Tag: summer foods

A Cool Corn Salad Recipe for Hot Summer Days

This recipe brought to you by Puppies & Brunch I don't know about you but I get cranky when I’m hot, like when it feels like the inside of a volcano around here. Not to mention the heat really cramps my style when it comes...

How to Make Prosecco Popsicle Cocktails

This recipe updated May 2018, original by Puppies & Brunch. Summer cocktails are easily one of our favorite things in the world. They’re light and fruity and keep you refreshed in our sweltering southern heat.  While 'Prosecco pop’ cocktails were all the rage for summer 2016, left behind...

ScoopEats: The best salads in #LKN

When the weather gets this hot, I want something  fresh, flavorful and filling. I like a grilled chicken salad as much as the next girl, but you can't eat that every day. Lucky for me (and for you), our local restaurants have creative and delicious salads that...

Grilling Outdoors with Dad, and the Perfect Dad’s Day Backyard BBQ Recipe

These recipes brought to you by PUPPIES & BRUNCH. It's official ~ no matter what the calendar says, summer grilling season is officially here! I've never been a master griller, but there's not much better than sitting outside having a summer cocktail and cooking a...

What to do with all those Blueberries? 15 Minute Blueberry Chia Jam

This week’s recipe for you to use all those beautiful blueberries you are getting at the Farmer's Market and from The Produce Box is brought to you by Kate of PUPPIES AND BRUNCH. When I was a kid we spent every summer visiting family at our...

Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese and Popsicles. Perfect Summer Holiday Recipes

These recipes brought to you by PUPPIES & BRUNCH. There are some foods that just scream summer to me, like Chicken Salad, Pimento Cheese, and Popsicles. Growing up, my family always spent summer holidays at Lake Lanier in Georgia. How my mom dealt with 4...

Easy Summer Dinner: Zoodle Shrimp Scampi

This week’s recipe brought to you by PUPPIES AND BRUNCH  There are few things in this world that I enjoy more than pasta. Literally mention pasta, any kind of pasta, and I'm there. But as much as I love pasta, my waistline hates it. The...

From The Masters to Poppers, Pizza & Scones. 30 of the Best Pimento Cheese Recipes.

If you're a fellow pimento cheese lover, you're going to be in heaven with these 30 recipes we've rounded up, including recipes that are on the lighter side, vegan and dairy-free. For picnics, potlucks and patio parties, Pimento Cheese is always a favorite. There's...

21 different cucumber recipes for August

Cucumbers are a staple that you'll find in even the most basic salads.  A lot of people complain that they can be boring and don't have much taste, but I find that when used in the right way, cucumbers can be appetizing, refreshing, and...

20 Healthy ways to grill out this summer

My husband has a collection of grills in our backyard- one uses propane, one needs pellets, and another is for charcoal.  Thankfully, it is easy to make healthy meals with them, and my figure hasn't suffered at all. If he decides to start collecting deep...

How to make the best mason jar salads and our 15 favorite recipes

Mason jars have become pretty trendy over the past few years.  From Pinterest to magazines to gift shops and your favorite restaurants, you'll find mason jars all over the place. I personally like making "mason jar salads".  They're quick, easy, and ideal for working women or...

20 Fruity Cocktails For Summer

I could probably live off of fruit quite easily.  I like to eat it plain or add it to cereal, smoothies, desserts, yogurt, and even cocktails. There is nothing quite like a fruity mixed drink, and when I add fruit, I can almost trick myself...

20 ways to enjoy watermelon this summer

Watermelon is undoubtedly a summertime favorite for many of us.  Not only is it sweet and delicious, but it is also happens to be packed with lycopene (which is essential for good cardiovascular health), and it is hydrating and low in calories. Believe it or not,...

20 Figure-Friendly Beach and Poolside Snacks

When I lounge on the beach or by the pool, my appetite always seems to kick into high gear.  When I actually get into the water for a swim or do something that requires a bit more effort than turning the pages of a...

Summer Salads You Can Serve As A Meal

Summer is the perfect season for salads as your main course ~ the produce is both plentiful and beautiful and hearty salads pack in a lot of nutrients for the calories. Always good when you are trying to keep things in check for the...

14 healthier alternatives to traditional ice cream

In a perfect world, I would eat ice cream all summer long, but it just so happens that, in this world, I am lactose intolerant and don't have the metabolism of a super model. If you can relate, you might appreciate some of these alternatives. While...