A perfect blend of fresh fruit combines with strawberry jam and orange juice to create a deliciously sweet and summery fruit salsa. If there’s one thing about me that’s constant all summer long, it’s that I am going to overbuy fruit every single time I pass our local farm stand or even venture into the …
Thinly sliced cucumber, marinated red onions, herbs, and a vinegar dressing combine for a crunchy, refreshing cucumber salad. Serve this salad at your next cookout or alongside your favorite protein. This post contains affiliate links. One of my absolute favorite side dishes for summer is cucumber salad. Ever since I can remember, farm-stand corn on …
This classic no-bake cheesecake boasts a thick layer of light, fluffy filling on top of a classic graham cracker crust. One of the absolute easiest recipes you can make for summer entertaining is No-Bake Cheesecake. It’s super easy to throw together, requires simple ingredients, and is perfect if you make it the night before you …
Golden graham s’mores are a delicious and simple combination of Golden Grahams cereal, mini marshmallows and milk chocolate. These simultaneously crunchy and chewy bars are a great no-bake treat for the whole family. I have always had a thing for Rice Krispie Treats, which is pretty apparent if you take a look through the recipes …
Brown sugar, pineapple, maraschino cherries and yellow cake are the best summer combination in this easy pineapple upside-down cake. No one will guess that it’s made using a yellow cake mix! If there is one thing that’s true about me, it’s that I am a planner. I’ve never been a fly-by-the-seat-of-my-pants type of person and …
Ricotta cheesecake is topped with fresh berries for a beautiful red, white, and blue dessert! This light, subtly flavored cheesecake is a lovely change of pace from a traditional cheesecake. This post includes affiliate links. If you’ve been a regular reader of My Baking Addiction for pretty much any length of time, you’re probably very …
Rocky road ice cream is a classic for a reason! This combination of creamy egg-free chocolate ice cream with peanuts, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows makes for a dreamy treat on a hot summer day. This post contains affiliate links. If you happen to live in Ohio, you know that us Ohioans are usually complaining …
These strawberry popsicles are sure to become your go-to treat all summer long! Made with fresh strawberries, Greek yogurt, and just a bit of honey, these popsicles are a hit with adults and kids alike. This post contains affiliate links. If you’re a parent or grandparent, you know that summer is prime popsicle time. As …
Looking for a light, simple dessert that will please a crowd? This airy pineapple angel food cake is made with just a few simple ingredients and will have everyone asking for a second slice. This post contains affiliate links. Summertime always makes me crave anything remotely tropical. Anything with pineapple, coconut, and/or key lime is …
This homemade hot fudge sauce recipe couldn’t be easier or more delicious. It’s sure to be your favorite ice cream topping all summer long. When I was a kid, we briefly lived with my great grandmother, Lottie. She was a magnificent woman and an incredible cook. I was quite young – about 5 or so, …
Packed with veggies, salami, and cheese and tossed with zesty Italian dressing, this Italian pasta salad makes for the perfect lunch or summer side dish! I don’t know about you, but I feel like this is the summer of cookouts. After two years of staying in our bubbles, friends are starting to throw cookouts and …
No-churn ice cream is made with 3 simple ingredients, without any ice cream maker required! Enjoy this creamy vanilla ice cream or swirl in your favorite sauces or mix-ins to make it your own. This post contains affiliate links. It’s ice cream season! It seems like these days you are never too far away from …
Homemade Lemon Bars are the quintessential dessert for lemon lovers! You’ll love the shortbread crust and the tangy lemon filling of these classic lemon squares. This post contains affiliate links. It’s finally starting to feel like summer here in Ohio, which typically means two things: The pool is officially open for the season, and you …
S’mores pie comes together in 10 minutes and is the perfect no-bake dessert for summer. Who could possibly resist a slice of this s’mores goodness? This post contains affiliate links. One of the things I enjoy most is coming up with recipes that literally anyone can make – including my 8-year-old daughter. It’s so much fun …
Cool, creamy, and full of nutty pistachio flavor, this Layered Pistachio Pudding Dessert is both delicious and beautiful! This is one simple dessert that your family will ask for again and again. I don’t know if it’s the exhaustion of the last couple of years catching up with me or what, but these days I …
Looking for a rich, impressive dessert that’s still easy to make? Look no further than this brownie trifle! Layers of fudgy brownies, chocolatey filling, whipped topping, and toffee bits combine for a beautiful and delicious trifle. This post contains affiliate links. I know that summer desserts are usually all about the fruit. And like, that …
Taco casserole is a simple dinner that will satisfy the whole family. Top this casserole with your favorite taco toppings to give it your own personal spin! Is there anything more comforting than a casserole? Maybe it’s just because I grew up in the Midwest, but casseroles are total comfort food to me. Whether it’s …
Tangy lemon ricotta cookies are topped with a sweet and tart lemon glaze that creates the perfect summer cookie for any occasion. I was recently reminded that the first time I made these cookies, Elle was only 6 months old. Now she’s 8. 8 years old! Time is a thief. As this school year comes …
Having trouble with getting your baked goods to turn out correctly? Sometimes the solution is simpler than you think! Learn how to measure flour correctly to avoid some basic baking errors. This post contains affiliate links. As a food blogger, I try to provide my readers with great recipes that have been tested thoroughly in …
You can’t have a cookout without potato salad! This easy potato salad recipe is creamy, tangy, and so delicious alongside all of your favorite summer foods. Summer weather makes me crave all kinds of summer potluck foods. You know what I’m talking about. Big tables filled with summer salads, baked beans, sweet corn, fresh watermelon, …
This decadent Chocolate Bread is infused with espresso and chocolate chips for a quick bread that satisfies your chocolate cravings for breakfast or an afternoon snack. Or try a slice with whipped cream and berries for a simple yet delicious dessert. This post contains affiliate links. It seems like lately I have had a lot …
Pizza Sliders make it easy to have pizza night any night of the week! These simple Hawaiian roll sliders can be made with your family’s favorite pizza toppings for a meal that will put a smile on everyone’s face. This post contains affiliate links. We’re in that home stretch of the school year when it …
Does your family love fluffy yeast doughnuts on a weekend morning? Make these Homemade Doughnuts and surprise them all with the freshest glazed doughnuts and doughnut holes. This post contains affiliate links. Believe it or not, I used to be totally intimidated by working with yeast. So there was a time when making homemade bread, …
Rich and creamy with deep caramel notes, homemade butterscotch pudding is a little spoonful of comfort. This recipe is easy to make and tastes so much better than the store-bought stuff! When I was in college, I almost always had pudding cups and a can of Reddi-Wip in my dorm room fridge. A little pudding …