perfect to prepare ahead of time, keep in the fridge, and throw it in the oven when you are ready for a delicious meal!🍴

I always find it so fascinating how life truly goes full circle! Back 31 years ago when I was two doors down from The Pasta House, I did not expect to carry their products in my store, but I am so glad we do! Life truly goes full circle🥫🥗❤️

Where Love and Light Meet

Around a week and a half ago, my daughter, Lilly, graduated from the University of Kentucky Law School and I could not be more proud! It is always so wonderful to travel to Lexington to see my daughter, but this past trip was extra special because we got to celebrate all of her hard work. This day has been a long time coming!!

While I was there, I gave Lilly this gorgeous necklace. It has Andrew’s wedding ring, diamonds from my wedding ring, and his birthstone in it. When Andrew passed, I was unsure whether or not to hide it or embrace it- and I chose to embrace it. I talk about him all the time and try to honor him in any way I can. I knew this gift would be so special for my daughter, and I am so glad that she loves it as much as I do. Graduating from Law School is not an easy thing to do, so I wanted to make sure I could show Lilly how proud I was of her.

To make this gift even more special, I placed the necklace inside this beautiful Curiosity Pot from Mackenzie Childs. I chose this piece because of what it encourages- curiosity! I was able to turn an already very special gift into something even more valuable. The Pot is the perfect addition to any side table or nightstand to hold various trinkets in style.

If you are looking to add a special touch to your next gift, you can purchase a Curiosity Pot on my website or in store!

Get your own Curiosity Pot Here!

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