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Lemon Macarons Recipe with Lemon Buttercream Filling

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A recipe for beautiful lemon macarons with a perfectly tart lemon buttercream filling. The lemon buttercream frosting also works great for cupcakes and cakes!

Perfect Lemon Macarons Recipe - Lemon Buttercream Filling

French macarons are the best. They are light, perfectly sweet, and so fancy! Macarons are also gluten-free and a great dessert that can be made in advance. The shells freeze for weeks and, once filled, the macarons can be kept in the fridge for a few days.

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May 22, 2020  •  Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Recipes 7 Comments

Raspberry Macarons Decorated with Edible Gold Paint

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The prettiest pink raspberry macarons with an easy raspberry buttercream filling recipe and decorated with edible gold paint to add that special touch!

Raspberry French Macarons Recipe with Raspberry Buttercream Filling
These French macarons are proof that gold makes everything better, particularly edible gold paint. Ever since my first successful batch, I’ve been making macarons like crazy! These darling pale pink ones with raspberry filling were a hit at a recent Galentine’s day fête that I hosted. Adding hearts with edible gold paint only took a few extra minutes and added a really special touch.

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May 20, 2020  •  Filed Under: Cookies, Desserts, Gluten Free Recipes, Holiday Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Snacks No Comments

Sushi Burrito Recipe & Video Tutorial

You’ll love this sushi burrito recipe! It’s the ultimate combo and it’s so fun to make – and eat! Includes step-by-step video instructions.How to Make a Sushirrito Sushi Burrito Copycat Recipe

Traditional sushi gets a major upgrade with today’s recipe – a sushi burrito!

Seriously, what’s not to love about this combination of two already amazing things? Sushi burritos are easy to make and super fun to eat. You just pack them with your favorite fillings and boom – happiness.

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May 10, 2020  •  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Main Dishes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes 20 Comments

Refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe

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A refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe that will help you beat the summer heat. Makes a great Cinco de Mayo cocktail!

Unique Cucumber Lime Margarita Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo Cocktail

Cucumber margaritas are at the top of my list this month in celebration of Cinco de May0. They are light and refreshing, and the cucumber juice is surprisingly easy to make. If you mix them up in advance and chill them, they work great packed in a thermos for a picnic. Just serve over ice. They will also be the stars of your Cinco de Mayo fiesta!

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May 4, 2020  •  Filed Under: Drinks, Gluten Free Recipes, Party Recipe Ideas, Recipes, Summer Treats No Comments

Extreme S’mores Freakshakes Homemade Milkshakes

You’ll love this decadent S’mores Freakshakes recipe with a homemade milkshake and decorated with chocolate, graham cracker, and toasted marshmallow. 
Extreme S'mores Freakshakes Recipe with Homemade Milkshake

The perfect way to spend a hot summer day is by drinking these indulgent S’mores freakshakes! They are an entertaining twist on the classic snack. Despite how impressive they look, they are actually super fun and easy to make. Even more fun will be the look on the face of whoever you serve them too!

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May 2, 2020  •  Filed Under: Desserts, Drinks, Ice Cream, Recipes, Snacks, Summer Treats 78 Comments

How to Make a Pitaya Bowl with Dragonfruit Puree

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How to make a colorful and delicious dragonfruit pitaya bowl. This smoothie bowl recipe is easy to make! It only has three ingredients and just two steps.

Colorful Smoothie Bowl Dragonfruit Topped with Fresh Fruit Recipe

Dragonfruit smoothie bowls are the perfect summer treat. They are vegan and packed with nutrients. I added cacao nibs to this beauty of a smoothie bowl to add a chocolatey twist without the guilt. You can give in to your cravings and still make good choices.

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May 1, 2020  •  Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Healthy Snacks, Ice Cream, Recipes, Snacks, Summer Treats, Vegan Recipes 3 Comments

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