Refreshing Blueberry Lemon Cake

This zest blueberry lemon cake is queen of cakes. It's one of our families favorite cakes and such an excellent way to use up those flavor concentrated, sweet summer blueberries.

With it's abundance of citrus, it's combination of exceptional flavors and it's naturally colorful, showstopping presentation it's practically certain to set a new standard for homemade cakes.

And of course it's one thousand times better than any store-bought lemon cake mix, don't just attempt to mix blueberries into one of those if you really want to impress.

Everyone will be savoring each delectable bite of this infinitely delicious homemade dessert!

Quick tip, I'd recommend that you plan on a generous slice per person because something this good is worthy of indulgence and celebration.

Cozy Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup

Let's just start by saying this is a must try soup! It's a ready favorite and a family favorite.

It's nutritious, full of flavor, easy to prepare, cooks in one pot, and it's the perfect pick me up, feel better soup.

You'll love it on a cold blistery day or even on a summery day with its vibrant lemony goodness.

Serve it with fresh hearty buttered bread or a side salad to finish the meal.

I think you're going to love every last sip of this!

The Best Ricotta Christmas Cookies Recipe!

Our favorite ricotta cookies! They're easy to make and they're always consistently delicious.

They're so good that you can never stop at just one.

The ricotta cookie dough can be made two days in advance so it's a great make-ahead recipe. Plus it makes a huge batch of cookies so they're great for celebrations and gifting.

You'll love their lightly lemony flavor, the melt-in-your-mouth texture, and that sweet and simple icing finish. And if you want a little contrast finish them with crunchy sugar sprinkles which also add a pretty and festive pop of color.

Lemon Butter Chicken Tenders

Easy recipes like this are just the best go-to. These chicken strips can be ready in 15 minutes!

You can still have a great-tasting dish that all ages will love, with only a handful of everyday ingredients and a quick prep. These lemon chicken tenders would pair super well with rice or a light pasta dish.

Just load up the garlic, be sure to only use tablespoons of fresh lemon zest juice and parsley, and don't go skimpy on the butter (it makes up most of the sauce and flavor). Use more juice and zest for a more lemony flavor, increase your garlic powder, and add parmesan cheese for even more goodness.

Need more bite for your taste? Try lemon pepper chicken tenders! Just add lemon pepper seasoning to your butter sauce.

Like it a little sweeter? Stir in some honey into the lemon butter bowl for a honey lemon sauce.

Pair them with a quick couscous, roasted vegetables, our favorite parmesan potatoes, no kneaded bread, or a simple side salad for a tasty weeknight meal.

Homemade Cobb Salad

It's the super hearty "salad for dinner" kind of salad. A salad that everyone will enjoy.

Loaded to the max with bite size tender rotisserie chicken pieces, super flavorful crispy bacon, vibrantly tasty red onion, rich eggs, creamy avocado, bold blue cheese, and lightly sweet tomatoes.

It's a king of salads and easily worth the extra bit of prep!

This is also customizable with options to switch out the toppings or use a different type of dressing.

Chicken and Rice Soup

Not only will you enjoy the velvety creamy goodness of this soup but also the textural contrast and it's unique flavor. It's one of those recipes you'll crave.

My family loves this soup and chances are your family will love it too, just check out the reviews!

The wild rice blend offers something that pasta doesn't in traditional chicken noodle soup. It has a light natural sweetness to it then I've included lemon zest to balance that with a faint little tang. And all the herbs just nicely compliment and balance it all.

It may call for a few pots which seems like a hassle but I'm telling you it's worth it!

Hawaiian Style Garlic Shrimp

I love this recipe because not only does it pack an abundance of fresh flavor but it's incredibly easy to prepare.

And who doesn't love a delicious sautéed shrimp recipe? Plus a fast dish, built up with basic ingredients, that's sure to impress?

It's one of those entrees that's perfect for a busy day yet it's so good you'd love to serve it to guests at a weekend get together.

Shrimp is always good (when properly cooked of course) but then when you finish it off with a sauce this good people will be talking about it for days and longing for another taste of this savory decadence.

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Easy Banana Pancakes

This easy recipe is made with a simple homemade banana pancake batter and they cook on the griddle in minutes. A quick breakfast that will leave you craving more!

How often do we have ripe bananas sitting around wondering what to do with them?

Some of the classic ways we use them are in banana bread or to freeze and toss in a smoothie, but another way I love to use them up is for morning pancakes.

My whole family loves these and we love to switch them up with other toppings (my kids like using fresh berries and peanut butter to make a silly face!). I like to plate mine with Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and a simple drizzle of maple syrup.

These fluffy banana pancakes have great flavor and are so good you may even find yourself eating them plain on the go!

Don’t toss those overripe bananas just yet—take those banana slices and put them to great use! Who could resist?

Looking for more healthy soup recipes? Try my classic Vegetable Soup, Cabbage Soup and Lentil Soup.

So this is me, I eat pretty healthy most of the time so I can make room for dessert all the time. I'm kidding (sort of). But really, I think balance is important, which doesn't really mean dessert every day but sometimes I think it's necessary.

I've said it before, all the healthy food is definitely good for your physical health but I say the sweet stuff is good for my emotional health because how could I survive without sugar (especially chocolate)? Addicted? Maybe. Content with that, definitely.

This soup has got to be one of the healthiest I've ever made though. It is packed with so many fresh, healthy ingredients and it really does taste amazingly delicious!

I've learned that light and healthy recipes don't need to be boring, they just need to have the right blend of flavors and good seasoning and it makes such a big difference.

You’ll love how this soup is very filling without all lots of added fats or empty carbs. Plus it makes a big pot-full so you can have some for lunch for the next few days.

And yes, this minestrone soup recipe does call for quite a few ingredients but don't shy away from this recipe because of that. It's worth it!

Photography credit: Jess Larson

My Favorite Alfajores Recipe

I first discovered these gourmet cookies thanks to my Husband. He lived in Argentina for a few years and they were one of his favorite treats there so of course I had to learn how to make them.

I can't understand why these delicious dulce de leche filled, shortbread-like cookies aren't super popular here in the United States. These cookies melt in your mouth!

Surprisingly enough I like these cookies best the second day. Just after adding the dulce de leche to cookies are still nice and crisp but after resting the moisture of the dulce de leche soaks into the cookies and makes them deliciously tender. Which would you prefer crisp or soft and tender?