There is nothing more refreshing than Blueberry Lemonade on a hot summer day. Why add blueberries to a classic lemonade? It reduces the dryness of regular lemonade, and adds flavor without adding sweetness. The added complexity of blueberries makes this drink a little more robust and gives off mock-tail vibes! (I’m sure you can add …
Lemon Blueberry Cake
I decided to take some principles that I learned from Christina Tosi’s Milkbar class and applied it to this delicious Lemon Blueberry Cake. I wanted to make a fruit based cake for my grandmother’s birthday. Growing up she always had raspberries and blueberries in her garden and we would pick them all summer long. Last …
Instant Pot Apple Sauce
After making your own apple sauce you’ll never want to buy store-bought again, especially when the instant pot makes it so easy! I never liked store-bought applesauce to begin with, I was spoiled as a kid and lucky enough to make homemade apple sauce with my grandma every year. Her apple sauce is still my …
Lemon Poppy Glazed Brownies
Lemon Poppy Glazed Brownies! I never thought that you could make a brownie without chocolate in it. But here we are. I suppose one could call these bars, but I like the brownie reference since it perfectly describes the consistency to be like a fudge-y cake . This is the perfect summer treat. The lemon is …
Baked Lobster Tails
Lobster is the ultimate celebration food. Birthday’s, anniversaries, promotions, valentines day, lobster makes any occasion feel extra special. It can also be very intimidating to cook, especially when the lobsters are still live! That’s why I love this recipe, its simple, quick, and doesn’t involve live lobsters. Lobster tails are easily accessible at your …
Crab Cakes
This week Im celebrating the last official weekend of summer with these fantastic fresh crab cakes. Although in my opinion these crab cakes can be enjoyed year round! Canned crab meat is readily available in most supermarkets year round. And could also be a refreshing change from the typical meat and potatoes winter foods. Although …
Lemon Cake Crinkle Cookies
Its summer and there is nothing more summer-y and refreshing than lemon cookies made with cool whip! This is an easy recipe using box cake mix as a quick shortcut. Cause if you are like me, you want to be outside as much as you can and measuring ingredients will only slow you down. Just …
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars
I love cheesecake, but having a whole cheesecake lying around in my fridge means I’d probably be eating way more than I should. I wanted to find a way to give into my cheesecake craving for a little less calories. To cut the sugar and avoid having to turn the oven on I figured I’d …
Garlic Lemon Roasted Potatoes
So often can potato recipes feel greasy, unfulfilling and just all around bleh. This recipe is colorful, healthy, and fresh. The garlic is good for lowering cholesterol and gives it a hearty kick. The lemon adds a refreshing twist and cuts the heaviness of the potatoes. All while the parsley bonds the two flavors. Just …
Lemon Coconut Daisies & Cookie Cups
I’m a big fan of lemon flavored anything and I also love coconut. So why not combine the two for the perfect spring dessert! That’s where these cookies originated from. I wanted something that felt like spring. To make these cookies look like spring I chose to use a daisy shaped cookie cutter and place …