Early summer is filled with so many delicious fresh flavors, and Honeysuckle Cookbook's Summer Sunset Salad is a fantastic way to celebrate them! Fresh summertime fruit and veggies, creamy cheese, chargrilled chicken, and zingy basil dressing tastes like summer in a bowl! TIP: If you can, use fresh corn! I recommend grilling two ears of … Continue reading Summer Sunset Salad with Chicken
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No Churn Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
I dream of someday bringing home a Breville Ice Cream Maker to experiment with all kinds of delicious ice cream flavor ideas. But just like everyone else right now, we need to be smart with our money. So this summer, we're celebrating no churn ice cream recipes! One of the easiest flavors for beginner ice … Continue reading No Churn Banana Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Watermelon with Lime Salt
Looking for an easy way to make watermelon even more flavorful? Try it with Lime Salt! The zing of the lime and the flavor of the salt balances the sweetness of the fruit for a delicious combination! Want to experiment with flavors? Try using the zest of other citrus fruits! Orange would be delicious, as … Continue reading Watermelon with Lime Salt
Strawberry Lemon White Chocolate Blondies
The springtime sunshine is starting to stick around where I live, which is putting me in the mood for fresh, summer flavors! So when Kim at The Wad Squad tried Partylicious' recipe for Strawberry Lemon Blondies, I knew I had to try them! Lemon is such a versatile flavor! It's sublime on its own, but … Continue reading Strawberry Lemon White Chocolate Blondies
Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cream and Candied Lemons
If you like lemon desserts, this one is sublime! The flavor is delicate; not too sweet, not too tart. The cheesecake itself bakes in a bain-marie, or water bath, a trick for assuring it is evenly baked and doesn't crack. Candying lemon slices to use as decoration is optional, but if you decide to attempt it, they … Continue reading Lemon Cheesecake with Mascarpone Cream and Candied Lemons
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
If you're looking for a party dish that everyone will gather around, too busy to compliment you because they won't stop eating it, this salsa is that dish. It works just as well as a companion to a stay-at-home movie night with a giant bag of tortilla chips. Or make it for your next taco/fajita … Continue reading Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
If you prefer chicken in your fajitas, this is the marinade for you! It seems strange to use soy sauce in a Cuban recipe, but trust us: this WORKS! You can make this marinade ahead, as well, as it is just fine to leave the chicken in this mix for up to 24 hours. TIP: … Continue reading Cuban Chicken Marinade for Fajitas
Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade
If you're new to cooking, I have one word for you: marinades. They are very forgiving and cover a multitude of sins. Or perhaps you're bored with plain ole chicken night after night. Again, marinades. They're a fantastic way to infuse interest and flavor! This particular lemon and fresh herb marinade is incredibly versatile! It … Continue reading Lemon Herb Chicken Marinade
Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup
It's mid-July, which means it's blueberry season in our neck of the woods! Picking blueberries at a local farm is one of our favorite summer traditions, and it's budget friendly. We always end up with a plethora of berries to use in the kitchen. (Psst! Did you know they freeze beautifully to use throughout the … Continue reading Low-Sugar Blueberry Syrup
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
This is one of our favorite no-cook side dishes, especially during the height of summer's tomato season! It's reminiscent of a Caprese Salad, with creamy fresh mozzarella, sharp balsamic vinegar, and aromatic fresh basil. It pairs excellently with most proteins, but we prefer to serve it alongside fresh fish, grilled chicken, and your favorite cut … Continue reading Tomato Mozzarella Salad
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