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Easiest Shave Ice

Easiest Shave Ice

The easiest shave ice, made with just jello, boiling water, and lemon-lime soda. No machine required, endlessly customizable, and made ahead in the freezer.

Strawberry Cobbler

Strawberry Cobbler

There is a moment every June when I have more strawberries than I have a plan for, and that is exactly when this strawberry cobbler gets made. It’s the dessert I reach for when I want something warm, golden, and bubbling away with fruit, but I do not have the...

Mixed Berry Pavlova

Mixed Berry Pavlova

There is no dessert that gets a bigger reaction for less actual effort than a mixed berry pavlova. You set it on the table, someone gasps, and you accept the compliment like a person who definitely did not secretly stress about the meringue. The good news is the...

Fudge Sundae Cake

Fudge Sundae Cake

Print Fudge Sundae Cake Print Recipe Author: Andrea Buckett Ingredients For the cake 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup flour 3 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 teaspoon instant coffee 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup milk 2 tablespoons melted butter For the topping 3/4 cup brown sugar...

Chocolate Raspberry Ripple Cookies

Chocolate Raspberry Ripple Cookies

This bakery-style cookie recipe comes straight from Andrea Buckett’s Essential Cottage Cookbook and is everything you want in a sweet treat at the lake or at home. There’s something magical about the way frozen raspberries swirl through rich dark chocolate—you get...

Cherry Amaretti Confection

Cherry Amaretti Confection

This Cherry Amaretti Confection is a chewy, crunchy, and delightfully sweet treat that combines the rich flavors of amaretti cookies, dried cherries, and almonds with a soft marshmallow base. The addition of milk powder adds a slight creaminess, while a hint of red...

​​Jumbo Jam Pop Tart

​​Jumbo Jam Pop Tart

This Jumbo Jam Pop Tart is a nostalgic, oversized version of the classic toaster treat—made entirely from flaky pastry, sweet jam filling, and a simple vanilla icing. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a fun dessert, this homemade pop tart is as delicious as it is...

Strawberry Cream Frozen Treats

Strawberry Cream Frozen Treats

Print Strawberry Cream Frozen Treats Print Recipe 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star No reviews Author: Andrea Buckett Ingredients Units USM Makes 8 (1/2 cup popsicle molds) 454g strawberries 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp vanilla 2 cups milk...