Author name: Jeanine Donofrio

Zucchini Bread Recipe

Meet my best zucchini bread recipe! It’s ultra-moist, warmly spiced with cinnamon, and studded with crunchy walnuts. Plus, it’s PACKED with shredded zucchini, so you can use up a good portion of your summer squash haul in one go. I make thi…

Pesto Gnocchi

This pesto gnocchi recipe is exactly the kind of easy dinner I’m craving right now. It’s fresh and summery, featuring bursty cherry tomatoes and plenty of basil pesto. But at the same time, it’s super simple. Made with store-bought gn…

Banana Ice Cream

Have you ever made frozen banana ice cream? This one-ingredient treat has a rich, creamy texture a lot like regular ice cream, but you don’t need an ice cream maker (or any sugar or dairy) to make it. It whizzes up in the food processor in just a…

Homemade Lemonade

This homemade lemonade recipe is so refreshing on a hot day! Made with 3 simple ingredients—water, lemon juice, and simple syrup—it’s sweet, citrusy, and deliciously tart. In the summer, I’d happily drink an ice-cold glass every day. (Not s…

Best Potato Salad

This potato salad recipe is hands down the BEST I’ve tried. It’s creamy, it’s tangy, and it’s flecked with savory herbs, crunchy celery, and (optional, but delicious) hard-boiled eggs. I’ll be bringing it to every cookout …

Strawberry Tiramisu

This post is in partnership with DeLallo – their Ladyfingers are perfect for this recipe! Strawberry tiramisu! I tested this recipe multiple times to get it just right, and I’m so excited to share it with you in time for the Fourth of July….

Hugo Spritz

Have you ever tried a Hugo spritz? This Italian cocktail is bubbly and bright, with floral notes from elderflower liqueur and herbal depth from fresh mint. It’s just as refreshing as an Aperol spritz, its better-known cousin, but it doesn’t…

Blackberry Cobbler

This blackberry cobbler recipe is easy and delicious. Juicy, tangy blackberries meld into a golden batter that’s soft and moist in the middle and crisp around the edges. Topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, it’s a mouthwatering summer …

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

In the last few weeks, I’ve made this strawberry banana smoothie recipe more times than I can count. Now that it’s summer, my whole family has been having it for breakfast almost every morning. Thick, creamy, and sweet, it’s super ref…

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This double chocolate zucchini bread is moist, fudgy, and delicious. In the summertime, it’s my favorite way to satisfy a chocolate craving. It tastes just as decadent as a rich chocolate cake, but it’s packed with shredded zucchini. Eating…

Tom Collins Cocktail

It’s probably not surprising that I love a Tom Collins cocktail. This sparkling gin drink is only one step removed from homemade lemonade, after all. Made with gin, fresh lemon juice, simple syrup, and club soda, it’s bright, fizzy, and sup…

7 Layer Dip

7 layer dip might be my favorite party appetizer of all time. If you’re not familiar, this delicious dip combines creamy refried beans with zesty avocado, taco-spiced sour cream, tangy cheddar cheese, and loads of fresh fixings. It’s like b…

Easy Fruit Salad

This classic fruit salad recipe has become one of our go-to summer side dishes. It’s fresh, it’s colorful, and—best of all—it’s kid-friendly. Our kiddo has always loved fresh fruit, so when I want to bring a dish to a gathering that I…

Caprese Pasta Salad

This Caprese pasta salad recipe is practically summer in a bowl! As you can probably tell from its name, it’s a delicious fusion of two summer favorites: pasta salad and Italian Caprese salad. If you ask me, it’s a match made in heaven. A c…

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Warning: this chocolate ice cream recipe is insanely delicious. If you try it once, there’s a good chance you’ll have it on repeat all summer long! I shared this vanilla ice cream recipe a few years ago, and it’s become SO popular tha…

How to Make Iced Coffee

Iced coffee is my favorite way to start a warm spring or summer day. Sorry, hot coffee—when the temps are high enough, only the iced stuff will do. In the last few years, iced coffee drinks have exploded in popularity. But I find that people often get …

Easy Fruit Dip

Meet our new favorite fruit dip recipe! I’m firmly of the mind that there are very few ways to improve fresh fruit (it’s already delicious!), but this fruit dip might be one of them. I first started making it for my son Ollie, but it didn&#…

Negroni

A Negroni is one of Jack’s favorite summer cocktails. If I’m sipping an Aperol spritz or a glass of white wine (or even better, rosé), there’s a good chance he’s enjoying this classic Italian drink. He’s not the only one w…

Easy Bruschetta

This bruschetta recipe is simple and classic. Topped with juicy tomatoes, ribbons of basil, garlic, and a touch of balsamic, it’s a delicious reminder that the best way to enjoy peak-season produce is often the simplest. It’s one of my favo…

Blondies Recipe

This blondie recipe is one of my new favorite desserts! No offense to brownies, but I might like these blondies…better? They have a dense and chewy texture and a warm, butterscotch-y flavor from brown butter, brown sugar, and a generous splash of…

How To Brown Butter

Learn how to brown butter! I’m always a fan of simplicity when it comes to baking. But for the right recipe, even I will admit that pulling out an extra pan and taking a few minutes to brown butter is worth it. Brown butter has a rich, nutty scen…

Dutch Baby

This Dutch baby pancake is for you if 1) you love popovers, 2) you love crepes, and/or 3) you want making brunch to be as easy as possible. This recipe couldn’t be simpler! Unlike stovetop pancakes, a Dutch baby bakes in a hot skillet in the oven…

Red Potato Salad

Potato salad skeptics, get ready—this red potato salad might win you over! Unlike a classic creamy potato salad, it doesn’t feature a mayo-forward dressing or hard boiled eggs. Instead, this red potato salad is ultra-bright and fresh, tossed in a…

Easy Scones

The best scones are buttery, flaky, and moist inside. They’re crisp and crumbly around the edges, perfect for pairing with a cup of coffee or tea. Scones can get a bad rap for being bland or dry (my husband Jack swore he didn’t like them fo…

Fresh Hibiscus Tea with Culligan Filtered Water

This post is sponsored by Culligan. I’ve been a huge fan for years! Who else is ready for spring?! The temps have (finally) been warming up around here lately, which has put me in the mood for refreshing spring salads and iced drinks. For the pas…

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