This Spiked Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe is perfect for August afternoons! Our weather is warm and sunny so I’m cooling off with this refreshing iced tea recipe. Because our anniversary is approaching, I added a shot of raspberry vodka to this alcoholic drink. It elevates the raspberry flavor and also adds a punch-like quality to the tea. Raspberry simple syrup adds sweetness to the tea without overpowering the flavor. I hope you’re enjoying our gorgeous August weather! Here’s some tips for making this Spiked Raspberry Iced Tea Recipe: What is Spiked Raspberry Iced Tea Made From? Spiked Raspberr ..read more

This Ninja Creami Blue Raspberry Ice Cream Recipe is as blue as the Tennessee sky! Because we traveled to Gatlinburg recently, I made this bright blue ice cream. The color is a gorgeous deep blue, like our clear skies over the Smoky Mountains. This ice cream is also made with raspberry oil, which gives it a burst of fruity flavor. It’s based on the Ninja Creami test kitchen recipe. However, I added some unique ingredients of my own. Here’s how I made this Ninja Creami Blue Raspberry Ice Cream Recipe: Love Blue Raspberry? Check out our Blue Raspberry Cupcakes! What is Blue Raspberry? Blue Rasp ..read more

This Ninja Creami Lemon Sorbet Recipe is a tangy and tasty Eater dessert! Because it’s made with lemon juice and lemon zest it’s full of citrus flavor. This easy sorbet recipe is dairy free and also uses only 5 ingredients. Sorbet goes hand in hand with cake and it also tastes amazing with our coconut cream pie trifle. I based my recipe on the Ninja Kitchen recipe. But I also added my own twists. Here’s how I made this Nina Creami Lemon Sorbet Recipe: How is Sorbet Different From Ice Cream? Because sorbet is non-dairy, it’s not as creamy as ice cream. It contains pureed fruit, sugar, and frui ..read more

This DIY Starbucks Vanilla Latte recipe is an easy coffee recipe to make at home! Because it’s made with espresso, it kicks starts my morning. Flavored with simple syrup, this Starbucks coffee drink is sweet, creamy, and refreshing! Here’s some tips for making this DIY Starbucks Vanilla Latte Recipe: What’s in a Starbuck’s Vanilla Latte? A Starbucks Vanilla Latte contains espresso and foamed milk. Because espresso has a high caffeine content, there’s more milk than espresso. You can use an espresso machine to brew 2 ounces of espresso. Also, instant espresso works well in this Starbucks Vanil ..read more

This DIY Panera Strawberry Smoothie recipe starts my morning off on a happy note! Because this smoothie recipe contains two types of Greek yogurt, it’s tangy and refreshing. To elevate the strawberry flavor, I added strawberry preserves. The preserves sweeten the smoothie recipe without a ton of extra sugar. For the juice, I used Ocean Spray cranberry pomegranate juice. This low sugar juice tastes amazing and cuts the calories in half! Here’s How to Make this DIY Panera Strawberry Smoothie Recipe: Is Milk Included in A Panera Strawberry Smoothie? Yes! Panera Strawberry Smoothies use milk in t ..read more

This Coconut Cake Pops Recipe is an easy Easter dessert! They start with a white boxed cake mix and also include coconut extract. Because I wanted extra coconut flavor, I rolled the coconut cake pops into shredded sweetened coconut flakes. These Coconut Cake Pops are festive on a pink plate with colored paper straws. Here’s some tips for making this Coconut Cake Pops Recipe: Why Is My Coconut Cake Pops Recipe Soggy? Because warm cake has a doughy texture, cooling the cake is essential. Cool the cake completely before dipping the cake pops in the candy coating. This will ensure a fluffy textur ..read more

This Bechamel Sauce Recipe tastes great on veggies, meats, and bread. Because it includes cloves, I serve this sauce on holidays. The cloves add sweetness and a hint of spice. This Bechamel Sauce is perfect for labeling over broccoli and carrots for Easter dinner. Here’s some tips for making this Bechamel Sauce Recipe: What is Bechamel Sauce? Bechamel Sauce is a classic white sauce. Because it originates from France, it starts with a roux. This is a 1:1 ratio of butter and flour. When combined with half and half, the roux creates a thick sauce. Classic Bechamel Sauce contains only salt and pe ..read more

This Copycat Kit Kat Coffee Chiller recipe is a rich and delicious frozen dessert. The original recipe is on the Hersheyland website. Because I love almonds, I used coffee almond fudge ice cream in this recipe. Also, I swirled almond milk whipped topping on top of this KitKat Coffee Chiller. Love frozen KitKat recipes? Also try my Kit Kat Ice Cream Bon Bons. This coffee recipe is quick to make and full of flavor. Here’s some tips for making this KitKat Coffee chiller recipe: What is a Kit Kat Coffee Chiller? A KitKat Coffee Chiller uses cold brewed coffee. As the name implies, this is coffee ..read more

This Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake recipe is a delicious Valentine’s Day dessert! I based my recipe off of the Hersheyland chocolate milkshake recipe. However, I added a few fun twists of my own. Because I love both chocolate and vanilla, I used a “best of both” ice cream variety. Clear vanilla extract enhanced the vanilla flavor. Almond milk adds unique flavor to this chocolate milkshake recipe. In place of regular Hershey’s syrup, I used Hershey’s Simply Five Syrup. It is lower in clarions and has a rich chocolate taste. Here’s some tips for making this DIY Hershey’s Chocolate Milkshake rec ..read more

This Starbucks Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher recipe is the perfect February drink! Because it’s windy and cold outside, this pineapple drink recipe sets the stage for an early spring. Regardless of the groundhog’s prediction, the weather in my kitchen is tropical! Here’s some tips for creating this DIY Starbuck’s Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher recipe: What’s in a Starbucks Pineapple Passionfruit Refresher? Pineapple Pineapple Refreshers do not include fresh fruit. However, they are packed with fruity flavor! The base stars with white grape juice concentrate. Citrus acid is added for natu ..read more