Cool and calming chamomile iced latte with vanilla. This is a refreshing summer drink that's perfect for relaxing into the afternoon.
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A Caprese Sandwich with Basil Pesto is a thick ciabatta bread stuffed with layers of tomato, mozzarella, and fresh pesto. Add a drizzle of a balsamic glaze and you will have a homemade sandwich that is better than anything you could buy at a restaurant!
The Caprese pairing of mozzarella, tomato, and basil is so amazing you will want to make it again and again. Try Caprese Skewers for a great appetizer version!
This caprese sandwich is a perfect twist on the caprese salad. The soft chewy bread that is coated in fresh pesto is the perfect platform for the sweet tomato and mozzarella. Each bite delivers juicy tomato and tangy balsamic dressing. The nutty flavors from the pesto balance out the flavors perfectly!
Best of all, this caprese sandwich is easy to make and take! It takes just minutes to prepare and is the perfect picnic food. Wrap it tightly in sandwich wrap or aluminum foil and pack it for a beautiful lunch outside. It is so light but filling and is a homemade lunch your whole family will go crazy over!
A made from scratch pesto will make a huge difference in the finished sandwich. The pesto will soak into the bread and create the perfect moist texture. To learn how to make the best pesto check out my homemade pesto recipe!
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This caprese sandwich is easy to make and even easier to fall in love with! First, slather your delicious made from scratch pesto all over the soft bread. Then layer it up with fresh tomato, mozzarella, and balsamic glaze and you have the most amazing sandwich in just minutes!
The tried and true caprese ingredients like tomato, mozzarella and basil are the start of any delicious recipe. But when you add bread and pesto and turn it into a sandwich it is even better! Now try a few more variations to create your favorite version of this traditional flavor combination.
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Pico de Gallo is a made from scratch salsa that is loaded with bold flavors from jalapeño, lime, cilantro, and juicy chunks of tomato and onion. One dip will certainly not be enough and you will be scraping the bottom of the bowl in no time!
For a more traditional salsa recipes try Best Blender Salsa, Slow Cooker Restaurant Style Garden Salsa or Restaurant style salsa.
Do you ever get so full from an appetizer that you aren’t even hungry when it comes time for the meal? That is definitely a risk you take when making this incredible homemade pico! This recipe creates such a fresh, vibrant, and chunky salsa! We love salsa at my house and are not afraid of a little spice. The jalapenos give this pico a little kick without being too much!
This is definitely the best salsa I have ever made! It is a huge hit at my house! We pile it on our tortilla chips as high as possible! One batch isn’t enough so I usually at least double the recipe and set two bowls of it out. It is better than any restaurant pico I have had and I love that I can make it at home whenever I am craving it!
A good pico de gallo will usually always have the same basic ingredients. To be certain, those ingredients will always be fresh. Since there is no cooking involved, the raw ingredients will make or break your pico. So, select the freshest ingredients possible!
Quick and easy pico de gallo is so simple to make from scratch at home. In fact, this fresh, uncooked mixture of fantastic ingredients can be prepared in just minutes. First, dice up your ingredients, then combine them together and its ready to be enjoyed!
Pico de gallo is so chunky and flavorful and if you follow the recipe as written you will have a hit on your hands! However, you may want to experiment with these variations of this family favorite to make it even more unique to you!
Pico de Gallo will store well if you pack it tightly in an airtight container. Properly stored it will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to a week or the freezer for 1-2 months. Actually, the flavors will get better as they sit and the juices come together. Make this one or even two days ahead of time for the best flavors. However, when you smell the delicious fresh ingredients as you are mixing this pico together, you will find it is hard to wait!!
This Pina Colada is a sweet, creamy, frozen drink bursting with fruity flavors from pineapple and coconut. The flavors are so vibrant that they will transport you from your porch to a lounge chair at a tropical beach!
Summertime is the perfect time of year for quick and easy frozen refreshments like this pina colada. Try Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Peach Cooler, or Chic Fil A Copycat Frosted Lemonade for more sweet drink recipes you’ll fall in love with!
On summer days the best way to beat the heat is with a cold, refreshing drink. Mix fun lemonades and play around with sparkling limeades. This creamy frozen pina colada has to be my all time favorite though! The coconut and pineapple combine to make the perfect fruity flavor. These are flavors your family will love and they just don’t get old!!
This frozen delight is great as an after dinner treat or as a late afternoon perk up. It is so easy to make that there is no wrong time to mix one up! Simply toss your ingredients in the blender and in a few minutes your smooth, tropical drink is ready! I could drink this dreamy treat every day!
The ingredients this pina colada are easy to find and easy to store. When blended together their flavors remind me of a warm beach vacation! Keep these items on hand to ensure you can have a taste of summer any day of the week!
Mixing up a pina colada is so quick and easy and impossible to mess up! Grab your ingredients and blend until creamy. It takes just minutes to create this cold refreshing drink, and you and your family are sure to love it!
A great way to relax without ever having to leave your back porch is to whip up this sweet drink. It smells so delicious and the cold, creamy texture is heavenly!
Presentation of this tropical drink is half of the fun! Use a unique glass and garnish with maraschino cherry and a pineapple wedge for the full experience of the pina colada.
Luckily, frozen pineapple freezes very well and can stay good for 1-2 months. Freeze fresh pineapple in large batches and save yourself time later when you are craving a pina colada.
Brown sugar grilled peaches are a summertime delight. Ripe peaches are lightly charred on the barbecue then sprinkled with a sweet spiced topping that transforms into a glaze. Perfect as a quick dessert or add it to a fresh salad.
Peaches are delicious and a summertime fruit I love. Try these tasty peach recipes like this Peach Crisp, The Best Homemade Peach Pie or Slow Cooker Peach Cobbler.
If you’re already planning a barbecue feast, why not make dessert right on the grill too! Peaches are ripe and in abundance during the summer, making for a delicious dessert. The stone fruit is brushed with butter, then grilled until gorgeous charred marks appear. A brown sugar spice mix is sprinkled on top and warmed until a sticky glaze clings to the fruit.
The peaches should feel firm, but slightly give when lightly pressed with your fingertips. You don’t want the peaches to be rock hard or too soft and juicy. Hard peaches won’t have much flavor and taste crunchy, while overripe will turn to mush and fall apart when grilled.
The peaches contain natural sugars, so it’s important to brush butter over the cut surface. This prevents the peaches from sticking too much to the grill. The hot grates will develop beautiful char marks when not moved for a few minutes. You can also use a grill pan for this recipe. I wait to add on the brown sugar because it can burn easily and stick to the barbecue if sprinkled too soon on the fruit.
To enhance the sweetness of the fruit you can sprinkle some brown sugar on top as it cooks. I also added some bold spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to give warm baked aromas and flavors to the topping. Some salt gives a salted caramel flavor when dissolved. Make sure to drizzle a little bit of the melted butter on top so that the brown sugar quickly turns into a glaze as it warms on the grill.
After grilling, eat it as is for a sweet treat, or serve it some vanilla ice cream. I love how it melts onto the warm fruit! The peaches can be refrigerated and chopped up for oatmeal, pancakes, or waffles for breakfast. You can also add the grilled fruit to salads. I like to serve it sliced up with my creamy classic coleslaw to add some sweetness.
