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….
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…
Risotto alla Fragola (Italian Strawberry Risotto)
Risotto alla Fragola is an Italian Strawberry Risotto perfect for using up any extra strawberries sitting in your fridge or from the garden. I generally use strawberries in sweet dishes, but this risotto is actually on the savory side. Half of the strawberries are added at the beginning to soften and add to the flavor…
Strawberry Cheesecake Streusel Muffins
These Strawberry Cheesecake Streusel Muffins may take a bit of effort and time to create the different layers, but it was a fun morning activity to do with Evan. He loved helping to add each section. Our efforts were rewarded with a delicious strawberry jam-like cheesecake interior and a crisp cinnamon streusel topping. I haven’t…
Agua de Fresa (Mexican Strawberry Water)
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Celebrate with some refreshing Agua Fresca (“fresh water” in Spanish). Aguas Frescas are a group of flavored drinks popular throughout North America. Flavorings include fresh fruits, grains, flowers, tamarind, seeds, or herbs. Today, I am sharing a recipe for Agua de Fresa, Mexican Strawberry Water. Strawberries are macerated in a sugar…
Strawberry Waffles
I have made these Strawberry Waffles numerous times over the past year and they are always a hit. Whenever I have leftover strawberries, I puree them in the blender until smooth to add the the batter. If I don’t have enough to make 2 cups, I either halve the recipe or add enough milk to…
Strawberry Panzanella
A traditional Panzanella is a Tuscan stale bread and tomato salad drizzled with oil and vinegar. This variation uses strawberries instead of tomatoes and are tossed with toasted bread, crumbled honey goat cheese, fresh basil, and a balsamic reduction. While I love citrus (especially blood oranges and Meyer lemons) during the winter, fresh strawberries and…
Dark Chocolate Waffles
Recipe for Dark Chocolate Waffles! Pair with fresh berries and whipped cream for a decadent Valentine’s Day breakfast or brunch. These Dark Chocolate Waffles are definitely on the indulgent side with a more cake or brownie-like consistency. Pair simply with fresh berries and whipped cream or even some chocolate sauce, strawberry preserves, cacao nibs, or…
Goodbye Fort Walton Beach and Vanilla Bean Crepe Trio
We are moving! Over the next couple of weeks, we are making the transition to the Northern Virginia/D.C. area. While I am so excited to begin the next chapter of our lives, the past four years have been wonderful and I am a little sad to be leaving some parts of it. Sure there…
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…
