Strawberry Lemonade Popsicles: made from a dollar store popsicle mold in the dog days of summer.

Ina Garten’s Drenched Lemon Loaf Cake and a dry trip to Raffaldini Vineyards

A late summer treat: Strawberry Sour Cream Pie.

“A Chronicle of My Kitchen Failures,” including imploding cupcakes and a coconut cake that looks like an escaped convict.

Old-Fashioned Burger Stand Burgers and Easy French Fries (and yes, that cute fry pouch template is included in the post).

The juicy, Tex-Mexy Tumbleweed Burger

A scone revelation, plus a dreamy recipe.

What a surprise! This summery salsa includes an unusual but tasty combination.

Homemade buttery croissants and pains au chocolat — and a challenge. Will you commit to croissant?

My sister’s surprise party: A garden picnic based on The Secret Garden, with food inspired by the English countryside.

Santa Fe Breakfast Bake: Prepare this Tex-Mexy goodness the night before and simply pop it into the oven in the morning!

Slather this Blueberry Walnut Bread with butter or serve it with a splash of cool cream for the perfect summer breakfast.

Eggs in a Basket and traditional French toast: when their powers combine, they become a breakfast superdish!

Ready for summer? This refreshing Sparkling Strawberry Lemonade (with accoutrements!) should help.

What does summer taste like to you? Lemon Madeleines with Mango and Raspberry Curd — and a chance to win a mixer on beso.com.

When life hands you leftover ganache, make truffles! Served in a marbled chocolate bowl that took a lot of trial and error.

The best dessert I’ve ever made. THE BEST, I tell ya! Banana Coconut Cream Cakes.

20 reasons I love my boyfriend AND the most indulgent dessert you’ve ever had: Coffee Cookie Dough Fudge Cheesecake.

Banana Nut Bread Waffles: all the flavor of Banana Nut Bread with a clean loaf pan.

Raspberry Almond Braid: a tender, delicate pastry enveloping rich raspberry preserves and drizzled with a sweet glaze

In honor of Pioneer Woman coming to Charlotte on May 7th: her creamy macaroni and cheese!

Carrot Cake Waffles: breakfast for dessert lovers! And delicious Maple Nut Spread.