It's summertime in NJ and we aren't called the garden state without reason. The berries, the produce, the flowers are all just ripe for our enjoyment. With all the summer gatherings coming up, here's a yummy little addition to your dessert table. While fruit on its own is a healthy and delicious choice, think about adding a fruit dip side that adds some creamy sweetness to each bite.

1- 32 oz container Vanilla Yogurt

Another season for giving is coming upon us. We at DeBoer’s Auto want to help you deliver the perfect gift to your loved ones.

When planning your Mothers Day brunch consider this tasty side that packs the most pleasant surprise.  On their own, these bacon strips are so delicious that you will want to at least double the recipe or you'll find that the dish is half empty from being snitched before it's time to serve. Crumbled, they are a nice addition to a quiche or wrap them around some pineapple to give a lovely sweet and savory option. 

Easter is coming, Easter is coming!  On Easter morning the family gathers around the living room as the little ones attack their baskets full of goodies. When the commotion settles we join each other around the breakfast table. There we are greeted with piping hot, delicious, and beautiful Easter bread. This has been a tradition for as long as I can remember. It's essential to get fueled up with breakfast before heading to church and returning for the egg hunt contest.

INGREDIENTS
FOR THE BREAD
1 c. lukewarm milk
1/2 c. plus 1 tsp. granulated sugar, divided
1 0.25-oz. Or (2 1/2 tsp) or package active dry yeast
4 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. kosher salt
2 large eggs

On a cold winter's eve, these delicious Swedish meatballs are a great way to warm you up and satisfy your taste buds and hunger. This go-to comfort dish has always been a treat and although the recipe makes more than enough, there never seem to be any for leftovers. 🙄

Meatballs
1 lb ground beef
1 lb ground pork
¼ cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
½ tsp ground allspice
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¾ cup yellow onion, grated 
2 tsp salt

This lasagna recipe is our family's favorite. It's always requested for holidays, birthdays, or Sunday dinners. We like to make it on a weekend when we have no guests so that we have enough for leftovers then freeze some for a quick delicious meal during the week.

1 box Barillo no-bake lasagna noodles
1-1/4 lb Italian sausage
3/4 lb ground beef
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans 15 oz crushed tomatoes

Getting up at the crack of dawn on Thanksgiving morning can produce delicious results, but here's a little secret that can let you to sleep quite a bit longer and still result in a moist delicious turkey.

This recipe is a "famous favorite" of the Giannetti family. 
It's the perfect dish to serve for a quiet family dinner. Joe's family spends their Sunday's preparing for
family dinners. If they're lucky, there are left overs for some next-day chicken parm sandwiches.

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin.
Salt black pepper
2 cups flour, season with salt and pepper
4 large eggs, beat, add 2 tablespoons water, salt and pepper

When you think about the changes of the season from summer to fall, everyone seems to go gaga over pumpkin spice and apples. For those of you with sweet tooth's, that's great but for some, we (and I mean me) are all about the soups, stews, and hearty, savory dishes. The sweaters get pulled out of the closets, the Dutch ovens and the crock pots get placed on the counter and the delightful dishes of the fall start making their way into dinner rotation. 

One of my favorites is a good old French onion soup. 

This tasty little combination with the strong bite of the blue cheese and the sweetness of the grapes on top of the crunchiness of the crostini is just heavenly. Serve it at your next gathering, or plate some up for a little snack with a glass of your favorite wine, it's so good.