Chipotle Chicken Kabobs with Avocado Cream Sauce are officially one of the tastiest things we’ve made so far this year. Bite-size pieces of chipotle and lime marinated chicken are threaded onto skewers before being grilled. I served the chicken with a creamy avocado dipping sauce and the meal was a hit with everyone who tasted it. Over a year ago, my sister told me about this recipe. She told me that my 18-year-old niece had found it online and made it for their family....

Chocolate Dipped Coconut Macaroons are rich, sweet, chewy cookies that are almost candy-like. While they’ve been a holiday favorite for as long as I can remember, coconut macaroons are a treat we enjoy year-round. Coconut Macaroons with Chocolate I like to use dark chocolate when making these, as the bittersweet chocolate balances the sweetness of the coconut, and the flavors work very well together. I’ve made these macaroons at Christmastime for the past 15+ years....

Rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter, and frozen bananas are blended together in blissful harmony to make this Chocolate Peanut Butter Smoothie – that tastes more like a peanut butter banana milkshake than a breakfast drink. Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake My kids were so excited the first time I handed them these smoothie milkshakes with chocolate sauce drizzled on top. It’s hard to believe that was over ten years ago. Their tastes may have changed, but desserts still disappear in the blink of an eye....

Packed with tart and tangy cranberry flavor, this ice cream is balanced perfectly with the soft crunch and slight bitterness of dark chocolate chunks. I cannot get enough. Cranberry Ice Cream Is there anything else quite so good as ice cream for dessert? Give me a scoop on cake or pie, or give it to me in a cone or bowl. But, give it to me, please! I love the way that the chunks of chocolate begin to melt in your mouth as you savor each bite....

This homemade shrimp ramen is a quick and satisfying twist on the classic Japanese dish. With simple ingredients and minimal prep, this easy recipe offers a flavorful shortcut to a delicious bowl of noodles, succulent shrimp, and aromatic broth. Perfect for busy days when you crave a comforting meal without the fuss. Shrimp Ramen It’s been a great week for cookbook reviews over here. My friend Gina’s newest cookbook, Skinnytaste Simple: Easy Healthy Recipes with 7 Ingredients or Fewer , arrived this past weekend and almost immediately I sat down to flip through it....

Tender pasta and bell peppers come together in this simple, but oh so flavor-filled Garlicky Pepper Pasta Salad. We’ve been on a serious pasta salad kick this summer, and this salad is perfect as a light meal or side dish for your next potluck or barbecue. Inspired by some absolutely gorgeous bell peppers that our friends gave us, this salad came together in just a few minutes last weekend. If you’re fortunate enough to have an abundance of multi-colored peppers at your fingertips, I recommend using as many colors as possible....

Green Chile Sauce is a staple ingredient in many homes in New Mexico. At it’s most basic, it’s simply pureed green chiles that are added to any number of dishes. However, with just a little extra effort, the green chile flavor is made even better with a handful of spices and a little bit of time on the stove. I like to make large batches of this sauce and stash it in the freezer for anytime we’re craving Mexican food....

When I first moved out on my own, I cooked with whatever pots and pans were handed down to me from friends and family. Later, when Sean and I were married, we had a shiny new box set of pots and pans that we bought for less than $50 total. When I tell you that those pans were lightweight? That doesn’t even really describe it. Foods would burn so easily! Those nonstick pans were a mess....

If you haven’t yet tried Marinated Tomatoes , you are missing out on one of my favorite summer foods. Bite size tomatoes are marinated in a combination of oil, vinegar and spices with just the right amount of sweetness. I’ve always liked tomatoes, but these are irresistible! I find myself snacking on them all afternoon, as they marinate on the counter and in the refrigerator. Those tomatoes along with their marinade are the dressing for this salad....

Crisp and salty on the outside with fluffy baked potato inside, these bite-size Roasted Fingerling Potatoes are a great way to change up the average weeknight meal. Ah, potatoes. They do so much for us! When it comes to side dishes, some kind of potato is almost always fitting. In my house, potatoes show up on the dinner table several nights a week in every form from roasted to mashed and even smashed ....

If you haven’t roasted strawberries before, this is a great time to try it! Creamy strawberry ice cream made with roasted berries is a treat like nothing you can buy at the stores. Homemade strawberry ice creams have very little in common with any of the commercial strawberry ice creams you’ve likely tried in the past. So, let this be your reminder to churn a batch this summer and guarantee smiles from everyone....

This Spinach Pasta Salad is a tangy, garlicky, peppery pasta salad that I can’t seem to stop making and eating on repeat. The combination of crisp, fresh spinach with the chewy pasta and the tangy dressing is simply irresistible. Spinach Pasta Salad I am a big fan of easy dinner recipes and this garlicky pasta salad with spinach is a perfect example of that. As an added bonus, it keeps nicely in the refrigerator for several days making it perfect for a casual dinner that you can prep early in the day or the day before....

Fresh strawberries are tossed with sugar and cinnamon before being layered under a sweet biscuit crust to make this Strawberry Cobbler. If you’re a fan of classic strawberry shortcake, this berry-filled dessert is going to thrill you. This cobbler is loaded with strawberries and then topped with a generous cinnamon sugar crust that is both buttery and flaky while never becoming soggy, even after a day or two in the refrigerator....

Strawberry crisp gets a little tropical glow up with a buttery, coconut studded, brown sugar crisp layered over an abundance of fresh strawberries. When summer strawberries are everywhere at their peak, you positively must try it! Strawberry Crisp Recipe There aren’t many recipes that scream summer quite as effectively as a strawberry crisp recipe. I bet if you think about it hard enough, you can even smell fresh strawberries in your mind....

Creamy coconut milk ice cream is richly loaded with vanilla bean flavor and just happens to be dairy free and fully vegan. It’s insanely easy to make, too! Coconut Milk Ice Cream I’ve made this very simple coconut ice cream numerous times and it is worlds better than most commercially available dairy-free ice cream. This ice cream is fantastic on its own, but as is the case with most ice cream, with fresh strawberries or homemade chocolate syrup it is even better....

I am so excited to tell you about these oh-so-delicious Chocolate Chip Cookies at last! These cookies are dairy-free, egg-free, and can be made gluten-free too. These chewy, rich, chocolate chip cookies have been a hit with every single person who has tried them – regardless of whether they normally eat gluten, dairy, or eggs! While I’m admittedly very happy not to be dealing with gluten sensitivities in our family any longer, I’m also grateful for the experience as I learned a whole lot about how best to create baked goods that aren’t just “good enough for gluten-free,” but actually can stand up proudly next to their traditional baked counterparts....

Grab a spoon, you are going to want to eat this Whipped Cream Frosting straight from the bowl, or go ahead and dive in with fresh strawberries! Whipped Cream Frosting Whipped Cream Frosting is perfect for rich cakes as the frosting is not too sweet. You know the one bite and done frostings that you scrape off of the cake? You won’t be scraping this off. It adds just the right amount of sweetness, especially when paired with dark chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate....

This Asparagus Skillet is a delightful combination of sweet potatoes, fresh corn, asparagus, and bacon with a drizzle of balsamic. Asparagus Skillet This was something unexpected that I pulled together for a dinner side dish a few years ago, using odds and ends from the refrigerator. It was one of those nights where I stood there staring just waiting for inspiration. As if I expected a meal to magically appear....

Creamy, avocado sauce seasoned lightly with salt, pepper, and lime is one of the simplest recipes I’ve made this year and yet, it stands out as truly amazing. If you trust me on nothing else, take my word on this recipe, and buy a couple of avocados as soon as possible. Avocado Sauce If you like guacamole but occasionally find yourself in the need of something with a smoother texture, Avocado Cream Sauce is the recipe you need....

I simply can’t get enough of all the fresh berries this summer! I’ve made this Balsamic Berry Salad at least twice a week for the past month. Fresh strawberries and blueberries are tossed in a light balsamic vinaigrette and then sprinkled with fresh basil to make this summery fruit salad. I like to make this salad right before serving it. However, any leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for a day or two....