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 … 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.
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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
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Coconut Lime Popsicles
“Put the lime in the coconut….” Sorry! The geek in me always starts singing that song every time I see or hear lime and coconut in the same sentence. Those two flavors do pair well together and always makes me think of tropical weather and sandy beaches. Thanks to Sarah at The Charming Detroiter, you can create your own coconut … Read More ...
Summertime Punch
Berries and watermelon are my two favorite fruit items to eat during the summer months. Sometimes, we get more watermelon than we handle and I feel awful having to waste it. Luckily, Velvet and Hail created this summertime punch with watermelon to use up and a few other ingredients. Of course, I may have to invest in a juicer or … Read More ...
Lemon Berry Trifle
What a beautiful dessert to show off those lovely berries of the summer. This dessert is so easy to make and yet works for a backyard barbecue or an elegant party. It’s all in how you present it. I love the flavors of berries and lemon and you can buy a store bought angel food cake or pound cake in … Read More ...
4th of July Dessert Hacks
It is almost the 4th of July and You want to bake and cook spectacular items for the holiday barbecue, picnic or potluck, but don’t have the time. This seems to happen to me a lot. I’ve learned from many team dinners that it is okay to run to the store and bring store bought items. You could always jazz … Read More ...
Baked Banana Bread Donuts
Classic banana bread meets the donut shape. A great breakfast or even snack to enjoy with your coffee, tea or milk. We don’t have donuts often, but they are fun to enjoy on occasion. Elsa Brobbery from The Whinery shares how to create these moist and cakey donuts using the classic banana bread flavor.
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Healthy Cinnamon Roll Overnight Dessert Oats
As much as I would love to eat cinnamon rolls for breakfast everyday, it isn’t feasible or healthy. Now I can have the flavors, but healthier and will give me the energy boost I need in the morning. I really love the concept of overnight oats. Fix everything the night before and in the morning breakfast is ready and … Read More ...
Grape Ape Popsicles
When I think of Grape Ape, I think of the cartoon. Apparently, there is a drink called the Grape Ape. Probably a good thing I didn’t know about that in my college days. Bring back those days with your friends by making some popsicles created by Tessa at the Natural Comfort Kitchen. Make sure you eat these popsicles responsibly and … Read More ...
4th of July Rice Krispie Treat Shot Glasses
photo credit: The Watering Mouth
Create these fun shot glasses for your drinks or the kids glasses of milk this 4th of July holiday evening. You and the kids can create these shot glasses together and they can use them too. Cheri at The Watering Mouth shares how to create these glasses in written and video form.
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Water Colored Painted Ice Cream Cone
With all the fun ice cream flavors, you can’t serve it in a boring cone. I’m always looking for way for kids to play with their food, especially during the summer time. Nicole at Tikkido shows how you can water color the ice cream cones for a fun dessert. If you have some rainy days coming up, paint the ice … Read More ...
Sonic Chili Cheese Dogs
I’m not talking Sonic the restaurant here, this recipe is based off of Sonic the Hedgehog. Every once in a blue moon, I want a chili dog and sometimes with lots of cheese. Victoria at Pixelated Provisions created this chili for the 25th birthday of Sonic the Hedgehog. Did you ever play the video game. I have to say, it … Read More ...