Category Archives: Summer Recipes

Chocolate Dipped Vanilla Ice Cream Bars

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Shari

I have had so much fun experimenting with popsicles lately. With temperatures rising this week to 115, the thought of turning on my oven to bake, was not appealing. Popsicles were all I could think about. I recently ate a … Continue reading →

Posted in Company, Desserts, Ice Cream Recipes, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged chocolate dipped ice cream bars, chocolate dipped vanilla ice cream bars, chocolate hard shell, chocolate magic shell, copycat magic shell recipe, ice cream bars, magic shell, Summer Bucket List, vanilla ice cream bars | 48 Comments

Salmon Patties

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Shari

I am always looking for new ways to fix salmon. Most of the time Jeff eats whatever I fix without complaining, but anytime dinner involves fish, I can just tell he isn’t too excited about it. We both want to … Continue reading →

Posted in Fish Recipes, Main Dish, Recipes, Summer Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged fish, omega 3's, salmon, salmon cakes, salmon patties, Summer Recipes | 21 Comments

Old Fashioned Baked Beans for the Holidays

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Shari

When I started to have Easter at my house every year, I wanted to serve baked beans with the traditional ham. I set out on a mission to find baked beans like I remembered from my childhood. Beans that are … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Easter, Father's Day Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July, Baked Beans, Beans, Easter Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Side Dishes | 20 Comments

Rocky Road Fudge Brownies

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Shari

I’ve made these 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I’ve eaten them 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I am on a diet. I found out something very important. Brownies are not good for a diet. Just thought … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Bars, Cabin Recipes, Company, Desserts, Party Recipes, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Recipes, Brownies, Camping Recipes, Rocky Road Fudge Brownies, Smores Brownies, Summer Desserts | 27 Comments

Cinnamon Walnut Zucchini Bread or Baseball?

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Shari

We have been having so much fun lately picking vegetables from our garden. There are certain recipes I only make during this time. I love cooking seasonally. It makes you appreciate what you are eating, and we look forward to … Continue reading →

Posted in Breads and Rolls, Breakfast, Food Gifts, Recipes, Summer Recipes, Zucchini Recipes | Tagged cinnamon walnut zucchini bread, garden, Summer Recipes, Zucchini, zucchini bread, zucchini recipes | 20 Comments

My Favorite Marinade for Grilled Chicken

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Shari

I have been wanting to post this recipe for a long time as it is probably the one I’ve used the most over the last 29 years. It is an amazing teriyaki marinade that, when marinated overnight, gives grilled chicken … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Company, Father's Day Recipes, Low Fat, Main Dish, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Recipes, Bar-B-Q Recipes, Chicken Marinade, Father's Day Recipes, Summer Recipes, Teriyaki Marinade | 15 Comments

Cool Off This Summer with a Strawberry Lemonade Slushy

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Shari

I don’t know if it is the fact that I never grew up or that the summers are so hot here in Arizona, but I absolutely love frozen drinks. I used to make them for the kids when they … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Company, Drinks, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Drinks, 4th of July Recipes, drinks, Frozen Drinks, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade Slushy, Summer Recipes | 34 Comments

Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Shari

I saw a funny post on Instagram the other day. It fits me exactly. I always knew the fish, Dory, in Finding Nemo was modeled after me (she has no short-term memory). I thought it was so cute, I just … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Couscous, Couscous Salad, Israeli Couscous, Memorial Day, Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad, Pistachios, Side Dishes, Summer Bar-b-q | 18 Comments

Southwestern Cobb Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Shari

I have been wanting to make a salad with cilantro dressing ever since my daughter made one last summer for a get-together she went to. It looked so colorful and refreshing. I figured what better time to try it than during … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicken Recipes, Cinco de Mayo, Lunch, Main Dish, Mexican, Recipes, Salads, Summer Recipes, Weeknight Meals | Tagged Cilantro Vinaigrette, Cinco de Mayo, Main Dish Salads, Southwestern Cobb Salad, Taco Salad | 18 Comments

Lemon Pie Cupcakes and Lessons Learned

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Shari

I think I mentioned on one of my recent posts that I was looking into renting a commercial kitchen so I can start an online bakery. For awhile it looked as if I wasn’t going to be able to find … Continue reading →