Cucumber Mint Vodka Cooler

Spaghetti With Roasted Tomato and Garlic Sauce

Garlic! I don't know if it is because of my Italian heritage or just because I love the flavor, but garlic is an essential component to so many recipes that I develop. Whether I use it as a base to sauté, or crush it to flavor olive oil, or chop it up to use as part of a marinade... you will rarely find my kitchen void of many heads of garlic.I decided to roast a large head of garlic with sweet plump grape tomatoes as the base for this sauce. Adding in some dry white wine, fresh basil leaves and the tart yet buttery cerignola olives make this a one of kind sauce. My family loves this dish and I hope that yours will too!

Hold Your Hen and Horses – The Best Southern Shrimp & Grits Recipe M

Every year my husband and I head to Hilton Head, South Carolina in search of the best Shrimp and Grits! I mean, is there any other reason to go South? We don’t think so!It wasn’t always this way!A. We hadn’t been to Hilton Head and B. I wasn’t a Shrimp and Grits fan, my husband was tho!!!Let me start by telling you how we found this beautiful destination!Several years ago, well, it was at least fifteen years now, we were invited to head to Hilton Head with a few of my husband’s tennis friends. We weren’t able to make that first trip, but decided to head there on our own to check it out at a later date!We fell in love with this serene, family-friendly, fun, and relaxing South Carolina Island named Hilton Head! (One day soon I’ll do a travel blog of all our favorite places and restaurants in Hilton Head) We’ve gone back every year at least once per year and many times two or three times! Heading to our favorite destination for beach biking fun, shopping at Tanger Outlets, happy hour at all of our favorite spots, our favorite fish tacos on the beach, gorgeous golf courses, champion tennis matches, and quiet daytime visits to our favorite horse farm, has been a wonderful experience!Then we found The Best Shrimp and Grits on the Island! I tasted my husband’s and thought, ‘why haven’t I eaten this before’! It was fabulous! It when then I knew that I’d have to make this when we arrived back home up North!Unofficially, of course, we consider ourselves Shrimp and Grits experts at this point! After trying this delicious meal at many different restaurants, talking to several ‘southern’ chefs to try and find out their secrets, experimenting in our own kitchen at home, I’ve got the perfect recipe down pat!I’ve partnered with Callie’s Hot Little Biscuit and today I am sharing that perfection with you!

The BEST Chip & Veggie Dip

I've been eating this dip since I was a toddler. It's a long time family classic! Be ready for it to become a party favorite. My Mom got the recipe from a friend in the early 70's and it has since graced our family table ever since. We love it with a classic potato chip, but it's also super tasty with chopped veggies like carrots, celery and cucumbers. Ditch that store bought ranch dip! Once you try this dip you'll never go back.

Everything-In Cookies

My Everything-In Cookies are a dream to make and even dreamier to devour. But don't fret - these cookies are relativley healthy containing only 1/2 a cup of sugar. This recipie is also a one-bowl-wonder which will save you lots of time in prep and clean-up. However, I do highly reccomend taking a few extra minutes for the final (optional) step of drizzling chocolate. This will really add a stunning affect to your cookies and upgrade their apearance to create a jaw-dropping result with minimal effort. Substitting nuts or chocolate is possible, as long as you subsitute for similar ingredients and equal amounts (for example: 1/4 chopped walnuts for 1/4 chopped pecans, or 1 cup milk chocolate chips for 1 cup caramel chips).

Pea Guacamole

People I know seem to feel strongly about eating peas. They either love them or hate them.I, personally, love peas. Always have. As a kid, I used to eat them straight from our little garden like candy. They are sweet and juicy and just plain yummy.I am married to someone who hates peas. I don’t know what peas ever did to him, but just the mention of peas sends him running in the opposite direction. But peas are more than just yummy little snacks; they are also full of good vitamins and protein. So when I came up with this recipe, I just didn’t tell my husband that included peas. He ate it and loved it!The avocados have a fairly string flavor, so the main taste is not peas. They add sweetness and a subtle flavor, but don’t really stand out.This is a great snack, appetizer or even sandwich spread now that the weather has gotten warmer.

Lilac Cupcakes With Lilac Buttercream Frosting

These Lilac Cupcakes with Lilac Buttercream have a subtle floral flavor and aroma that makes the most beautiful and delicious treat. Make homemade lilac syrup and lilac sugar from fresh edible lilac flowers to get the flavor in these cupcakes. These little baked goods taste as good as they sound using fresh lilac flowers. The flavor is subtle and the purple color of the frosting creates a beautiful presentation perfect for any occasion. This recipe is a small batch recipe meant to only make about 10-12 cupcakes. I always find this is perfect for my house (mostly for me so I don’t eat them all 😂). If you want more cupcakes, feel free to double this recipe and you are good to go.

Mango Goji Berry Energy Bites

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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

All the flavors of a juicy bacon cheeseburger in pasta! This Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta is a family favorite. Love a one skillet meal? If so, this dish is for you! Everything comes together in one pot. Kids love the cheesy flavor and Moms love how easy it is to make. It's like a bacon cheeseburger in a pasta bowl! Ditch that store bought boxed pasta mix you have in your cupboard. This homemade version is much, much better and your family will rejoice.

Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa

Can we all agree that one of the best parts of Mexican food is the chips and salsa? Chips and Salsa are addicting to almost everyone, but especially when it’s homemade Salsa. This Pineapple Tomatillo Salsa hits all the right notes: Spicy, sweet, acidic… all the components of a completely addicting snack, appetizer, or if you’re my husband… an entire meal!The tomatillos are roasted to give extra flavor, and then pineapple is added to bring in some tang. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!Check out this recipe down below- you’ll never want to get store-bought again! If you have any questions, feel free to comment below. And don’t forget to follow me on Instagram @theflouredcountertop, and on Pinterest under the same name.

Fancy Lox & Toast

Let me just say, I've never really "gotten" the whole charcuterie craze...like, why pile your pancakes on a cutting board with bacon and eggs and stuff...won't it all get cold by the time you serve it? Sorry, but I have to be honest! However, they do seem so fun to make, and with this combination, I normally put it out on a dish, or in individual dishes anyway, so I figured, "Why not try it out charcuterie-style?". And as you can see, it was pretty photogenic. The only thing that really can be classified as a "recipe" here, is the homemade whipped cream cheese...and that's just too easy. It's also ESSENTIAL to the flavor profile of this brunch. So keep reading, and get your charcuterie on!

Red, White & Blueberry No-Churn Ice Cream

Celebrate the Red, White and Blueberry with this easy no-churn ice cream. No ice cream maker required for this easy dessert~ ideal for the lazy days of summer!

Beyond Meat Cabbage Stir Fry (Low-Carb & Vegan)

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Bread Machine Whole Wheat English Muffins - No Getting Off This Train

The Best Blueberry Lemonade

Blueberry lemonade is an easy-to-make and refreshing beverage to enjoy. Four ingredients are all you need to make this sweet and tangy drink.

Sloppy Joes

From Googling, a cook named Joe in a cafe in Sioux City, Iowa added a tomato sauce to a loose meat sandwich. It must have been a favourite and took off because it became known as a sloppy joe, a classic comfort food on many tables in America.Anyway, homemade sloppy joes are incredibly easy to make, and come together in one skillet in about 20 minutes or so. Browned beef is mixed with onion and green pepper and simmered in a sweetened tomato/ketchup sauce.So, why not feel like a kid again and serve up a Sloppy Joe for dinner tonight? Just don't forget the napkins!

Salsa Verde Chicken Bake

Layers of spicy salsa verde, shredded chicken, and corn tortillas make this Cheesy Salsa Verde Chicken bake an easy and delicious weeknight meal. With only a few ingredients, it will bake up before the margaritas are ready! Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate I earn small commission from qualifying purchases, however this is at no cost to you.

TAVERN ON THE GREEN CRAB CAKES

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Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Avocado Tuna Salad

It is not a surprise to anyone that knows me the tuna salad is one of my favorites. I have been making myself tuna salad on crackers and tuna salad sandwiches since I was a little girl. Over the years I went from making tuna was a splash of red wine vinegar and a some mayo to adding things like olives and shallots, to swapping out the vinegar for another favorite ingredient....dijon mustard. It came as no surprise to my family recently when I took my love for tuna salad and adding the favorite of all ingredients of mine, avocado, to my new concoction.But I didn't stop at just adding avocado. I added a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, some herbaceous flavorful dill, a punch from a minced shallot and of course some kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Not only are you subtracting the mayo from the equation and bringing in a healthier fat, this is a great salad to make for a picnic or outdoor get together because there is no dairy that can spoil.If you are a tuna salad fan, I hope you give this one a try! I promise you will love it!

My Delicious Green Beans With Lime Recipe You’re Going To Love

You know those recipes that you just keep going back to, time, and time again? Well, this is one of those!My family has enjoyed this recipe for so many occasions and holidays I cannot even count them! My Green Beans with Lime and Rosemary is the dish that they ask for every single time! I love this tasty recipe because it is easy to transport and bring with you when you’re asked to bring ‘a dish’ to your friends or family’s home.I’m only telling you this because once your family tastes it, they are going to want you to make it for them and deliver it! How about this? This recipe only takes 15 minutes of prep time and about 6 minutes to cook! It’s hard not to love it and you haven’t even tasted it yet! Before I do any cooking, I gather all the ingredients together! Next, I measure out everything and put it in glass bowls like these! This may be my favorite part! Getting everything together before I start allows me to enjoy cooking without any distractions! Everything is right there and ready!

Simple Lemon Vinaigrette

Simple Lemon Vinaigrette is a recipe you will want to have in your back pocket for always. This delicious zesty dressing recipe comes together quickly with just a few ingredients and will become your new go-to salad dressing. You won’t find a bottle of dressing at the grocery store better than this homemade vinaigrette.

Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes

These Coconut Lime Margarita Cupcakes are like the favorite cocktail in a little baked treat! Made for adults using 1800 Coconut Tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, and toasted coconut, these cupcakes will be a summer favorite at any BBQ or party. This baked treat is basically the cocktail in dessert form using the 1800 Coconut Tequila in the batter and the frosting. Although these cupcakes are boozy, you can also make a kid-friendly version without the tequila. This Coconut Tequila frosting is made with vegetable shortening instead of butter because there is less butter flavor to compete with the coconut flavor. I find that vegetable shortening also creates a stiffer frosting that’s great for piping. If you don’t want to use shortening, you can sub in unsalted butter.

Tilapia Tacos With Spicy Crema & Pan Roasted Sweet Potatoes

A family favorite for a healthy and delicious week night meal on the table FAST! You can add your own twist to this one and try regular potatoes or different types of fish like Salmon! I LOVE the cool yet spicy crema sauce combined with all of the flavors of the taco. Adding sweet potatoes as the side really balances everything too. You get sweet from the potatoes. heat in the cream and fish, crunch from the slaw, tang from the lime. It truly is a delightful meal! Enjoy friends! Share your dishes with @haymaderecipes to be featured on my page!

Easy Caprese Pasta Salad - The Kitchen Garten

The first time I’d ever eaten a Caprese salad, layered with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, was in a cousin’s house in New Jersey. My grandfather had taken my cousin and me up to Jersey to meet my grandmother’s family, and they had a gorgeous summer garden. The tomatoes were ripe, the basil was bright green, and this Caprese pasta salad is my way of remembering that delicious trip!

Cheese & Spinach Waffles

Waffles taste amazing, the crispy outside with a nice and fluffy inside…Waffles are just amazing. But I’m super excited about today’s video because I decided to add Spinach and Cheese to my Waffles one day and that was one of the most delicious things I’ve ever tasted!The Spinach adds so much flavor and the cheese, well I don’t need to say how much better Cheese makes things taste! This is really for pretty much any meal of the day. You can have with breakfast with some poached or fried eggs, have it for lunch as the bread for a sandwich or you can even just grab it and take a bit out of it straight from the Waffle Iron (I did that and I do recommend it)This Cheese & Spinach Waffle recipe is fairly easy and quick to make at home and they come out quite light and fluffy but still with that Waffle feeling with a nice and light golden brown crust. You just need to try it out and see it for yourself!

Easy Mediterranean Okra Stew - Bamia

Okra cooked with lamb, beef, and vegetables yield a luscious and nourishing stew with Mediterranean flavors the whole family loves. Easy to make, you can enjoy this crowd-pleaser dish year-round.

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

This sweet potato gnocchi recipe is hard to beat. It contains very few ingredients and is a relatively simple process. I love making my own gnocchi as store-bought gnocchi just doesn't compare. There's nothing like ending off a long day with an indulgent dinner of homemade gnocchi. My favorite way to eat sweet potato gnocchi is fried with freshly-grounded garlic and covered in a thick cooking cream with some parmesan cheese to top it all off. However, if you are looking for a lighter option, try pan-fry the gnocchi for a few minutes with a couple tablespoons of butter until the gnocchi is just beginning to brown.

Coconut Tapioca Pudding

This is a tropical twist on a classic tapioca recipe. Pairs perfectly with fresh mango for a Thai-themed dessert. But honestly, you can’t go wrong using any fresh fruit; strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, peaches…The sky is the limit!

Easy Italian Marinated Skirt Steak

Easy Italian Marinated Skirt Steak is a delicious dinner recipe! This simple steak is packed with Italian flavors then seared to perfection.This steak is great for meal prep, a keto diet, an easy lunch idea, or simple dinner recipe.I love pairing this steak with a simple salad, but you can add this to just about anything!Steak can be incredibly intimidating for some people. It’s expensive and easy to mess up, making it a very overwhelming protein if you’re new to cooking.Luckily, this recipe takes the guesswork out of cooking steak. All you need to do is marinate, sear both sides, and you’ll have a steak cooked to perfection.I suggest cooking this steak recipe in a cast iron skillet. The cast iron skillet is a great uniform heat source. It also gives the steak a really nice sear that adds texture and flavor.Ideally, skirt steak is cooked at a rare or medium rare temperature. This will give you the most tender result, because as the steak cooks longer, the texture will become tougher.Cooking the steak at 6 minutes a side in a hot cast iron skillet will give you a perfect medium rare to rare steak.Using a meat thermometer always helps, too. That way you know the exact doneness of your steak.After your steak is cooked, it’s time to sit and serve.

Vegan Cucumber Soup (Raw + GF)

Vegan Cucumber Soup – When it’s hot outside dip into this satisfying cucumber soup recipe and you’ll be cool as a cucumber! Soups aren’t just for winter. Cold soups are the perfect summer starter. This vegan cucumber soup is savory, satisfying and refreshing! It’s healthy and detoxifying too.

Lemon Ricotta Cake With Almond Flour

Sometimes it's just about the simple things and the simple flavors. This cake is "nothing special," but it has truly earned a rotation spot in my normal cooking. It is full of good fats and rich flavors that make it truly something special whether it is for a dessert after dinner, paired with tea in the afternoon, or for breakfast with a cup of coffee. I mentioned it is full of good fats. The cake is made up of almond flour, eggs, ricotta cheese, and lemon juice and zest. Only a smidge of sugar (and you can use monk fruit sweetener if you really want me make this low to no carbs). I was not kidding when I say it could be eaten for breakfast, that is usually just how I enjoyed it, and I utterly dislike sweets in the morning. It's texture is light and airy thanks to the ricotta and the nutty flavors coming from the almond flour make this so memorable. Make it right away!Check out more recipes on my site here: https://www.instagram.com/theblackcatkitchen1/

Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken Sandwich

Every Friday when it's time to go grocery shopping, I try to utilize every remaining vegetable in the fridge. Not only does it challenge me in coming up with delicious meals but it prevents me from wasting food. That is exactly what happened when I created this spicy honey mustard chicken sandwich. With a leftover bunch of kale, some extra sweet potatoes, and an apple sitting on the counter, I was able to whip together one delicious lunch. Loaded with an apple kale slaw and Cajun roasted sweet potatoes, this sandwich is incredibly satisfying. I gotta say, for a raid the fridge recipe, this one is a sure winner!

Chia Seed Jam Recipe With Any Fruit

How to make a chia seed jam recipe with any fruit. You can make this a low sugar or no sugar jam because it doesn't need pectin.

Loaded Breakfast Taco Bar (Quick & Delicious)

***This post is made in collaboration with 505 Southwestern®. All content, ideas and words are my own.*** Loaded Breakfast Taco Bar! This Southwestern style taco bar is the perfect way to start your morning. These tacos are packed full with fluffy eggs and chorizo, and topped off with onion, tomato, avocado, and cilantro. But the star that elevates this is the 505 Southwestern® Flame Roasted Green Chile. It packs just the right amount of heat and it makes the tacos what they are.

Cake Mix Chocolate Waffle Cake

Was in a conundrum the other week – I SUPER wanted to bake a cake, and had a free afternoon. The down side….it was already almost 90 degrees outside, and forecasted to hit almost 100 before the end of the day.Who wants to turn on their oven in that weather?? Yuck.Fortunately….a Pinterest board I’d seen earlier in the week came to the rescue and gave me an idea. Waffle cakes are apparently a much more popular thing than I’d realized, and waffles don’t need an oven to make!I’d heard you can make waffles from cake mix, and I had a couple of chocolate cake mixes on hand – and that’s how the cake came to be!

Fried Egg and Tomato Toast

Fried Egg and Tomato toast is a hangry girls best friend. All you need is a few minutes, and the hangry beast within will be satisfied. I’m not even joking.. well maybe just a little lolToasts are literally the perfect vehicle for getting food into you as quick as possible. There are so many variations of this too, pretty much guaranteeing you’ll never get bored.

Triple Chocolate Pancakes

These pancakes contain a special ingredient to make them EXTRA flavorful – chocolate milk! The topping options are endless, and they are the perfect morning treat. I have included ingredients and instructions for two different toppings - chocolate ganache or a simple frosting drizzle. But you could also top them with syrup or melted peanut butter. Then sprinkle with strawberries, bananas, blueberries and/or extra chocolate chips and you're set!My favorite milk to use in these is Organic Valley's 1% chocolate milk, but you can use whatever you have on hand. White milk can also be substituted, but the chocolate milk really helps to bring out the chocolate flavor within the pancakes.

Crispy Zucchini Chips: Healthy Oven Baked Zucchini Recipe

Learn how to make crispy oven baked zucchini chips. Not only is this recipe a healthy and delicious side dish, it’s also a great way to use zucchini when it’s in season in the summer. My crispy zucchini chips are a lightened version of the traditional recipe because they are baked and not fried. I also replaced the egg with an egg substitute for an easy vegan alternative when you use flour or plant based bread crumbs.