Recipes, Crafts and More
Mixed Berry Crumble is the best way to enjoy Summer berries! Perfectly sweet and tart with a buttery, crispy crumble, top with ice cream or whipped cream for a fabulous dessert! Fruit Crisp is one of the desserts I regularly make for picnics or potlucks. It’s so easy to make especially for a large group…
Espresso Royale Icebox Cake with delicious layers of graham crackers and espresso mousse. Rich, silky and with an intense coffee flavor, this icebox cake is so easy to make and is sure to become a favorite summer treat! Espresso Royale was inspired by Mango Float, a type of icebox cake with graham crackers, whipped cream,…
Asparagus Mushroom Saute with tender-crisp asparagus, cremini mushrooms, and red onions stir-fried in garlic and herbs. Ready in minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight side dish yet fancy enough for company. Asparagus is of our favorite vegetables, especially during Springtime when they are in abundance and at their finest. Tender green spears are a snap to…
DIY Herb Garden Markers perfect for indoor herb or windowsill gardens. Made with chalkboard paint and markers, they are super easy to make and reusable! I don’t have a green thumb, unfortunately, and I can’t seem to keep the flowering plants I buy from our neighborhood hardware store alive despite my best efforts. I’ve been…
Apricot-Nut Chicken Salad Sandwich with moist chicken, dried fruit, and nuts in a creamy mayo-yogurt dressing. Bursting with flavor and crunch, it makes for a filling lunch or midday snack. What to do with last night’s leftover chicken roast? Turn it into a scrumptious chicken salad sandwich! Chock-full with moist chicken, dried apricots, crunchy cashews,…
Loaded Potato Salad is the best potato salad ever! Chock-full of bacon crumbles, chopped eggs, crisp celery, and green onions, it’s a must for summer potlucks and cookouts. It’s less than a month to warmer weather, and you know what that means. All the BBQs, potlucks, and cookouts! If you’re planning a summer party or picnic, this loaded…
Strawberry Orange Refrigerator Iced Tea that’s mellow in flavor, refreshing and naturally sweetened with fresh fruits. It’s a delicious way to hydrate all year round! For many summers, G and I were seriously obsessed with sun teas. Like drink it every day all day kind of obsessed. Every morning, I would dump a bunch of…
Mini Meatball Spaghetti Pie Bites are a playful take on our favorite pasta dish. Fun to eat as they are to make, they’re kid-friendly and the perfect party food! I love mini versions of classic dishes such as these loaded Hasselback potato bites and homestyle mac and cheese muffins (recipe coming soon!). They’re as much…
DIY Coconut Lime Body Scrub with the sweet and energizing aromas of coconut and lime. It exfoliates the skin while leaving it soft and moisturized for a spa experience right in your home. Makes a great gift, too! I recently took a month-long trip to Thailand and the Philippines, but although I had a fantastic…
No-churn Coffee Brickle Ice Cream with rich, silky texture and an intense coffee flavor is sure to be a crowd favorite. Only 4 ingredients and 10 minutes of prep time with no churning or ice cream maker needed! Summer is fast approaching and I can’t wait to stock up on heavy cream and condensed milk….
Coctel de Camarones with shrimp, tomatoes, onions, cucumber, cilantro, jalapenos in clam and tomato juice cocktail. This Mexican Shrimp Cocktail is refreshing and seriously addicting! Serve with saltine crackers or tostadas for the best Mexican flavors! Coctel de Camarones is how I get through the oppressive California summer with sanity intact. When days get too…
Mixed Berry French Toast Bake is easy to make and ready in an hour with no overnight chilling needed. With delicious pockets of berries and cream cheese, and topped with fruit sauce, it’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. I was about to make my usual morning smoothie with frozen berries when I eyed the bag…