This creamy blueberry ice cream with dark chocolate chunks has been my weakness for the past couple of years. I haven’t been keeping it a secret from you, but up until recently, I haven’t had the recipe. I’m beyond excited to finally be sharing it with you. When I tell you that this ice cream is absolutely divine, you can take that to the bank. I first tried this ice cream at Rusconi’s American Kitchen when we lived in Arizona....

You’ll definitely want to check out this Peach Crisp, Super Easy Apple Cobbler, and Homemade Strawberry Cobbler next! Cobbler is one of those desserts that tastes and looks amazing but is so easy to make. Of course, it is best served warm and topped with your favorite vanilla ice cream. Cobblers are one of my favorites because I don’t have to make a pie crust and the cobbler will be beautifully rustic no matter what....

Blueberry Mojito These cocktails are perfect for sipping at a party or for relaxing on the porch with friends on a warm summer evening. A blueberry mojito is just summer in a glass, for me. Having lived in one of the hottest cities in the US for a very long time, mojitos became a favorite pretty much year-round. But, the blueberry mojito adds a twist on the classic beverage. Blueberries have a distinct flavor that starts off sweet but leaves a tanginess that lingers....

Braising arises from the need to use tough cuts of meat. Short ribs are a cut of beef that comes from the belly of the cow. They are thin slices of beef with bone, cut from the smaller end of the brisket just beyond the first five or six ribs. Short ribs are just the type of bone-in beef rib that goes well with red wine. Braising is a cooking technique where meat, poultry, or fish is partially cooked in liquid before a final cooking process in the oven....

It looks so impressive and festive. The rolls are light, feather-soft, buttery when you dip them in baked brie cheese…. oh SO delicious. The dinner rolls are simpler than you’d think to make and uses pantry ingredients like flour, milk, butter, and yeast. It’s the perfect pull-apart bread for all of your upcoming holiday dinners. With Christmas quickly approaching, I knew I needed a new bread recipe to share with you all for your dinner table....

This is it. Mana from heaven. Seriously the BEST ever banana bread. I’ve been trying to make the perfect banana bread since last summer and it was always… off. Too moist. Not moist enough. Moist enough but kind of spongy? Moist and not spongy but not sweet enough. Or too sweet? The edges too dark and hard. Gooey center. Perfect texture! Great now the color is off… It was a mess there for a while....

Looking for more delicious cookie recipes? Look no further than my popular posts for Caramel Pretzel White Chocolate Cookies, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, and Cowboy Cookies. Here’s How You Make It Don’t let the instructions fool you – these cookies only take about an hour, including chilling time! Browning the butter Bake the cookies Why This Recipe Works Browned butter – You cannot have these browned butter chocolate chip cookies without the browned butter....

Candy Cane Ice Cream Peppermint bark just might be the most genius holiday treat ever created. Candy canes and chocolate go together so perfectly. So it only makes sense to add chopped-up peppermint bark or swirl some chocolate sauce into the candy cane ice cream. I am a bit of an extract and flavor purest. I read the labels VERY closely to make sure they are pure extract for whatever flavor I am looking for....

Lately, I’ve been making some really delicious cupcakes for family and friends. And they’ve been raving about it all day, making me feel like a star. Like caramel? Yes, you do. I love caramel! And my little Rhea can eat it from a bowl with a spoon. So, can you imagine caramel filling in the cupcake and then drizzling all over the cupcake frosting? Yes!! Absolutely heaven. About these cupcakes These are an absolute addiction and also messy cupcakes....

For more Asian-inspired, veggie-packed dishes, check out my popular recipes for Chopped Asian Salad, Asian Chicken Lettuce Wraps, and Broccoli and Chicken Stir Fry. I may be late, but I’ve jumped on the cauliflower rice train. You all know I love the “real” deal but TBH? I LOVE this cauliflower fried rice. If you didn’t tell me this was cauliflower, I swear I wouldn’t know. The best part is the rest of the fried rice recipe is exactly the same, so you still get your other veggies, the oil, that all-important egg, the necessary soy sauce and a hint of spice if you like....

One of India’s most popular seasoning blends, Chaat Masala combines layer upon layer of intriguing flavors that are simultaneously tart, tangy, savory, fruity, and slightly spicy! This blend is used to bring flavor and life to a variety of street food favorites and adds a unique flavor dimension to both sweet and savory dishes. This homemade Chaat Masala recipe comes together in minutes and keeps for several months. For more popular homemade Indian spice blends be sure to try our Garam Masala, Curry Powder, and Panch Phoron!...

Lay the chicken filets out flat, spread them with some Dijon mustard and give them a sprinkling of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place some of the cooked veggies towards one side of the filet along with a strip of cheese and start rolling the filets from that end. Secure the rolls with a toothpick. A variety of flavorful vegetables are sauteed and tucked inside thinly sliced chicken filets that have been slathered with Dijon mustard and seasoned with salt and pepper....

With their petite size and vibrant colors, mini peppers are not only visually appealing but also deliver a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. These petite peppers are not your ordinary vegetable. They pack a punch with a hint of heat, adding a spicy kick to the overall taste profile. This fiery element adds excitement to your game-day snacking experience. And it keeps your taste buds entertained and satisfied....

I love cooking with a variety of grains and quinoa is one that I particularly enjoy experimenting with. Not because it’s my favorite tasting grain, but because it’s the healthiest grain on the planet, the only grain that is a complete protein. I like to use quinoa in baking because it’s easy to disguise with its tiny size, soft texture and neutral flavor and it really bumps up the “health factor” by several notches when I’m trying to create a sweet treat for my kids that I can feel good about giving them....

Sorry to throw off your New Year healthy eating plan but… this has to be shared. Just look at all that decadent goodness in one place. It’s almost like a dream, too good to be true. Do you see what happens at my house when I have ice cream and chocolate chips available and am really in a sprinkle mood?? Crazy things happen, crazy things. Do you see what this is all about?...

Soft or crispy, they are delicious both ways. I doubled this recipe and made a batch of sweet potato bites and a batch of yukon gold potato bites. We liked them both, but the sweet potato ones were a favorite for all of us. The leftovers also made an excellent breakfast the following morning with some scrambled eggs. original recipe adapted from and with thanks to Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice (no longer an active blog)

To make this easy cinnamon ice cream, I played with my best and easiest vanilla ice cream recipe and kicked up the cinnamon enough that you get the hint of spice with the first taste and the lingering cinnamon flavor afterward. Cinnamon Ice Cream I made Cinnamon Ice Cream for the first time a few years ago and it blew me away The flavors were incredible and my whole family loved it....

Creamy Cranberry Dip As soon as I tasted the Cranberry Jalapeno Dip I shared with you last week, I knew I was going to be making it on repeat. I quickly discovered that by stirring it all together, versus serving it in the more striking layers, it was easier to snack on without the potential for crumbling crackers in the cream cheese. I love the flavor combination but I just may love the festive holiday colors even more....

Is it backyard barbecue season yet??? I am one hundred and thirty seven percent DONE with winter and ready for summer and every single thing that comes with it. Bring on the flip flops, tan lines, family road trips, lake hair, daily sour lime popsicles and back-deck dinners. Summer, you are welcome here. This pasta salad is a twist on one that my family has served at summer get togethers for years....

I loooooove potatoes. Any which way, I’m down. But my favorite might just be fried: french fries of all shapes, sizes, and varieties are my weak spot. Serve them up next to a yummy mixture of ketchup and mayo for dipping and forget about even talking to me until the entire serving is gone. I never thought I’d ever find a crispy french fry recipe that wasn’t dunked in oil to be actually fried....