Blackberries and raspberries sweetened with a bit of sugar, then baked with a delicious, biscuit-like crust. This Blackberry Raspberry Cobbler is a quick and easy dessert that is sure to impress! Desserts for Cookouts Last month some of our neighbors invited us over for a […]

Creamy, delicious custard ice cream flavored with fresh strawberries. This homemade Strawberry Custard Ice Cream will be one of the best strawberry ice creams you ever eat! Homemade Ice Cream Growing up, my family frequently made homemade ice cream in the summer. We had a […]

This African Chicken with Pineapple Salsa has chicken breasts marinated in a coconut milk Ras El Hanout spiced sauce, grilled to perfection, and topped with pineapple and roasted sweet potato salsa. Quick, easy, and full of delicious flavor! Grocery Store Inspiration I’m constantly looking for […]

Couscous tossed with fresh herbs, vegetables, and feta cheese, and finished with a balsamic dressing. This Fresh Herb and Vegetable Couscous Salad is light and deliciously flavorful!  Pasta Salad I am a big fan of pasta salads. They’re filling, tend to have a great variety […]

Almond Berry Meringue Cake. Perfectly sweetened almond cake with an almond cream filling, topped with a brown sugar meringue, and finished with fresh berries. The ideal summer cake.  A few summers back, my husband and I were having some friends over for a cookout, and […]

Chicken marinated in a cilantro, lime sauce, then grilled, placed in a tortilla, and topped with grilled vegetables and pickled red onions. These Grilled Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos are taco perfection. An Ugly Dinner I really like potstickers. It’s been a while since I’ve made […]

Chicken and Vegetable Farro Salad. Roasted or grilled chicken and vegetables, mixed together with farro, fresh herbs, and a tangy lemon vinaigrette. I love summer. I love being able to be outside, I love wearing shorts, I love that my kids can play outside, I […]

Hummus veggie wraps. Sauted vegetables, avocado, hummus, greens and feta cheese rolled into a sun-dried tomato wrap. Light, flavorful and perfect for a summer lunch. I adore a good sandwich or wrap. Especially with some avocado and fresh greens. Give me everything green! My husband, […]