Delicious and bright homemade recipes
Want a sweet treat that will blow your taste buds away? These glazed lime meltaway cookies are the thing for you! These are packed with the tart flavor of lime, but balanced with a buttery, melt in your mouth, cookie. What is a meltaway? A meltaway cookie is pretty much […]
This southwest ranch dipping sauce is the perfect compliment to so many things! The spice from chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and the creamy goodness from Hidden Valley Ranch, makes the perfect balance. To be honest, I’m not a big ‘heat person’. I have never really enjoyed spicy things and […]
Got a craving for restaurant style beer battered onion rings but don’t feel like spending money out? Me too! With this recipe, you won’t miss them anymore. First things first- these beer battered onion rings are deep fried. If that doesn’t scare you, jump to the recipe, friend! If frying […]
If you want to feel fancy while eating a salad, this one is for you. This prosciutto, peach and fig arugula salad is the perfect end of summer lunch you’ll be craving every day. In Season Fruits It’s still stone fruit season AND fig season and what better way to […]
This sunshine smoothie is exactly what it sounds like: pure sunshine in your mouth! This 5 ingredient smoothie will surely brighten anyone’s day. I’m a big smoothie person and love experimenting with different fruits and flavors. I’ve made my fair share of gross ones that I couldn’t even TRY to […]
This is it. This is THE recipe. The BEST salmon burger you will ever taste. You better just go ahead and bookmark this Salmon Burger with Lemon Dill Aioli right now! Go! Okay, now that I hopefully didn’t scare you away, let’s get into the details of this recipe. My […]
Oh man guys, this sweet cherry almond cake may be my favorite cake I’ve made to date. There’s no doubt cherry and almond flavors are truly a match made in heaven. This is a cozy cake with such home feeling flavors. I’ve honestly eaten this for breakfast and wouldn’t ever […]
Let’s talk about these frozen peanut butter chocolate granola banana bites. That’s a mouthful! I’ve seen these floating around for a little while and thought about how I could spruce them up just a tiny bit. I’ve decided to add granola to give these bites that crunch I’m always searching […]
Creamy and dreamy Italian food is my love language. I promise this gnocchi and sausage with blush sauce will win your heart over! I always usually order one of two things when I go out to an Italian restaurant: Eggplant Parmesan or a good gnocchi dish. Gnocchi is truly one […]
Mmm mm mm.. peaches and blackberries are such a good combination! For this peach and blackberry pound cake, I took my grandma’s peach cake recipe and made just a few tweaks. Please enter the best summer fruit cake! Talk texture to me This baby is MOIST. She’s the perfect pound […]
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