As promised, today I’m sharing the rest of the winning recipes from our Chocolate Chip Cookie Reinvention Contest, and believe me, you’re in for a treat! These four recipes are so unique and delicious, you’ll enjoy deciding which is your favorite, just as we did. Plus, one is a fantastic gluten-free recipe that anybody will [...]

As you know, there are three parts to the perfect s’more: fresh graham crackers, perfectly roasted marshmallows and melted chocolate bar. If you’re like me, it’s hard to get all three parts working together perfectly. Most often, my chocolate bar is not quite melted enough. That is, until now.
I have a tip that’s going to [...]

Remember our Chocolate Chip Cookie Reinvention Contest? We invited you to take your best shot at reinventing the classic chocolate chip cookie. The response was amazing. Recipes poured in from across the country and there was no lack of imagination when it came to ingredients! My sincere thanks goes out to all of you who shared [...]

Welcome to August, National Peach Month, y’all! In my opinion, peaches are one of summer’s greatest gifts. From the sweet smell of their fuzzy skin to the drip-off-your-chin juicy fruit, I’m head-over-heels when it’s time for the peach harvest. If y’all don’t have weekend plans already, look for a U-pick orchard, fill up a bushel [...]

If you find yourself near a campfire this summer, you must make this dessert. It’s ridiculously simple, fun for everyone, and ooey-gooey  delicious. Kids especially will like creating their own boats. It’s the perfect companion to spooky stories under the stars.
Campfire Banana Boats
bananas
mini marshmallows
chocolate chips
peanut butter morsels
tin foil
Directions
Slice down the middle of each banana about [...]

Road trips, afternoons at the beach, and play dates in the park are all made better by a great snack. These portable snacks are some of my favorites: baby carrots, wasabi and soy sauce almonds, grapes with cheese, and my Gourmet Muddy Buddies (recipe below). This combo is a great mix of savory and sweet, [...]

You’re going to love this recipe because you can modify it a zillion different ways. (Yes, literally a zillion. I counted.) It’s got a great mixture of flavors and textures—sweet and tart, smooth and crunchy. It’s an absolute crowd-pleaser for any summer gathering. Dress it up for grown-ups with a little rum, dress it down [...]

I’ve been experimenting with popsicles this summer to beat the heat and I’m having a great time. All you need to share in the fun is a simple popsicle mold, a few simple ingredients, and a lot of imagination. Experiment with flavors and ingredients (I like to add fresh fruit or crushed cookies for texture) [...]

Oh say can you see yourself bringing this fantastic cake to your Fourth of July get together? Velvety red cake topped with buttercream frosting and coconut is a festive indulgence everybody will love. Because you bake it and frost it in a casserole pan, it’s perfectly transportable to potluck, picnic, or parade and absolutely delicious! [...]

Hey, you. You over there, the one eating the cookie dough by the spoonful. Other people don’t understand your obsession with cookie dough, do they? They think it’s weird, maybe. Obsessive even. Well, no need to hang your head in shame, because this is the Church of Cookie Dough. Welcome and please feel free to [...]