Summer & BBQ

Chicken and Cabbage Pad Thai is the perfect dish to whip up when you don't want to cook, don't have time to cook, but still feel like eating something delicious! […]

Horiatiko psomi is a super easy rustic Greek bread recipe. The bread is fluffy with a chewy and crusty crust, it is fantastic as a side dish to soups, or as a secret snack with a spread of Nutella. It works for both sweet and savory! […]

This is one of the easiest tapas dishes! And most delicious. Red wine chorizo, or chorizo al vino tinto, is simply a must-have at any tapas party, as it works well with any […]

Love gummy bears but want to eat healthily? Here are 3 gummy bears recipes that are! These have a great variety too, so you don't get bored quickly. One is filled with honey and […]

A whiskey or bourbon cocktail perfect for the late summer and early fall. This blackberry bourbon smash is fresh and vibrant with a distinct flavor of both bourbon and blackberries. It is fantastically easy […]

These are my preferred hiking trail mix recipes as they have all the things you need during strenuous physical activity: filling up your tank with healthy energy, fat, sugar, some salt, and lots of […]

This Earl Grey Ice Cream is like an iced London Fog Latte, it is creamy and tastes like bergamot, vanilla, and black tea. The flavors are subtle and hard not to like. If you want a little extra floral […]

There's no better summer food than a big juicy burger, right? These mushroom black bean burgers are the perfect option for Meatless Monday as they are vegetarian and even vegan. They are packed […]

Let's welcome zucchini season with these crispy, baked zucchini sticks! They are covered in a crispy parmesan and panko crust, making them crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. And they are baked […]

This delicate and elegant white chocolate cheesecake is perfect for the summer as it is a no-bake cheesecake, and it is filled with mild, creamy, and fresh flavors you would love on a warm summer day. […]

This Aloe-ha Ocean Breeze gin and tonic, aka Cucumber Gin and Tonic, is the freshest of cocktails like an ocean breeze on a warm sunny day. It is not too sweet, it is flavored with aloe vera, cucumber juice, and […]

Fluffy Japanese soufflé pancakes are so light, and of course, fluffy. They are the perfect, elevated brunch dish. I love to serve them with some fresh raspberries and raspberry sauce to get that […]

So there is zucchini season and what do we do with all the zucchini? A moist lemon zucchini bread is the answer. It is so quick to whip up a batch and freezes well so you can double or triple the […]

Cilbir, or Turkish Eggs, is a delicious Turkish breakfast with poached eggs on a bed of garlic yogurt and topped with yummy chili butter. It is perfect for serving with crusty bread, lemony asparagus, […]

This rhubarb raspberry iced tea is made with iced rooibos tea, honey and bee pollen for a healthy sweetness, dried rose and vanilla for a spiced floral note and of course rhubarb and raspberries for the delicious sweet and tart combination. […]

This prosciutto salad is so easy to make, yet it feels rather elegant with salty prosciutto and mixed greens, sweet mango, cream cheese and gooey burrata, finishing it off with a tangy balsamic glaze and some pine nuts. All this is done in less than 30 minutes, […]

This Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie is such an easy way of getting a lot of summery tropical flavors any time of the year. It's sweet and healthy, it's sunshine in a glass! This smoothie is even naturally dairy-free to maximize freshness. […]

This mango chipotle quinoa bowl is filled with all the fresh flavors! It's simple to put together, with filling quinoa, sweet mango, hearty beans and tangy lime chicken all drizzled with a fantastic smoky chipotle dressing. This bowl of sunshine is smoky, […]

If you want a refreshing lemonade, or well, actually a limeade, try this Brazilian lemonade! This special lemonade is zesty and fresh from the lime and not exactly super creamy, but more sweet and soothing from the sweetened condensed milk. […]

Lime and mango curd is a sweet and tangy, yet buttery curd that has so many uses! My favorite way of using it is in French macarons with a Swiss meringue buttercream encapsulating the delicious mango curd. You know I love a good classic lemon curd, and […]

Imagine crispy exterior with a fluffy potato inside with a salty, herby flavor - these crispy potato wedges are roasted in the oven with delicious herbs like rosemary and sage for that ultimate comfort food! They are perfect with a dip like tzatziki […]

When making just a small batch fig jam, we do not have to worry about canning. We will be eating it all in a flash, delicious on crostini with goat cheese, walnuts and honey. It is the perfect 'cheese and crackers' jam, as it is not too sweet and works beautifully […]

This sriracha honey glazed pork is sweet and spicy and comes together in less than 30 minutes! I use sliced pork loin in this recipe, but there's no problem to use the same for pork chops too. Perfectly glazed and so good with something green like green beans or […]

This creamy chicken pesto pasta is packed with delicious flavors and veggies. This dish is a perfect clean out your fridge meal and use whatever vegetables you have on hand. I will of course show you my perfect version, but this is crazy easy to […]

Need a different kind of grilled cheese that is super easy to make? This Middle Eastern style grilled feta cheese sandwich will do the trick! This grilled cheese is filled with fresh spinach, sweet pomegranate and dates, mint and coated in a crispy za'atar […]

Imagine soft and fluffy homemade marshmallows with ripples of salted caramels inside as lovely salty surprises. Marshmallows are quite easy to make from scratch, and it is much more rewarding than any store-bought kind! This salted caramel marshmallows […]

Nothing beats a warm slice of blueberry pie topped with vanilla ice cream on a cold summer day. The buttery flaky pie crust and simple, yet very flavorful blueberry filling with cinnamon and lemon zest are a combination worth waiting for. […]

6 tasty alcoholic popsicles recipes to get you through the summer. 6 classic cocktails; the strawberry daiquiri, mojito, pina colada , Cuba libre, mai tai and long island iced tea with a wide range of different flavors. All are cocktails you may order on a beach bar […]

This guava white tea has a simple and elegant flavor profile, with mild guava and subtle yet fruity white tea and floral honey in perfect harmony. I added a little lemon juice to make all the flavors pop just a little bit more, but this sure is a thirst […]

Grilled Peach Salad is proof that sweet and savory are perfect together, especially in fresh salads! This salad is filled with juicy, grilled peaches, savory bacon, salty feta, fresh arugula and spinach and topped with a super simple homemade balsamic glaze! 

A floral twist on a Prohibition era cocktail, this lavender bee's knees is made with just 4 ingredients and is the perfect combination of tart, sweet and floral. The infused lavender honey is mush easier to make than you may assume, and it has tons […]

Strawberry peach pie is summer nestled in a buttery crust. Those flaky, buttery layers combined with the sweetness from the peaches and strawberries, and the warmth from the cinnamon and brown sugar, this is a match made in heaven. […]

This all butter pie crust is so flaky and easy to make if you know just a few simple tricks! Who doesn't love a buttery, flaky pie crust topped with all the delicious things like blueberry pie or strawberry peach pie or even pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving? […]

Herby green shakshuka with pesto eggs and feta is a healthy and flavor packed breakfast and brunch dish. Serve it with some crusty bread for a full meal. This shakshuka recipe is so easy to make it is done in less than 20 minutes!

This lemon sorbet recipe is so easy to make, without an ice cream maker, and just one simple ingredient transforms it into a deliciously creamy and smooth sorbet. It also has elderflower because I LOVE that lemon elderflower combination, […]

Nothing is better than early summer with the smell of fresh elderflowers and tall grass. To preserve the beauty of summer, homemade elderflower cordial is perfect. It is floral with a hint of citrus from the lime and lemon. […]

Coconut Mango Granola is the perfect summer granola with tropical flavors of sweet mango and woodsy, nutty coconut. It is super easy to make granola from scratch so you should never get store bought again! In this post I will […]

Reducing food waste by repurposing our bulgogi leftovers into a very flavorful and delicious bulgogi Korean fried rice. The tender Gochujang marinated beef and onions work perfectly with the fluffy leftover rice.

The Whiskey Sour - a classic cocktail that is extremely easy to make. It's just got a few ingredients, but it's got all a good cocktail could ask for: it's sweet, it's sour, and let's be honest; […]

This is the creamiest pistachio ice cream with homemade pistachio paste. Made especially easy the no-churn way! 5 ingredients are all you need to make this beautifully green […]

A deliciously healthy and rich in protein chocolate chia pudding. The chocolate gives it a slightly tart and bitter taste, which is amazing with fresh berries or bananas. It is quick and easy […]

Watermelon limeade slushie is the perfect summer drink. Watermelon is hydrating, refreshing and so good in a limeade. A limeade is just a lemonade made with limes. Enjoy this drink as a slushie or more like a juice. Both are definitely a worthy drink […]