Spring and Summer

pair of hands placing a baked asparagus casserole onto a grey surface

Asparagus Casserole

Last updated on June 5th, 2023 Asparagus casserole is a traditional Southern side dish. Fresh asparagus is combined with cream of mushroom soup, Saltine crackers and sharp cheddar cheese, then baked until bubbly. Asparagus casserole is a traditional Southern side dish that just might make an appearance at every major […]

homemade peach ice cream in a small blue bowl with spoons to the side

Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Last updated on May 24th, 2023 Step back into your childhood with a bowl of yummy, creamy homemade peach ice cream. Fresh peaches are combined with cream, vanilla and sugar. My ice cream maker gets quite a work out during the summer. It’s one of our favorite treats and my […]

mixed berry fried pies

Mixed Berry Fried Pies

Last updated on August 19th, 2023 Mixed berry fried pies are the perfect summer time treat. Blueberries and strawberries are simmered with sugar and fried in a flaky pie crust. Whoever invented the fried pie should be given a posthumous James Beard Award. Think about it. Everything that is good […]

blueberry icebox cake garnished with mint leaves on a white plate served on a blue and white napkin with a silver cake server and a small bowl of blueberries in the background

Blueberry Icebox Cake

Last updated on September 21st, 2022 Blueberry icebox cake is a light a refreshing summer dessert. Angel food cake is layered with sweetened cream cheese, whipped cream and blueberries. Rising temperatures and the abundance of summer produce seem to beg for a light sweet dessert loading with fresh fruit. Oh […]

Summer Berry Punch

Last updated on September 21st, 2022   Summer berry punch is a fizzy, fruity drink made with white grape juice, lemon-lime soda and fresh fruit. Kid-friendly or substitute sparkling wine for an adult version. During the summer months, we seem to go through a lot of pink lemonade and sweet […]