Dessert anyone?  Cake is by far one of my favorite sweet treats.  I love to bake, especially when it means creating something special for someone on their birthday. 

We get a weekly box of vegetables from a local farm in the summer and we have our own garden, so every August we have more veggies than we can handle – almost! We’ve been making a lot of soups, and I’ve found that adding a special bread can turn a simple soup into a fun summer meal fit for entertaining. This easy basil and tomato quick bread with herbed butter is perfect. It’s like a big buttery biscuit laced with parmesan cheese and dotted with delicious sun-dried tomato, basil and herbs.

Summertime is the perfect time to highlight fruits in baking. Peaches are absolutely perfect right about now, so I searched landolakes.com and found a simple tart recipe, Peach Custard Tart, to take advantage of this juicy fruit.

Each summer, I spend as much time pool-side at my parents' house as I can. It's our own little oasis where we can slow down, enjoy the sunshine and make memories as a family. And since food is always at the center of those memories, we take great pleasure in light, refreshing meals that are simple enough to make that they don't cut into our restful day.

  If you're like me and love a good Margherita pizza, this simple Grilled Tomatoes & Basil Pita Bread has your name written all over it! It's quick, requires very few ingredients and because you crisp it on the grill, it's the perfect appetizer for when you plan to cook out.

  When I feel like baking, quick breads are on the top of my list.  Why?  Because, they are “quick” to make. They don’t require kneading or rising time like yeast breads. 

Some days are just so busy that a well-rounded meal seems out of the question. Not so! These quick, easy to prepare Deli Ranch Hoagies are the perfect solution. After an unusually long day at work, I had time to make this delicious sandwich for dinner before hunger-induced crabbiness set in!