In the summer it can be too hot to cook. Sometimes you don’t have a choice and need to cook the food before it spoils or you don’t have anything to eat. The one pan dinners are my favorites for busy work nights and hot summer days. (No air conditioner in this household) It’s bad enough the oven is going, … Read More ...
Archives for July 2016
Vanilla Cannoli Cones
Here is a summer time treat you can serve in a cone with less mess. The author at Love Good Food swears these vanilla cannoli cones tastes like soft serve vanilla ice cream. I may have to test her theory! These would be perfect to serve during a summer party.
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Sea Otter Cupcakes
It’s a “Finding Dory” kind of day! I love sea otters in general! They are so cute! Beth from Hungry Happenings created these cute sea otter cupcakes using peanut butter cups, candy shells she created and other candies. Beth does a wonderful job giving step-by-step tutorials and hints. You can’t help but smile at these cupcakes!
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“Finding Dory” Fruit Punch
Still trying to find time to make to the theaters to see “Finding Dory”! If you have seen it, you may want to make some of this “Finding Dory” fruit punch for the family to enjoy this summer. Lisa from Mom on the Side shares how to create this fun fruit punch.
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Frozen S’mores
photo credit: It’s Always Autumn
As you know, I love s’mores! Enjoying campfire treats on a hot summer day, doesn’t exactly equal satisfying. Until now, Autumn at It’s Always Autumn has created the frozen s’mores. The wonderful s’mores flavors but perfect for a hot summer day. You can even make extras to save for future use.
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Tuna Salad Masonable
I love this idea! What a great way to make sure your crackers aren’t in crumbles by the time you eat lunch or a snack. This is also a great way to create less waste and space in your lunch box. We recycle all of our items, but I may have to keep out the fruit cup containers. Denise … Read More ...
Banana Nut Bread Chia Pudding
A healthier way to eat banana nut bread for breakfast or dessert. I’m not a breakfast person, but I tend to want something sweet when it comes to breakfast. I don’t end up with sweet, but that might change with this recipe. Chantel at Nerdy Mamma shares this pudding that is healthy and guilt free.
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30 Minute Orzo Pasta Salad
photo credit: The Charming Detroiter
A quick pasta salad to put together with dinner or make for a last minute invite to a barbecue. An easy and quick recipe that may be your new go to this summer. Sarah from The Charming Detroiter shares how to create this refreshing dish. This might even become my home alone dish. Perfect for … Read More ...
Homemade Ice Cream Sandwich Truffles
photo credit: An Italian in my Kitchen
Truffles are one of the easy go to desserts and gifts I make during the holidays or special occasions. I’m excited to try making these ice cream sandwich truffles for a hot summer day. Rosemary at An Italian in my Kitchen shares how to make this dessert using no churn vanilla ice cream, … Read More ...
Red Velvet Macaron Ice Cream Sandwiches
photo credit: A Balance of Tastes
Take your favorite macaron and change it into an ice cream sandwich! You can start with this red velvet macaron filled with cheesecake ice cream, that was created by Alina at A Balance of Tastes. Oh my, the flavor combinations could even be better than regular ice cream sandwiches.
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Chicken Pot Pie Soup – Free Recipe
Some of you are thinking, why soup when it is hot out. Besides tacos, it is the best way to use up chicken in my book. Also, it is comfort food in a bowl, any time of year. Melissa at My Mommy Style has combined two of my favorite comfort foods in the fall and winter. Chicken pot pie and … Read More ...
Rhubarb Salsa
photo credit: Simply Fresh Dinners
As you grow, your taste buds change! There are many items I eat now that I completely refused growing up and there are some items, that I’m not sure how I ate it as a kid. I completely blame pregnancy on that one. I still have a hard time eating chicken and I used to … Read More ...
Tequila Sunrise Cupcakes
Do you love sweet tropical drinks? If you are a fan of Tequila Sunrise as a cocktail, then you are going to enjoy it as a cupcake. Lindsay Conchar is a new contributor at The Cake Blog and she shares how to create these sweet treats. A great dessert to enjoy with the girls at a bridal shower.
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Coffee Waffle Cone
Here is an interesting way to enjoy your coffee after dinner this summer. Let the kids enjoy their favorite milk in the waffle cones. Obviously, this doesn’t allow you to enjoy your coffee over a long period of time, but it is different. I wonder of iced coffee would be better.
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Summer Vegetable Pasta Salad
I’m always looking for a good pasta salad recipe. I love how this one has lots of vegetables included and it can be made ahead of time. Lori from Recipe Girl shares how she creates her vegetable pasta salad. You could make this as a side dish for your week night dinner or make a big batch to share at … Read More ...