Summer

One slice of this mango peach pie is a tropical treat! Chunks of fresh fruit are lightly spiced with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. 

Fresh, sweet summer fruit balances dry white wine in this raspberry peach sangria. It's the perfect summer cocktail for any summer occasion.

The Orange Crush Cocktail was invented in Maryland, but should be a mainstay of every summer outdoor party! It's cold, refreshing and delicious!

This isn't your mom's potato salad. It's loaded potato salad, with bacon, broccoli and cheddar — all the best parts of a loaded baked potato in a cool summer side dish.

Caprese pizza is topped with pesto, thinly sliced tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Fresh basil and a balsamic glaze are added after baking. 

Summer is almost here! Enjoy a refreshing peach mojito cocktail! 

Make a pink lemonade shandy, a beer-based cocktail that blends wheat beer with strawberry- or raspberry-flavored lemonade, for your next spring party.

I recently took a Caribbean cruise with my family on board Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas, and I want to share my experience with you! This post is not sponsored in any way by Royal Caribbean. 

Peach butter is smoother and less sweet than peach preserves, resulting in a purer peach flavor. Spread on toast, muffins, or pancakes; or on a sandwich, use it to fill a cake, or as filling in a pie. 

Sangria slushies are a fun frozen cocktail — this version blends white wine with frozen strawberries and triple sec for a delicious summer treat!

Watermelon agua fresca with a splash of lime juice is a refreshing summer drink, based on the popular drink from Mexican street vendors and bodegas. 

Mango creamsicles have only three ingredients, and are so easy to make! They're my son's favorite treat on a hot summer day. 

Grilled pound cake with peaches and mascarpone is a delicious summer dessert made right on the grill, the perfect ending to your cookout.

Caprese burgers are topped with the classic flavors of caprese — tomato, basil, mozzarella, and a balsamic reduction sauce.

Bruschetta pizza is loaded with fresh summer tomatoes, basil and garlic over lots of melted mozzarella cheese. What better flavor for summer pizza?

Boardwalk funnel cake takes me back to childhood vacations at a New Jersey beach. This warm deep-fried treat is dusted with powdered sugar and great for sharing! 

Cherry crumb bars are reminiscent of an American classic, cherry pie, but are less messy, so they're perfect for a potluck or picnic!