12 Spectacular Shortcakes

Posted June 18th, 2013 by happyeats
Strawberry and shortcake are a summertime match made in heaven. Fresh fruit taste with light hearted sweetness and substance. But if you think shortcake starts and ends with strawberries, it’s time you were set on a path to some new beginnings, full of the wonder that is shortcake and all the lovely things that go with it. 1. Roasted Rhubarb Shortcake It’s hard to blame rhubarb for being so tart. After all, it’s what wins it so much... Read More ›
How to Make Rainbow Ice Cream

Posted June 17th, 2013 by BakerPeabody
You know how we love our rainbows here at Tablespoon... ...so when we saw this idea on Random Thoughts of a Supermom, we knew we had to make it! With a Tablespoon twist, of course… making the Rainbow Ice Cream into the shape of actual rainbows and add some whipped cream clouds. The original idea used different flavored/colored gelatin to add the color. We kept it good old vanilla flavor and just punched up the colors using gel food coloring... Read More ›
Rainbow Popcorn Balls

Posted June 12th, 2013 by CheekyKitchen
Tote the rainbow wherever you go with these adorable Rainbow Popcorn Balls! Perfect for packing to picnics, potlucks, and ever party under the… well… rainbow! At Tablespoon, we love all things rainbow and it's our 4th birthday! Check out our birthday post for a special gift for members - our exclusive Rainbow Recipe book. Yeah, we're just all sorts of happy go lucky like that. We believe in colors and dreams and delicious food. Which is why,... Read More ›
Balsamic Strawberry Shortcakes with Vanilla Cream

Posted June 11th, 2013 by SimplyScratch
Team Tablespoon thinks Laurie's blog Simply Scratch rocks. As the name implies, she specializes in creating recipes without shortcuts. We're very excited to have her as a guest blogger – enjoy this amazing dessert! Strawberry Shortcakes are pretty much the quintessential summertime dessert. They are my go-to dessert of choice. Whether it’s for an after dinner treat or if we plan to have guests over, mainly because they are so simpl... Read More ›
10 Iced Teas to Keep You Chill

Posted June 10th, 2013 by kimchikari
Slip on those flip flops, inflate the kiddie pool, and fire up the grill! It’s time to get ready for summer fun! But what summer afternoon is complete without a cold beverage? How about a tall, refreshing glass of iced tea to quench that thirst? June 10th just happens to be National Iced Tea day so here are some of our favorite iced tea recipes to help beat the heat! 1. Bubbly Mint Lime Iced Tea Savor the cooling mint and tangy lime in... Read More ›
4 Liqueurs to Spike Summer Wine

Posted June 7th, 2013 by nybarfly
If you’re bored with that same old summer wine, stop whining! All you have to do is reach for a bottle of liqueur to spice up that vino. Wine cocktails are tasty, but they’re also some of the easiest to make drinks. All you have to do is add a shot of your liquor of choice to a glass of your favorite wine and you’re good to go. Here are four liqueur suggestions that are ideal for summer imbibing. 1. St. Germain St. Germaine is a Fre... Read More ›
Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Pizzas

Posted June 4th, 2013 by gourmetmom
Summer is almost here so I’m always on the lookout for quick weeknight dinners. Who wants to spend all evening in the kitchen when there’s a pool chair and a good book calling your name?  These Chicken Alfredo Biscuit Pizzas are the perfect quick dinner for those lazy summer evenings, they take less than 20 minutes from start to finish with a little help from Progresso Recipe Starters and Grands Biscuits!   I was wondering ho... Read More ›