Don’t let your grill go unused this summer, make kebabs! Kebabs are so versatile and so easy to prepare.  Add your favorite vegetables, fruits, and meats to a skewer and enjoy an easy meal this summer.  Get your kids in the kitchen to help put together dinner! Little hands can place the meat, veggie or seafood cubes on wooden skewers. (Remember to soak the skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.) Whether you want marinated chicken kebabs that taste fantastic hot off the grill or a fun way to get your kids to eat fresh fruit there are endless possibilities for your family to take a stab at.

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If you’re looking for a summer treat that can’t be beat, look no further.  This dessert is so easy, yet so satisfying you will go back for seconds, and thirds.  The best part of this ice cream pie is that you can
make it any way you like.  Use your favorite ice cream and toppings.  My favorite is mint ice cream, oreos, caramel sauce and hot fudge.  And don’t forget the whipped cream!

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Do you ever get bored with your usual dessert recipes? I know I do, and when I get bored I like to get creative and jazz up my desserts using simple ingredients that I can find in my pantry. I came up with this recipe because I love the flavor combination of chocolate, pretzels and caramel. It layers chocolate brownies with a pretzel crumble topping and it’s drizzled with caramel and milk chocolate chips. This is so delicious and will get rave reviews from your friends and family. Give them a try!!

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There is nothing better in this world than to sit down with a freshly baked scone with cream.  I had some fresh blueberries on hand the other day and couldn’t resist making this fabulous treat.  This recipe uses ground oat flour and gives it a crumbly texture but combined with the fresh cream, it is truly divine.  Give it a try, you won’t be sorry!

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Artichokes can be intimidating if you haven’t grown up eating this delicious, yet unusual vegetable.  It’s not as complicated as you may think.  Here is a run down on how to cook and eat an artichoke.

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At first glance, this beautiful, juicy fruit looks like a cantaloupe melon.  But your eyes would be fooled. This unusual fruit is an orange fleshed honeydew melon, also known as a temptation melon.  It is actually a hybrid between a honeydew melon and a cantaloupe. It has a smooth, thin yellow skin and a creamy orange interior that is both juicy and sweet – combining the defining traits of both melon types, though it actually tastes more like honeydew than cantaloupe. I spotted this delicious melon at Sunflower Market recently, and the smell alone peaked my curiosity. If your looking for a new and delicious find, pick one up and try it today!

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If you are anything like me, I’m always looking for new ways to enjoy my breakfast.  I get so bored with the same old thing every weekend.  I love frittatas, and wanted to find a way to have my children enjoy them too. So I baked them in the oven using my mini muffin pan and they ate every last drop. These are delicious!  You can mix it up anyway you like, add your favorite vegetables or use ham or sausage instead of bacon if you like.  Anyway you bake them up, your family and friends will devour them, I guarantee it.

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Strawberries aren’t the only fruit worthy of being covered in chocolate.  Today, let me introduce you to the chocolate covered apple.  This treat is easy and delectable and the perfect bite size treat that is sure to please anyone and everyone.  All you need is fresh apples, a melon baller, lollipop sticks and melted chocolate.   

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Asparagus is now in season and it is such a diverse vegetable. It can be prepared in so many different ways and is such a delicasy. Steam it, roast it, batter it and fry it, enjoy it in a frittata or soup. These are just a few ways you can enjoy asparagus. Any way you serve it, make sure you enjoy it while it’s here in season, because that is when the prices are low and the quality is top knotch. Click here to find out everything you wanted to know about asparagus!

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Need any new fancy ideas for a delightful Easter dessert?  This one is sure to please!  These lemon-lime baby cakes are moist and delicious and hit the spot every time.  They are filled with fresh lemon and lime juice, and the zests and the lemon glaze is the perfect touch.  Your guests will be begging for seconds, and thirds.  So make a double batch if you must!

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