7 Luscious Lemonade Recipes

Summer is near, so the time to stock up on lemonade fixings is now! I have 7 Luscious Lemonade Recipes to inspire your summertime sipping!

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There is nothing like a glass of lemonade on a hot day. I found 7 awesome recipes that I can't wait to try. I think you are going to love these too. From the traditional twist of a strawberry version that promises to be easy to an unforgettable Lavender punch that tickles the taste buds in style.  I can't wait to hear which of these recipes you want to try first!

Sparkling Watermelon Lemonade
Strawberry Kiwi Lemonade
Easy Strawberry Lemonade
Sparkling Pineapple Lemonade
Lavender Lemonade Punch
Strawberry Basil Lemonade
Blueberry Lemonade Punch

Making homemade lemonade is super easy to do! I have a few tips to help you make the best ever lemonade at home!

1. 5 or 6 lemons will yield 1 cup of juice.
2. Select lemons that are bright yellow and firm.
3. Washing lemons after purchase will keep them fresher longer.
4. Room temperature lemons will yield more juice than a cold lemon.
5. Simple syrup is much easier for making lemonade than dissolving sugar.

Have you ever made a special lemonade recipe? I would love to hear about it to inspire my summer sipping!

We have a cute lemonade craft for kids that goes perfectly with homemade lemonade!

You might want to check out these homemade soda ideas.

 Don't miss these infused water recipes!

11 Fantastic Frito Recipes

If you like Fritos you are going to LOVE these 11 Fantastic Frito Recipes. From salads to casseroles, this collection has some amazing ways to add Frito corn chips to your table!

Fritos are a classic snack; they are crispy, crunchy and actually pretty yummy for how simple they are. My son LOVES when I add a bag of Fritos to his lunch and I started looking for ways that I could get him to try something new if it was made with a favorite snack.

I found these 11 Fantastic Frito recipes and I know you are going to wanna try a few of these too! I thin the Chili Cheese Frito Skillet looks awesome!

Frito Salad by My Craftily Ever After
Frito Corn Dog Muffins by Palatable Pastimes
Frito Bean Salad by Southern Plate
One Pot Frito Casserole by Clarks Condensed
Frito Chili Pie by Nerdy Mama
Frito Taco Casserole by Park Ranger John
Frito Sonic Chili Cheese Wrap by Copykat
Chili Cheese Frito Skillet by Thrifty Jinxy
Homemade BBQ Fritos by Palatable Pastimes
Frito Corn Salad by Spend with Pennies
Frito Taco Salad with Catalina Dressing by Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom

If you are hungry for more check out all of my recipes here.

Everyone loves these Coconut Rice Krispie Treats.

12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes

Lo Mein makes for a family meal everyone can enjoy. It is easy, can be made so many ways, and is filled with delicious and healthy things! This collection of Lo Mein Recipes has a dozen ways to make it at home for a dinner that will satisfy in a flash!

There is nothing quite like a serving of Lo Mein on a long day. Ever since Chinese New Year, it has been all I crave! I rounded up 12 Delicious Lo Mein Recipes that I know you are going to want to try! These recipes are easy and are every bit as good as take out!

This collection of recipes includes options for Vegans, instant pot options and a to die for shrimp lo mein that comes together in 15 minutes!

Vegan Lo Mein with Zucchini Noodle Pasta by April Go Lightly

Beef Lo Mein by Cosmopolitan Cornbread

One Pot Sesame Chicken Lo Mein by How to This and That

15 Minute Shrimp Lo Mein by Living Sweet Moments

Instant Pot Lo Mein by Slap Dash Mom

Better than Take Out Chicken Lo Mein by Spend with Pennies

Quick and Easy Lo Mein by Dear Creatives

Peanut Butter Lo Mein by Mom Foodie

Chicken and Snow Pea Lo Mein by DIY Candy

Veggie Tofu Lo Mein by Hello Little Home

Shrimp Lo Mein by Kleinworth and Co.

Instant Pot Chicken Lo Mein by My Crazy Good Life

You can find more recipes here

10 Yummy Chinese Chicken Recipes

Peanut Butter Chicken

13 Must Try Jalapeno Recipes

There is nothing like the powerful punch of flavor that a simple jalapeno can bring to any recipe or dish! This collection of recipes includes some fantastic options to spice up your meals and add a delectable spicy flavor to the dinner table.

I can't wait to try the Bacon Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese! I can tell you from personal experience that the Jalapeno Popper Spread is fantastic. You will love it spread on crackers, dipped with chips or on a sandwich as a spicy and creamy spread to take the experience to a new level of deliciousness!

If you have a favorite recipe making use of the gorgeous little green pepper, be sure to give me the scoop in a comment! I am always looking to try something new and tasty!


Jalapeno Artichoke Mac n Cheese

Jalapeno Popper Stuffed Black Bean Burgers

Bacon Jalapeno Popper Grilled Cheese

Cheesy Jalapeno Corn Cakes

Pineapple Jalapeno Salsa

Jalapeno Popper Bread

Jalapeno Popper Wonton Cups

Loaded Jalapeno Bites

Cheesy Jalapeno Mushroom Bites

Jalapeno Popper Pizza

Jalapeno Popper Chicken

Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

Jalapeno Popper Spread

Which one of these dishes will you try first?

Find more recipes here

7 Delicious Ways to Stay Hydrated

The days are getting warmer. Let's cool off with an infused water recipe that will hydrate you and offer a delicious fruity flavor to your summer days!

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Infused water is the perfect way to beat the heat while adding a delicious touch of flavor to your summer drinks. These recipes are some of my favorites and I couldn't wait to share them with you. With recipes as easy and delicious as these, drinking more water is just a tasty sip away

Strawberry Basil Lime Water
Kiwi Blackberry Water
Chia Lime Water
Cucumber Watermelon Mint
Apple Cinnamon Detox Water
Cucumber Lemon Water
Strawberry Lemon Water

If you love infused water but haven't made it at home, you will want to take note of these tips.

1. Always wash your fruits and veggies prior to adding them to water.
2. Allow them to soak overnight for the best flavor.
3. Don't be afraid to add herbs to your infused water!

Which of these is your favorite? Do you ever make infused water to keep your family hydrated? I would love to hear what fruits you like to include!

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7 Appealing Asparagus Recipes

Asparagus is one of those veggies that brings a lot of flavor to any meal! I discovered 7 new ways to cook this favorite green and I know you will want to try all of these recipes!

I could eat asparagus for every meal and never regret a single bite of it. I love it every way you can serve it and if I dine at a restaurant that has it on the menu, please bring me 2 sides of asparagus!!

I found 7 recipes that I can't wait to try and I think you are going to love too! From a delectable bacon wrapped asparagus to a yummy creamy version with rice! If you have a great recipe for asparagus, please share it with me in a comment!

Asparagus can be used in so many dishes! I love that you can use this delectable veggie in:

• Breakfast Burritos
• On the Grill
• Smothered in Hollandaise 
• Roasted to perfection and more!

Below are those yummy recipes you stopped by for! Click the link below to view the original source.

Cheesy Asparagus Straws
Cream of Asparagus Soup
Creamy Asparagus Rice
Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Shaved Asparagus Pizza
Ham and Asparagus Spaghetti
Asparagus Salad

As if that isn't enough delicious ideas, you also might like my fully loaded breakfast burrito recipe, it has asparagus in it too!!

If you are craving more summer food check out this reader favorite  Must Try Corn on the Cob Recipes.

Chocolate Cherry Floats

I have a recipe for a Chocolate Cherry Float that is so good that even on the coldest fall day, it will appeal to your taste buds!

I love to serve ice cream floats to friends and family. They are easy to make and while it seems like a pretty simple thing, an ice cream float can be as complex and creative as you desire. The combinations for yum are endless.

In this Chocolate Cherry Ice Cream Float recipe, you will find I went with basic ingredients you might already have in the kitchen. If you have them, get ready to dash in and make one of these!

You will need:

Dr. Pepper

Chocolate Ice Cream

Chocolate Syrup

Maraschino Cherries

Begin by drizzling chocolate syrup around the inner rim of your glass so that it dribbles down the sides.

Next, add 2 scoops of chocolate ice cream into the glass

Top with Dr. Pepper.

Drop a cherry in and drizzle with chocolate syrup.

This is completely delicious. If you like chocolate and cherry, this is one easy yet delicious float recipe you won't want to miss.

You might also enjoy this Lazy Affogato Recipe.

Blackberry Cheesecake Floats are a reader favorite you will love too!

Find all of my favorite ice cream floats here

Strawberry Shortcake Floats

All of the flavors of a Strawberry Shortcake, but in a decadently cool float form! There is nothing like an ice cream float on a hot summer day!

You will want to pin this recipe to your dessert board for future reference!

Summer is the perfect season to make ice cream floats. This one is perfect for a dessert or a decadent way to cool off on a summer day.

I love strawberry shortcake on a summer day! But, sometimes I want something cooler than cake. A float is a perfect solution to cure my cravings.

These floats look and taste gourmet, but they are so easy to make! The most basic of ingredients come together to create a treat that is going to become a most requested drink in your house!

This was so good. I had to have a second float! My guilt subsided when my husband asked for another one but in a bigger glass.  This is an easy way to impress a guest or a delicious addition to any day of the week!

If you love floats, you won't want to miss this delicious strawberry cheesecake float or this blackberry cheesecake float.

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Homemade Rice Pudding

This rice pudding recipe comes together in about 35 minutes and will impress your family in ways that the pre packaged variety of this classic dessert could only dream of!

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If you like rice or pudding, you are going to love this recipe for homemade rice pudding! It comes together easily and creates a deliciously economical dessert that your family will love!

I usually purchase Rice Pudding in a container and feel content with it, but a few days ago, I was inspired to try my hand at making it myself. The process was simple and the results were marvelous!

Cooks Tips

• I used long grain rice. If you have another variety, feel free to use it and adjust the cook time.
• You can use raisins or craisins in this recipe if you like. 
• I like to top my rice pudding with cinnamon, brown sugar makes a sweet addition too!
• This dessert serves deliciously both warm and cold!
• If you like it cold, store in a sealed container for up to 3 days, if it lasts that long!

Ingredients:
3/4 cup uncooked white rice
2 cups milk, divided
1/2 cup of sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:
Bring 1 3/4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan; stir rice into boiling water. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.

In a clean saucepan, combine cooked rice, 1 1/2 cups milk, sugar and salt. Cook over medium heat until thick and creamy, 15 to 18 minutes.

Stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and beaten egg; cook 2 minutes more, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.

Top with cinnamon or raisins if desired. Serve warm or cold, per preference.

More Yummy Rice Pudding Recipes

Pumpkin Pie Rice Pudding {Tastes of Lizzy T}

Pressure Cooker Jasmine Rice Pudding {Organized Island}

Hawaiian Rice Pudding {Shaken Together}

Mexican Chocolate Rice Pudding {This Silly Girl's Life}

Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Frosting

This red velvet pancake recipe is nothing short of decadent. Light and fluffy but packed with the flavor of my a favorite cake, these are even better than the IHOP version!

Pancakes are a perfect start to the day because they are easy to make, they are economical and they are delicious! This recipe is perfect for occasions like Valentine's Day but also they are a go to recipe anytime you need a scrumptious start to the day!

Ingredients

Pancakes

2 cups Original Bisquick mix
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
1cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons red food color
2eggs

Cream Cheese Topping

4 oz cream cheese softened
1/4 cup butter softened
3 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar

In medium bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and 3 tablespoons milk with electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Gradually beat in 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 cup at a time, on low speed until topping is smooth. Cover; set aside.

In large bowl, stir all pancake ingredients except powdered sugar with wire whisk until well blended. Heat griddle or skillet over medium-high heat (375°F).  Spray with cooking spray before heating.

For each pancake, pour  1/4 cup batter onto hot griddle.

Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until bubbles form on top and edges are dry. Turn; cook other side until golden brown.

Spoon cream cheese topping into resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut off tiny corner of bag; squeeze bag to drizzle topping over pancakes.

Garnish with raspberries or strawberries if desired.


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Chocolate Cherry 7 Up Float

On a hot summer day there is nothing quite as nice as an ice cream float to cool you off! This Chocolate Cherry Float is easy, decadent and sure to become a family favorite!

4 Ingredients are all you need to whip up this tasty treat. Luckily, it is as easy to devour as it is to make!

Recipes like this are perfect for when guests drop by on a hot summer day, or anytime you need a little pick me up really!

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Ingredients:

Cherry 7 Up

Hershey's Special Dark Chocolate Syrup

Whipped Cream

Directions:

Drizzle the glass with Hershey's Special Dark Syrup

Add a scoop of chocolate ice cream

Top with Cherry 7 Up and a squirt of whipped cream.

This is such an easy drink that wows everyone that tries it. Ice Cream Floats are perfect for sharing on a summer day! 

If you really love chocolate, you can drizzle a little extra syrup on the whipped cream as a lovely and decadent garnish!

You might also like this Chocolate Cherry Dr. Pepper Float recipe or this Blackberry Cheesecake Float recipe.

Mini Taco Pizzas

Mini Taco Pizzas make a perfect throw together dinner! These are ideal for those challenging times when one must decide if they want tacos or pizza; now you can have them both in just a few steps!

I have been on a taco kick lately! I swear we have been having tacos 2 times a week for 2 months now. My family is starting to get a little weary of the constant offering of chicken tacos, traditional tacos or maybe my favorite, breakfast tacos!

I decided to change things up a little and combine a few favorites; fresh veggies, seasoned taco meat, and a cheese to create a hearty and easy dish that gave my family what they craved; pizza while still giving me that taco flavor I can't get enough of!

This recipe comes together easily. The hardest part is resisting the delicious aromas that will fill your house as they are baking!

Ingredients:
One can of jumbo biscuits
One pound of cooked ground beef, taco seasoned
4 ounces of cheese
Chopped Onion
Chopped Lettuce
Sliced Peppers
Tomatoes {optional}
Sour Cream {optional}
Taco Sauce {optional}

Directions:
Flatten the biscuits, so that they nearly triple in size.
Sprinkle a little cheese on each biscuit.
Top with Taco Meat and remaining cheese.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the biscuit crust is golden brown.
Top with peppers, lettuce, onion, tomato and sour cream, then serve.


This recipe makes 8 pizzas.

You might also enjoy this Taco Pasta Salad recipe.

Fried Beef Rolls

Fried Beef Rolls are an awesome afternoon snack, appetizer, or lunch! These are so easy to make that they are sure to become one of your favorite easy recipes!

I found a great deal on egg roll wrappers (25 cents a package!!) so I had to make something with them. A quick glance in my fridge and these are the ingredients I settled on.

• Slow Roasted Roast Beef
• Bacon Cheddar
• Egg Roll Wrappers
• Vegetable Oil

Directions:

1. Layer 2 slices of roast beef and one slice of cheese into an egg roll wrapper.
2. "Tuck" the ends in, then roll the wrapper.
3. Brush with water to seal.
4. Repeat as desired for additional fried beef rolls
5. Heat 1 to 2 cups of vegetable oil in a medium size pot over medium heat, then drop the beef rolls into the oil carefully.
6. Allow to cook for about 3 minutes, or until crispy and golden brown, then turn and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
7. Allow to drain on paper towels to reduce the grease.

After I made a few with beef and cheese, and my family declared them delicious. I tried adding a pickle to the center. It was awesome and reminded me of Cuban sandwiches in a way.

Have you ever made a unique egg roll at home?

You might also want to check out my cheese stick crab cake recipe or this cheesy chicken taquito recipe.

6 Yummy Cookie Recipes

I am watching what I eat so all I can think about is... cookies!  While this is semi-torturous for me, it is good for you. My sudden obsession  interest in cookies inspired me to check out some of the great links submitted to the Tell Me About It Tuesday linky party hosted right here on Sweet Silly Sara and compile a small roundup of mouth watering temptation- cookie style.

Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough Bars from Bakewell Junction have me tempted to bake now and use the elliptical for an extra hour tomorrow.

A while ago I made something yummy and easy that I have been dreaming about...Donut Balls.

Bitz and Giggles made these Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites just to make me drool. I am sure of it.

Homemade Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies... hmmm almonds have protein... so that makes these health food right?

This Peanut Butter Chocolate Ice Cream Sandwiches recipe from A Few Shortcuts is dairy and gluten free.

Unicorn Poop Cookies? If the name didn't draw you in, maybe the knowledge that this recipe comes from the coolest blog ever {Kids Activities Blog} will.

When you are dieting, what do you crave? I can't wait to hear from you. If you are one of those lucky people that never diet, tell me your secret ;)

Rice Krispie Treats: 5 Ways

My family holds the opinion that there should always be treats in the cookie jar... I am not much of a baker but I can meet them in the middle and hook up Rice Krispie style treats on a moments notice. Thanks to all of the awesome bloggers that link up with us at Tell Me About It Tuesday I have an array of yummy recipes to try out on my family and I couldn't resist sharing a collection of Rice Krispie Treat recipes.

Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats combine 3 of my favorite things. Check out the recipe on the 3 Boys and a Dog site.

My Coconut Rice Krispie Treats were a hit with the 6 and under crowd.

Bitz N Giggles shared the cutest dessert ever! Rice Krispie Treat Ice Cream Cones are on my list to make asap.

Crystal and Comp shared Not Your Mama's Rice Krispie Treats- don't miss this colorful and delicious recipe.

Cocoa Pebble Treats are always a hit with my family.

Black & Blue Pancakes With Krusteaz

My family loves breakfast! Every other weekend we go to breakfast together. My husband likes scrambled eggs, my daughter likes biscuits. My son, he is a sausage guy. Me? I like runny eggs and toast. But there is one food we can all agree on. And it is not uncommon for me to make a huge batch of pancakes on a whim and feed them to my family as breakfast, lunch or dinner, or sometimes a combination of the three.

This week has been a very busy one. So busy in fact that I have not made it to the grocery store yet. After looking in an empty refrigerator and an empty freezer I considered my options... We could order out. But we do pizza way too often...

I had a few boxes of Krusteaz Pancake and Waffle Mixes in my cabinet. On a whim I came up with a delicious pancake that was as easy to make as 1,2,3.

Black & Blue Pancakes

2 cups of Krusteaz Blueberry Pancake Mix
1/2 cup of crushed black walnuts
1 cup of water
1/3 cup of milk


Mix ingredients well. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes. 
Heat your griddle to 325 degrees. Spray with cooking spray.

Pour 1/4 cup portions of batter onto the griddle.
Flip when the bubbling of the batter slows.
Cook for an additional minute.
Serve warm, with butter and your choice of syrup.





My family really liked these fluffy, nutty, fruity pancakes! This recipe is a keeper. My husband liked the strong nutty flavor that black walnuts offer, but if you do not like the intense flavor of black walnut, feel free to use regular walnuts, finely chopped. With the walnuts falling from trees right now this is a great time to pin this recipe for a great future breakfast.

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Cocoa Puff French Toast

Cocoa Puff French Toast

I guess breakfast is kind of my thing. I sure make a lot of breakfast for dinner meals! The number of pancake pics on my phone is mind boggling. There is just something about breakfast that I seem to romanticize... maybe because I rarely sit down to eat a hot breakfast? 

A few weeks ago I had an idea that maybe I could make french toast even yummier by adding a little crunch to my recipe! The results were fun, delicious and a crowd pleaser!

My entire family liked this version of French Toast. After trying this out I have plans to try dipping french toast into a a variety of flavors of cereal too!

My french toast recipe is simple.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

2 tablespoons sugar

4 tablespoons butter

4 eggs

1/4 cup milk

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

10 slices white bread

1 cup crushed cocoa puffs

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar and set aside briefly.

In a 10-inch / 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Mix together cinnamon mixture, eggs, milk, and vanilla and pour into a shallow container such as a pie pan. Dip bread in egg mixture. Then dip into the crushed cocoa puffs. Fry slices for about 3 minutes  then flip to cook the other side. Serve with syrup or whipped cream!

Banana Crunch Parfait

Does your family love parfaits? Mine does. I think the pineapple and banana in this parfait sounds amazing. This makes an amazing start to the day or a sweet treat without the guilt after dinner.


Banana Crunch Parfait

Ingredients
1 cup Great Grains Banana Nut Crunch cereal
1 cup vanilla low-fat yogurt
1 cup honey
1 medium banana, sliced
1 can (20 oz.) pineapple chunks, drained

Directions
Spoon half of the yogurt evenly into six parfait glasses; top with layers of half each of the bananas, pineapple, cereal and remaining whipped topping. Repeat layers. Drizzle honey over final layer.

Makes 6 servings.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Thanks to my friends at Post for sharing with me and inspiring me to share with you.

7 Must Try Corn on the Cob Recipes

Corn on the cob is one of the best things about summer! 

The days of simply boiling a corn of cob and calling it a side are over! The evolution of corn on the cob is here, and there are so many yummy ways to enjoy it!

After scouting out these options, I am itching to get to the farmers market and stock up on fresh corn! I literally had no idea you could cook corn like this!

These recipes are perfect for a family dinner or to add a touch of wow to any gathering or BBQ!

Slow Cooker Corn
Chipotle Lime Corn on the Cob
Popped Corn on the Cob
Parmesan Herb Corn
Crock Pot Corn on the Cob
Mexican Grilled Corn
Chili Butter Grilled Corn

If you love to eat corn on the cob, you are going to love these tips to make it like a pro!

1. Adding a cup of milk and a stick of butter to the boiling water before adding your corn on the cob makes it incredibly good!
2. You can add sugar and lemon juice to boiling water for an incredible sweet corn experience.
3. If you are cooking a big batch of corn on the cob for a party or BBQ, you can cook it in a cooler! Just add corn and boiling water to the cooler, close the lid and let the corn cook itself.

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Which of these recipes do you want to try first? I think the Mexican Grilled Corn sounds fantastic, but my kids would LOVE to popcorn on the cob! Popcorn is their favorite snack ever!