Fresh Summer Recipes for July and More!

Published: Fri, 07/26/24

Updated: Thu, 08/01/24

Hi there

It's Friday! I hope you had a great week! It's been gorgeous this week here in Wisconsin! I can't wait to go to the farmer's market tomorrow.

I'm hoping to find some more local strawberries! I picked some up last week and they were delicious!

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Move over banana bread. Don't get me wrong, I love my best ever Blender Banana Bread but, why not change things up this weekend and bake my Strawberry Bread! It's so easy so yummy and a taste of summer! That pretty strawberry glaze on top makes it extra special! You gotta try it!

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Speaking of strawberries, how cute are these you gotta make my Strawberry Shortcake this summer! My way is so easy! I have a shortcut. I buy a tube of refrigerated biscuits and jazz them up with butter and a little sugar. Then, fresh strawberries and fresh whipped cream! These are a taste of summer! These will be a winner at your backyard BBQ for sure! Click DESSERTS for more sweet summer treats.

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We've been grilling all week. I'm lovin' it. I'm a bit tired of brats and burgers. Why not try something different! My Steak and Veggie Kabobs are easy breezy but they feel so fancy!

I make super good Chicken and Veggie Kabobs too with an amazing 2 ingredient marinade!

You know what they say, everything tastes better on a stick! I agree! Click DINNER for more fun summer recipes.

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On side why not change things up too! In the summer we like to keep it light. I love kabobs over rice or couscous. My Mushroom Couscous is so good! It's good for you too! Don't like mushrooms or tomatoes, leave them out and add the veggies and herbs you like! If you are new to making couscous, no worries I got ya!

I have so many fun Kitchen Secrets, Tips and Tricks!

Read my blog How To Cook Couscous for perfect couscous every time!

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Every summer party needs a delicious dip or two! My grandmother Mimi's Crab Dip is a family favorite. Mimi is no longer with us but she LOVED summer and having summer parties! Every time I make this I think of her and all the fun summers on Walloon Lake we had! I sure do miss you Mimi!

Click APPETIZERS for more of my favorite recipes to get the party started!

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Looking for more easy breezy recipes? I put my favorite summer recipes all in one place! From light summer desserts, dips and appetizers, summer potato and pasta salads, asparagus recipes, grilling recipes and so much more. CHECK IT OUT!

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