Honey Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Macerated Nectarines and Thyme

a bowl of ice cream topped with nectarines and thyme

This Honey Goat Cheese Ice Cream with Lemon and Thyme Macerated Nectarines is a summer stunner! Goat cheese delicately flavors this deliciously creamy ice cream: it’s not overpowering, but perfectly balanced. The nectarines are macerated with lemon zest, juice, olive oil, and thyme to create a luscious sauce. Make this elegant ice cream recipe now and celebrate summer! Honey and Goat Cheese Ice Cream. IRead more ->

{#THIRSTday}: Daiquiris

Daiquiris. Don’t they just remind you of vacation? Freshly squeezed fruit juice. Rum. Ice. Sandy beaches. Ok, maybe the sandy beach you’ll have to pay extra for. Daiquiris are so simple. Who would have thought? It just sounds like a complex drink to make. I’m here to assure you that that is far from the truth. Now granted, you can certainly blend in some strawberriesRead more ->

2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes

2 Ingredient Banana Pancakes make a delicious and nutritious weekend (or weekday!) breakfast. Feel free to throw in whatever pancake mix-in’s you like, or top with your favorite fruit, maple syrup, or nut butter. Wakey, wakey! Time for brekky! And an easy, delicious, healthy brekky at that. Need more encouragement to make these? THEY’RE ONLY 2 INGREDIENTS YOU GUYS. Now, I’m sure you’ve seen aRead more ->

Spiked Rhubarb Soda

This Spiked Rhubarb Soda is a light and refreshing summer cocktail! Rhubarb, honey, and lemon flavors are perfectly combined and balanced by effervescent soda. Rhubarb is readily available in the summer at many local markets and grocers. Make a big batch of the rhubarb simple syrup to have this delicious cocktail within reach at all times!  Summa, summa, summa time….. From a food perspective, summerRead more ->

Apple Ginger Sparkler

Apple and ginger flavors come together to make one hell of an amazing drink. Fresh ginger kicks up the spice in this drink, and be sure to find the strongest ginger beer you can find. Light and refreshing – you won’t be able to stop at one of these thirst quenching Apple Ginger Sparklers! Ahhh….the 4th of July. Doesn’t it just make you reminisce? TheRead more ->

Apple Hand Pies

Apple pie to go! Or to stay, whatever you like. These Apple Hand Pies are made with Granny Smith and Honeycrisp apples, and whole wheat pie dough. Wholesome, hearty, and delicious! What’s more American than APPLE PIE, you guys?! Yep, just as a I suspected. Not much. I L-O-V-E apple pie. Any pie, really. I don’t discriminate. But there really is something to be saidRead more ->

Texas Caviar

This Texas Caviar is a classic! You may call it something different, but we’re all on the same page: fresh peppers, cilantro, and lime juice are mixed with black eyed peas or other bean to create an absolutely addictive dip. Great on burgers, eggs, salads, in wraps, and of course – as a chip dip! This simple and healthy recipe is one you’ll make againRead more ->

My Favorite Hummus Recipe

My very favorite go-to hummus recipe. I like to layer on additional flavors, but this is the recipe in its purest form! Be sure to say that aquafaba – the liquid in the can of garbanzo beans. It thins out this dip, allowing you to choose its consistency. I love a good hummus. I mean I really, really love hummus. What’s not to love? ARead more ->

Greek Orzo Salad with Lemony Dill Yogurt Dressing

This Greek Orzo Salad with Lemony Dill Yogurt Sauce is your go-to pasta salad of the summer! Sweet cherry tomatoes, fresh cucumber and dill, creamy feta cheese, and briny kalamata olives and pepperocini. This pasta salad feeds a crowd – make a big batch for your next picnic, potluck, or BBQ! Dig in!  Ah, pasta salad. How I love thee. It’s one of those thingsRead more ->

Cold Brew Coffee

A glass jar with iced coffee and a striped straw

Cold Brew at your fingertips, in your refrigerator, at all hours of the day?! Yes, yes, and yes. Your new favorite iced summer beverage recipe is right here, and it couldn’t be simpler!  CABIN. BOUND. I’ve never heard more glorious words. I have been looking forward to getting “up to the cabin” (a normal thing in MN, where most everyone has – or knows someoneRead more ->