Category Archives: Summer Recipes

Skillet Peach Cobbler

Posted on September 12, 2015 by Shari

We invited friends to our cabin last weekend, and I wanted to make something special for dessert while they were there. I love using mini cast iron skillets (I found mine at Cost Plus World Market) for all kinds of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabin Recipes, Cast Iron Skillet Recipes, Company, Desserts, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Cabin Recipes, camping, cast iron skillet recipes, Peach Cobbler, Peach Crumble, Peach Desserts, Peach Recipes, Skillet Peach Cobbler | 23 Comments

Perfect Guacamole

Posted on September 4, 2015 by Shari

I realized recently that I don’t have a recipe on Cook AZ I Do for guacamole. Considering how much our family likes guacamole, that just is not acceptable. I think the reason I haven’t put it on here is most … Continue reading →

Posted in Appetizers, Cabin Recipes, Cinco de Mayo, Company, Family Favorites, Mexican, Party Recipes, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Appetizers, chunky guacamole, Cinco de Mayo, guacamole, Mexican food recipes | 31 Comments

Caprese Salad with Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette or Summer on a Plate

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Shari

I have a new morning smoothy. It is called Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette. Not really. But I did have salad for breakfast this morning because I couldn’t wait until lunch to have more of this dressing. It is so … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Italian, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Balsamic Vinaigrette, Caprese Salad, Company Recipes, Italian Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes, Sweet and Tangy Balsamic Vinaigrette | 25 Comments

Melt in Your Mouth Cuban Sliders

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Shari

I don’t know if I’ve ever mentioned before how recipes are chosen for making and reviewing for Cook AZ I Do. It is a very random scientific and emotional mathematical process how recipes come to be presented on this blog. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cabin Recipes, Company, Lunch, Party Recipes, Recipes, Summer Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged Company Recipes, Cuban Sliders, Ham and Cheese Sliders, lunch recipes, Sandwiches, sliders, Summer Recipes | 24 Comments

Strawberry Peach Popsicles and Summer in Arizona

Posted on June 27, 2015 by Shari

Well, the heat is finally here, and has decided it is going to stay. It was 118 degrees this weekend! But before you start to wonder how we can possibly take those temperatures, let me tell you there are many … Continue reading →

Posted in Desserts, Ice Cream Recipes, Low Fat, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Desserts, Fresh Fruit Popsicles, Frozen Desserts, Healthy Snacks, Peach Popsicles, Popsicle Recipes, Popsicles, Strawberry Peach Popsicles, Strawberry Popsicles | 26 Comments

Classic Deviled Eggs and an Easy Peeling Method That Really Works

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Shari

I can’t even tell you how excited I am to have found an easy way to peel hard-boiled eggs. We usually celebrate Easter at our house by going to church, and then having a big Easter dinner with lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Appetizers, Breakfast, Easter, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Recipes, Classic Deviled Eggs, Deviled Eggs, Easter, Easy Peeling Method, Hard Boiled Eggs, How to Hard Boil Eggs, Summer Recipes | 30 Comments

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Shari

I just had to share with you the mid-morning snack I have been enjoying lately. It is a blueberry, banana smoothie with spinach thrown in for good health. It is super easy to make, tastes wonderful, and is low in … Continue reading →

Posted in Breakfast, Drinks, Low Fat, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Blueberry Banana Smoothie, Blueberry Smoothie, Healthy Smoothie, Healthy Snacks, Low Fat Smoothies, Smoothie Recipes | 20 Comments

Classic Greek Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Shari

There is an Italian restaurant that I go to once in a while that has the best Greek Salad. I think it is a great salad because they put a lot of feta cheese and Kalamata olives in it which … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Italian, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Classic Greek Salad, Classic Greek Salad With Lemon Vinaigrette, Greek Salad, Homemade Salad Dressing, Lemon Vinaigrette, Salad, Salad Dressing, Vinaigrette | 22 Comments

Raspberry Lemon Muffins

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Shari

I have really been enjoying all the summer fruit, especially the berries that are sweet and ripe and less expensive right now. Most of the time I just eat them by the handful, but these raspberry lemon muffins are another … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads and Rolls, Breakfast, Company, Recipes, Summer Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged berries, breakfast, Breakfast for Company, Muffins, raspberry lemon muffins, raspberry muffins, Summer, valentine's day breakfast | 23 Comments

Watermelon Mango Salsa

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Shari

We just got back from vacation, and I noticed the date (time seems to stop when you’re traveling). I was just amazed that it is already the last part of August! How did that happen? Then, because I like to … Continue reading →