Well a kitchen flop happened. Womp, womp. But it's okay...it's okay! These things happen from time to time, just a part of trying weird stuff in the kitchen.
A sweet ombré situation was attempted yesterday, unfortunately the situation didn't result in utter deliciousness. Not to worry 'cause it will...oh it will! I'm determined. Tweaks will be made, adjustments will happen here and there. Maybe an all around color change? I'm thinking red to pink to white, instead of blue to turquoise. Thoughts...?
Let's think of this like a group recipe testing situation. Collaboration between you and me! I like this!
In other news, I figured it was time to dig deep down into the archives of A Cozy Kitchen and break out some summertime recipes. Like any normal person, I definitely play favorites. Let's explore!
Marshmallows all brown and toasty thrown into the blender with ice cream and yogurt. HELLO! This screams summer.
And totally add the super common, overly-used stripy straw. They're still cute!
Listen. This is a weird pizza, I know. But trust me when I tell you that it's weird in the best way possible.
Lemon, smoked salmon and créme fraiche! So good! The lemon slices are super thin, giving this pizza the perfect amount of tartness. Throw in the cold salmon and creamy créme fraiche? WHOA! Total show-stopper.
Cornmeal crusted fried pickle chips. Fry them up, serve them with a cold beer. The end.
I made this Mixed Berry Pie in about an hour and a half. I was on my way to a BBQ and was more concerned with curling my hair than making pie dough from scratch.
If you, too, find yourself in this predicament, make this pie. It was delicious and my hair and outfit looked nice. WIN!
Five ingredients needed and no hot oven required. This cake takes about 30 minutes to assemble. I feel like I made this about a dozen times last summer.
These things take a little bit of effort. But oh man...if you show up to bbqs with homemade ding dongs, everyone will love you. It's just a fact.
Fried Mozzarella Caprese Salad
Gooey, fried cheese topped with fresh pesto and served with thick slices of tomato. Heeyyyy!
If your garden is giving you a crazy amount of tomatoes, this pie is for you.
Heirloom tomatoes not required, just thrown in for a bit of prettiness.
This is basically my go-to drink--a gin and tonic--all summer-fied. This watermelon syrup is easy. Buy good gin. Buy good tonic. It makes all the difference!
Go summer, go!
Justinas says
Super Duper recipes 🙂
Hallie says
Oh my gosh, I'm obsessed with your coca-cola cupcakes. I threw a 'diner' dinner party with meatloaf sliders, sweet potato fries w/ sriracha mayo (duh) and those cupcakes for dessert. Yowza, it was great but the cupcakes were the best part. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Adrianna says
SO AWESOME!
Liz says
Okay, I know I'm getting a little comment-happy, but this is the second time the following has happened to me:
I prep and kneed and blend and bake until it's finally time to chow down. Then I take the first bite and BURST OUT LAUGHING because I can't believe how unbelievably delicious the thing that I've just created is.
Last night I made the Watermelon G&T and your Fig, Bacon and Goat Cheese Pizza (http://www.acozykitchen.com/fig-bacon-pizza/) - no figs at the store, so I substituted with dates. And I ate and laughed and ate some more. THANK YOU - http://instagr.am/p/KwFWtIglT_/
Adrianna says
Oh hey! This is awesome!
Melissa Klotz says
Good tonic definitely does make a difference. I tasted a bunch at the Natural Products Expo last March --- very eye-opening!
Adina says
WOW. I want all of these. In my stomach. Right now. And I'm thrilled that you make pesto with walnuts instead of pine nuts because they're so gosh darn expensive ... I also just saw a recipe for pesto with cilantro and almonds! I bet it'd be delish on the salad, too.
joelle (on a pink typewriter) says
Holy moly. I want to eat/make just about every single thing on your list here.
Liz says
Love the lemon pizza... http://instagr.am/p/JyPi9yglUC/
olivia says
Those home made ding dong's are calling me name!
Barb Bamber says
What a collection of spectacular recipes.. I'd be happy trying just one and look at how many you have to tempt us!
Lisa says
I remember when you posted the icebox cake last year....I haven't been able to find the wafer cookies....any thoughts?? Love the rest of the list - can't wait to try the g&t...currently breast feeding my newborn, but this drink will be at the front of the list for later! 🙂
Adrianna says
It depends where you live. I live in LA and found them at Gelson's. Lemme do a little searching around on the internets and I'll post a link!
kamran siddiqi says
Adrianna-- gosh, can I just have one of everything? Especially those cupcakes and that GORGEOUS pie?
Melanie @ Just Some Salt and Pepper says
I think my father would sing with glee if I made him homemade ding dongs lol. I'm eyeing the toasted marshmallow shake...
Abbie says
I can't even handle this list. I want to make every single thing (except the pizza, which looks delicious but still makes me nervous.)
Val @ Tips on Healthy Living says
The lemon and salmon pizza is such an amazingly simple idea. Totally doable on a week night too. Trader Joe's herb pizza dough has been a lifesaver and these toppings would be perfection on it.
Evi says
Great suggestions! They all look so yummy. Summer is about to start here, so I'll definitely be back! =)