This peach margarita combines the sweetness of peaches with the tangy bite of lime, creating a refreshing drink that will keep you cool on the ..read more

This French vanilla ice cream is a classic, elegant treat with a rich, creamy texture and deep, custard-like flavor. This homemade version, made with simple ingredients, is perfect to enjoy on its own or over apple crisps, cakes and brownies. No raw eggs used! The term “French vanilla” doesn’t refer to a specific type of vanilla but rather to the traditional French method of making ice cream. This involves creating a custard base with egg yolks, cream, and sugar. The yolks aren’t optional. The yolks also act as an emulsifier, resulting in a denser, creamier texture and a richer flavor, further ..read more

Peach jam is a fantastic way to savor the taste of summer all year long, and this simple, pectin-free recipe makes it easy. Using just sugar or honey, a bit of lemon juice, and fresh peaches, you can create a delicious homemade jam that captures the natural sweetness and vibrant flavor of ripe peaches. Making peach jam at home is simpler than you might think. With just a few ingredients, you can prepare a batch that rivals any store-bought brand. Homemade peach jam not only tastes better but also allows you to control the sweetness and ensure that there aren’t any funky additives. I made sever ..read more

This cheesecake tart is no-bake and has a creamy cheesecake filling and a graham cracker crust that can be made traditionally or gluten-free. It’s prepared in a 9″ tart pan, topped with strawberries, and can be made ahead of time, making it ideal for July 4th and other holidays. Today’s recipe uses the same crust and cheesecake filling as the No-bake Cherry Cheesecake that I posted last week. I loved it so much that I had to make another version. The only difference is that I had to increase the crust recipe by 33% so that the crust wasn’t too thin. So if you read the cherry cheesecake post ..read more

These blueberry tartlets have a sweet, buttery crust and are filled with an easy homemade blueberry sauce. You can make the tart shells with all-purpose or gluten-free flour, and the filling can be sweetened with granulated sugar or maple syrup. Ingredients I used almond extract in my filling, but you can use lemon extract and zest in place of it if you’d like. Start with 1 tablespoon of zest, taste it before adding the fresh blueberries to the sauce, and add up to another tablespoon of zest. Fresh vs frozen blueberries To make the blueberry filling, you make blueberry sauce and then stir in ..read more

This no-bake cherry cheesecake has an easy creamy cheesecake filling, homemade cherry topping, and a delicious graham cracker crust that can be made traditionally or gluten-free. Plus, it’s prepared in a 9″ (23 cm) pie pan and can be made ahead of time, making it great for July 4th and other holidays. I posted this Tart Cherry Pie the other day and wanted to share a much simpler no-bake recipe today. This cheesecake uses a half batch of the filling recipe from the pie as a topping. I also used sweet cherries instead of tart cherries because as I said in the tart cherry pie post, tart cherries ..read more

This tart cherry pie is the perfect dessert for any occasion, but especially great for summer picnics and July 4th. It blends the sweet and tangy flavors of sour cherries in a flaky, golden crust. It can be made year-round because it uses frozen cherries for the homemade chilling filling and the crust can be made with all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour. There’s also a vegan option! If you’re a fan of cherry pie, you know there’s something magical about the combination of tart cherries nestled in a buttery, crisp crust. But for many people (like me!), the idea of pitting so very many fresh ..read more

This cocoa pie has a fudgy brownie-like filling encased in a flaky, buttery crust. This pie is the perfect balance of gooey and crisp and is amazingly easy. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a kitchen newbie, this recipe is straightforward and sure to impress. It can be made traditionally or with gluten-free flour. This is a great pie for any time of year, but I do have some more summery pies and tarts coming up very soon. I have around 200 recipes ready to be shared, and I’m going to try my hardest to whittle down that enormous backlog. All of these recipes and the photos just sitting around ..read more

Strawberry preserves are a delightful way to capture the essence of fresh strawberries and enjoy them year round. This 3-ingredient recipe offers a balance of sweetness and tartness, making them perfect for various sweet treats – and they only take 15 minutes to make! This is a small-batch recipe, but you can easily quadruple the recipe – you just have to increase the cooking time. I love how simple ingredients can come together so easily and quickly to create such a versatile treat. You don’t need any special ingredients for this recipe, and you just need a pot or saucepan. Making strawberry ..read more

Frozen bananas are great to have on hand for smoothies, baking, and more. In this guide, I’ll cover the best methods for freezing banana slices and mashed bananas, along with tips to avoid common pitfalls and ensure optimal results. I’m someone who doesn’t think about what to do with the food in their refrigerator until an hour before we leave for vacation. I recently came across a whole, unpeeled banana in our freezer… from who knows when. My husband said he threw it in there at some point before a vacation. I thought I could just defrost it and use it in a smoothie. Nope. That was a nasty ba ..read more