Welcome to the weekend, my friends! It’s been a long (and delicious!) week of cooking and photographing new recipes to share with you. As a result, our fridge is packed full of awesome leftovers and I have no plans at all to cook for at least the next day or two.
There are a whole lot of new ice cream recipes in the works too and that means our freezer is jam-packed too. (Rough life, right?) I’ve been sharing a new ice cream recipe every Friday for a couple of months now and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. Ice cream is just plain fun to make.
ON THE BLOGS this week: Kick off the weekend with a stack of fluffy strawberry banana pancakes. They are great all by themselves, snacked on out of hand, but they get even better with a bit of butter and syrup on top.
This simple mushroom spaghetti sauce trumps anything you can buy in jars or cans at the grocery store. After just a few minutes of hands-on effort, you’ll be free to walk away while this sauce simmers on its own, making your house smell fantastic in the process.
The spaghetti sauce works well as a vegetarian or vegan meal when made without ground beef. For a low-carb variation, or simply because it’s delicious this way too, scoop the sauce over a bowl of roasted broccoli or sauteed cabbage ribbons.
When I first saw a recipe for microwave lemon curd, I will admit that I was skeptical. I adore lemon curd, but I am such a slacker about making it. Having tried this method now, I may never make lemon curd on the stove again.
Fluffy, creamy, sweet and tangy lemon dip served with fresh berries, graham crackers, or shortbread cookies is a light summery dessert that is perfect for sharing with friends.
Shrimp and sausage fried rice has officially been added to the list of our favorite dinners. This easy recipe is a “two thumbs up,” kid-approved, hearty-as-can-be skillet meal; perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner!
With a bright berry flavor, a stunning red color, and a smooth velvety texture, homemade strawberry sauce beats anything you can buy at the store.
Strawberry cheesecake ice cream is a sweet and tangy combination of smooth, creamy cheesecake ice cream and fresh strawberry swirls.
Let’s get this out of