Ice Cream
Homemade Affogatos
An affogato is a delicious balance of sweet gelato drowned in rich espresso. This Italian classic is an extraordinary mix of dessert and evening coffee, great for warm summer evenings.
Salad
Spicy Pear Kale Salad
This spicy pear kale salad is a delicious way to serve this under loved green. Topped with a spicy dressing, pears, and Parmesan cheese, it's a great summer side dish for any party!
Side Dishes
Caprese Pasta Salad
Caprese pasta salad pairs al dente pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy fresh mozzarella, and fresh basil, all kissed by a balsamic drizzle. Every bite bursts with vibrant, fresh flavor!
Breakfast
Stuffed French Toast
French toast gets elevated in this recipe, creating a heavenly version that anyone will love. Thick, fluffy bread with cinnamon gets a mascarpone cheese filling, forming a succulent breakfast treat.
Preserving
Pickled Vegetables
Pickling produce adds incredible flavoring and texture. This is a quick process for pickling, allowing for any vegetable to gain the tangy taste in just hours!
Dessert
Espresso Chocolate Meringue Cookies
These light and airy espresso chocolate meringue cookies are the perfect treat to bake! With simple ingredients, they're truly customizable but look like they took a lot of work to make!
Snacks
Chocolate Covered Popcorn
Whether it's for a snack or just any time throughout the day, this chocolate covered popcorn will be your new favorite recipe. It's made with popped popcorn that's covered in almond bark and chocolate and combined with peanuts. The combination is both salty and sweet and hits the spot, especially if you're a popcorn lover!
Dessert
Vanilla Chai Custard
This dessert is perfect for adding an elevated element to a meal, and it's so simple to create! Cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves mix with vanilla to form this delicious, creamy custard, great for any occasion.
Drinks
Venetian Lemonade
Venetian lemonade combines the traditional lemonade with the flavors of almond and club soda. This version throws in a sprig of rosemary for some added herb-y goodness!
Dips & Spreads
Easy Guacamole
Is there anything better than a simple yet delicious recipe? This easy guacamole is a definite crowd pleaser! Whether it's Cinco de Mayo or just another day during the summer, the party is going to be that much better by making and serving this dip!
Side Dishes
Pea Salad
Since we're looking for the lightest flavors during the spring, peas are such a great springtime vegetable with which to cook! In this spring salad, their slight sweetness is paired with creamy sour cream and mayonnaise as well as hardboiled egg. The "salad" that results is perfectly balanced and altogether spring!
Soup
Curry Butternut Squash Soup
When the weather turns cool, the perfect antidote is a big bowl of soup. This curried butternut squash soup is a balanced combination of flavors that’s finished with creamy coconut milk. It’s delicious, completely warming, and perfect for cold fall or winter weather. Plus, it’s a really quick and easy weeknight soup to prepare.
