For me, lemon is a flavor that goes so well with the warmer months. It brightens up any dish including, of course, dessert! For these Lemon Crumb Bars, I mashed together a bunch of my recipes and added in this citrus rockstar. I came out on the other side with an amazing recipe for reimagined…
Summer
Honey Cake with Goat Cheese Frosting & Figs
Figs + goat cheese + honey = amazing flavor combo! Totally got inspired by the gorgeous figs at the farmers market and the honey from my sister’s own backyard for this one. I love the idea of using unexpected ingredients like goat cheese in a sweet dish. It provides a bit of tanginess to balance…
S’mores Truffles
S’mores. Summer. They just go together. There’s no denying the chemistry. It’s a match made in heaven and one I like to celebrate on the regular. These s’mores truffles take the quintessential combo of graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallow and turn them into one helluva bite. I’m not going to lie, these s’mores truffles are…
Kickass BBQ Sauce
Ahhhhh summer… It’s all about the grilling for me this time of year. I just love being outside and cooking. And, this Kickass BBQ Sauce takes grilling to the next level! It’s flavorful, smoky, tangy and has just the right amount of kick to it. You’re gonna love every bite. What makes this BBQ sauce…
Avocado Corn Salad with White Balsamic Honey Reduction
Looking for the perfect summer salad or side dish for your next BBQ? Look no further! This Avocado Corn salad is the winning dish. With all the flavors of summer, this salad is sure to please any crowd. In all honesty, you’re going to want to make this all summer long, not just for those…
Refreshing Watermelon Feta Salad with Mint
I could eat this salad all summer. Watermelon, the quintessential summer fruit, pairs so well with briny feta and fresh mint to bring together a mouthful of happiness in every refreshing bite. You will make this salad again and again this summer. It comes together quickly, too, and no oven required. Does it get any…
Sweet Mint Iced Tea (Paleo-friendly)
There’s nothing more refreshing than a glass of sweet mint iced tea on a hot summer’s day. And this version is paleo-friendly, so it’s guilt-free, too! I love mint. Like, really love it. But I haven’t always. It’s one of those your-taste-buds-change-as-you-get-older-and-things-you-used-to-despise-are-now-your-favorites kinda thing. (Tuna and mustard also fall into this category for me). It’s…
Ooey Gooey S’mores Cupcakes
Simply the best S’mores Cupcakes for summer (or anytime really)! Who doesn’t love s’mores in the summer?! They’re iconic and reminiscent of hot summer nights around a campfire. Over the last couple of years, we’ve been spending time at my sister’s house in the Catskills at the end of summer and s’mores are always on…
Thank you so much for visiting me at kickassbaker! I'm Kim. I'm a working mom and home baker who's constantly in search of a life in balance. Come join me in baking up some sweet treats mixed in with the occasional healthy and savory recipe. Thanks for joining me on my journey called everyday life!