We can’t get enough fruit, especially fresh picked berries in the summer. As much as we try to be healthy, sometimes you need something a little sweeter like chocolate. Alexis at Hummusapien has combined the fruit with chocolate for the perfect dessert or snack. Even better it is served on a stick, and we know much kids love to eat … Read More ...
Archives for July 2016
Milk and Cereal Breakfast Popsicles
I really miss the lazy days of summer as a kid. No care in the world, no responsibilities, and the freedom to do whatever you want day to day. Usually, breakfast in the summer was cereal. If it was really hot, you didn’t even want that. Here is a fun way to get the kids to eat breakfast on those … Read More ...
Surprise Inside Rainbow Ice Cream Slice
We have shared many cake and cupcake recipes with a surprise inside. Forgive me, I can’t remember if we have done ice cream surprises before. The heart is made from chocolate mousse and Dini from The Flavor Bender shows you via video and written directions on creating this treat.
Click here on The Flavor Bender for the recipe and directions.… Read More ...
16 Easy 4th of July Recipes with only Three Ingredients
It’s almost the 4th of July, and this year I’m really behind schedule. Luckily, Buzzfeed has 16 easy recipes that only uses 3 ingredients to help me and hopefully others. Some of these we have featured in the past, but there are some new ones. Now let’s hope I already have the ingredients.
Click here on Buzzfeed for the recipe … Read More ...
Blueberry Zucchini Snack Cake with Lemon Buttercream
Cake for breakfast? Why not, especially when it has both a fruit and a vegetable included. This is a great summer item using all the fresh items this time of year, but can be made anytime of the year. Sue from The View from Great Island shares how to create this dish via pictures and written direction.
Click here on … Read More ...
Mini Ice Cream Sandwich Pops
Here is a cute way to serve up the ice cream sandwiches and extend the life of the box. Stef from Girl. Inspired. cut ice cream sandwiches in half and dipped the sides into sprinkles. What a great way to match a color themed party. You could do this for the 4th of July with red, white, and blue sprinkles. … Read More ...
Summer Long Sangria
Sangria lovers, here is a recipe that creates a base for you to enjoy Sangrias all summer. All you have to do is add wine. Sarah from The Homemade Haus shares her family recipe for the base mix which yields enough for 18 – 24 (750 ML sized) bottles of wine. Hello summer! Keep it for yourself and your parties … Read More ...
Strawberry Mojito Sorbet
Here is a refreshing summer treat for the whole family. Of course, you could add alcohol to this sorbet for the adults. A cold way to enjoy those fresh picked strawberries and mint. Melissa from Clean-Eating shares this recipe that is made with club soda instead of rum. Yum!
Click here on Clean-eating Recipes for the recipe and directions.
If … Read More ...
Mini Layered Southwestern Salad
These cute mini salads would be great at a bridal shower, baby shower or your next barbecue. They are perfect for entertaining, because guests can grab a glass and a fork and then mingle. Of course, you could always make this in a big bowl. Let Courtney from Pizzazzarie show you how to create these mini salads and add some … Read More ...
Grilled Corn with Vegan Compound Butter
I love corn on the cob! Especially, when it is finally in season! I always steam the corn on the cob, because that is how we have always had it. This year, I’ll give grilled corn on the cob a try. Molly from Apollo & Luna also makes a dairy-free compound butter with chives and jalapeno. Mmmm! You may not … Read More ...
Easy to make Patriotic Cupcakes
I love when companies make it easier for people like me, that have a hard time being creative in the kitchen. I’ve seen the different colored swirl frosting before and wasn’t confident. Stef from Girl. Inspired. shares how she now creates this swirls with a new decorating tool from Wilton. She doesn’t need it, but I’m thinking I might have … Read More ...
Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Strawberries
photo credit: Spicy Southern Kitchen
Here is a great dessert to make for the 4th of July or anytime this summer. A bite size dessert made with cheesecake and fresh fruit. Since it has fruit, I can eat more than one?! Christin at Spicy Southern Kitchen shares how to make this simple dessert.
Click here on Spicy Southern Kitchen for … Read More ...
Cocoa Berry Almond Pancake Muffin Bites
Here is a fun breakfast to serve the kids and adult kids. Even better is that this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free and grain-free. Pancakes that you can take on the go or enjoy at the table and dunked in your favorite syrup. Emily at Joyful Abode shares how to create this recipe. I like this for brunch or even breakfast … Read More ...
Almond Strawberry Overnight Oats
photo credit: Julie’s Eats & Treats
I’m not much of a morning person, so brunches are more my thing. That doesn’t work well during the weekdays, but these overnight oats makes it a little easier. Being able to grab breakfast and go works well for me and overnight oats in mason jars are much healthier than a donut on the … Read More ...