These Sweet Corn and Candied Bacon Pancakes from Spicy Southern Kitchen are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors. The addition of fresh sweet corn and crumbled candied bacon makes them a perfect breakfast treat for those who enjoy a bit of Southern flair in their pancakes.

Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour. ½ cup cornmeal. 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. 1 teaspoon baking powder. ½ teaspoon baking soda. ½ teaspoon salt. 1 cup buttermilk. 2 large eggs. 1 cup fresh or canned sweet corn kernels. ½ cup candied bacon, crumbled. 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted. ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste. Maple syrup for serving.

Instructions: Mix the cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl. Mix the eggs, melted butter, cayenne pepper, and buttermilk in a different bowl using an electric mixer. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ones and mix them together just until they are mixed. Make sure not to mix it too much; a few lumps are fine. Add the sweet corn and crumbled candied bacon slowly. Put a griddle or nonstick skillet on medium heat and use cooking spray or butter to coat it. For every pancake, put ¼ cup of the batter on the hot griddle. Once the top starts to bubble, flip it over and cook the other side until it’s golden brown and done all the way through. Do it again with the rest of the batter, adding more cooking spray or butter if needed. Put maple syrup on top of the hot Sweet Corn and Candied Bacon Pancakes to serve. Enjoy your tasty and one-of-a-kind pancake!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Roy Keller

These Shrimp Avocado Summer Rolls with Guacamole are a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The creamy avocado pairs perfectly with the succulent shrimp and fresh vegetables, all wrapped up in a delicate rice paper wrapper. Serve them as a light and refreshing appetizer or a satisfying main dish for a summer meal.

Ingredients: 8 large shrimp, peeled and deveined. 8 rice paper wrappers. 1 ripe avocado, thinly sliced. 1 cup shredded lettuce. ½ cucumber, julienned. ½ red bell pepper, thinly sliced. ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves. ¼ cup fresh mint leaves. ¼ cup guacamole. ¼ cup sweet chili sauce. ¼ cup water for rice paper wrappers.

Instructions: Boil the shrimp in water for three to four minutes, or until they turn pink and are fully cooked. Remove the water and set it aside. Spread warm water out in a small dish. For about 10 seconds, dip each rice paper wrapper into the warm water to make it soft. Put it down on a clean surface. Put a few avocado slices, cucumber slices, red bell pepper strips, cilantro leaves, and mint leaves in the middle of the rice paper wrapper. Place a cooked shrimp in the middle of the wrapper on top of everything else. To make a summer roll, fold the sides of the rice paper over the filling and then roll it up tightly from the bottom up. Do it again with the rest of the ingredients. You can dip the shrimp avocado summer rolls in guacamole and sweet chili sauce that you serve with them. Enjoy these tasty and good for you summer rolls!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Anthony K

There is gooey marshmallows and chopped Mars Bars inside these rich cupcakes, as well as a creamy peanut butter fluff inside and a rich chocolate ganache on top. Just what you need to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients: 1 box chocolate cake mix. 3 eggs. ½ cup vegetable oil. 1 cup water. 1 cup mini marshmallows. 4 Mars Bars, chopped. ½ cup creamy peanut butter. ¼ cup powdered sugar. ¼ cup unsalted butter. ½ cup heavy cream. 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips. ¼ cup milk. 1 tsp vanilla extract. ¼ tsp salt. Additional mini marshmallows and chopped Mars Bars for topping.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners. In a mixing bowl, combine the chocolate cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and water. Mix until well combined. Fill each cupcake liner halfway with the cake batter. Place a few mini marshmallows and chopped Mars Bars into each cupcake liner on top of the batter. Cover the marshmallows and Mars Bars with more cake batter, filling each liner about 2/3 full. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cupcake comes out clean. While the cupcakes are baking, make the peanut butter fluff filling. In a mixing bowl, beat together the creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and unsalted butter until creamy and smooth. Once the cupcakes are done, let them cool completely. While the cupcakes are cooling, make the chocolate ganache. In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream until it starts to simmer. Remove from heat and add the semisweet chocolate chips. Let it sit for a minute, then whisk until smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Using a knife or cupcake corer, create a hole in the center of each cupcake and fill it with the peanut butter fluff mixture. Dip the top of each cupcake into the chocolate ganache, allowing excess ganache to drip off. Top each cupcake with additional mini marshmallows and chopped Mars Bars. Let the ganache set, and your Stuffed-With-Fluff Mars Bar Cupcakes are ready to enjoy!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Henry Andrews

On hot summer days, these Sweet Peach Iced Tea Popsicles are a great way to cool off. When you mix ripe peaches with black tea and a little honey or maple syrup, you get a great flavor that will cool you down quickly.

Ingredients: 4 ripe peaches, peeled and diced. 2 cups brewed black tea, cooled. ¼ cup honey or maple syrup. 1 tablespoon lemon juice.

Instructions: In a blender, puree the diced peaches until smooth. In a mixing bowl, combine the pureed peaches, brewed black tea, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice. Stir until well mixed. Pour the mixture into popsicle molds. Insert popsicle sticks into the molds and freeze for at least 4 hours or until solid. Once frozen, remove the popsicles from the molds and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Vacationing Vicky

A tangy and refreshing sorbet made with the bright flavors of Tarte Pink pomegranates and a hint of lemon.

Ingredients: 4 cups Tarte Pink pomegranate juice. 1 cup granulated sugar. 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice.

Instructions: Over medium heat, mix granulated sugar and pomegranate juice in a saucepan. After stirring until the sugar is gone, take it off the heat. Wait until the mixture is cool enough to touch. Add lemon juice that has just been squeezed. Put the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn it according to the machine’s directions until the sorbet is frozen and creamy. Put the sorbet in a container that won’t let air in and freeze it for at least 4 hours, or until it’s firm.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Shania Marks

The chewy oatmeal and rich chocolate chunks in these Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Cookies are a delicious combination. This recipe is ideal for satisfying your cookie cravings!

Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats. 1 cup all-purpose flour. ½ teaspoon baking soda. ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon. ¼ teaspoon salt. ½ cup unsalted butter, softened. ½ cup brown sugar, packed. ¼ cup granulated sugar. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1 cup chocolate chunks or chips.

Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350F 175C and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a separate larger bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Fold in the chocolate chunks or chips. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden but the centers are still slightly soft. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy these delicious oatmeal chocolate chunk cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite beverage!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10-12

Emily M

The creamy, rich Gorgonzola cheese, the sweet honeyed walnuts, and the tangy balsamic vinaigrette balance out each other in this refreshing salad. The flavors and textures go well together, and it’s a great way to start a meal or eat something light.

Ingredients: 150g Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled. 100g mixed salad greens. ½ cup walnuts. 2 tbsp honey. 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar. 2 tbsp olive oil. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: In a dry skillet over medium-low heat, toast the walnuts for about 5 minutes, or until they smell good. Add honey to the toasted walnuts and mix them around to cover them all. Take it off the heat and let it cool down. Add olive oil, salt, and pepper to a small bowl and mix them together with a whisk. This will make the dressing. Put the mixed greens and crumbled Gorgonzola cheese in a large salad bowl. Butter the walnuts and then add them to the salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss it all together. Serve right away and enjoy!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Martin T

Experience the joy of a campfire treat in a delightful parfait. Layers of chocolate graham cracker crust, marshmallow fluff, chocolate pudding, whipped cream, and toppings create a delectable S'more Dirt Cake in a jar!

Ingredients: 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs. ½ cup unsalted butter, melted. 1 cup marshmallow fluff. 2 cups chocolate pudding. 1 cup whipped cream. 1 cup mini marshmallows. ½ cup chocolate chips. ¼ cup crushed graham crackers. 4 small jars or glasses for layering.

Instructions: In a bowl, mix chocolate graham cracker crumbs with melted butter to create the crust. Press a layer of the crust into the bottom of each jar or glass. Add a layer of marshmallow fluff over the crust in each jar. Spoon a layer of chocolate pudding on top of the marshmallow fluff in each jar. Top the pudding layer with a dollop of whipped cream in each jar. Sprinkle mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and crushed graham crackers over the whipped cream layer. Repeat the layers until the jars are filled, finishing with a sprinkle of mini marshmallows and chocolate chips on top. Refrigerate the parfaits for at least 1 hour to set. Before serving, you can optionally toast the marshmallows on top using a kitchen torch. Enjoy your S'more Dirt Cake Parfaits!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Eugene S

Delight your taste buds with these succulent Grilled Pork T-Bones, infused with the rich flavors of BBQ sauce and a savory BBQ butter blend. Perfect for a sizzling barbecue experience!

Ingredients: 2 pork T-bone steaks. Salt and pepper to taste. ½ cup BBQ sauce. 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 tsp smoked paprika. 1 tsp onion powder. ½ tsp cayenne pepper. 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped.

Instructions: Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Season the pork T-bones with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, minced garlic, smoked paprika, onion powder, cayenne pepper, and fresh parsley to create the BBQ butter. Grill the pork T-bones for 5-7 minutes per side or until they reach your desired level of doneness, basting with BBQ sauce during the last few minutes of cooking. Remove the pork T-bones from the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. Top each steak with a generous dollop of BBQ butter before serving. Serve hot and enjoy the smoky, flavorful goodness!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Taya P