Homemade Ginger Ale comes together in no time with just four simple ingredients: fresh ginger, sugar, lime juice, and club soda. It’s incredibly refreshing! You’ll never want to buy ginger ale from the store again after you try this version.
Meat & Poultry
Raclette Cheeseburger with Bacon, Horseradish Aioli, and Pickled Shallots
Ready for another summer grilling recipe? You’re going to love this Raclette Cheeseburger with Bacon, Horseradish Aioli, and Pickled Shallots. It’s juicy, flavorful, and will be the star of your next barbecue. This post is a paid collaboration with Emmi USA. It highlights raclette, an incredible melting cheese that takes cheeseburgers to a whole new level.
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Soups & Salads
Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad
This Chicken Bacon Avocado Salad is packed full of tasty flavors and satisfying textures, making it a healthy, colorful, filling lunch or dinner. Homemade honey mustard dressing rounds out the ingredient list, which also includes tomatoes, Bibb lettuce, tomatoes, and shallots.
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Ingredients
Natural vs. Dutch-Processed Cocoa Powder
Today, let’s take a closer look at chocolate, specifically cocoa powder. Have you ever wondered about the differences between natural and Dutch-processed cocoa powder? Can they be used interchangeably? What should you do if a recipe doesn’t specify which type of cocoa powder to use?
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Appetizers & Sides
Roasted Grape Tomatoes with Oregano and Thyme
Slow-roasted grape tomatoes are a perfect lazy weekend treat, and they’re an especially good way to breathe new life into tomatoes that are slightly past their prime. These tomatoes can be roasted at a higher temperature for faster results (I’ve included instructions), but when I have enough time, my preferred method is low and slow. The flavors of the tomatoes, garlic and olive oil become wonderfully intense, and the kitchen smells amazing. If you’ve ever wondered what umami tastes like, you need these oven-roasted tomatoes.
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Soups & Salads
Summer Corn Salad
This corn salad recipe is bursting with flavors and textures, making it a perfect way to enjoy sweet summer corn. It pairs well with a variety of main courses (everything from crab cakes to zucchini lasagna), and comes together in less than 15 minutes. Additional ingredients include grape tomatoes, red onions, basil, and feta cheese (which can be omitted for a vegan salad). Bring it to your next summer potluck or BBQ!
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Cakes & Cupcakes
Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake
No-bake desserts are a perfect solution to summer entertaining, and this Strawberry No-Bake Cheesecake recipe is an excellent option when the last thing you want to do is turn on the oven! It’s a crowd-pleasing, flavorful dessert that isn’t overly sweet or dense. I’ve teamed up with California Strawberries to create a strawberry cheesecake recipe that’s packed full of fresh strawberries. You’re going to love this!
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Baking 101
Why Egg Size Matters in Baking
Does egg size matter in recipes? What happens if you use extra-large eggs instead of large eggs in a cake? Is it really that important? Let’s find out!
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Appetizers & Sides
Blistered Shishito Peppers with Sriracha Aioli
Blistered Shishito Peppers are the perfect appetizer; they’re delicate and mild, with a hint of sweetness and heat. They come together quickly on the stovetop and are wonderful with a squeeze of fresh lemon and a pinch of salt. For even more flavor, try dipping them into this quick and easy Sriracha aioli!
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Appetizers & Sides
Carrot Salad with Mint, Honey and Lemon
Looking for an easy way to use up leftover carrots? This carrot salad is a refreshing side dish for spring and summer that pairs especially well with chicken (try it with my crispy baked chicken thighs!)
