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White wine sangria recipe with peaches

July 1, 2020

Summer is the perfect time to make this light and fruity peach white wine sangria recipe. Warm weather sangrias, like my rosé sangria with summer fruits are best enjoyed well chilled.

White wine sangria recipe with peaches in glass

This sangria recipe is quick and easy, with only 6 ingredients. Pitcher drinks are great for warm, lazy summer days. Make it once and sip all afternoon.

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Cherry Coconut Rum Slush

June 19, 2020

A coconut rum slush with fresh cherries is a delicious summertime adult drink. With only 3 ingredients, it is easy to make and takes about 5 minutes to blend together.
Cherry Rum Slushie

Slushies are basically a summer staple. Whether they are kid-friendly, or made for the 21+ crowd, they are a great way to stay cool in the blistering summer heat. This is one of the easiest drinks to make with coconut rum.  This drink is one of our favorite summer sips. 

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Hibiscus Champagne Cocktail

January 27, 2020

This 4 ingredient hibiscus champagne cocktail is perfect for Valentine’s Day. It’s beautiful and the combination of the hibiscus flowers with champagne is as delicious as it is lovely. 

hibiscus champagne cocktail for valentines day

With Valentine’s Day upon us,  I wanted to do a special drink for those of us who will spending the night at home. I’ll be making langostino pasta for two for our special dinner. It goes nicely with this champagne cocktail.

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White Wine Spritzer with Blood Orange Soda

December 28, 2019

A white wine spritzer is the perfect party drink any time of the year. It’s light and refreshing, which makes it a great cocktail for holidays when you are enjoying parties, but don’t want to overindulge. Wine spritzers are a great choice if you are trying to watch your calorie intake while still being able to enjoy a wine cocktail.

Blood oranges are in season during the winter months, as is most citrus. If you can’t find blood oranges, regular oranges or cara cara oranges make a great substitute.

blood orange white wine spritzer cocktail

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A blood orange spritzer makes a great holiday drink. They are quick and easy to make, not too sweet and they are light and citrusy. 

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How to make a restaurant-style Bloody Mary recipe

December 22, 2019

The Bloody Mary. It is THE quintessential brunch beverage, yet I only have them at a restaurant. Brunch and Bloody Mary’s go hand in hand. We are going to make a restaurant-style bloody mary recipe at home. I made a killer batch of bloody mary’s last weekend and they were hands-down one of the best I’ve ever had.

Restaurant Style Bloody Mary with blue background

First things first, we are making it from scratch. The difference is remarkable when you don’t use a store-bought mix. The drink tastes MUCH fresher and brighter, which if I’m being perfectly honest, can be dangerous.

I’m usually a two drink max kind of girl and I had two drinks in no time flat. Consider yourself warned, because they go down very easily. This is the best bloody mary recipe and one you’ll want to make over and over.

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Easy Summer Cocktails

July 21, 2019

As the temperatures climb, the need for a cold drink becomes a necessity. While a tall glass of iced tea is lovely, sometimes a boozy beverage is where it’s at.  These 30 easy summer cocktails will have you sipping on a refreshing libation in no time.

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You’ll find everything from wine cocktails to frozen bourbon here, so snag your spirit of choice and let’s toast to the summer!

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Strawberry Sangria with Rosé Wine

June 8, 2019

Strawberry sangria – rosé wine mixed with fresh strawberries, lemons and limes makes a refreshing and simple pitcher drink that is perfect for summer. 

overhead photos of strawberry sangria on marble board

Summer means making big pitchers of light, refreshing cocktails like strawberry sangria

Summertime means pitcher drinks. Strawberry sangria uses perfectly ripe, plump strawberries with rosé wine to make a pretty cocktail that is great for entertaining. For a delicious and unique sangria cocktail, try this Rosé Summer Sangria with Elderflower.
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Memorial Day Food Ideas and Recipes

May 25, 2019

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Memorial Day Food is all about fun and easy recipes to share with friends and family. It’s about being outside and enjoying a bit of time off from work and school. Warm weather, simple recipes, drink in hand and sunshine on your face – welcome to the unofficial kick-off to summer.

Rosé Sangria for Memorial Day Drinks

Summer Sangria

Memorial Day Food

From burgers to side dishes, salads and appetizers, this is the kind of spread we put out on Memorial Day. Any summer holiday around here looks like this. We have the grill going all day long cooking up grilled vegetables, burgers and even grilled bread. The temps are high, so we do most of the cooking outside. This is the food of summer. Low key, easy recipes that don’t take much time or energy to make.

Memorial Day Food

Fun and easy recipes for Memorial Day

1

Middle Eastern Spiced Lamb Burger Recipe

The lamb burger patty is seasoned with middle eastern spices and it is topped with a tahini yogurt sauce. While the burger is not complicated, it is full of complex flavor.

2

Caprese Eggplant Stacks

Caprese eggplant stacks are irresistible. Roasted eggplant brushed with flavorful pesto, gooey, melted fresh mozzarella and perfectly ripe summer tomatoes. It’s a hit with vegetarians and meat eaters alike!

3

Pork Burger with Hatch Chiles

I wanted to create something that reminded me of pork tacos. It had to have some heat, a vinegary bite from pickles, and the creaminess of avocado that you find it good tacos. It has all that and mixed with the juicy pork burger, it is absolutely delicious.

4

Lamb Loin Chops Grill Recipe

Lamb loin chops on the grill are a quick and easy dinner. They cook in about 12 minutes, which makes this recipe a winner for weeknight dinners.

5

Chicken Taco Salad with Crispy Tortilla Strips and Avocado Buttermilk Dressing

Grilled chicken with taco seasoning, grilled peppers, shredded cheese, avocado and salty, crunchy tortilla strips on a bed of crisp romaine lettuce make this salad completely satisfying.

6

Bacon Goat Cheese Burger with Pepper Jam

Salty bacon, creamy goat cheese and sweet spicy pepper jam make this Bacon Goat Cheese Burger incredibly tasty. It is packed with flavor and is one of the best burgers I’ve ever made. We really love a good burger in our house and this one was a definite winner.

7

Pimento Cheese Potato Salad with Fried Chicken Tenders on Potato Biscuits

Potato salad gets a spicy makeover when it meets all the components for pimento or pimiento cheese. Paired with fried chicken tenders on a cheddar dill potato biscuit, it makes the perfect picnic lunch.

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Stuffed Tomatoes - two summer recipes

Stuffed tomatoes are a great way to use ripe, summer tomatoes. They are plentiful in most gardens this time of year and if you are fortunate enough to have them; odds are, you are looking for ways to use them up. Try stuffing them with a mixture of flavorful herbs and breadcrumb mixed with crab meat. For a Greek twist, try them stuffed with orzo, feta and Kalamata olives

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Summer Grain Salad with Rainbow Carrots, Heirloom Tomatoes and Herbs

This grain salad is full of summer vegetables. Whole grains provide a satisfying, chewy texture to this salad, while the vegetables give it great crunch. Herbs and red wine vinaigrette make this salad super flavorful.

10

Mango Lime Quinoa

Quinoa salad with fresh mango, avocado and black beans, dressed with a zesty lime vinaigrette

11

Rajas

Sauteed poblano peppers and onions, a perfect topping for burgers or tacos. This version is dairy-free. To make traditional rajas, add Mexican cream.

12

Grilled Vegetables and Red Pepper Dip

Grilled Vegetables with Red Pepper Dip is a tasty summer twist on the traditional vegetable tray.

Memorial Day Desserts

My family puts out just as many desserts as food offerings. Sometimes, the dessert table is even bigger than the food table. Everyone likes to nibble a cookie or a bite of this and a bite of that, so we usually have quite a few to choose from. The best part is the leftover treats that get packed up and sent home with everyone. Whether you prefer no bake desserts or portable treats that can fit into little hands, there is something for everyone on this list.

Memorial Day Desserts

Sweet treats for celebrating Memorial Day or any of the red, white and blue summer holidays.

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No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

No Bake Blueberry Cheesecake Bars have a chocolate crust with a thin layer of melted chocolate in between for that something extra. Super creamy, silky smooth filling swirled with fresh blueberry sauce make these bars as pretty as they are delicious

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Fresh Cherry Crisp Recipe from Scratch

This Cherry Crisp recipe is made from scratch with only a handful of ingredients and is one of those obligatory summer desserts that I for one, happily make. Making a crisp couldn’t be easier. It’s nothing more than mixing a few things together and sliding it into the oven.

3

Coconut Yogurt Popsicles with Fresh Fruit

Fresh summer berries mixed with coconut yogurt for a delicious frozen summer treat

4

How to Make Blueberry Mini Pies from Scratch

Blueberry Mini Pies are the epitome of summer. Ripe, juicy blueberries fill delicious buttery dough for the perfect hand-held pie. Perfect for lunch bags, afternoon treats or beach day picnics, these mini pies are small enough for little hands and great portion control for big hands

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake Bars

No bake strawberry cheesecake bars with a buttery cookie crust. Fresh strawberry sauce swirled through a fluffy cheesecake filling.

6

Vanilla Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

Simple vanilla cupcakes with strawberry cream cheese frosting are the perfect cupcakes for any occasion. From birthday parties to summer backyard BBQ’s, these cupcakes will become your go-to recipe. Made from scratch, with zero artificial coloring, this strawberry cream cheese frosting is the perfect complement to this easy vanilla cupcake.

7

No Bake Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Parfaits {Low Carb}

Low carb blueberry cheesecake parfaits are the perfect make ahead no bake dessert for summer gatherings.

8

Sweet Tart Homemade Summer Cherry Hand Pies

Handheld cherry pies, these are the pie for crust lovers!

9

Blueberry Eton Mess

For times when dessert is necessary, but turning on the oven is not. It can be made with almost any fruit.
This recipe is more of an Eton mess, but if you leave out the meringue cookies, it is more “foolish”.
Either way, it’s delicious and easy.

Red, White and Blue Cocktails

What is a holiday weekend without a cocktail or two?  There are a couple of non-alcoholic beverages on this list too, as well as ways to turn the cocktails into mocktails. Whether you want your drinks leaded or unleaded, there are nine drinks to choose from.

Memorial Day Drinks

Cocktails and Mocktails for celebrating Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day or any summer gathering.

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Blueberry Spritzer with White Wine

Blueberry Spritzer is a light, refreshing, summery drink that you could sip on all afternoon. Spritzers are a great warm weather drink because they don’t leave you feeling weighed down and they are quick and easy to make. The other nice thing about a drink like this is the calorie count

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Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

This easy strawberry daiquiri recipe is made from fresh strawberries and has only five ingredients. This daiquiri recipe is made from scratch, it is the absolute best strawberry daiquiri and the only recipe you’ll ever need. No mixes, just a handful of ingredients, a blender and it’s an instant party.

3

Rosé Sangria with Summer Fruits

Rosé sangria is my summer drink. It’s light, crisp and enjoyed chilled to combat the heat of summer. This is a great way to enjoy a less expensive bottle of rosé. Filled with berries, stone fruit and lemons, it is the ultimate summer sangria.

4

Strawberry Spritzer Recipe with Rosé Wine

Looking for a really good spritzer recipe? This strawberry spritzer is light and as far as spritzer recipes go, it’s pretty straightforward. These types of drinks are not heavy on the alcohol, which makes them ideal for warmer days. Like a sangria, it is a great option when having a gathering. It is full of strawberry flavor and the lovely pink hue comes not only from the rosé wine, but also the berries themselves

5

Strawberry Cherry Wine Spritzer

A wine spritzer is a summertime staple. Light and refreshing, this strawberry cherry wine spritzer is a tasty way to brighten up a bit of wine and club soda. Meet your new deliciously easy summer drink.

6

3 Ingredient Cherry Coconut Rum Slushie

Photo Credit: www.pookspantry.com

This cherry rum slushie has quickly become my favorite summer sip for a few reasons. First and foremost, it is delicious! The fact that it is only 3 ingredients and it comes together in roughly five minutes flat is a close second. The best reason – you can make a big batch and serve everyone at once.

7

Summer Berry Smash

Photo Credit: www.pookspantry.com

Summer berry smash made with fresh fruit and watermelon puree is like summer in a glass. It is similar to a spritzer, with the addition of vodka. Fresh mint adds a cooling note to the drink. This is a great recipe for easy entertaining. Invite a few friends over and make a pitcher.

8

Lemon Thyme Mint Lemonade

Mint Lemonade has always been one of my summertime thirst-quenching beverages. Adding a sprig of lemon thyme to the mix really kicks up that herbaceous taste. This Lemon Thyme Mint Lemonade is great for sipping during the heat of summer while you are outside enjoying the sunshine.

9

Herbal Iced Tea Recipe

This herbal iced tea recipe will help you beat the heat this summer. Made with fresh fruit juice and fruity tea, it’s the perfect thirst quencher for summertime. Make a big pitcher for the whole family to enjoy.

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Thanks for stopping by! Have a delicious and safe holiday weekend  <3 
cheryl

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Strawberry Cherry Wine Spritzer

May 4, 2019

A wine spritzer is a summertime staple. Light and refreshing, this strawberry cherry wine spritzer is a tasty way to brighten up a bit of wine and club soda. Meet your new deliciously easy summer drink.

strawberry cherry spritzer in glass with cherries on it

Strawberry Cherry Wine Spritzer

This is the time of year when we have backyard bbq’s, we host outdoor gatherings of all kinds and have summer parties just because we want to see our friends. Make a pitcher or two of these to serve at your next summer soirée.  

This recipe is made with white wine, but you could easily swap it with rosé or vodka. Looking for a mocktail? I have a variation for an alcohol-free drink as well to make it kid-friendly.

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Fresh Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

April 20, 2019

This easy strawberry daiquiri recipe is made from fresh strawberries and has only five ingredients. This daiquiri recipe is made from scratch, it is the absolute best strawberry daiquiri and the only recipe you’ll ever need. No mixes, just a handful of ingredients, a blender and it’s an instant party.
 

strawberry daiquiri in glass with lime garnish

Strawberry Daiquiri Recipe

Strawberry daiquiris are the quintessential summer cocktail. Fresh strawberries are in season, which makes them perfect for this drink. A splash of lime juice, a bit of simple syrup and some ice are added to a blender with ripe summer strawberries to make a delicious and refreshing beverage.

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