Whether you are having a July 4th backyard BBQ or picnic or just planning your July 4th party for two, you love these July 4th recipes that include everything from salads, to BBQ, to red, white, and blue patriotic desserts! While this year many of us may be staying at home celebrating, we can still…
Summer Recipes
Instant Pot Corn Chowder
Instant Pot Corn Chowder is a creamy, hearty, comforting chowder made with fresh or frozen corn, bacon, potatoes, cheese, green onions, made in the Instant Pot. Instant Pot Corn Chowder Corn Chowder is a comforting, soul-soothing, hug in a bowl! It is comfort food that is delicious in both the summer and winter. The sweet…
Strawberry Mini Pavlova (Meringue Dessert)
Strawberry Mini Pavlova is an egg white meringue pavlova dessert that is topped with strawberries and is soft and pillowy on the inside and crisp on the outside. One bite of this sweet, crispy, creamy meringue dessert with strawberries and you’ll agree that this is the best pavlova recipe! Topped with strawberries, and it is…
Pineapple Ice Cream
Pineapple Ice Cream is a creamy no churn ice cream that is loaded with pineapple for a sweet summer dessert. It’s like a tropical vacation in a bowl! Made with just four simple ingredients, like my Strawberry Ice Cream recipe, chances are you already have everything on hand to make this epic pineapple ice cream…
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob
Instant Pot Corn On The Cob is the easiest way to cook sweet summer corn on the cob. You may never boil or microwave corn on the cob again. I love my Instant Pot as you can tell from all my Instant Pot Recipes! It is great for summer vegetables like corn, as you see…
25 Memorial Day Recipes
Memorial Day Weekend is here! To help you with your picnic or outdoor bbq meal planning, I have included 25 easy, mouthwatering recipes to help you celebrate the start of summer! Memorial Day across most of the U.S. signifies the start of summer. However, Memorial Day in South Texas is hot. Our summer usually starts…
Strawberry Upside Down Cake
Strawberry Upside Down Cake is a sweet strawberry dessert, made with fresh strawberries, and a made from scratch light yellow cake, that makes a beautiful presentation. It’s strawberry season. Are you looking for ways to use up fresh strawberries? This Strawberry Upside Down Cake is my latest favorite Strawberry Dessert, and looking at my blog,…
Mexican Cabbage Slaw
Mexican Cabbage Slaw, also called Fish Taco Slaw, is a cool, tangy cabbage slaw with a Mexican-spiced apple cider vinaigrette that can be served as a side dish or on top of fish tacos, pulled pork sandwiches, or salads. How Is Mexican Cabbage Slaw Different Than Cole Slaw? This is definitely not your ordinary KFC coleslaw….
Strawberry Pancakes
These Strawberry Pancakes are fluffy and sweet with fresh strawberries, maple syrup, and whipped cream and will make any breakfast or brunch extra special. Strawberry Pancakes Make ordinary pancakes extraordinary by making these strawberry pancakes. I use my Old Fashioned Fluffy Pancakes recipe as the base and add chopped fresh strawberries and then top them…
Best Classic Macaroni Salad Recipe
This cool, creamy Classic Macaroni Salad base recipe, can be easily customized with ham and colorful vegetables, for the Best Classic Macaroni Salad ever, and will be the most popular side dish at your summer BBQ or picnic! Best Classic Macaroni Salad Everyone loves Macaroni Salad! It is super popular, probably the most popular pasta salad….
Berry Cheesecake Salad
This easy Berry Cheesecake Salad is a sweet and creamy, patriotic, red, white and blue dessert salad that requires no baking, making it perfect for a summer holiday BBQ, picnic, or potluck, such as for Memorial Day or July 4th. This Berry Cheesecake Salad is a variation of my popular Strawberry Cheesecake Salad, except this one is…
Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Thighs
This Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Thighs recipe is sponsored by Milo’s Tea Company. Thank you for supporting the brands that make Flavor Mosaic possible! These Sweet Tea BBQ Chicken Thighs are smoky, sweet and delicious! Brined in sweet tea, smothered with Sweet Tea BBQ Sauce and grilled to perfection, this BBQ Chicken will be the…
Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast
This easy, tender Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast, with a simple BBQ rub, and glazed with a sweet and spicy mango habanero sauce, is cooked to smoky perfection on the grill, making it perfect for your Summer outdoor BBQ.
This Mango Habanero Grilled Turkey Breast was so easy to make and starting with quality ingredients makes all the differences in the world. This turkey breast was tender, moist, and juicy, and is perfect not only for Thanksgiving, but all year round, including for summer barbecues.
Strawberry Crumb Bars
These easy Strawberry Crumb Bars, with a buttery crust, sweet fresh strawberry filling, and crunchy butter crumb topping make wonderful dessert bars for an afternoon snack, or to take to a summer party, picnic, or potluck. Why Make Strawberry Crumb Bars? It is Saturday, the day of my friend’s party, and she tells me to bring a dessert…
Oven Baked Chicken Breast
This Oven Baked Chicken Breast recipe makes an easy, delicious, no-fuss weeknight chicken dinner, or can be used in many other main dish recipes that call for cooked chicken. Click here to receive FREE recipes in your inbox! Why I Like This Oven Baked Chicken Breast Recipe This Oven Baked Chicken Breast recipe is a…
Caprese Pasta Salad
This Caprese Pasta Salad, with its summer tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, and fresh basil leaves, coated in a red wine vinaigrette and drizzled with a Balsamic Glaze, makes a perfect pasta salad for a picnic, potluck, or summer party! Caprese Salad Transformed into a Caprese Pasta Salad! Have you ever had a Caprese Salad at an Italian…
Baked BBQ Chicken
This easy Oven Baked BBQ Chicken makes a sweet, tangy, smoky, sticky barbecue chicken that is perfect for a summer party or dinner, or when it is too hot or cold to grill outside. Baked BBQ Chicken In this post, you will learn lots of tips and tricks for baking the best Baked BBQ Chicken,…
Cucumber Tomato Salad (with a Mexican Twist)
This Cucumber Tomato Salad with sliced cucumbers, fresh tomatoes, sliced red onions, in a red wine vinaigrette, includes a Mexican twist with the addition of crumbled cotija cheese, Mexican oregano, and chopped cilantro. It makes a truly delicious and refreshing summer salad! Why Is Cucumber Tomato Salad So Popular? In the summertime with barbecues and the hot…
Mexican Street Corn Salad (Elote Deconstructed)
Mexican Street Corn Salad Recipe is deconstructed Elote or Mexican Street Corn, a popular Mexican street food, served in a bowl, instead of as corn on the cob, and covered with a fantastic chili lime cream sauce and cotija cheese. I am blessed to live in a city in South Texas with lots of Mexican food, both…
Bacon Ranch Potato Salad
This Bacon Ranch Potato Salad adds bacon and ranch to this potato salad that is made with roasted potatoes and jalapenos for a Texas twist on your favorite picnic dish! One of the reasons I love summer is because I can make this Bacon Ranch Potato Salad ahead of time and take it to our neighborhood…
Seattle Hot Dogs with Roasted Red Peppers
Seattle Hot Dogs with Roasted Red Peppers, cream cheese, jalapenos, and onions, also known as Seattle Dogs, are popular hot dogs in Seattle at the Seattle Mariners baseball games. When I read about these Seattle Style Hot Dogs with cream cheese and jalapenos and onions, I knew I had to make some but put my own spin…
Ramen Noodle Salad (with Broccoli Slaw)
This Ramen Noodle Salad is a make ahead cole slaw, made with broccoli slaw and ramen noodles, that is perfect for a side dish for a potluck, bbq, or picnic. We recently moved from Houston to San Antonio, Texas. And after this move, we have decided that we never ever want to move again! Ever! And as far as…
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats (No Bake)
Strawberry Cheesecake Overnight Oats are an easy make-ahead, no-bake sweet oatmeal that combines my favorite dessert with my favorite on the go breakfast. I just started a new day job in a new city. I have a new morning routine in which I have to be out the door by 7 am. I don’t have much time…
Thai Noodle Salad
This Thai Noodle Salad is full of flavor and vegetables, can be served hot or cold, and has just enough of a kick to get your attention at any BBQ, potluck, or picnic. It is getting to be that time of year when I have Spring and Summer outdoor gatherings, such as graduation parties, barbecues,…
