“This sensational blueberry pie has small circles cut out of the rye crust, which not only looks dramatic but also allows moisture to evaporate from the fruit filling as it cooks, deepening the flavor.”
Desserts
Peach and Ginger-Pecan Cake
“The cake itself is a ginger-pecan cake, with the perfect balance of freshly grated ginger to add a bit of spice and toasted pecans to add a bite of nuttiness. The frosting is a simple affair–basically a creamy, sweet bed on which to rest peaches, with the dark, rich undertones of brown sugar instead of white sugar.”
Easy Creme Brûlée
“This incredibly easy creme brulee is rich and creamy with a wonderfully crunchy burnt-sugar shell. This recipe has only 4 ingredients and is straightforward as can be.”
Firecracker Strawberries
When brainstorming what to make for July 4th, we all know there needs to be booze. These red, white, and blue strawberries are first soaked in vodka, then dunked in marshmallow fluff and sprinkles for the most patriotic look ever.
Lemony Layered Cheesecake
Layers of lemon cream with softened graham crackers make a perfectly moist cheesecake. The lemon and blueberries at a tartness that keeps this treat perfectly summery.
Chocolate–Peanut Butter Icebox Cake
This crowd-pleasing icebox cake uses store-bought cookies; the only challenge you’ll face during the assembly of this treat is having to share with friends and family.
Blackberry Icebox Cake
This creamy, dreamy icebox cake—built in a bowl for maximum ease—is the no-bake dessert you’ll be making all summer.
Two-Ingredient Icebox Cake
Cookies and cream: you may know it as an ice cream flavor, but the place they shine — the place they belong — is in an icebox cake.
Strawberry-Banana Icebox Cake
I appreciate that this icebox cake lets me turn just a few ingredients into a gloriously delicious and easy dessert for a whole table of friends — all without turning on the oven. Zero heat, very little work, plenty of happy people!
Pickled Strawberry Preserves
Great with fresh goat cheese, which makes a fine dessert. Or, spooned ice cream the sweet/savory possibilities are endless.
The Salt Lick BBQ’s Peach Cobbler
Fabulous Peach Cobbler from our friends at The Salt Lick!
Central Market’s Hazelnut Shortcakes with Fresh Berries & Ginger Cream
Shake up your standard shortcake recipe with candied ginger and a fresh-ground hazelnut flour. These Shortcakes with Fresh Berries and Ginger Cream from Central Market make for a festive touch to your Memorial Day Weekend festivities.
Mary Helen Leonard’s Marbled Chocolate Ice Cream Bars
Summertime, at least here at Goodtaste with Tanji, translates to “ice cream time.” (That is a fact 🙂 For that, we’re kicking off this post with the ultimate poolside recipe — these Marbled Chocolate Ice Cream Bars from our friend at Mary Helen Leonard at Mary Makes Good in Austin.
Nick’s Fish Dive & Oyster Bar Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies
Bring mom back to the days of baking together when you were little. These Orange Chocolate Chip Cookies from Nick’s Fish Dive & Oyster Bar in the Woodlands add just a touch of sophistication to the classic recipe. This recipe can also be adapted using a sugar substitute — and it tastes just as good!
Vegan Almond Meringues
These amazing Almond Meringues contain no eggs! This brand new recipe is from The Wicked Healthy Cookbook by Austin Chefs Chad and Derek Sarno. You can put your own flavor spin on these — we love their suggestions for making them raspberry and lemon-flavored.