Cookies
The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie
These aren’t your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip cookies! No, they’re the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. They take a bit of work, but they are well worth the effort!
Let’s face it: we’ve all asked the age-old question: What’s for dinner? Growing up in Iowa with a mom and two grandmas who could turn a garden bounty into culinary magic, I’ve learned a thing or two about keeping the table interesting. Dive into these recipes and make everyone at your table a happy eater!
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Cookies
These aren’t your run-of-the-mill chocolate chip cookies! No, they’re the ultimate chocolate chip cookie. They take a bit of work, but they are well worth the effort!
Candy
Peanut brittle is a delicious treat that is perfect to make around the holidays. It’s a sugary combination that’s generously dotted with peanuts for some added crunch!
Dips & Spreads
Apple butter used to seem like a delicacy, reserved for special festivals and events. I grew up thinking apple butter…
Thanksgiving
These Butterhorn dinner rolls are the perfect homemade recipe to bake! They’re well worth any extra effort since they’re THAT much better than anything from the store!
Dessert
This simple blueberry cobbler is buttery, golden, and bursting with juicy blueberries. With pantry staples, it’s a quick, comforting dessert that’s perfect year-round.
Cake
Strawberry poke cake is one of those desserts that just feels like summer. It’s light, fruit-flavored, and a little bit retro, all in the best way.
Pie
This homemade roasted strawberry rhubarb pie is on the menu whenever I need a burst of sweet and tangy goodness. Enjoy it warm with a scoop of ice cream or simply on its own.
Cookies
This recipe for Snickerdoodle cookies elevates the classic recipe with the rich, nutty flavor of brown butter. Rolled in a warm spice blend of cinnamon, cloves, and ginger, these soft, chewy cookies are the ultimate treat any time of year!
Salad
Roasted root vegetables, salmon, sunflower seeds, and vinaigrette.
Salad
Packed full of grilled chicken and topped red and yellow peppers with a cilantro dressing, this salad is so delicious! It’s pretty much a chicken fajita but in an easy-to-eat salad form!
Salad
Grilled zucchini, onions, tomatoes, and roasted peppers with basil dressing.
Salad
This combination is a pairing of two of the freshest ingredients of the summer! Green beans and tomatoes are mixed together with an amazing vinaigrette and herbs to create a dish that imparts the best of the season!
Ice Cream
Is there anything better than scoopable, luscious, rich, and creamy ice cream? The answer is a resounding “no” when it comes to this no-churn espresso brownie ice cream! Using real espresso packs a punch of coffee flavor, which is perfectly balanced with pieces of brownie and a drizzle of chocolate sauce!
Cake
When it’s the busy holiday time, there is nothing better than a no-bake dessert to save time and effort! This no-bake peppermint cheesecake is made from the flavors of the holiday season with a light, fluffy texture that’s super smooth to eat!
Ice Cream
There’s nothing better than a homemade ice cream because it can be tailored to any flavor you want. This raspberry cheesecake variety is just as decadent as it sounds! A raspberry jam is layered amongst a creamy cheesecake base.
Dressings & Sauces
Lots of fresh herbs, bright lemon, and creamy green goodness.
Drinks
Aperol spritz is the perfect summer cocktail: citrusy, bubbly, and perfectly refreshing. This Italian classic comes together in minutes and is as refreshing as it is beautiful.
Dessert
This simple blueberry cobbler is buttery, golden, and bursting with juicy blueberries. With pantry staples, it's a quick, comforting dessert that’s perfect year-round.
Drinks
A Hugo spritz is a light, fresh cocktail that's perfect for summer sipping. Made with elderflower liqueur, mint, and sparkling wine, it's a refreshing alternative to the classic Aperol spritz.