A Side of Sweet

Easy Rhubarb Quick Bread Recipe

Delightfully tart and perfectly sweet homemade rhubarb bread recipe with a hint of orange zest. This moist quick bread features a crisp sugar top.

Homemade Rhubarb Bread

Rhubarb is really a highlight of spring and summer baking. If you find yourself with excess rhubarb to use up, I have so many rhubarb recipes! My newest favorite is this amazing Rhubarb Quick Bread that is moist, flavorful, and also beautiful. I’ve even made it a bit healthier by substituting yogurt for some of the butter.

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2020 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Father's Day Gift Guide

Father’s Day is just around the corner! Your dad might tell you he doesn’t need a gift, but we both know he deserves something special. To help you find the perfect gift for your cool dad, I’ve gathered 15 ideas for him this Father’s Day. You’ll find something for the dad on a health kick, the dad with a sweet tooth, the dad with a green thumb, the dad who needs some pampering, and so much more! No matter who you’re shopping for – grandpa, husband, or another special father-figure in your life, there’s something on this list he’s sure to love, on any budget. All of these gifts can be easily ordered online to allow for safe delivery to your special dad, even if you won’t be able to spend the holiday together.

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Lemon Macarons Recipe with Lemon Buttercream Filling

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

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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Raspberry Macarons Decorated with Edible Gold Paint

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

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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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.

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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Refreshing Cucumber Margarita Recipe

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

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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