I came up with these S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches on a summer night when we ran out of marshmallows for a firepit session. I grabbed graham crackers, a tub of vanilla ice cream, and a jar of fudge sauce and suddenly had a frozen treat that no one could stop talking about. They taste like summer camp...

There’s something about layering yogurt, fruit, and a little crunch that makes snack time feel fancy — even if I’m eating it standing at the kitchen counter! This Blueberry Parfait has been one of my go-to “sweet treat” swaps for years. It’s quick, packed with protein, and feels like dessert, but it...

These Mango Lime Popsicles were born out of necessity a heatwave, cranky kids, and one lonely bag of frozen mango in the freezer. I blended it with lime and a touch of honey, poured it into molds, and hoped for the best. The result? Pure sunshine on a stick. Now we make them on repeat — they’re natu...

This Strawberry Shortcake Trifle is what I call a “miracle dessert”  it looks gorgeous, feeds a crowd, and comes together in minutes. I first made it for a last-minute family BBQ when I had strawberries to use up and zero time to bake. I layered cake cubes, whipped cream, and sweetened berries in a ...

One of the first “fancy” desserts I ever made for a party was this Fresh Fruit Pizza. I was short on time, had random fruit in the fridge, and needed something fun. It turned out so beautiful, and people raved about it like I’d baked a masterpiece. It’s now a go-to in our house — especially during s...

One summer, I was trying to stay hydrated without downing another boring glass of water. I had half a watermelon in the fridge and a handful of mint from my herb pot. I blended it all together with some ice and lime, and it instantly became my go-to summer ritual. It’s light, fresh, and tastes like ...

One scorching July afternoon, I was desperate for something cold and not another sugary juice box from the fridge. I had strawberries that needed using up and a basil plant thriving on the windowsill. I tossed them into the blender with lemon and a bit of honey, and oh my goodness… it was like a sum...

One summer afternoon, I was dragging. Hot, tired, and looking for a pick-me-up. The kids were restless, so I grabbed what we had in the freezer: vanilla ice cream, fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of honey. We layered it all in mason jars and called them "Mom's Fancy Sundaes." Their faces lit up li...

A little story from Sarah…

One hot July afternoon, I found myself standing in front of the freezer, fanning my face and searching for anything cold. My kids were sweaty, cranky, and begging for a snack. I didn’t want to hand them a sugar bomb from the store, so I grabbed some frozen raspberries, sq...

The first time I made this…

It was one of those summer nights when we didn’t have a campfire but still craved something s’mores-y. The kids were asking for marshmallows, and I had a bar of dark chocolate staring at me from the pantry.

So I melted it in the oven, tossed some marshmallows on top, an...

If sunshine had a flavor… this would be it.
Sweet, golden, and just a little magical, Dandelion Jelly is one of those unexpected recipes that turns something simple into something extraordinary.

I started making this a few springs ago, when our backyard was full of fluffy yellow blooms and my kids ...

There’s something magical about madeleines.
They’re soft, shell-shaped little sponge cakes — not quite cookies, not quite cake — but oh-so lovely with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

I started making these during one of those cozy “slow down” weekends when I wanted something pretty and comforting with...