So, I had these beautiful tart cherries from the farmer’s market, and I was looking for all the ways I could find to use them up. Tart cherries are really just a happy thing. You all know about the Summer Fruit Pie by now. The one that pretty much changed my life. And of course …
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Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream (no ice cream maker needed)
Raspberry Flummery
This is it. This is the best dessert that ever happened in the history of ever. Five little ingredients and you can knock the socks off of anyone — guaranteed. And, yup. It’s called Flummery. And what the heck is a flummery, you ask? Well, it’s a sort of pudding made as early as the …
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Green Pea Salad with Bacon and Feta
How about a fresh new side dish brimming with summer bounty and the savory-salty flavors of bacon and creamy Feta cheese in a simple creamy sauce? THIS is the side dish you want to show up with. It’s as pretty as it is scrumptious. This is a recipe that originated in my head for months …
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All Things Summer
It’s heating up outside, and we don’t want to heat up the kitchen as much these days. We also have picnics to attend and we need lots of yummy food to accompany burgers and brats, and hot dogs — oh, my! Well, consider this your one-stop-shop for drool-worthy, easy summer food ideas from dinners to …
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Tami’s Frosted Banana Bars
These little banana babies are the winner of my Show Me the Food contest where you sweet readers sent me your favorite recipes to see which I thought was the yummiest! A loyal TWN fan from the get-go named Deb Reno, sent me her friend Tami’s Vanilla Iced Banana Bar recipe and we kinda went …
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Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins
Sometimes you need a way to make strawberries stretch to make everyone happy. I know that at my house, when fresh, organic strawberries are in season we have one all-you-can-eat strawberry day and then they start getting rationed. Some for jam, some for strawberry syrup for the year, some for a Strawberry Trifle, and then …
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Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp is my sweet man’s favorite dessert. Well, it’s a toss-up between this and my secret recipe for apple pie, and some things must remain sacred, right? And then there are Luscious Lemon Bars, and Summer Fruit Pie…but I’m pretty sure he’d rank this right up there! Here, strawberries and rhubarb get …
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Glazed Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
I made perfect, light, fluffy, lemony muffins today. As much as we all love lemon around here, I made some family members pretty darn happy. You can probably see why… Foiled time and again by so-so recipes, I have been determined to find the right one. No cake mixes allowed and texture is key. This …
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Hammy Sammies
“What’s so special about a ham sandwich,” you ask? A lot. Cheesy perfect little ham sandwiches for a group with a simple, special sauce that you just have to taste to believe! Made on little hawaiian rolls, these little babies are the perfect combination of sweet and savory goodness. A lot is special about these …
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Peanut Butter Power Cookies
These power-packed Peanut Butter Power Cookies are chock full of all you need to nourish your body and keep your body feeling full and happy! It’s an easy way to have a breakfast or snack to go without questionable ingredients. Utilizing natural sweeteners like maple syrup and honey and packing them with protein powerhouses like …
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