Happy 4th of July! Today I am sharing some photos of our visit to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History along with a recipe for Berry Rice Krispies Treats. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. The National Museum of American History is located in Washington DC on the corner of 14th Street and Constitution…
Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta #SundaySupper
Strawberry and White Chocolate Panna Cotta for #SundaySupper’s Red, White, and Blue Celebration. Disclaimer: This recipe contains alcohol. It is intended only for those over the age of 21 (in the United States). Please drink/eat responsibly. Today, #SundaySupper is getting together to celebrate Red, White, and Blue for July 4th! Christie of A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures is…
Agua de Sandia (Mexican Watermelon Water)
This Agua de Sandia, Mexican Watermelon Water, is a light and refreshing drink perfect for the summer. Agua Fresca is the name for a collection of “fresh water” drinks in Mexico flavored using a variety of ingredients including seasonal fruits, grains, flowers, tamarind, seeds, or herbs. For this Agua Fresca, chopped watermelon is pureed and strained,…
Completo Italiano (Chilean Italian-Style Hot Dog)
Looking for a new way to serve hot dogs this summer? Chile has that covered. Hot dogs were introduced to Chile in the 1920s and the toppings have been adapted to create a mash-up of Latin and European flavors. There are a variety of topping combinations available, many with specific names. I made the Completo…
Star Doughnuts and July 4th Round-Up
Celebrate July 4th by adding a little red white and blue to your breakfast/brunch/any other time you just want a doughnut. Using a basic fried doughnut recipe, I cut out the dough into star shapes using a cookie cutter, fried them until golden, then topped each one with a powdered sugar glaze. I created a variety of toppings for…
Berry Milk Pops
Happy Fourth of July! Here is a frozen treat easy to make with kids and on the healthy side too! Blueberries and diced strawberries are combined and covered with sweetened milk, then placed in the freezer until solid. I kept the honey at 1 tablespoon for Evan. Chad would have liked them a little sweeter….
Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad
This Watermelon Feta Orzo Salad is a great summer side dish to accompany any grilling or picnics during the holiday weekend. Orzo pasta is tossed with watermelon, feta cheese, and fresh basil, then dressed with a lemon honey mixture. It is best served at room temperature. I like a little higher pasta ratio, so I…
Red and Blue Star Galette
I found a fun way to form galettes into stars on Smitten Kitchen, perfect for the Fourth of July! She figured out that by cutting the dough into a pentagon, then cutting notches into the edges, a star is created as the dough is folded over the filling. I filled the galette with blueberries and chopped…
July 4th Round-Up 2015
Here is a round-up of my previous recipes for July 4th! I have also included a few for the grill and some I have pinned from other bloggers. Check out the blog this week for a few new recipes to celebrate the holiday too! And a few for the grill: Recipes from other bloggers: Berry…
Crostata di Marmellata (Italian Jam Tart)
Happy Fourth of July everyone! Crostata di Marmellata is an Italian tart filled with jam. It is a fairly easy tart to make and doesn’t take long at all to put together. The crust is a basic shortbread and the only ingredient for the filling is jam. I used strawberry jam and decorated the tops…
