I remember the first time I made this mango milkshake — it was one of those hot summer afternoons when the kids were cranky, and I was desperate for something refreshing but easy. We had ripe mangoes, some almond milk, and just enough ice cream left for a small treat. I blended it all together and—b...

This milkshake is pure childhood summer in a glass — creamy, frosty, and full of sweet strawberry flavor.

I first made it with the kids on a hot afternoon when we needed a treat but didn’t want to go anywhere (or turn on the oven). We used frozen strawberries, a little vanilla, and almond milk — an...

This salad is everything I crave on hot, sticky days — crisp, cool, and so simple.

I first made it during a week where we were basically living off the grill and couldn’t handle turning on the oven. I sliced up some cukes, threw in dill from the garden, and made a quick lemony dressing… and we’ve b...

This salad is the first thing I make when strawberry season rolls around.

I remember putting it together one spring afternoon when I had fresh berries, some baby spinach, and not much else. I whipped up a balsamic vinaigrette and added a handful of nuts — and it was so good, I made it again the nex...

This salad is like a little bowl of green sunshine.

I started making it the year we planted way too many herbs in our garden. (If you’ve ever had basil take over your backyard, you know.) One day I just snipped a handful of everything, added a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of good olive oil, and that...

Some of the best recipes are the simplest — and this salad proves it every time.

I started making this years ago when our garden exploded with cherry tomatoes and cucumbers. I didn’t want to waste them, and honestly, I didn’t want to spend much time in the kitchen either. So I just sliced them up, ...

This is one of those recipes that came together by accident — and now I make it on purpose, all summer long.

I first whipped this up after grilling corn one weekend. I had a couple ears leftover, a ripe avocado on the counter, and some lime from taco night. Tossed it all together with fresh herbs a...

This salad is pure sunshine in a bowl. I first made it for a July picnic when I didn’t feel like cooking, but still wanted something beautiful and fresh to share.

It turned out so good, it’s now my favorite way to enjoy berries when they’re at their sweetest. The mix of crisp greens, juicy berries,...

This is one of those recipes that looks fancy, but takes less than 10 minutes to throw together — and always disappears first at summer gatherings.

I remember making this on a hot afternoon when dinner felt too heavy and the fridge was full of leftover melon. I chopped it up, added some salty feta,...

This sorbet was born during one of those too-hot-to-cook days when I needed something cold and clean. I had lemons, fresh thyme from our little backyard planter, and a bit of honey. The first spoonful blew me away — tangy, floral, and unbelievably refreshing. Now it’s one of my favorite summer desse...

I used to think rice pudding was a winter thing cozy, heavy, and always loaded with sugar. But one hot July night, I had leftover jasmine rice, a can of coconut milk, and a ripe mango on the counter. I gave it a tropical twist, and suddenly rice pudding felt like summer. Creamy, cool, just sweet eno...

When the summer heat rolls in, the last thing I want to do is turn on the oven. That’s when I crave something cold, fresh, and just a little bit indulgent but still light enough to feel good in my body.

This Summer Berry Eton Mess is one of my secret weapons. It’s sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy ...