Hey friendsā£ļø It's in my top 5 ~ wow! And I know I shouldn't play favorites. But here we are. Oh, and it's a looker, too. Apricots are outrageous. (If you're looking for a dessert for company, this is a great choice.) Apricot Almond Tart I used Raspberry Apricots (found them at Whole Foods) but any ripe apricot is fine for this recipe. Something happens to them in the oven ~ their flavor just explodes. Almond flour (loving Bob's Red Mill Superfine Almond flour for baking) gives the shortbread...
2 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Today is all about summer eating Sue style. Give me a snack cake and a bowl of pasta packed with bright flavors (pesto? lemon?) and fresh from the garden veggies and I'm a happy camper. Chocolate Zucchini Snack Cake Funny how such a mild-mannered veggie ends up in some of the best summer dishes ~ chocolate zucchini bread, zucchini pie, fried zucchini... pure genius. Zucchini and Lemon Pasta 15 Summer Spaghetti Recipes! Spaghetti is the delicious thread that ties together these...
4 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø This one's just strawberries, buttermilk, and quiet perfection. Strawberry Buttermilk Ice Cream The first homemade ice cream of summer is a big deal for me. I'm a kid again as I watch it magically churn away in my ice cream machine. I always take a taste as it's churning ~ just for quality assurance ;) (No worries if you don't have the machine, I give no-churn instructions too.) fine the one I use here Buttermilk is one of our favorite ingredients in the Great Island kitchen, I...
5 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Just a few things we're making (or dreaming about making) this week. It's hot and wet here, and with the air conditioning cranking I'm leaning in to my cozy dinner bowls... Blackberry Slab Pie Bars At my grocery store the berries are housed right at the entrance. So I start off every shopping trip daydreaming about what I'm going to do with the stash I've (of course) loaded into my cart right off the bat. Blackberry pie bars can be made with just about any fresh fruit, and even...
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø I can't resist a great idea, especially when it involves tomatoes. Summer Tomato Flight In culinary terms, a āflightā is a small lineup of similar items ~ like wine, cheese, mini desserts, or olive oils ~ served together for tasting. A tomato flight is a fun creative spin on your next summer salad platter. It's easy to pull off ~ and of course I've got lots of delicious topping ideas to get you started (My "BLT" tomato is my fave.) Let's get started! Just slice up big juicy...
7 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø How can you not love a great slaw? It's healthy, low cal, crunchy, and so fresh in this heat. 16 Slaws I'm Loving This Summer If it can be slawed, you can count on me to slaw it! From cabbage of all kinds to Vidalia onions, jalapeƱos, mangos, coconut and more! I'll even fry it up with bacon š Add your favorite protein (grilled shrimp, salmon, rotisserie chicken) to any of these slaws to make them a refreshing and healthy meal. My collection starts with mom's classic buttermilk...
9 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø It's cool, it's silky, and it's grandma-approved. We turned your favorite pudding into a pie! Butterscotch Pie Pie straight from the fridge is one of the joys of summer, and this one made with a fan favorite pudding recipe won't disappoint. It's got that same dreamy butterscotch flavor of our old fashioned butterscotch pudding ~ just sub that spoon for a fork! More cold pies... (clockwise from top left) Chocolate Mousse Pie Peanut Butter Pie Brown Sugar Bourbon Icebox Pie Lemon...
10 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Healthy hydration is my pain point ~ Iām a coffee in the morning and wine at night type. So when I come across a vibrant caffeine and sugar-free drink like hibiscus tea, Iām all over it. Ruby Red Hibiscus Tea At Juneteenth celebrations youāll almost always find red drink ~ made with hibiscus, berries, or sometimes just a bright red soda. The color is symbolic of struggle, resilience, and strength. Itās a bold tradition that deserves an equally bold menu. And since we've finally...
12 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø Itās hard to beat a frosty scoop squished between two homemade brownies, and my army of taste testers came out of the woodwork for this one! Cute. Simple. Soooooo good! Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches I picked up a pint of strawberry ice cream for this version, but there are so many ways to make these your own. When I want to go all out I'll make some homemade ice cream: Black Raspberry Ice Cream Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream Cookie Dough Ice Cream Black Coffee Ice Cream Maple Walnut...
13 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read
Hey friendsā£ļø I finally went strawberry picking over the weekend and now there's not a square inch of free space in my fridge. ššššš Fresh Strawberry Cake It's the perfect yellow cake topped with the perfect strawberry frosting š and you will definitely need that stack of printouts!! Hop on over to the post to read all about what makes this cake special. Spoiler alert: the yellow cake is a vanilla version of our most popular chocolate cake ever, so you know it's a winner. Sponsored by 1440...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 1 min read