American summer recipes with 600 or more calories costing more than $3 per serving

Tex Mex Guacamole with Serrano & Jalapeno Peppers

A delicious treat that can be served as a topping for tacos or taco salad, a dip for corn chips, a spread for…

Purple Passion

This is an old school frozen dessert I learned from my mother-in-law. It's not sophisticated, but is easy and great fun for kids to make (although…

Sugar and Spice Oatmeal Cookies

An interesting combination of spice and sweet of oatmeal cookies.

Vegan Black Bean Coconut Brownies

AWESOME! Not your traditional brownie, but these are really good and really healthy too! I"ve only made…

Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Lemonade Bars

With a delicate crust and lemony filling, these bars are a lovely summer treat.

easy raisin bread

a delicios raisin bread that you will make, and enjoy!

Perfect Clear Chicken Broth

Step by Step and the secrets to make the perfect broth, suggestions on what to make with it and use the leftover chicken for more than one use. Take…

Pinwheel Appetizers

One of the best appetizers ever!! Very simple and easy to make and are a huge hit with everybody:-)

Pomegranate Apple Pops

In college I had an assignment to choose a fruit and use the structure to inspire a design. I picked the familiar but somewhat boring banana. My…

Thai Iced Coffee Pops

Thai iced coffee is a very sweet, creamy refreshment brewed by street vendors in a cloth bag and served in a plastic bag with plenty of crushed ice…

Golf Balls

This is a fun and delecious treat for any holiday. I change the color of the white chocolate to match the holiday. My recomendation for the…

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This is a family favorite that I make every summer when the zucchini is fresh out of the garden. It also freezes well!

SWEET QUAVA BBQ SAUCE

a quick summer bbq sauce. very yummy, please feel free to experiment with any of your favorite jams or jelly's. (peach, orange, etc.) would be…

coconut cream cheese filling (icing)

This is a great icing for a 13x9 inch cake , or a great filling for a 8-9 inch layer cake. double recipe if you…