Sweet treats aren’t a hard sell, but somehow, we’ve decided to up the allure. Meet the homemade Pop-Tart on a stick. Inspired by the requests of some creative kiddos, this dessert is great alternative to store-bought pastries, which can be loaded with artificial colors and flavors. Ours, instead, opt for fresh fruit and no preservatives. You won’t need…
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Festive Champagne Punch
Give a final burst of summer this Labor Day weekend with this delicious Prosecco punch. It’s packed with flavor and super refreshing on these last couple days of heat. This drink would actually be really enjoyable around the holidays too. Feel free to add your favorite fruits. Your guests will be coming back for more,…
Bite Size Peach Panini
Panini sandwiches are always fun to create; from to sweet to salty or in this case both. Peaches are in full bloom right now and are one of my favorite fruits. I wanted to highlight them in this recipe giving it the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Once you take a bite into this panini your mouth…
Jalapeno and Peach Gelato
There is nothing better in the summer than a bowl of delicious ice cream. Being from Italian descent, I wanted to give gelato a whirl. So I called my dad up and asked for his recipe. He gave me the traditional ingredients but I wanted to bump it up a notch. This combo worked out perfectly. …
Sweet Tomato Jam
Tomatoes in my garden are in full abundance. We have so much that we make sauce and freeze it. Something that I learned as a child was how to make tomato jam. Yes I said “jam.” It’s so delicious and goes great on a cheese board. As we all know tomatoes are actually fruit, so it’s…
Delicious Ceviche
The heat is on this week in Philly. On days like today I just want fresh salads or juicy fruits. Ceviche is one of those dishes that I turn to when I want a no cook meal. A lot of people ask what Ceviche is. Is it good? What does it takes like? Well I have had…
Refreshing Watermelon Salsa
Mexican food is a favorite in our household. From tacos to salsa we love it all. One of the things I love to create is fresh salsas and different flavors. I think sweet and spicy always go great together. So I took a summer staple, a watermelon, and created a delicious refreshing salsa. A lot of…
Summer cocktail delight
Refreshing cocktails are a must have in the summer either for entertaining or sitting by the pool. This is a no hassle kind of cocktail. I recommend making a pitcher; because it doesn’t last. This drink reminds me of a whiskey sour but without all that sour mix. It’s not too sweet, but just right….
4th of July Cheesecake
4th of July is this weekend. It’s hard to believe that we are in July already. This patriotic cheesecake is great for serving at parties. Each layer has its own color. To give it that fresh taste I went ahead and added some summer favorite strawberries and blueberries. I hope everyone has a great and safe…
Brazilian Potato Salad
This recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. It’s our own Brazilian potato salad with lots of Latin flavor. One of my favorite things in this are the hearts of palm. They remind me of artichokes. Once you give this potato salad a try you can say bye bye to…
Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burger with Buffalo Sauce
At your next BBQ this is a must try burger on your grill. The all American burger just got that much better. Stuffed Bleu Cheese Burger with Buffalo Sauce, oozing with spicy, creamy goodness. I mean who doesn’t love a good buffalo dish packed with flavor? Instead of enjoying chips on the side I went ahead and…
Jalapeño and peach slaw
This slaw gives you that sweet, spicy and creamy taste. It’s simple to prepare and goes great with any meat or poultry dish. I served it with my pulled pork sandwich which was a huge hit at a BBQ. You can also substitute mangoes in place of the peaches. Ingredients: 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup sour…
Homemade Delish 