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Pineapple Salsa Recipe

Melissa Bastow

Tags recipes, summer

Pineapple Salsa Recipe

This delicious fruity salsa is perfect for any summer get together!  The peppers pair perfectly with the sweet fruit for just the right amount of kick on a warm summer evening.  And presenting the salsa in a pineapple will totally make you the queen of the BBQ. Ingredients 1 Whole Pineapple 1 Small Purple Onion 1-2 Limes 3-4 Roma Tomatoes 1 Small Orange Pepper 1 Jalapeno Fresh Cilantro 1 tsp. Salt ½ tsp. Cumin Directions Cut the pineapple down the center lengthwise so the stem is also cut down the center. Do this carefully so the stems stay attached to...


Reverse Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Melissa Bastow

Tags recipes, snacks

Reverse Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These reverse chocolate chip cookies are a fun take on a classic recipe!  I have a tendency to default to chocolate chip cookies as the dessert/snack I make for my family.  They're easy and tasty, but sometimes they're also a little bit boring.  So why not mix it up a bit?  Get the same great flavors, but in reverse! INGREDIENTS: 1 stick butter, softened 1 cup sugar ¼ cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup flour ¾ cups cocoa powder 1 tsp baking soda Pinch salt 2 tbsp milk 1 ½ cups...


Lemon Blondie Recipe

Melissa Bastow

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Lemon Blondie Recipe

These delicious lemon glazed blondies are perfect when you want a classic treat with a fresh twist!  They are the perfect way to invite warmer weather into your kitchen and are fabulous to serve at parties or family dinners.  Especially if you're a big fan of lemon flavored things.....which I just happen to be. INGREDIENTS:  FOR THE BLONDIES 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 3/4 cups granulated sugar 2 eggs  FOR THE GLAZE zest of 1 large lemon split in half juice of 1 large lemon 1 cup powdered sugar   DIRECTIONS: Preheat the oven...


Marshmallow Peep Popcorn Balls Recipe

Melissa Bastow

Tags Easter, recipes, snacks

Marshmallow Peep Popcorn Balls Recipe

This delicious Easter treat pairs popcorn and yummy marshmallow Peeps!  They're super easy to make (a little sticky though) and make really cute party snacks, or a fun dessert.  Kids and adults will love them too, because who wouldn't love gooey marshmallow popcorn made with everyone's favorite Easter candy?! Ingredients:  Easter Peep Bunnies (All different Colors) Popped Popcorn Butter Place 5 peeps of the same color in a microwave safe bowl with ½ Tablespoon of butter and Heat for 30 seconds. Take it out and mix the melted mess together. Then add the marshmallow mixture to 2 cups of popped popcorn...


Cadbury Egg Butter Cookie Recipe

Melissa Bastow

Tags Easter, recipes

Cadbury Egg Butter Cookie Recipe

These delish butter cookies are super easy to make and use mini Cadbury chocolate eggs, so they're an ultimate win as far as Easter treats go!  They're easy to make, simply cute when finished, and are great for family gatherings!  Here's the recipe: Cadbury Egg Butter Cookies Cookie Ingredients:     • 1/2 C Unsalted sweet cream butter, softened  • 1/2 C sugar • 1 egg • 1/2 tsp vanilla • 1 1/2 C flour • 1/4 tsp baking powder • 1 cookie sheet fitted with parchment paper     Chocolate Frosting Ingredients:     • 1 tbsp unsalted sweet...