Blend cantaloupe, lime juice, and simple syrup together to create this frozen treat! Cantaloupe Lime Popsicles are an easy summer snack or light dessert.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Grilled Steak Fries Busy weeks mean a return to favorite standbys that have stood the test of time. Things like Flank Steak with Chimichurri Sauce and Grilled Steak Fries. The best part? Dipping the steak fries into the…
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Watermelon Nothing says summer like freshly sliced watermelon, wouldn’t you agree? They have been so sweet and juicy, I swear they disappear so quickly whenever I slice one up for the family. Especially in this weather. But if…
Read MoreThirteen Julys ago, I moved to California. That’s 13 years of some of the happiest moments of my life, over a decade of immersing myself in a life quite different from my childhood in New York. It sounds like quite a lifetime, to have lived…
Read MoreSpaghetti with Mascarpone Alfredo Sauce and Sugar Snap Peas is an easy spaghetti dish that features mascarpone and crème fraiche instead of the traditional heavy cream.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Fresh Peas I can’t wait to share some new recipes featuring these beauties. Each time I shell peas, there is something more than little green marbles emerging from the pod — there is the scent of grassy memories,…
Read MoreFive Little Things I loved this week: Easy Salads When summer rolls around, I hardly feel like I’m cooking at all when we can eat fresh salads. I’ve been turning to an old standby and riffing on my favorite summer salad. As long as I…
Read MoreRed White and Blue Berry Sorbet Floats are made with layers of colorful patriotic sorbet—red raspberry, white coconut, and even frozen blueberries. Each sparkling sip is refreshing, light, and festive.
Read MoreThere’s nothing better than a cool glass of sangria on a hot summer day. This recipe for Berry Sangria is made with mixed berries, zinfandel and rum. It’s a fantastic way to stretch a bottle of wine for a casual party, and of course, enjoy the best of the summer berries.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Raspberries Oh the raspberries. They are perfect this time of year. Plump and juicy, sweet and plentiful in the markets. This really is the best time for them! I love it in so many ways, from salad dressing,…
Read MoreWhen dinner needs to be quick, turn to the grill—Thai-Curry Marinated Grilled Shrimp cooks up quickly and is full of flavor.
Read MoreThis Wild Rice Salad with Apricots & Almonds and Apricot Dressing features sweet apricots, crunchy slivers of raw almonds, morsels of tangy goat cheese, and more.
Read MoreFive little things I loved this week: Cupcake Therapy I turned another year older this week. But this helped me cope.
Read MoreMixed Berry Streusel Muffins are filled with summer’s fresh berries and a crumbly topping of sweet streusel. Use your favorite berries for a delicious breakfast treat!
Read MoreA delicious summertime treat, Butterscotch Chip Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are prepared with scoops of creamy vanilla ice cream and homemade butterscotch chip cookies.
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