Category Archives: summer
strawberry lemonade
(I came looking for this recipe and found I posted it on my main blog, not here, so here is a reprint from over there, from last June) Cold blender drinks and smoothies are some of my very favorite things. … Continue reading
Filed under drinks, Smoothies & Juices, summer
Crab Tacos
We love love these. They’re easy and are fresh and perfectly summery. 4 Roma tomatoes, halved, seeded and sliced (I used 2 ample handfuls of grape tomatoes) 1 large clove garlic, minced 2 large jalapenos, halved, seeded, sliced, divided 1/2 … Continue reading
Filed under condiments, mexican, Seafood, summer, tomatoes, WW friendly
Potato Salad with Artichokes and Asparagus
We LOVED this. makes 6 healthy salad-side servings Can be made up to 4 hours ahead of time and chilled. Stir in asparagus just before serving. 8 oz asparagus, ends trimmed, spears cut into 1″ pieces 2 lbs red potatoes, … Continue reading
Filed under fruits/veggies, holidays & celebrations, Salads, summer
Ice Cream Cupcakes
(image and recipe from Joy the Baker) Wouldn’t this be fun to make for a frozen dinner swap?
Filed under Cake, Desserts, freezer cooking, ice cream, summer
Cool Drinks for Spring – from Family Fun
LimeBerry Crush 2 pints of hulled strawberries 1 1/2 cups of crushed ice 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar Pineapple Crush 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 cup pineapple juice 1 cup frozen pineapple chunks 1/2 frozen very ripe medium banana Misty Melon … Continue reading
Filed under Breakfast, Desserts, Smoothies & Juices, summer
Watermelon Popsicles
It’s raining today, but we have a big ol’ bucket of watermelon in the fridge that isn’t going to last much longer. When Costco gives you a large watermelon, make watermelon popsicles. Make a simple syrup with 1/2 cup water … Continue reading
Filed under Desserts, fruits/veggies, popsicles, summer
Loaded Baked Potatoes
I think we’ll do loaded baked potatoes for dinner tonight. It’s still cold and snowy and something warm and low effort sounds perfect. I thought I’d make a list of toppings that we like and that sound good – did … Continue reading
Filed under Appetizer, fall, fruits/veggies, Quick & Easy, Sides, spring, summer, vegetarian, winter, WW friendly
Easy Key Lime Pie
My friend, Heidi, made this for me one night and it was so good. Also, I went into labor the next day, so her husband now calls this “pop it out pie”. 1 – 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk … Continue reading
Baked Couscous Casserole with Summer Squash and Herbs
This is a great casserole for the summer time because it takes advantage of the summer veggies, but also because it can be assembled in advance and cooked at the last minute, plus it is healthy. I always add shredded … Continue reading
Filed under fruits/veggies, Pasta, Sides, summer, WW friendly
Raspberry Buckle
I had my sister make this with Jake while she was here last month. Super easy and SO good. Raspberry Buckle ½ c butter, room temp 1 c granulated sugar 3 large eggs 1 c flour ½ t salt ½ … Continue reading
Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Tarragon
Spaghetti with Tomatoes and Tarragon 2 lbs beefsteak or plum tomatoes, cored 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ½ c finely chopped shallots 3/4 lb spaghetti 1 T coarsely chopped fresh tarragon or basil ½ c grated Parmesan cheese While … Continue reading
Filed under Pasta, summer, vegetarian, WW friendly
Last Minute Summer Salad
I needed a quick veggie to throw on the side with our bbq pork sandwiches, so I had Nathan stop after work for some quick ingredients to throw together a quick salad. I laughed when the Barefoot Contessa, who I … Continue reading
Filed under fruits/veggies, Salads, Sides, summer, WW friendly
