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Peach Jam

You can enjoy those juicy summer peaches all year long with this simple homemade peach jam recipe made with no pectin! Bonus: FREE jam labels! Every summer, my family and I love visiting one of the local farms to pick our own fruit. It is so much fun, we usually end up picking pounds upon pounds of fruit. It's impossible not to come home with boxes of fruit. It isn't until we come home that we realize there is no way we can eat all that fruit before it spoils, so we do what we can to use ...

A deliciously light, chocolaty chocolate dutch baby that will make your mornings that much more exciting. Top with berries and powdered sugar for the best breakfast ever. Ages ago, I shared this recipe on how to make a chocolate dutch baby on my instagram page, but I never put it on the website. It's a recipe I used with some frequency, so I thought I should finally share it on the blog so it is easier for you and me to grab whenever we want. I mean, the saving feature on ...

no bake lemon cheesecake in a jar on kitchen towel with spoon

A creamy and completely irresistible no-bake lemon cheesecake. It's the perfect dessert recipe for your favorite cheesecake lover! I used to intern at a film production company in London. Nearby, there was a Pret a Manger that I absolutely loved. They made this amazing lemon cheesecake that I was obsessed with. It was so bad for me, but I would have one basically every time I went there. Eventually, they ended up changing the recipe so it was more of a parfait that included lemon ...

donut cake sliced for serving with extra sprinkles

Thank you Brawny® Tear-A-Square® for sponsoring this post. Think of all the ways you can Put a Square There! There is nothing more fun than slicing into a donut cake. Part giant baked donut, part perfectly moist cake, this delicious treat is the best of both worlds. I love making fun desserts for my daughter and her friends. There is something so fun about making giant versions of her favorite treats, especially when we are doing it together. Of course, baking with kids usually ...

fairy bread vanilla butter cake on plate

A deliciously easy vanilla butter cake that is so much fun to make with children! This cute treat is decorated like fairy bread as a sweet take on an Australian favorite. One of the reasons I don't share a ton of cake recipes on this site is that I feel hopelessly incapable of making a beautifully frosted and decorated cake. Naked ...

close up s'mores pudding in jar with toasted marshmallows

Velvety chocolate pudding, buttery graham cracker crust, and toasted marshmallows come together to create your favorite no-bake dessert. This s'mores pudding needs to be made for your next barbecue! This post has been sponsored by ACME Markets. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own. This summer has been really taking a toll on ...

salted caramel milkshake drizzled with caramel in glass

A creamy salted caramel milkshake that'll cool you down and make you do a little happy dance after every sip. Milkshakes are one of my favorite things to share with my kid. There's nothing better than a burger, fries, and a thick milkshake on a Friday night. I love telling her about how that very thing, followed by a movie is an ...

BBQ deviled eggs. Delicious deviled eggs with an irresistible bbq seasoning. They're the perfect accompaniment to your next cookout! Going to a barbecue during the summer is one of my favorite things to do. There is nothing better than hanging out and relaxing at what I think of as the summer equivalent of Thanksgiving. Tons of food, ...

ice cream pie slice on a plate with a fork

This post is sponsored by General Mills. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Summer requires deliciously light and cool desserts like this blueberry ice cream pie. Grab a slice and enjoy those wonderful hot, summer evenings. Summer is in full swing and all the cold desserts and treats are very much needed. I’ve been dreaming of ...

broken giant double chocolate cookies stacked with glass of milk

Break into a soft giant double chocolate cookie as big as you hand! These Levain Bakery-style double chocolate cookies will be the highlight of your day. Chocolate needs its own section in the food pyramid. Life is so much better with a ...

close up orange creamsicle popsicle with ice and orange slices

Nothing beats a childhood classic like orange creamsicle popsicles. Even as an adult, it is hard to say no to this delicious summer treat, especially knowing these sweet cool-down treats are lightened up! Growing up, I had the same ...

Juicy lamb meatballs bursting with flavor. You'll love these Greek-inspired meatballs for any meal. Perfect for pizza, salads, wraps, or eating on their own. I have a love affair with lamb. A few years ago, I cut out quite a bit of meat ...

churro ice cream in container with scoops of ice cream in wooden ice cream scoop

Cool down this summer with the ultimate ice cream treat. This churro ice cream is a refreshing fan favorite! This post has been sponsored by Nestlé® Carnation®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. It’s no secret that I love making ice cream. ...

Sweet as pie! Cool down this summer with an ice cold, refreshing cherry pie iced tea made with Gold Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea. Your tastebuds will thank you. This post has been sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company. All thoughts and opinions are my ...

homemade churros on white plate with jam

Homemade churros are so easy and fun to make. You will want to make these delicious treats all the time! Churros are one of my favorite fried foods. I hate to say it, but I think they are actually better than doughnuts. The crisp ...

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Peach Jam

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Salted Caramel Milkshake

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Blueberry Ice Cream Pie

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Orange Creamsicle Popsicles

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Churro Ice Cream

Cherry Pie Iced Tea

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