This fig crumble is both tart and sweet with a crunchy oat topping. Serve it with some whipped cream or ice cream for a delightful summer dessert. One of the true beauties of this rich dessert is that the figs that I used were very ripe. This made for a wonderful syrup-like filling that rises…
Looking for a way to use fresh strawberries? Combine them with old fashioned oats in this recipe for gluten-free strawberry oatmeal bars. This bar recipe has a buttery crumb crust, a sweet strawberry filling inside, and a tasty and crunchy crumble on top. It’s a dessert that everyone will love! I have included both a gluten-free and…
Looking for a rich and delicious way to start off your day that is ready in a flash? Try this tropical white chocolate smoothie recipe. It tastes like a tropical milkshake and has peanut butter for protein, so you won’t feel hungry mid morning. This white chocolate tropical smoothie is just perfect to have before…
This recipe for baked pineapple rings could not be easier to make. The pineapple ends up moist and delicious, with a great brown sugar you’ll love. Fresh pineapple is a wonderful side dish all year round, but really comes alive in summer when the fruit is so fresh and sweet. You can find it grilled pineapple,…
These mini strawberry shortcakes are individual sized portions of this classic summer dessert. Flaky buttermilk biscuits are layered with fresh summer strawberries and a home made strawberry syrup that oozes over the layers and the whipped cream topping. One of the joys of growing up for me was my mother’s strawberry shortcake. She used Bisquick…
It’s time to make grilled pork with mango salsa! We love to grill at our house. My husband is a wonderful grill master, and everything he puts on the grill comes out beautifully. I made a mango salsa to go with the pork chops, and I know we’ll be cooking it over and over again…
Grilled pineapple is always delicious, but this recipe with a honey and cinnamon glaze is perfect for summer! The fruit is light and bright and just perfect for the hot weather. This easy recipe takes just a few minutes to make. Plus you can prep the marinade earlier in the day and let it sit…
Looking for a healthy cherry dessert recipe? This paleo cherry crumble is naturally gluten-free and dairy-free. It’s the perfect way to use cherries that are so plentiful right now. This delicious cherry crumble is a simple, comforting dessert made with juicy baked cherries and a buttery crumble topping made from coconut flour and almond flour….
Looking for an easy fruit-focused salad that is ready in just minutes? This delicious melon cucumber salad is the perfect choice. This summer salad is packed with three types of melons, combined with cucumber for a nutritious boost. It’s topped with a homemade honey-mint dressing and served cold. Salads like these are the perfect way…
These orange recipes will add a flavorful burst and a pop of color to any menu. From zesty salads to delicious smoothies, cocktails, and desserts, these recipes showcase the natural sweetness and tang that this fruit is known for. Oranges work well in a variety of sweet and savory dishes. Our collection of citrus-packed recipes…
Looking for a light lunch that is loaded with tart, sweet, and savory flavors? This citrus salad with chicken and walnuts is refreshing with lots of texture and color. The salad takes less than 5 minutes to prepare, but tastes like you got it from your favorite bistro. Grapefruit is the star of this salad…
This healthy apple coconut breakfast bowl is made from dates, Granny Smith apples, nuts, and unsweetened coconut flakes drizzled with sunflower nut butter and topped with fruit and nuts. The Whole30 breakfast recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and fits into a Paleo diet plan. Best of all, it comes together in just minutes! This healthy breakfast…
If you like the taste of caramel apples in the fall, you will love these caramel apple bars. They taste just like the traditional fall favorite but without all the fuss. This apple oatmeal bar recipe is sweet and hearty, so easy to prepare, and is perfect for National Oatmeal Day, which falls on October…
These apple cheesecake bars have a three-layered mixture that features a crumb crust, a creamy cheesecake layer topped with cinnamon apples, and a streusel crumble. If you like cheesecake recipes with a twist, you will want to try this recipe. The taste is amazing and, like most bar recipes, these cheesecake apple bars are super…
This blueberry cobbler is full of the flavor of plump, tangy blueberries and the delicious buttery streusel topping adds just the right amount of decadence without being too heavy for a summer dessert table. Summer time is one of my favorite times of the year to make fruit desserts. The fruit is so plentiful and…
Outdoor parties are so much fun, but how do you make sure that the summer desserts ideas that you choose are those that melt IN your mouth and not on the table? Keep these handy tips in mind for a fun outdoor summer dessert table that can take the heat. Outdoor entertaining is a fun…
Pitting cherries is right up there with removing pits from mangoes and unripe peaches in those “pulling out your hair” kind of kitchen tasks. There are special cherry pitters available, but what do you do if you don’t have one? Never fear, you can pit cherries with a simple household tool with this kitchen tip….
What’s a girl gonna do when she is trying to cut down on flour and sugar but really feels like banana bread? No problem at all! This gluten free banana bread contains no added sugar and uses coconut flour and eggs. The recipe makes a really large loaf and has about 150 calories for a 1/10th…
Thanksgiving is a time for turkey, stuffing and quick and easy side dishes to serve along with them. Before we know it, the holidays will be upon us. This means lots of entertaining and searching for new dishes to try on friends and loved ones. Having a list of delicious side dishes are one way…
Cinnamon has long been touted as having many health benefits. Many reports seem to suggest that adding it to your diet can have an overall good effect on your health. Cinnamon tastes good on desserts. Should we add it liberally to foods? Before you reach for a bottle of cinnamon supplements, remember this: there is…
This recipe for homemade pear preserves with crystallized ginger is easy to do (other than the canning part of course) and tastes delicious. The simplicity of the preserves is just a small benefit. The star of the recipe is the delicious taste of the pears, accented with the crystallized ginger with sugar and lemon. To…
If you are looking for a light fruit dessert that won’t break the calorie bank, this apple pear crisp will be a delight. Printable Recipe – Apple and Pear Crisp Fruit crumbles are some of my favorite summer time desserts. See this fresh fig and blueberry crumble for another tasty option. The recipe is easy…