I love to combine fruit flavors to make interesting beverages. Especially if I can put together fresh cut fruit with fruit juice to get the best of both worlds. This particular cocktail is perfect for a bridal or baby shower as its lighter with prosecco instead of a harder stronger alcohol. Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash is going to be a favorite all spring long and well into the summer months.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
If you are not familiar with Prosecco it is basically the Italian version of champagne. The main difference (other than the region its from) is that Prosecco is produced in by the tank while champagne is produced by the bottle. It is a sparkling white wine that provides the bubbles of a fun drink.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
Substitutes and Variations:
If you want to make this a mocktail, you can use club soda or lemon-lime soda in place of the Prosecco. If you want to make it a little stronger, you can use a combination of vodka and lemon-lime soda in place of the Prosecco.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
Suggestions for Sides:
As I mentioned above, this is a lovely drink for a Shower. You can make a pitcher of it and let people pour as they like. It goes great with light refreshing finger foods as well as a backyard bbq type situation.
Pineapple Pomegranate Prosecco Smash
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
While it’s not necessary, you can use special ice molds to make drinks a little more fun. You can use round molds or big square molds. I find that the silicone ones are the easiest to use. You also could use a double sided shot glass – also called a jigger – to make measuring out the portions simpler.
This recipe either makes one drink (using ounces) or a pitcher of 8(ish) drinks (using cups).
In a mixer glass combine pomegranate juice, lime juice, and prosecco.
In a glass place a few pieces of pineapple, smashing them with a spoon to release some of the juices. Add ice to the glass, then pour the mixture over the ice. Then add a chunk of pineapple to the rim of each glass.
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Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up.
It’s a new year at the Senior Salon Pit Stop and it’s time to vroom-vroom to all the great posts that everyone is creating all around the the blogosphere! Scroll down to check out my Weekly Wrap-up along with my Featured posts from the previous Pit Stop!
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We had an exciting week on the homestead – we hatched out a duckling! We have named it Mal – which is either short for Mallory or Malcolm. We won’t know for sure if its a he or a she until about 2 weeks. But I think it will be Malcolm. We have a few more duck eggs in the incubator that we will know about in anout two weeks.
What have you been up to this past week?
Just #ICYMI – one of the most popular recipes from the blog this last week was Dutch Oven Baked Beans – perfect for all those potlucks and backyard bbqs filling up your calendar now that spring has sprung!
Dutch Oven Baked Beans
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Spring may have entered rural Montana like a lamb…we have still had several days with temps below freezing and even a fair bit of snow fall. Though none of it has really stuck around more than a day. That said we are all looking forward to a bountiful Spring as we sow the seeds and plant the plants. I have looked at the page views and stats to check out the popular recipes posts from last month. There are no surprises here – at least for me, maybe you missed one of these posts? Either way I hope you enjoy checking out the Five #MostPopularRecipes of Last Month – MAR-2026. It is a countdown, so be sure to scroll to end of this post to see #1!
When I am building sandwiches, wraps, and burgers, I am always thinking about layers. How can I layer together flavors on flavors to build the ultimate bite. I love to have a vinegary bite in most things along with something with texture. That’s why this Quick Kraut is such a good recipe to have in your recipe box.
Sometimes a meal calls for an appetizer. Or, like we do at our house, need an idea for your next Appetizer Night! These Simple Cheese Straws are the perfect addition to any appetizer menu. They are light and flaky while still being cheesy. And the best part – they take only a few minutes to make and few more minutes to bake! That makes them great along side a dinner when you want something more than just garlic bread.
Not everything named Breakfast has to be served at breakfast time. We have breakfast for lunch or dinner quite frequently. These Quick Breakfast Wraps are perfect for any meal of the day, super easy to make and a great on the go recipe. They are also really great for camping or to make ahead.
Making my own spice blends has been a hobby of mine for some time. I really like to play around with different flavors and see how they come together. I also really like to be able to control the amount of salt, fillers and other preservatives that go into the spice blends I use in cooking. Recently I have been trying to make my own deli meats so that we have what we want to hand. In the process of that endeavor I have come up with a really great Roast Beef Spice Blend that works for making deli style meat or a Sunday Supper centerpiece.
I don’t usually make recipes that require a super specialized piece of cooking equipment (except maybe slow cookers), but I am so in love with my Blackstone griddle, I can’t help it. For the most part the other things I have made thus far can be made on the stove top, however this Blackstone Cowboy Stir-Fry really does the need the wide open flat space of the griddle. It is a total game changer for making meals like this for the whole family at once. By the by – this is not an ad for Blackstone products at all – my hubs got me one for my birthday this year and I just love it so very much.
I hope you have enjoyed looking back on the Five Most Popular Recipes from March 2026. Was there one that you missed?
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Celebrating an anniversary with a homemade dinner is such a romantic idea. Cook food your significant other loves, light a few candles and create a night to remember.
Ditch the expensive restaurants.
Seriously.
Apart from costing way more than necessary and filling up an entire day just travelling to your reservation, restaurants are annoying.
Want to know why…
Your dining area doesn’t need to be interrupted by a waiter asking if you’d like to order dessert. You can pour your own wine and spend as much time on each course as you like. You have full control. Plus when you cook at home, you could even save some money to buy your significant other a romantic gift to go with dinner. How about a sparkling 10 carat diamond ring?
Here are five simple steps to plan the perfect homemade anniversary dinner.
Contents show
Why a Homemade Anniversary Dinner Beats Going Out
Planning the Perfect Anniversary Menu
Setting The Scene For Romance
The Gift To Pair With Dinner
Mistakes To Avoid
Wrapping Things Up
Why a Homemade Anniversary Dinner Beats Going Out
Did you know most couples don’t celebrate their anniversary by going out to eat?
The majority skip the crowded restaurants and cook at home.
That’s right. According to a recent 2024 survey by Truly Experiences, only 44% of couples ate at a restaurant for their anniversary.
Since it’s clearly the unpopular choice, there must be a good reason couples are cooking at home.
Imagine not having to worry about noisy restaurants or feeling rushed to get off your table. You can cook your significant others favourite meals and make the night as long or as short as you want.
Here’s the thing about dining in…
Every detail of the night can be curated by you. Need some background music? Slip on your favourite playlist. Prefer softer lighting? Light a few candles.
There’s no wrong way to cook at home. And if you want to go all out you can even create a romantic atmosphere with flowers and fine wine.
Of course, you should also plan to give a gift with dinner. Whether that’s a luxurious box of chocolates or a decadent diamond anniversary band.
When you really want to wow your partner on milestone anniversaries like the 10th, 20th or 25th, couples browse through a variety of 10 carat diamond rings to find the perfect ring to celebrate the occasion.
Imagine your partner’s reaction when you give them a gorgeous 10 plus carat diamond ring to go alongside your delicious home cooked anniversary dinner. Now that’s a night they’ll never forget.
Planning The Perfect Anniversary Menu
First things first. You have to plan what you’re going to cook.
Okay so the food doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it shouldn’t be.
The last thing you want is to spend the entire night stressing in the kitchen. When cooking at home for your anniversary, keep things simple, but delicious.
Planning out your menu couldn’t be easier. Start with choosing three things to cook.
An appetiser.
A main course.
A dessert.
From there, build your menu around meals that you’ll both enjoy. Keep things light for the appetiser and simple for dessert. That way you can wow your spouse with a nice meal for the main course.
Once you know what you’re going to cook, do as much preparation as possible before the big day. Chop vegetables ahead of time and marinate meats the day before.
More prep work means less work on the day. Which means you can spend more time relaxing with your significant other.
Setting The Scene For Romance
Fine dining restaurants are full of forks and fancy table settings.
But you don’t have to be fancy at home.
Creating a romantic setting is easy and doesn’t need to cost very much at all. All it takes is some thoughtful details.
Here are a couple.
Light candles.
Put out some fresh flowers.
Play some background music.
That’s right. It’s really that simple.
Dim the lights, light some candles and your home is instantly transformed into a romantic dining spot.
Hang some flowers on your table and create a cute playlist beforehand. Things will feel instantaneously more romantic when your favourite songs are playing in the background.
Here are some extra tips you might not have thought of.
Use nice plates and glasses. Not ones you’d typically use every day.
Iron a table cloth or grab a clean table runner.
Set the table with nicely folded napkins.
Pick out a nice bottle of wine to pair with dinner.
Again, little details like this let your partner know you’ve put time and effort into making this night special.
Don’t blow dinner by having your dining room look like a tornado hit it.
Of course, there’s always nice to include a little something something with dinner.
Most couples wait until dessert to give gifts with dinner. It works perfectly for anniversary celebrations.
This year, consider giving your partner a stunning anniversary gift they’ll love.
If you’re celebrating a milestone anniversary like the 10th, 25th or 50th you might even consider going big. Jewelry, keepsakes and experiences make for great gifts any year.
10 Carat Diamond Anniversary Rings are excellent for celebrating milestone anniversaries.
Give your gift along with dessert. It’ll keep the flow of the night going and feel like less of a chore than giving a gift before dinner.
Pro Tip: Make sure you have everything wrapped beforehand. Searching for a missing gift wrapper during dinner is sure to ruin the mood.
Mistakes To Avoid
Thinking about cooking at home for your anniversary but don’t know where to start?
Don’t let these common mistakes ruin your dinner when preparing food at home.
Cooking something new for the first time.
Your anniversary isn’t the time to try and cook something that could go wrong.
Sticking with food you know how to cook takes the stress out of dinner. That way if something unexpected happens you’ll be prepared.
Over-complicating recipes.
3 courses is more than enough.
You don’t need to make yourself overwhelmed by cooking ten different dishes.
Not timing yourself.
Make sure each dish is timed correctly. You don’t want to cook the entire meal just to have things get cold before serving.
Forgotten dietary preferences.
Making seafood stuffed filet mignon just because it looks fancy isn’t a good idea if your spouse hates seafood.
Keep the other person’s preferences in mind when planning the menu.
Putting off cleanup.
Clean as you cook whenever possible. The last thing you want to do is spend time cleaning up after dinner is finished.
Wrapping Things Up
Congratulations, you’re going to cook your significant other the best anniversary dinner they’ve ever had.
Keep this article bookmarked so you can come back to it anytime. Each anniversary is special, so make sure to celebrate them how you’d like.
Need a quick recap?
Keep the food simple and cook things you know how to make.
Set the mood with candles, music and flowers.
Gift your spouse a beautiful present with dessert.
Don’t overcomplicate dinner.
Enjoy yourself, don’t stress.
Hopefully by following these tips you won’t make any common mistakes. Remember, anniversaries should be enjoyed by both parties.
Homemade dinners are romantic because they’re from the heart. Put your heart into this dinner and your anniversary won’t be forgotten anytime soon.
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Who doesn’t love a big pot of baked beans? They are perfect for every backyard bbq and every smoked meat and bbq platter. If you don’t have a signature baked beans recipe, you are welcome to my Dutch Oven Baked Beans recipe. Don’t worry I won’t tell anyone!
Dutch Oven Baked Beans
The best part of the baked beans is getting the piece of bacon. This recipe makes sure everyone gets a chance at the piece of bacon. I love to use the thick cut bacon to make it worth it even more.
Dutch Oven Baked Beans
Substitutes and Variations:
While I prefer the navy beans- small white beans, you can use pinto or kidney beans if you already have them or prefer them.
Dutch Oven Baked Beans
Suggestions for Sides:
This is the perfect side for any type of grilled or bbq or smoked protein. Chicken, beef, pork….all of the options and you are good. If you have a great mustard-based potato salad and some fresh fruit, you have the perfect plate.
Dutch Oven Baked Beans
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
You will obviously be needing a dutch oven to make these beans, per the recipe. I suggest a larger one – I prefer a 6qt enameled cast iron dutch oven. They just make things easier to go from stovetop to in the oven.
In a dutch oven over medium-high heat, add bacon. Cook until crispy. Add onions and saute for 3 minutes.
In the same pan , reduce the heat and add beans (two cans should be drained of liquid and two should have liquid), beef broth, and tomato puree. Bring just to a bubble.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, combing remaining ingredients then add to the dutch oven. Stir to combine.
Cover the dutch oven with the lid and place on center rack of the oven. Bake for 40 minutes. Let cool about 5 minutes before serving.
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Welcome to this week’s Weekly Wrap-up and Blog Link-up.
It’s a new year at the Senior Salon Pit Stop and it’s time to vroom-vroom to all the great posts that everyone is creating all around the the blogosphere! Scroll down to check out my Weekly Wrap-up along with my Featured posts from the previous Pit Stop!
What’s been going on at Homemade on a Weeknight?
I hope all had a wonderful and blessed Easter Sunday surrounded by delicious food and family! We finally did it! We got out little teo person hot tub leveled, set up and are able to soak our aching bones in it. We have had a hot tub for the last 6 or 7 years. For the last year and a half living in Montana we have not had the time or energy to set it up, as well as the extra funds. Everything we add to our property comes with extra expenses like electrical hookups and water. But we have finally done it and it is glorious! And the view isn’t too shabby either! What’s your luxury treat yourself type thing?
What have you been up to this past week?
Just #ICYMI – one of the most popular recipes from the blog this last week was Pepperjack Cornbread – perfect for all those potlucks and backyard bbqs filling up your calendar now that spring has sprung!
Pepperjack Cornbread
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When it comes to red sauce everyone has their own favorite. Whether it is a homemade version or a popular jarred version, you can use it in so many more ways than just a pouring it over some spaghetti noodles. I, personally, like to make several jars of sauce each summer using fresh tomatoes, onions, basil and garlic from the garden. But this is not an Ina Garner thing – you can use your favorite variety of red sauce, prepared the way you want it for any of these recipes. In an effort to help you try lots of different recipes, I have put together a collection of recipes using Red Sauce – 10 Ways for you to check out.
Red Sauce – 10 Ways
A few key kitchen tools you may want to have to hand when it comes to making these Red Sauce Recipes:
13×9 Baking Dish – using a glass baking dish for the casseroles in the collection is ideal. You get the perfect size vessel to be spred out enough to bake evenly and cook through.
Everyday Pan with a Lid – you will need a 12-14inch pan to make the one pan recipes on this list.
4oz Ramekins – a few of these recipes use the red sauce for a “dip” and these small cups are perfect for serving up enough sauce to dip into.
And without further adieu – here are My Favorite Red Sauce Recipes from the blog!
Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells
Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells – Pasta is a perfect place to start when making weeknight dinners. You can add in some sauce, protein, and cheese for a delightful hearty meal. These Sausage & Spinach Stuffed Shells are an excellent way to get spinach into your families diet. This dish is also so beautiful when you prep it in concentric circles in the large round pan.
Supreme Pizzadillas
Pizzadilla Supreme – I can be indecisive sometimes – do I want pizza…do I want quesadillas? How about both of them made into one amazing meal. My favorite type of pizza is red sauce with Italian sausage crumbles, pepperoni, bell pepper and red onion – so that is exactly what I put in these Pizzadillas Supreme. Along with this super easy homemade Marinara – perfect for dipping.
Baked Ravioli
Baked Ravioli – Some times you want the big yummy flavors of a Sunday Supper on a weeknight but you just don’t have the time. That’s when what I like to call “semi-homemade” dinners come into play. By using a few short cuts, you can make this Baked Ravioli, with all the layered flavors of a fancy lasagna in a fraction of the time.
Baked Meatball Subs
Baked Meatball Subs – I love a good sandwich for dinner. Hot sandwiches are easy to eat and make too. These Baked Meatballs Subs give you all the joys of a good deli sandwich right from your home kitchen. By using three types of cheese you get a little extra pizzazz for very little effort. I’ve included my recipes for meatballs and red sauce – which you could use in lots of different recipes too.
Sausage Stuffed Manicotti
Sausage Stuffed Manicotti – While this dish may look like it takes a long while to get put together, it really is simple. You make the sauce right in the baking dish and let it cook along with the pasta. And once you have it all in the dish, you let the oven do all the work. This cheesy sauce pasta bake is going to make you feel like you cooked all day with minimal effort. Sausage Stuffed Manicotti is going to be a regular in my monthly rotation, and I am sure it will be in yours too!
Stuffed Crust Pizza
Stuffed Crust Pizza– Pizza Night is one of my family’s favorite dinner events. We have one most weeks, and not just on Friday. Once I learned how easy it could be to make pizza dough from scratch, I never turned back. Homemade pizza is one of my “always on hand” dishes because all you really need is flour, yeast, tomato puree, and cheese. The seasonings are all things that should be in your pantry all the time. Every so often, I like to add that something extra and make a Stuffed Crust pizza as a special meal, and it’s easier than you think
Pizza Rolls with dip
Pizza Rolls with dip– Snack time is not to be ignored in our house. Whether its the #afterschoolsnack or the mid day weekend snack, I like to play with different snack ideas. My latest snack comes in the form of these delectable Pizza Rolls with dip. Think savory cinnamon rolls, and you got exactly what this recipe is all about. The wonderfully gooey cheesiness with the zest of pepperoni pizza rolled up and served with a super easy red sauce for dipping.
Chicken Parm Meatballs & Spaghetti
Chicken Parm Meatballs & SpaghettiIf you are not using ground chicken on a regular basis than you are really missing out. Many think it is too lean so it becomes dry but there is a very simple fix for this – dried minced onions! That is the secret to these absolutely delectable chicken parmesan meatballs that are the centerpiece to this recipe. Chicken Parm Meatballs & Spaghetti is so easy to make and so delicious to eat!
Individual French Bread Pizzas
Individual French Bread Pizzas – My favorite part of French bread pizza is the crispy edge of the outer crust. When you make them out of a whole bit loaf of French bread, only some of you get to have that crunchy bite. So I decided to give everyone the whole experience by making them individually. These Individual French Bread Pizzas are so easy to make, you will definitely want to add them to your menu rotation.
Ultimate Spaghetti & Meatballs
Hope you enjoyed my selections of Red Sauce Recipes – do you have a favorite? Which one will you be trying first?
Estelle Forrest self-published this cookbook after a lot of playing around in the kitchen. You can purchase your own copy here:
When it comes to take-away food, Chinese food is one of my family’s favorites. But it can get super spendy to order for everyone. So I’ve been trying to sort out how to make our favorite dishes at home. Most recently I’ve come up with this recipe for Easy Beef Broccoli – a classic Chinese food dish served over rice. And I think its a real winner I will be making over and over.
Easy Beef Broccoli
It’s very important that you use fresh broccoli in this. Frozen florets are going to add too much extra moisture and not have the same crispness that you want from a good beef broccoli dish. That said if you just cannot get the fresh broccoli then frozen is your next best option.
Easy Beef Broccoli
Substitutes and Variations:
If you don’t care for bamboo shoots, you can omit them. Also if you want less sodium or need gluten free you can use Tamari in place of the soy sauce. Lastly, if jasmine rice isn’t easy to find, basmati or long grain will work too.
Easy Beef Broccoli
Suggestions for Sides:
This is a whole meal on its own. However if you want to make some wontons or egg rolls as a side that’s great. You can also do a whole Chinese Take-out feast with some Orange Chicken and Chow Mein.
Easy Beef Broccoli
Tools that may make this recipe easier:
Not a lot of specialized tool needs for this meal. If you like to cook a lot of rice, a rice cooker is the way to go. But you can totally just use a pot with a lid.
Pan-fried steak pieces with broccoli, bamboo shoots, and onion in a delicious ginger soy sauce.
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Chinese
Keyword beef, beef broccoli, broccoli, chinese fakeaway, chinese food, jasmine rice, marinated steak, steak, white onion
Prep Time 15 minutesminutes
Cook Time 25 minutesminutes
Servings 6
Ingredients
3cupsBroccoli Florets
1Medium White Onioncut into ¼-inch squares
1Large Green Bell Peppercut into ¼-inch strips
18oz canBamboo Shootsdrained
1½lbFlank Steakcut into ½-inch strips
2cupsTeriyaki Sauce
1tbspSesame Oil
3cupsJasmine Ricerinsed and drained
For the Sauce
½cupSoy Sauce
¼cupSesame Oil
¼cupRice Vinegar
¼cupOyster Sauce
2tbspCorn Starch
1tspGarlic Powder
1tspWhite Pepper
2tbspBrown Sugar
2cupsBeef Broth
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Instructions
Add flank steak strips, teriyaki sauce and sesame oil to a zippered bag. Place in refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight)
Add rice and 6 cups of water to a pot. Bring just to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and cover pan. Let cook another 10 minutes or until all of the moisture had been absorbed. Leave lid on pot and remove from heat until ready to serve. NOTE: You can also just use a rice cooker.
In a frying pan or grill pan over medium-high heat, grill off the steak to about medium (still a little pink). Remove from heat.
Combine sauce ingredients with a whisk in a large measuring cup.
In an extra large saute pan over medium heat, add broccoli, onion, bamboo shoots, steak and sauce. Stir to combine. Cover with lid and let cook for 10 minutes. Stir and cook another 5 minutes. Once sauce has thickened, serve over a portion of cooked rice.
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A great place to come, share your blog posts and make new friends.
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I am so excited to be a part of the Home Matters Linky Party Team! I have been participating for quite some time and am eager to make some more contributions to this party. A little about me – I’m a Wife and Mom. My husband, four kids, 5 dogs and 75+ chickens (and counting) all currently live in the rural Montana. We are embarking on the adventure of a lifetime as we live out our dreams of being Homesteaders! Like the name implies – I love to make homemade meals every night of the week for my family. I care about what types of things we are eating and I like to try new things. This blog is all about sharing those journeys and adventures with you.
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Please take some time to poke around and visit some of the other links.
Please take some time to check out your hosts and co-hosts on social media.
We appreciate the variety of blogs on the www; however, the Home Matters Party is for links on matters of the HOME. Please link accordingly.
We ask that you do not add other Linky Parties, Blog Hops, or Giveaways–unless you begin the party with a new project, recipe or post.
On the same note, please do not add links of an extremist, political or strong controversial nature. (The hosts and co-hosts read each and every blog post linked and will contact you directly if you have linked something that does not fit into the realm of the party.)
With your help, we can continue to grow the Home Matters Party! Thank you!
We are looking for Co-Hosts. Help us Rock this party! If you are interested, please contact Donna at radforddesignstudio@gmail.com.
Link Up!
By joining the Home Matters Linky Party you are giving permission for all hosts and co-hosts to use and share any part of your post, including pictures, for party promotion, as featured posts, in party photo collages, on blogs, across social media, etc. All credits will be given to the original source.
Thank you for joining in the fun and excitement at the Home Matters Linky Party. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do. We look forward to chatting with you in the comments.
