Frozen Coconut Limeade Recipe — Refreshing Tropical Slush

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I can’t resist citrus—especially limes. If you’re a fellow lime lover, you’ll recognize the bright, tangy notes in many of my posts. This season I’ve been enjoying warm, sunny days and needed a cool, refreshing drink to match. Enter Frozen Coconut Limeade: an icy, coconut-spiked twist on classic limeade that’s become my go-to summer refresher. … Read more

Chewy Chocolate Brownies with Rainbow Sprinkles

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These homemade cosmic brownies are better than the store-bought version. Rich, fudgy brownies are finished with a silky chocolate ganache and topped with colorful candy-coated chocolate chips. They’re simple to make from scratch and perfect for lunchboxes, parties, or an everyday treat. Many of us recall cosmic brownies as a beloved lunchbox treat: a chewy … Read more

Creamy Layered No-Bake Cheesecake Recipe: Make Ahead Dessert

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This no-bake cheesecake features two light, silky layers — a creamy vanilla layer and a rich chocolate layer — set in a chocolate cookie crust and finished with sweetened whipped cream and chocolate shavings. It’s an easy, refreshing dessert perfect for warm-weather gatherings. This layered no-bake cheesecake is a summer favorite for a reason: it’s … Read more

Coconut Red Curry Noodles with Creamy Thai Sauce

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Coconut Red Curry Sauce with Noodles

I discovered this recipe at a link party and was intrigued by the combination of flavors. It’s unlike anything I’ve tried before, and I enjoyed it. The flavors are more subtle than I expected, but they blend nicely, finishing with a gentle heat on the tongue.

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Coconut Carrot Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Coconut Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Lately I’ve been baking a lot of carrot cake—if you saw my Carrot Cake Whoopie Pies from last week, you know how much I love that warmly spiced cake with cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake is so moist and flavorful, and I don’t make it nearly often enough. If you haven’t tried my Carrot Cake Cheesecake Bars from last year, they’re fantastic—rich, tangy, and everything I love about cream cheese desserts.

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Crispy Parmesan Ranch Croutons Recipe for Salads & Snacks

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Making croutons at home is inexpensive and simple. Store-bought bags are convenient but usually more expensive and less fresh than homemade. Use any bread that’s going stale—there’s no need for specialty loaves. Leftover or homemade bread works great. My kids even snack on these like chips, so they’re a hit for both salads and munching. … Read more

Refreshing Pineapple Orange Smoothie Recipe for Tropical Mornings

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Just add ice to this frothy, sweet, and creamy 4-ingredient summer slush, also called Pineapple Orange Smoothie. This Pineapple Orange Smoothie recipe comes from Allison Miller of Cupcake Diaries. It’s a bright, family-friendly drink that’s perfect for warm afternoons. Allison’s new cookbook, Sun and Sizzle: Grills to Greens and Everything In Between, is full of … Read more

Peaches and Cream Cobbler Recipe with Homemade Biscuit Topping

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Peach cobbler meets cheesecake in this delightful dessert duo — an easy, unique twist on traditional peach cobbler. A cake-like layer sits on the bottom and the top, with peaches and a creamy cheesecake filling in between. Utah peaches ripen in August and September, and that means peach season is here. This peaches and cream … Read more