This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #FlavorYourSummer #CollectiveBias Now that summer is coming, I am always looking for ways to maximize the time we have to relax; good quick meals often help me do this. I heard about CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN® Hand Tossed Oven Ready Pizza, and I knew it would be a great solution to the weeknight crunch, and we could easily bake this up, enjoy from Basil Infused Iced Tea, and still have time to relax before bed. The California White pizza, topped with tomatoes, spinach, and cheese, is SO ...
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Cheesy Pizza Dip Bread Bowl
Gosh, just looking at this Cheesy Pizza Dip Bread Bowl has me wishing it were actually in front of me, and not this computer. Oh well. This dip has only 4 ingredients, takes no time to whip up, and may be the most attractive food you will ever make. Gooey cheese, spicy tomato sauce, and crispy bread really come together perfectly to make this Cheesy Pizza Dip. It is so good, I bet it won’t last more than a few minutes after you set it out at your next party. Trust me on that one… Look at the cheese!!!! Just look at it! Do you not want to eat that through your screen right now?! ...
The BEST Homemade Basil Lemonade
Happy National Lemonade day, y’all! Did you know that was today?! I had no idea up until a few months ago, but it goes great with summer, because lemonade is the perfect summer beverage! I have been experimenting all summer with fun drinks, and this one is one of the best! I’ve been growing fresh herbs in my garden, so I have been infusing them into drinks and different recipes, and it’s always so delicious. Recently I made a Lemon Rosemary Iced Tea Margarita, and they were delicious…. Then, I shared how to make a super simple Basil Simple Syrup (which you will use in this ...
30+ Recipes for Fresh Garden Herbs
Now that summer is here, there are herb gardens everywhere and the delicious fragrances of herbs filling the air! This year I planted a few different herbs; basil, cilantro, parsley, and rosemary, and I am always looking for creative ways to use them. I definitely think basil has been the easiest to come up with uses for, but some of the others like rosemary aren’t so easy. Therefore I decided to put together a list of more than 30 recipes that call for fresh herbs and that can be made easily with the herbs right from your garden! I just love having a garden in the backyard, and being able to ...
How to make Basil Simple Syrup
Basil simple syrup is one of those things that I never thought to make before. I’m not sure why, because I make plenty of basil infused cocktails and love fresh basil. I also have found myself in the grocery store buying bottles of simple syrup. Simple syrup happens to be the easiest thing to make, and I bet you didn’t know that. Once you make it yourself, there is no turning back. Since last weekend when I made this, I have already made 2 more types; Blueberry Basil Simple Syrup and Rosemary Simple Syrup. Pretty much any fruit or herb can be turned into an infused simple syrup. ...
One Pot Wonder Tomato Basil Pasta
When I saw this recipe a few months ago, I was very skeptical. I mean, I have never seen a pasta dish cooked in 1 pot, without even having to strain the pasta. However, if Martha Stewart is putting it in her magazine as an 'amazing' recipe, then I am going to believe that the people over there have tested it out and approved. So, I added it to my menu plan a few weeks ago and never looked back. A great thing about this recipe is that it's likely you already have all the ingredients in your pantry and fridge. It's also very inexpensive, doesn't use a lot of ...