When I'm working on this series, I always envision a big cookie tray. And I think, what else can I put on this tray to give it a new color/texture? … [Continue reading]
Summer Tortellini Salad
My friend Melissa posted a pic of this salad on Facebook last week and it's all I could think about. So colorful. So tasty. So easy to prepare. And … [Continue reading]
Oven-Roasted Ratatouille
This is one of the prettiest side dishes I've ever made. It's also one of the cheapest, because summer veggies are so cheap right now (or free, if you … [Continue reading]
Orange Creamsicle Milkshakes
When I was a kid, the "Ding-Ding Man" drove around in his ice cream truck every summer afternoon. He earned his nickname for the silver bell he dinged … [Continue reading]
Root Beer Float Milkshakes
Confession: Sometimes I sit in the car with my kids, driving them to one of their bazillion activities, and think do you ever stop talking? Because … [Continue reading]
Red, White & Blue Lemonade
Holy firecrackers, this stuff is good. It's like liquid crack with a patriotic twist. I doubled the recipe and made a big pitcher of it on Sunday. I … [Continue reading]