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Jumpin’ Jehosaphat! Is this Irish coffee soda float recipe ever good! It gives the “Luck of the Irish” a whole new meaning. We agree, the Irish sure are lucky people if this is the type of dessert drinks that get to go around sippin’ on. With just the right amount of coffee, a splash of soda, and a dollop of ice cream, it’s like a party in a glass.

Make sure when you’re enjoying your drink that you don’t get soda foam on your sniffer. This happens to our grandad every time! Luckily, he’s a very good sport and allows grandma to lick it off. The joys of being enjoying dessert with your family. Why don’t you whip up a batch of this famous Irish coffee soda float for you and your family and let the good times roll!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Ninja Kitchen.

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Seriously folks, nothing puts a smile on your face like an old-fashioned whoopie pie. However, this recipe puts a twist on the ooey, gooey, cake dessert and uses ice cream instead. Made with mixed berries, the cake portion of the pies are filled with sweet, summer yummies. Once the dessert has been fully constructed, you’re left with two fluffy cakes with a thick slab of ice cream sandwiched between them.

This dessert is truly drool-worthy and makes a great hit during the summer months. We like to eat them any time of the year at our house. Make up a big batch and store them in the freezer to share with friends and family. Of course, you can always stash a few behind the frozen veggies for yourself. You never know when you’ll need some late night snacking reinforcements.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Woman’s Day.

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Move over Jiff, mama’s makin’ homemade peanut butter! You might be shaking your head in disbelief right now wondering how on earth YOU can make homemade peanut butter. Well, sweetheart, it’s easy. We’ve made it many times here on the homestead and each batch just keeps getting better. You can eat this classic condiment on toast, pancakes, ice cream, or off a spoon as a mid-day protein-packed pick-me-up.

You only need a few simple ingredients to make this creamy peanut butter and you probably already have most of them in your kitchen cupboards. This recipe is so simple to make that even the kids can join in on the culinary fun. However, we don’t recommend you allow the family dog anywhere near this amazing PB because he will surely eat it all when you’re not looking.

Recipe courtesy of Pinch of Yum and photo courtesy of Allrecipes.

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Are you and your tribe of pirates into some finger-licking-good seafood? You’ve landed in the right place, my friend. You see, nothing beats fresh lobster tail grilled to perfection when you’re craving the delicacies of the big, blue sea. There are many ways to serve up a plate of piping hot lobster tail but we think this recipe details the best.

Perfect for a summer’s feast, place your lobster tails on a medium-high BBQ grill and watch the magic unfold before your very eyes. You better make sure you have a lock on your gate because the enchanting scent of grilled ocean critters will be wafting through the entire neighborhood. You’ll have every wandering from here to Kingdom Come standing by your fence and drooling. It’s safe to say that there won’t be any leftovers.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Grandmother’s Kitchen.

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Everyone knows how to make a lasagna, but what if we flipped the switch and added some creamy goodness, to the mix?

If you’ve ever been a fan of creamy, cheesy, Chicken Alfredo (please don’t ask me, it’s embarrassing what I would do for some at any moment) than THIS is your dish!

This feeds plenty for a family, and is pretty filling, so think light, if you want to serve up dessert afterwards.

I served this with a side of crusty garlic bread, because I couldn’t resist!

I’d also consider adding a simple side salad (Caesar is the best).

This recipe takes about 25 minutes and serves 6-8 people, so there’s plenty to go around!

My husband added a little bit of bacon to the top, and it was phenomenal (but he can be strange) 😉

I also sprinkled fresh basil all over the top, as I love the aroma it leaves on my hands.

Our friends at The Cookie Rookie had this to say about this recipe:

“Where there’s cheese, there should be basil.  That’s another fact.  Fresh basil for sure.  Oh and tomatoes.  It doesn’t matter what type of tomatoes, but they always go well with cheese and basil.  Sun-dried tomatoes, roma tomatoes, cherry tomatoes…yep.  Any will work.  Like I said, it’s just a fact.”

Recipe and photo courtesy of Cookie Rookie

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Spring is upon us and with that brings lovely pastel colors and fantastic, fresh foods. Now, we aren’t saying that this magnificent spumoni cake is good for your summer bathing suit goals but what we are saying is that it’s good for your sweet tooth, and that’s all that really matters anyway.

Spumoni cake is the perfect treat to bring to a baby shower, graduation party, or spring bridal event. The colors are gorgeous ranging in soft pinks to whispering greens. You almost don’t want to eat this cake because it’s just too darn purty! Ok, we lied, we TOTALLY want to eat this cake, and so will you.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Sugar Hero.

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I know I want to give my family the very best ingredients when it comes to the beverages that they put into their bodies as I’m sure you do as well. That’s why it’s time to ditch the commercially processed soft drinks and juices and replace them with homemade herbal goodness. Herbal kool-aid is a fun alternative to traditional store-bought brands that you can make using a few simple ingredients that might be growing in your backyard.

Grab the kiddos and head on outside to collect your herbal kool-aid ingredients or head to your local bulk herb store for everything you need. You’re going to be amazed at how awesome this herb-infused drink tastes. We promise, your little lambs are going to LOVE it. The hibiscus flowers and rose hips give it an added boost of vitamin C and supply a passionate punch of tangy sweetness. Better make two pitchers because homemade herbal kool-aid never lasts long, especially on a hot summer’s day.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Pistachio Project.

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