Recipes
Roast Beef and Horseradish Bites for an Easy Appetizer Recipe
These easy roast beef and horseradish bites are perfect for summer parties! Built on a soft baguette with a creamy homemade horseradish sauce, this is one cold appetizer you won’t want to miss.
Paloma with Grilled Grapefruit Garnish
This Paloma cocktail is fresh, citrusy, and perfect for summer. Made with pink grapefruit juice, a smoky grilled garnish, and my toasted grapefruit zest salt rim, it’s a crowd-pleaser for any backyard gathering.
Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
There’s nothing quite like the taste of homemade vanilla ice cream. With a rich, creamy base and real vanilla flavor, this classic treat is perfect for summer days—or anytime the grandkids are around!
Easy Grilled Pineapple Dessert
This grilled pineapple dessert is a summer favorite—quick to make, bursting with flavor, and perfect with ice cream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut. A sweet ending for any BBQ!
Easy Grilled Steak Recipe
A great steak isn’t about fancy techniques. Here’s my favorite grilling method, plus a handy guide to steak doneness temps. Grill with confidence!
Compound Blue Cheese Butter
This simple yet flavorful blue cheese compound butter takes grilled steak to the next level. Learn how to make it, freeze it, and use it in all sorts of delicious ways!
Romesco Sauce
This smoky, rich romesco sauce recipe is as versatile as it is vibrant. Its roots are in Spain, but in my Midwest kitchen, we love it on grilled veggies, toast, and more.
Grilled Vegetable Platter
There’s nothing like a grilled veggie platter to celebrate summer’s best produce. I’m sharing my favorite vegetables to grill, plus tips for prep, seasoning, and perfect sauce pairings!
Blueberry Gin and Tonic Recipe
Try your hand at homemade blueberry simple syrup, then use it to make a blueberry gin and tonic. This one is always popular with my friends and family!
Berry and Feta Summer Salad
Looking for a festive side salad for all your summer celebrations this year? Look no further than my Berry and Feta Summer Salad! YUM!
Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp
My Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp recipe is a springtime favorite—tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries baked under a buttery oat topping. Serve it warm with a scoop of homemade strawberry ice cream for the ultimate seasonal dessert.
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
This homemade strawberry ice cream recipe pairs well with so many other desserts. Grab the kiddos and give it a try this summer!
