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The hot summer weather has finally hit the Northwest, which means entertaining is at an all-time high. When your backyard becomes the weekend hotspot for fun, punches are the perfect cocktail for a crowd! Photo by Kathy Casey Food Studios® So what is a punch, anyways?...

Well, I can’t speak for the rest of the country, but here in the Pacific Northwest, we haven’t had much sun this summer… but there’s a silver lining - I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot of green tomatoes! Of course, they are much-loved and celebrated in the South,...

Quick: name 3 side dishes for your next barbeque. I bet fruit salad was on that list! Put down that recipe for Waldorf salad and get creative with new fruit salad ideas. A fave d’lish trick is to mix freshly squeezed lemon juice with a local honey; then add in some...

There is nothing better than sweet, succulent corn. Boiled, steamed, grilled or even raw, corn is the perfect addition to any meal. Want to grill your corn? Let it soak for in water for 30 minutes. Peel back the husks, tying them to make a fun handle. Then remove all...

Gazpacho is traditionally known as a cold-style soup. Originating in the southern regions of Spain and Portugal, this fresh tomato-based soup is a summer staple and a refreshing to get your vegetables! I like to add lots of veggies into my gazpacho like cucumbers and...

Who doesn't love homemade pickles? I certainly do! But sometimes the idea of making them seems intimidating, but I’m here to set the record straight. Pickling your summer garden veggies is fast, easy, and so much fun. Fresh pickles in the making in a vintage crockpot...

We all have childhood memories of eating something d’lish for the first time. For me, it's fresh California artichokes introduced to me when I was 6 or 7 years old– as they were so fun to eat! Photo Credit: Kathy Casey Food Studios® But if you didn’t grow up eating...

Lemonades, limeades, fizzy orangeades – summertime and citrus go hand-in hand. Start with the basic template: citrus juice, sugar, and water. Then switch it up a bit. How about Meyer lemon or Key lime juices? Next get creative with water and add some soda water. But...

Luscious, sweet cherries just scream summer to me. Cherry pie, cherry cocktails, cherry shortcake, boozy cherries over ice cream - is there anything better? Fresh cherries are also so tasty in a cocktail like in my recipe for Cherry Mojitos for a Crowd (recipe...

Why is it store-bought cookies just never taste as good as homemade? Could it be that, all that hands-on love adds a secret ingredient? I think so! Now everyone has a favorite. For me, it’s hands down Chocolate Chip, but I like to switch it up a bit and add bits of...

Starting the morning off with a d’lish breakfast can set the tone for the rest of the day, but sleeping in can be an important weekend must – so quick and easy breakfast bakes to the rescue! Stratas are a great make-ahead dish! Torn pieces of bread are tossed with a...

Looking to make a meal to impress, but don’t want to break the bank? Braising can make even the toughest meats a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Braising is a loooooonnnng, slow cooking method that can be done on the stove top, in the oven, or in a crock pot! What a...

On those days when you have time for more than a banana for breakfast, pancakes are a great morning treat. I always start my pancake cooking with a “sacrificial” pancake. This one’s to test the heat, unless you like them a crispier than most. How do you know when it’s...

Avocados! The mighty superfood that’s SUPER delicious. Their creamy, rich flavor certainly feels indulgent but, surprise! There’s nothing to feel guilty about here. These lovely little fruits- that’s right, I said FRUIT! – have stolen the hearts of health fanatics...

Kale is the green vegetable of the hour, but have you heard of its new rival kohlrabi? Popular in Europe and Asia, kohlrabi is finally turning heads here in the states and popping up on menus everywhere! (Photo from Renee's Garden) Also known as German turnip or...

Oh honey!  I’ve got some honey buzz for you.... The United States alone has more than 300 varieties of honey. The variety depends on the type of blossom the bees are collecting nectar from. From clover, to orange blossom - to the intense flavored buckwheat -...