Summer recipes side dishes, main meal, desserts, snacks, and recipes from the garden. Canning garden foods.
Orange fluff jello salad is the recipe I think of every time our church has a potluck. It is a delicious, sweet, fluffy, creamy retro Jell-O salad. The dish is full of flavors from the mandarin oranges and the Cool Whip. While it is called a salad, it’s more like a dessert. It is a…
Zucchini cornbread casserole is the newest recipe to come out of our garden. Two weeks into zucchini season, and we already have more than we can keep up with. This casserole is full of fresh vegetables and is a full meal. If you love zucchini in the summer, you will love this on a warm…
This Copycat Wendy’s Frosty recipe tastes exactly like the original, made right at home with your Ninja Creami. Three simple ingredients, a little patience while it freezes, and you have that rich, creamy Frosty flavor without leaving your house. My family goes crazy for this one, and Jim gives it two thumbs up every single…
Low sugar zucchini bread is my answer to those garden zucchini that seem to multiply overnight. This loaf is moist and lightly sweet, and it skips the heavy oil and piles of sugar you find in most recipes. I have always loved a good zucchini bread, but I wanted a lighter version I could feel…
Coconut poke cake starts with a box cake mix and soaks up a cream of coconut filling while it cools. It comes out of the refrigerator cool and light, and one bite will take you right back to your grandmother’s coconut cake. Perfect for any summer party. This is the kind of recipe that looks…
There is nothing better than a cold bowl of strawberry sorbet on a day when the kitchen feels like an oven. This one comes together with three ingredients and no cooking at all. I keep a pint in the freezer all summer long for afternoons just like that. Why You’ll Love This Recipe This post…
There is a moment at every family gathering where someone cuts into this cake, sees the dark hot fudge filling running through every single crumb, and goes completely quiet. The strawberry whipped cream frosting makes it look like it came from a bakery, but nobody is prepared for what is inside. That quiet lasts about…
Classic Greek Salad Recipe with Homemade Dressing is the easiest, most flavorful salad you will make all summer, packed with crisp cucumbers, sweet tomatoes, briny olives and creamy feta in a simple red wine vinegar dressing you will want to put on everything. This summer Jim and I have been spending as much time as…
Ninja Creami Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Ice Cream is one of those recipes I almost did not share because I could not believe something this simple could taste this good. The pint comes in with 40 grams of protein for an after workout snack. I have been playing around with my Ninja Creami for a…
Little smokies crockpot recipes are one of those party secrets that busy moms have been passing down for years. I have always loved making these for family gatherings because they are simple to prepare, and the whole family will love them. Nothing makes a house feel like home other than the smell of something sweet…
Chocolate Poke Cake is one of those desserts that looks like you spent hours in the kitchen, but your secret weapon is a box of Duncan Hines Dark Chocolate Fudge Cake Mix and a little bit of patience while it cools. A little decoration, and it looks like you are starting your own bakery. What…
Homemade Southern Pimento Cheese is one of those recipes that takes me right back to my mom’s kitchen in the 1960s. Growing up, this was her go-to for home parties and church functions. She would spread it on soft bread, cut the sandwiches into little triangles, and they were always the first thing to vanish…
Graduation season means feeding a crowd, and sliders make it so easy. These little sandwiches are simple to prep ahead, and they disappear fast. Kids and grandparents both go back for seconds. Whether you have 20 guests or 50, these 25 graduation sliders have you covered. I know your family will love adding a few…
A graduation taco bar is one of the best graduation party food ideas for feeding a crowd without breaking the bank or spending your whole week in the kitchen. Tacos work for every single person at the table, picky eaters and all. They are perfect for a graduation open house, a backyard party, or a…
If you love mint chocolate chip ice cream but you’re trying to eat better, this recipe is about to become your new best friend. This Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Ice Cream is dairy-free, high protein, and made with simple ingredients you probably already have. It tastes like the real thing because, honestly, it…
Ninja Creami butter pecan ice cream is the frozen treat you didn’t know you needed. It’s creamy, rich, nutty, and completely non-dairy. This butter pecan Ninja Creami recipe is made with almond milk, a scoop of vanilla protein powder, and a handful of chopped pecans. It’s the kind of protein ice cream that feels like…
Ninja Creami Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream recipe is a refreshing, high-protein dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth and keeps you on track with your goals. This creamy, minty, chocolatey treat comes with a major boost of protein. Whether you’re following a low-carb lifestyle or just looking for healthier Ninja Creami ice cream recipes, this…
Mint chocolate chip ice cream is one of those flavors everyone loves, and making it at home is easier than you think. This simple ice cream recipe is creamy, fresh, and full of classic mint flavor with just the right amount of chocolate chips. Using a Cuisinart ice cream maker, this chocolate chip mint ice…
Ninja Creami Pistachio Protein Ice Cream, creamy, delicious, and has no sugar added. Treat yourself to a flavorful treat that’s as healthy as it is satisfying. Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream made in the Ninja Creami machine! This no sugar added dessert is the perfect way to enjoy a rich, nutty flavor without the extra calories…
There is nothing better on a hot summer day than creamy, cold, homemade Protein Dark Cherry Ninja Creami frozen yogurt. The cold creamy texture and the high protein to keep you full make it an easy, healthy snack. With your Ninja Creami machine, you can whip up this protein-packed treat with simple ingredients in no time. This recipe is…