I'm tempted to name these Uglies, because they are. Visually ugly, that is. But don't, for one moment, convince you that these cookies aren't absolutely mouthwatering! The one descriptor I use the most with these cookies is fresh. No extracts, nothing artificial. These are loaded with lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh blueberries, and you … Continue reading Soft Lemon Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
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California Club Pizza
Do you have California Pizza Kitchen restaurants where you live? We used to have several locations nearby, but unfortunately, they had to close. Their pizza wasn't exactly authentic Italian, but they were good at their west-coast interpretation of the food they served. My favorite CPK pizza was their California Club Pizza. It's covered in tossed … Continue reading California Club Pizza
Watermelon, Grilled Peach, and Blackberry Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Yogurt Sauce
I honestly thought this would be just another fruit salad. Just a sweet side dish on a hot summer day. I should've trusted the great Bobby Flay, because this is really delicious! It's the yogurt sauce, a simple combination of yogurt, honey, and lemon juice. I was surprised how much I loved the flavor itself, … Continue reading Watermelon, Grilled Peach, and Blackberry Fruit Salad with Honey Lemon Yogurt Sauce
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Butter Cookies
Have you ever made cookies with cookie butter? It seems circular, but I'm here to tell you, it is positively inspired! These chewy, chocolatey oatmeal cookies take cookie butter to a whole new level. These cookies might just be your new favorite! If you're not yet familiar with cookie butter, allow me to introduce you. … Continue reading Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Butter Cookies
Creamy Paprika Zucchini
Are you overrun with fresh zucchini from your plentiful garden harvest? Or perhaps just searching for new, creative ways to prepare this versatile veggie? Try this flavorful recipe, bursting with tasty paprika, sour cream, tomatoes, garlic, and fresh herbs! You can prepare this dish as a side to your entrée, but the sauce is so … Continue reading Creamy Paprika Zucchini
Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken
Talk about summer harvest in a bowl! This filling pasta salad celebrates everything we love about summer flavors. Juicy tomatoes and tart lemon juice balance fresh basil, salty cheese, and creamy avocado. Grilling the chicken and corn gives the salad that char-gilled summer flavor, all balanced by the whole wheat pasta. In addition to delicious, … Continue reading Corn, Tomato, and Avocado Pasta Salad with Grilled Chicken
Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding
The summer heat always makes me crave tropical flavors, and what is more tropical than coconut and mango? This Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding mimics my favorite Thai dessert, Mango and Sticky Rice, with one bonus difference: a lot less sugar! Using unsweetened coconut milk and a mere third cup of sugar, versus the traditional sweetened condensed … Continue reading Coconut Mango Tapioca Pudding
Blue Cheese Coleslaw with Bacon
One of the most common sides in the summer is coleslaw, but sometimes the same ole coleslaw gets boring. Insert this fantastic recipe! The creamy zing of the blue cheese combined with the saltiness of the bacon make this a fantastic side to all of your favorite summer dishes! TIP: Feel free to use your … Continue reading Blue Cheese Coleslaw with Bacon
No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake
July's Birthday Celebration Dessert recipient couldn't decide between cheesecake and German chocolate cake. I immediately thought, "Why not combine them?!" As a bonus to make in the summer heat, this no-bake recipe does not require the oven! TIP: There are three parts to this recipe: the Oreo cookie crust, the chocolate cheesecake layer, and the … Continue reading No-Bake German Chocolate Cheesecake
Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supremes
Wishing you could enjoy good ole Taco Bell food without the digestive distress? I've got you covered! These Crunchwrap Supremes are made from real ingredients and taste just as addictive as the restaurant versions. I've cleaned this recipe up even further by substituting simple grated cheese for the processed nacho cheese. You could technically make … Continue reading Copycat Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supremes
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