Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting
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Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting

ByMariel

One of my favorite things about summer is when the ripe strawberries come to Costco. I love buying those big containers and munching on fresh strawberries all day long. Mmmmm! I just love those darn things. So, while the husband was away at Scout camp, this past week, I had my little sister over to keep me company. We medicated my loneliness by painting our nails, going out to eat every day, dancing in the driveway (did you see our Instagram pics?), and scarfing Strawberry Cupcakes with Strawberry Cream Cheese Frosting at midnight. Good times. We obsess over these cupcakes and they’re perfect for using up some of your Costco strawberries. They’re also perfect for loneliness.

Mango-Greek Yogurt Sherbet by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
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Mango Greek Yogurt Sherbet (she: Ruthie)

Byruthie

Hi again to all of Or so she says friends! It’s Ruthie from What’s Cooking with Ruthie back to share a delicious and healthy summertime treat! Mango Greek Yogurt is a refreshing and healthy way to cool off this summer. It tastes just like ice cream, but without all the fat! You’re family and friends will be fooled and you’ll be thrilled at how much they LOVE it!

Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake (she: Tanna)
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Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake (she: Tanna)

ByTanna

Hi there! I’m Tanna and I blog over at The Hub of our Home. I’m so excited to be a new food contributor here on Or so she says.

My mom has been making this Double Chocolate Zucchini Cake since I was a little kid and it has always been a favorite of mine. You start with a simple chocolate cake, mix in some zucchini for moisture, sprinkle it with some chocolate chips, and top it all off with a simple powdered sugar glaze. This cake is a great way for any of you who actually have a live producing plant to use up your zucchini. Or if you are like me this cake is totally worth buying some zucchini at the store. Trust me.

Cinnamon Bear Popcorn
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Cinnamon Bear Popcorn

ByMariel

I’ve been on a snack kick lately. It teeters back and forth between unhealthy and healthy. Right now, I’m leaning towards… um, something healthier than an ice cream brownie sundae, with every topping in the world. Every topping. Oh, and whipped cream. So, I actually think I’m doing pretty darn good. Cinnamon Bear Popcorn, definitely the better choice.

Anyway, the ladies at church put together and a cookbook. I love it! It’s been my favorite book because there are so many fabulous cooks in my ward, it’s fun to try out their recipes. You’ll probably be seeing a lot more recipes from there.

Fruit Cookie Pizza by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
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Fruit Cookie Pizza (she: Ruthie)

Byruthie

Hi y’all!! It’s Ruthie from Whats Cooking with Ruthie.com here to share another delicious recipe…

Summer is the perfect time of year for berries and they’re the inspiration for this delightful Fruit Cookie Pizza! The crust is a delightful twist on the typical sugar cookie crust… I think this version has a lot more flavor. I seriously couldn’t keep my hands out of it 🙂

Giant Cinnamon Rolls (she: Kate)
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Giant Cinnamon Rolls (she: Kate)

Bykate

The mall is trouble for me – not because of the shopping but because I love all the treats there! And the cinnamon rolls at the mall are one of my biggest weaknesses. They smell like buttery, sugary, carby Heaven, and they taste even better.

These cinnamon rolls have all of the gooey, buttery, cinnamon goodness and are topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. So, you get all of the cinnamon roll deliciousness without the hassle of a trip to the mall.

Peanut Butter Oreo Mud Bars (she: Cathy)
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Peanut Butter Oreo Mud Bars (she: Cathy)

Bycathy

Peanut butter and chocolate…together again in these rich, decadent mud bars! Sure to be a crowd-pleaser, these bars are perfect for all your summer gatherings! Hi, everyone! I’m so happy to be back here with all of you today, right before the start of summer break! What is it about summertime that brings people together?…

Chocolate Raspberry Ricotta Muffins (she: Kate)
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Chocolate Raspberry Ricotta Muffins (she: Kate)

Bykate

Every year, I get so excited when the summer fruit starts to come in. There isn’t much that’s better than fresh berries. Except for fresh berries and chocolate. For breakfast. And the best part is that they have no butter or oil in them (so please don’t use fat-free ricotta, or you’ll end up with tough little muffins).

Lemon Ricotta Gems (she: Jana)
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Lemon Ricotta Gems (she: Jana)

ByJana

It’s the 10th of the month! Guess what that means!?!? I’ll tell you, it’s pretty fun… Each month on the 10th, TEN of my creative friends will will share a project on their blog around the same theme. You can hop to their blogs to see what they created and save their projects after viewing mine. Pin this collage below, and make sure you come back on the 10th each month! In May, the theme is CITRUS.

These little “gems” are worth their weight in gold (or a few pounds on the scale, at least!) Even though I’m on this diet I talked about last month I just had to taste these cookies to make sure they were good enough to share…well, they most definitely are!! So much so, I have to confess I think I ate 7 of them. I just couldn’t stop. I’m weak. Very weak.

Don’t be hesitant about this recipe because of the ricotta. It makes the cookies soft and delicious…trust me, I would never lead you astray! And once the glaze hardens, they are perfect for packing up and taking to a friend, neighbor or teacher. Just think how these would brighten someones day!

Come check out the recipe and all the other creative CITRUS ideas!