Featured Recipe: Sun Tea

Make any flavor of iced tea easily with this “set it and forget it” sun tea recipe. The best part? No boiling water necessary - let the sun do all the work and easily pour over ice for a cool, refreshing, and thirst quenching summer drink.

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Banana Bread with Nutella Swirl
Banana Bread with Nutella Swirl

When I think of traditional comfort food, banana bread is one of the first things that pops into my mind. Ripe bananas ensure that this bread is extra soft and full of moisture. Brown sugar adds a caramel - like flavor that blends perfectly with warm fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. I throw in semi-sweet chocolate chips to add a little decadence - because why not?

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Banana Bread (with Chocolate Chips!)
Banana Bread (with Chocolate Chips!)

When I think of traditional comfort food, banana bread is one of the first things that pops into my mind. Ripe bananas ensure that this bread is extra soft and full of moisture. Brown sugar adds a caramel - like flavor that blends perfectly with warm fall spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. I throw in semi-sweet chocolate chips to add a little decadence - because why not?

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Blueberry Cornbread
Blueberry Cornbread

This blueberry cornbread checks all the right boxes - savory cornmeal and sweet, juicy blueberries come together while sour cream adds extra moisture and a bit of tang to this comforting bread.

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Strawberry Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
Strawberry Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips
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Summer Recipes

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Easy Apricot Jam (No Pectin!)
Easy Apricot Jam (No Pectin!)

This apricot jam strikes the perfect balance of light sweetness and subtle tartness, delivering bold apricot flavor that will leave you craving more!

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Lemon Sugar Cookies
Lemon Sugar Cookies

Bursting with sunshine in every bite, these lemon sugar cookies are soft, cakey pillows of citrusy joy! Light and fluffy, yet bold and zesty, these sweet treats pack a punch of real lemon zest that will tingle your taste buds. With their perfect balance of chewy texture and vibrant flavor, they’re the ultimate pick-me-up cookie — like a sweet little squeeze of summer in every bite!

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Cherry Pie Baked Oatmeal
Cherry Pie Baked Oatmeal

This baked oatmeal recipe captures everything you adore about cherry pie—tart, juicy cherries in a sweet sauce, and the irresistible aroma that fills your home as it bakes to perfection.

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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cookies
No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

Oatmeal coated in creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate make these no bake chocolate peanut butter banana cookies taste as good as they sound.

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Cocktail Recipes

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Classic Daquiri Cocktail
Classic Daquiri Cocktail

The daquiri is a lime cocktail that is punchy and sour with just the right amount of sweet to balance. It’s a true classic and a favorite in my book!

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Dragonfruit Margarita
Dragonfruit Margarita

This unique twist on the classic margarita tastes as bright as it looks! Bold, sweet, and fruity - with dragonfruit, tart lime, and smokey tequila all shaken together and poured into one beautiful hot pink cocktail.

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Mai Tai Cocktail
Mai Tai Cocktail

Make a refreshing mai tai in just three steps. White and dark rum blend with the almond flavor of orgeat, zesty lime, and sweet orange curaçao in this tiki inspired cocktail. With flavors both tangy and sweet, the mai tai is a real crowd pleaser. Disclaimer: this recipe is strong and best consumed in moderation!

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Lime in the Coconut Cocktail
Lime in the Coconut Cocktail

This refreshing recipe combines punchy lime with cool coconut for a perfectly light and balanced cocktail.

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