One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake

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One Layer Strawberry Shortcake Cake

a photo of a single piece of moist white cake on a small dessert plate topped with whipped cream cream cheese frosting and juicy red strawberries

Dive into summer with our one layer strawberry shortcake cake! This single layer, 9×13″ white cake uses a simple boxed cake mix that’s been doctored up for the most moist white cake recipe. Top it all off with a dreamy cream cheese whipped cream frosting and plenty of juicy strawberries. The classic flavors of strawberry shortcake in a 1 layer cake!

Watch How This Strawberry Shortcake Cake Recipe is Made…

I’ve found that when we get invited to a summer potluck, BBQ or picnic I struggle to figure out the perfect summer dessert to bring. I want something light and comforting, but it must scream summer too. That to me is always strawberry shortcake, but let’s be honest, individual desserts are kind of a hassle to drag out to a park or friend’s backyard. That’s where my favorite strawberry shortcake cake comes in!!!

It’s a simple, extra moist white cake that uses a doctored up cake mix, a dreamy, creamy whipped cream and cream cheese frosting and a fresh strawberry sauce on top. 

Bonus! This cake is best made a whole day ahead! 

Ingredients for Strawberry Shortcake Cake

  • For the Cake: White Cake Mix, Jello Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix, Sour Cream, Canola Oil, Eggs, Milk and Vanilla Extract
    • PRO TIP: Use just the pudding powder for the recipe! Don’t make the actual pudding. Also…don’t use French vanilla pudding mix or your cake will turn out yellow.
  • For the Strawberry Topping: Water, Strawberry Junket and Strawberries
    • PRO TIP: You can find strawberry junket by the Jello. It is a packet for making a strawberry glaze. You can also just buy strawberry glaze or skip the glaze altogether and just macerate the strawberries in some sugar. They will be a little less saucy but still heavenly!
  • For the Frosting: Heavy Cream, Powdered Sugar and Cream Cheese

Keep scrolling to the end of the post for all the details and measurements you need.

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Deviled Egg Summer Pasta Salad

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Deviled Egg Summer Pasta Salad

a photo of a large serving bowl of creamy deviled egg pasta salad topped with chopped chives

Looking for a crave-worthy recipe for a summer pasta salad? My creamy deviled egg filling creates the most luscious dressing that coats every bite of pasta in this simple Deviled Egg Pasta Salad.

Watch our Video on How to Make Deviled Egg Pasta Salad

Deviled egg pasta salad combines two side dish staples, the classic deviled egg and a traditional pasta salad to create the ultimate summer side dish for any BBQ or potluck. In fact, you may prefer this creamy deviled egg pasta salad over the old-fashioned appetizer after just one bite.

What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Deviled Egg Pasta Salad?

Remember that you’re essentially going to make deviled egg filling and use it as the dressing for this easy pasta salad recipe. You’ll need the standard deviled egg ingredients plus some pasta. Here a quick overview of everything you’ll need:

  • Ditalini Pasta
  • Hard Boiled Eggs
  • Mayonnaise
  • Dijon Mustard
  • White Vinegar
  • Sugar
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Green Onion
  • Red Onion

Keep scrolling to the end of the post for all the measurements and details.

Why Shape of Pasta Should I Use?

I tested many different pasta shapes expecting macaroni to be the winner. I wanted something that would fit well with the shape of the egg as well as trap the dressing. Finally, I landed on ditalini because it’s the perfect size to match the chopped eggs and those little tubes hold onto the dressing so perfectly! Mini shells or orecchiette would also work great!

Carrian’s Notes

Did you know that it is actually more satisfying to eat things that are the same shape? For example, chop cucumbers and do some as circles, some minced, some thin and some thick. It will actually be kind of annoying! When you make a pasta salad it’s actually really helpful to choose the pasta shape based on the ingredients being mixed in. Additionally, one with a thicker dressing will be extra satisfying to eat if the pasta shape can keep the dressing gathered in.

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Old Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

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Old Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler Recipe

A photo of a bowl of fresh peach cobbler with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top and a sprig of fresh mint.

This Old-Fashioned Southern Peach Cobbler recipe is everything you remember from Grandma’s kitchen—warm, buttery, and bubbling with sweet, juicy peaches. The golden, crisp topping bakes right into the fruit, like a soft biscuit meets caramelized crust.

What makes a peach cobbler recipe old fashioned and Southern, you ask? There’s no cake mix involved. No, it has a biscuit topping that will have you coming back for more!

Watch How to Make This Peach Cobbler Recipe

Peach season is one of my favorites! A fresh juicy peach just does my heart happy! Fresh peaches are one of the best parts about a cobbler in my opinion. What is your favorite part about a cobbler? It’s funny because in a fruit pie, I’m all about the crust, but in a cobbler, I just love the fruit!

I grew up on a very simple cake mix peach cobbler which was almost always made in a dutch oven while camping. But this old fashioned Southern peach cobbler might just beat it out for the best peach cobbler recipe.

Ingredients for Southern Peach Cobbler

Here’s a quick rundown of all the ingredients you will need to make this homemade peach cobbler:

Peach Filling

  • Peaches: Fresh, freestone peaches are what you want. They bake up super juicy and are perfectly sweet.
  • Cornstarch: Helps thicken the peach filling.
  • Cinnamon: Adds warm flavor.
  • Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness and deepens the flavor.
  • Butter: Adds richness to the filling.

Topping

  • Flour: Just regular all-purpose flour is all you need.
  • Sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness to the dough.
  • Brown Sugar: Adds more sweetness and rich flavor.
  • Salt: Enhances all the flavors.
  • Baking Powder: Gives the biscuit topping its rise and fluffiness.
  • Butter: Adds richness and moisture to the topping.

Summer Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Creamy Basil Dressing

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Summer Grilled Chicken Salad w/ Creamy Basil Dressing

a photo taken over the top of a large serving bowl full of mixed greens, a sliced grilled chicken breast, corn, halved cherry tomatoes all topped with a creamy basil dressing

During the summer I love to make a big, satisfying salad that packs in a lean protein and is full of flavor without the fuss and mess of the oven. I use grilled chicken with our favorite chicken marinade, charred corn on the cob, crispy bacon, smoky and salty cheeses and of course, our summer basil herb dressing! It’s the best grilled chicken salad recipe on the internet for a reason!

Watch How We Make This Fabulous Summer Salad…

If you’re looking for the most delicious dinner to make on a hot summer day that does not include the oven, this is it! I’m utterly obsessed with the dressing and have been keeping all ingredients on hand to make every version of this summer salad possible.

Sometimes I skip the berries or only add one of the cheeses. Other times I sub out the chicken for another protein or even shove it all in a big fat wrap. No matter how you make it, this is the best summer salad ever. 

Ingredients for the Best Summer Salad

As with most salads, this salad is highly customizable depending on what you have on hand and what your family loves. There are two things I wouldn’t skip…the chicken and the dressing! I can’t say enough about this homemade basil dressing! Most salads use vinaigrettes or ranch dressing, but this unique creamy basil dressing is fresh, light and irresistible!

  • Mixed Greens: You can grab any type of green you want…baby spinach, arugula, spring mix, romaine lettuce, etc.
  • Boneless Skinless Chicken Brea

Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

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Strawberry Cucumber Salad with Honey Balsamic Dressing

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Bright, juicy strawberries meet crisp cucumber slices in this refreshing summer salad, tossed with fresh mint and a tangy-sweet honey balsamic dressing for a vibrant, mouthwatering bite this strawberry cucumber salad is as beautiful as it is delicious.

Our quick and easy salad using 5 simple ingredients will be the star of any summer bbq or dinner. We use fresh strawberries, cucumbers, and an easy honey balsamic dressing and some fresh mint is the perfect light summer strawberry salad.

I don’t know about you, but the unstructured and unscheduled summer days absolutely destroy my dinner routine so recipes that are quick and easy are musts! This simple salad recipe comes together in just a few minutes and makes the perfect side dish for any meal. I’m going to include a section below with some of our favorite main dishes to eat with this salad. Keep scrolling for some ideas!

What You Need to Make Strawberry Cucumber Salad?

You won’t find an easier salad than this one! The homemade dressing has only 2 ingredients and just 3 ingredients are needed for the salad. Here is everything you will need:

  • Balsamic Vinegar: Adds acidity.
  • Honey: Adds natural sweetness.
  • Strawberries: Wash and hull the stems.
  • English Cucumber: These have thin skins and almost no seeds so no need to peel or remove the seeds. Persian cucumbers would also be a great option.
  • Mint: Adds freshness.

The measurements for each ingredient can be found at the end of this post in the recipe card.

How to Make Cucumber Strawberry Salad

This salad can be tossed together while the chicken is on the grill! You could even prep and chop the cucumber and strawberries ahead of time to make this even faster. Here are the quick and easy steps:

  1. Make the Dressing: Combine the balsamic vinegar and honey and whisk together in a small bowl.
    • OPTION: You can also add both ingredients to a mason jar and then shake to combine. Then extra dressing can be stored in the jar in the fridge.
  2. Assemble the Salad: Add the strawberries, cucumbers and julienned mint leaves to a large bowl and drizzle the dressing over the top. Toss to combine.

The dressing perfectly glazes the fruit with a balance of sweet and tangy goodness. Keep scrolling to the end of the post for the complete recipe card.

How to Keep Cucumbers Crunchy in a Salad

My best suggestion for keeping cucumbers crunchy is to eat them quickly. The longer cucumbers sit, the more they will lose their texture. Cucumbers contain a lot of water. If you know you aren’t going to be eating the cucumbers fo

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