Mexican Style Street Corn

mexican style street corn

There is nothing like summer side dishes. The fresh vegetables and light flavors of summer sides are the perfect addition to any meal. Especially a meal on the grill. Corn on the cob is probably one of my favorite side dishes of summer. But of all the corn on the cob I have had in my life, this Mexican Style Street Corn takes first place in my heart.

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Summer Sugar Cookies

summer sugar cookies

Summer is not over yet! Jumping back to summer related content to share these summer sugar cookies. We made these a few weeks ago to test out a new technique and today I am sharing the results of our experimentation with royal frosting!

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Limeade Popsicles

homemade limeade popsicles recipe

It has been a lot few weeks here in D.C. After starting the summer off on a cool and rainy note, the traditional D.C. heat and humidity came back a few weeks ago in full force. I’m always looking for ways to beat the heat, whether it is with cool dress or summertime treats and these limeade popsicles. The perfect cooling dessert or snack, you will be making this easy recipe for the rest of summer!

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Grilled Peaches with Vanilla Ice Cream

grilled peaches with vanilla ice cream

Ever since I shared this Peach Caprese Salad, I’ve been craving peaches. Summer is the season for them after all! A few weeks ago, I was dreaming of the Southern Peach Cake I shared with you last summer trying to think of a way to enjoy a peach dessert without all the calories. Enter these grilled peaches with vanilla ice and a delicious cinnamon sauce. The perfect summer dessert and an excuse to fire up your grill for something other than hamburgers!

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Easy Cheeseburger Kabobs

easy cheeseburger kabobs

It’s hard to believe the Fourth of July is just around the corner. Wasn’t it just Memorial Day? Regardless, it’s time to take advantage of all the BBQ dishes! I always love to share recipes with a different spin, so when I was coming up with ideas for recipes, I wanted to try a spin on the traditional summer dish, cheeseburgers. I’ve shared several versions of veggie burgers, but since the Fourth of July is the perfect time for get-togethers, you might be looking for bite-sized dishes to serve your guests. A deconstructed burger, these cheeseburger kabobs are the perfect food to serve at your Fourth of July party or any summer party!

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Reese’s Peanut Butter S’mores

best s'mores recipe copy

Welcome to June, friends! Where is this year going?! With summer just a few weeks away, I am kicking off June with one of my favorite foods of the season: s’mores. And not just any kind of s’more. Reese’s Peanut Butter S’mores.

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Summer Watermelon Salad

watermelon summer salad

Summer and Memorial Day are just around the corner and today I am sharing one of my favorite side salads for the summer. We made this easy summer watermelon salad countless times last summer and already once this summer! With only a few ingredients, this summer dish is the perfect compliment for your next BBQ!

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Peach Caprese Salad

peach caprese salad recipe

I have never met a caprese salad I did not like. This peach caprese salad included! While the traditional version of this salad featuring tomatoes, mozzarella and basil will always be my favorite, I spotted this peach caprese recipe in the new Magnolia Table cookbook (buy it here) and I knew I had to try it.

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Grilled Caprese Salad: The Side You Need For Your Next BBQ

grilled caprese salad

Grilled caprese salad and tomatoes in the summertime. Is there anything better? Caprese salad is a year round favorite, but with fresh tomatoes and basil, it makes it even more difficult to pass on this time of the year. And as much as I love the traditional caprese, a few weekends ago I decided to try a different spin on the classic. Enter this grilled caprese salad. Read More