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This recipe for Carmelitas is a divine cookie bar that combines layers of buttery oats, gooey caramel, and rich semisweet chocolate. With a perfect balance of sweetness and texture, these bars are a heavenly treat that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Quick and easy to make cookie bars are delicious and gone in minutes! If you love making cookie bars you must try more of my favorites like these Chocolate Chip Cookie Cheesecake Bars, these tummy Peanut Butter Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars or these classic Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars.

Easy Carmelitas Recipe

Have you tried a Carmelita yet?! It is one of the best cookie bars that I have eaten. They are a type of oatmeal bar or cookie bar consisting of layers of caramel, chocolate, and oats. The name “Carmelitas” comes from the word “caramel” due to the prominent caramel layer in the recipe.

Due to how simple and easy they are to make, Carmelitas have become our family’s go-to choice for potlucks, parties, and family gatherings. They are easy to make, and once you try one, you won’t be able to stop! But I will warn you, you should double the batch because these will disappear off your table so quickly!

Carmelitas Ingredients

Combining the rich flavors of caramel, chocolate, and buttery oats, these bars are guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can create a delightful dessert that will impress family and friends. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

Caramel: Buy the squares that are wrapped and unwrap them before melting.

Heavy cream: This makes the caramel sauce rich and creamy.

Butter: I used unsalted butter in this recipe.

Brown sugar: Pack your brown sugar when you are measuring it.

Flour: This acts as the base of the cookie bars.

Rolled oats: I prefer to use rolled oats over quick oats.

Baking soda: This helps the crust to ruse.

Semisweet chocolate chips: I like to use semi-sweet chocolate chips because they balance the flavors and aren’t too sweet.

How to Make Carmelitas

Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease an 8×8 pan, (or you can line it with aluminum foil or parchment paper for easier removal).

Mix together caramel filling: In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and brown sugar. Add flour, oats, and baking soda. Mix until combined.

Make then bake the crust: Divide the cookie mixture in half and pat half of the mix into the bottom of the 8×8 pan. Bake for 10 minutes and remove.

Combine caramels: While baking, combine the caramels and heavy cream and stir until completely smooth. You can also melt the caramels in the microwave. Just stir every 30 seconds, being careful not to let it burn.

Layer the caramel and chocolate chips: Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the crust. Pour caramel mixture over the chocolate chips and crumble the remaining cookie dough.

Bake again: Return to oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the edges are lightly brown.

Let cool before cutting: Once removed from the oven, let them completely cool and set up the caramel. The caramel is like molten caramel right out of the oven, and you want to let it cool. If needed, you can speed up the cooling process by putting it in the fridge.

Dan Dan Noodles is a classic Chinese dish made with tender egg noodles and flavorful minced pork tossed in a savory, slightly spicy sauce. It’s the perfect comfort food and will have everyone in your family wanting seconds.

This tasty noodle dish is a part of the Chinese Sichuan cuisine. These dishes are always ultra flavorful and bring the heat! Next, you’ll have to try this Szechuan chicken made with homemade Szechuan sauce!

What are Dan Dan Noodles?

The name “dan dan” actually comes from the carrying pole that street vendors used to carry the noodles. They would balance a basket of noodles on one end of the pole and a pot of sauce on the other end. The vendors would walk the streets, serving up this tasty treat to hungry people. So, what exactly are dan dan noodles? They’re a type of noodle dish made with wheat noodles (today I’m using ramen noodles for easy prep), usually boiled until they are soft and springy. The noodles are then topped with minced pork and a mouthwatering sauce that is truly the star of the show.

This sauce is made from a blend of hoisin, soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, fresh garlic, and a bunch of delicious spices. It’s nice and savory with a slight kick of heat! To balance out the flavors a little, I add brown sugar for smoky, caramelized goodness. Even though this dan dan recipe uses homemade sauce, the whole dish is actually really simple to throw together, and takes under an hour! The whole family is going to love it because I mean, you can’t go wrong with flavorful minced pork and a bunch of noodles.

All the Ingredients You Will Need

I know it looks like a lot, but trust me, each ingredient plays a crucial role in making the flavor of dan dan noodles as good as it is! If you’re having trouble finding some of these ingredients at the grocery store, you may need to make a run to your local Asian market. Note: exact measurements are in the recipe card below.

For the Pork

Vegetable Oil: A tablespoon of vegetable oil is used to cook the ground pork in.

Ground Pork: Tender and flavorful, this pound of ground pork brings a satisfying meatiness to the dan dan noodles. Although minced pork is commonly added, you can also use ground beef, chicken, or even crumbled tofu.

Chinkiang Vinegar: Just a tablespoon of this tangy vinegar works its magic, adding a zingy twist to the pork. If you can’t find chinkiang vinegar, rice vinegar will also work as a substitute.

Hoisin Sauce: This sweet, savory, and glossy sauce adds sweetness and depth of flavor to the dish.

Soy Sauce: A must-add for savory goodness!

Brown Sugar: To balance out the flavors and add a little sweetness.

For the Sauce

Reserved Water From the Noodles: Half a cup of the reserved starchy water from the noodles helps create a silky and flavorful sauce.

Tahini: Creamy and nutty, tahini adds a velvety richness to the sauce.

Soy Sauce: For the perfect savory, umami taste.

Hoisin Sauce: Infuses the sauce with a wonderful depth and sweetness.

Chinkiang Vinegar: Adds tanginess and a little acidity.

Brown Sugar: Again, to balance out the flavors and add a touch of sweetness.

Chinese Five Spice: This blend is usually made of star anise, cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and Sichuan peppercorns. You can buy it premade or also make it from scratch using my recipe here.

Minced Garlic: Nothing’s better than fresh garlic! It gives the sauce the perfect sharp, savory flavor.

Sesame Oil: Adds a tasty nutty flavor to the sauce.

Sesame Seeds: For a little bit of texture.

Serving

Cooked Ramen Noodles: Again, traditionally wheat noodles are used here. But for easy prep, cooked ramen noodles is another great option!

Toasted Chopped Peanuts: For some extra texture and nutty flavor.

Chili Oil: Drizzle this on top of the dan dan noodles for an extra kick of spice.

Chopped Green Onions: Green onions or spring onions are the perfect garnish!

How to Make Dan Dan Noodles

Once you have all of your ingredients ready, here’s how to make the most flavorful pot of noodles around! Dan dan noodles are so irresistible.

Prepare Noodles Beforehand: Cook your noodles according to package instructions, drain and then set aside.

Whisk Sauce Ingredients: In a small bowl whisk together all the ingredients for your sauce until combined.

Cook the Minced Pork: In a large pan, over medium high heat, add your vegetable oil and ground pork. Cook until your pork is just about cooked through.

Add Sauce: To the pork, add your chinkiang vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and brown sugar. Continue cooking until the pork has cooked through.

Combine: Place the cooked noodles in the pan with the pork and pour the mixed sauce over the top.

Stir Fry: Stir fry the noodles with the pork and sauce until the sauce has coated everything.

Serve: Remove from heat. To serve, place a portion of noodles into a bowl, then top with the toasted peanuts, chili oil, and green onions.

If you’ve never had butter chicken, you’re in for a treat! This classic Indian dish takes chicken thighs and simmers them in a creamy tomato sauce packed with spices until the chicken is irresistibly tender. Serve over steamed jasmine rice with some warm naan bread!

If you love butter chicken, don’t miss out on our Slow Cooker Chicken Tikka Masala, this Coconut Curry Soup, or these Thai Chicken Skewers.

Classic Butter Chicken Recipe

If you’re a fan of Indian food, then chances are you’ve had butter chicken before. And if you have, chances are even higher that you have become a cult follower much like myself. If you’re not familiar, butter chicken is a classic Indian dish consisting of chicken thighs simmered in a creamy tomato sauce until the chicken is super tender and infused with the most delicious flavor.

If you’re new to the Indian food game, the spice list I use may be unfamiliar to you, but don’t worry, because these days, you can find all of them at pretty much any grocery store. Garam masala is the dominant spice used in butter chicken (we will talk about the other spices below), and it has the most wonderful curry-like taste to it. It’s packed with spices, but it’s not “hot” spicy, in it you’ll find notes of coriander, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and pepper. It’s quite heavenly.

Spices in Butter Chicken

Garam Masala: We talked about garam masala up above, but the full list of ingredients includes cinnamon, mace, peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and cardamon pods. So if you don’t have any of the spices below, you can always double up on the garam masala instead. It will still give your curry amazing flavor!

Cumin: Ground cumin adds a nice smoky note to the butter chicken.

Fenugreek: While this ingredient is definitely optional if you can’t find it, it does add a lovely savory element to the butter chicken.

Coriander: Ground coriander is actually the seed version of cilantro, so it has a similar flavor profile to it. I find that ground coriander is a little more smoky in flavor and love the way it compliments ground cumin.

Turmeric: If you’ve never used turmeric before, now is a great time to start! This vibrant orange spice give dishes a lovely yellow hue and has a nice warm ginger-like flavor to it.

Brown Sugar: To balance out all those spices, you need a little bit of sweetness and brown sugar is my sugar of choice.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need

Chicken: Classic butter chicken is made with chicken thighs. Chicken thighs are a lot more flavorful than chicken breasts and they can hold up to a long-simmered sauce. Unlike chicken breasts, chicken thighs become super tender and shred really well when they’ve cooked for a semi-long period of time.

Yogurt: Whole-milk yogurt is a classic ingredient in a lot of Indian dishes. Here, we use it to marinate the chicken, since it helps to tenderize it in the process. It also adds a delicious creaminess and slight tang!

Garlic, Onion, and Ginger: I mean, is any dish complete without a little garlic and onion?

Crushed Tomatoes: You could also use whole tomatoes and crush them yourself, but buying them pureed already is such a time-saver.

Lemon Juice: I love the acidic bright flavor lemons adds to butter chicken, it’s a must!

Heavy Cream: A classic component of butter chicken is the cream sauce, and to achieve that, we use a good amount of heavy cream. It’s what makes butter chicken so luxurious.

Let’s Make Butter Chicken!

Don’t get me wrong, I love Indian takeout as much as the next guy, but when you make butter chicken from scratch, it just tastes so fresh and delicious!

Combine Yogurt, Lemon Juice, and Spices: In a medium-sized bowl, add the yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice. 

Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken pieces to a large sealable ziplock bag. Add the marinade to the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 1-3 hours.

Brown Chicken: Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a pan and cook your chicken over high heat. Cook until it has some browning and is cooked through. Do not overcook it because it will continue to cook in the sauce. Set aside.

Sauce Mixture: In a saucepan over medium-high heat add the tomato paste and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it darkens. Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, butter, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.

Combine: Add the chicken to the sauce and mix to combine.

Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with jasmine rice and naan bread.

Once you try candied bacon, you won’t want it any other way. Thick-cut slices of bacon in a caramelized brown sugar coating, topped off with a pinch of black pepper and cayenne – what could be better? It’s a flavor combination you won’t be able to stop thinking about.

Is there anything better than bacon? I love it in all its forms! If you’re looking for another fun and delicious recipe to make, give this twisted bacon a try! I also have recipes for making the perfect bacon in both the oven and air fryer, you’ll have to try them out!

Candied Bacon Recipe

Just looking at the pictures for this candied bacon makes my mouth water. To be honest, I didn’t think bacon could get any better, but this might just be my favorite way to prepare it. The savory flavor of bacon pairs really well with sweet things! If you’re not quite ready to make the leap to maple bacon donuts, making this easy candied bacon recipe is the perfect first step.

Candied bacon (also known as million dollar bacon) is truly the perfect combination of salty and sweet. And since we’re using thick-cut slices of bacon here, it’s packed with meaty goodness as well! Candied bacon is super easy to make but will impress everyone with how it tastes. It has all the flavor of a high-end brunch spot but from the comfort of your kitchen! It’s a breakfast game-changer. The caramelized outer layer is absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients Needed

Even though candied bacon is referred to as million dollar bacon, the ingredients are actually really affordable! You only need a pack of thick-cut bacon, some brown sugar, and a dash of simple seasonings to put this tasty dish together.

Bacon: Bacon cut into thick slices is the way to go here. It will hold up better in the oven instead of shriveling and becoming overcooked.

Brown Sugar: Melts down to create a delicious, glossy outer layer with the perfect sweet flavor! Light brown sugar and dark brown sugar both work, it will just change the flavor slightly. If you want a little extra sweetness, you can also mix it with maple syrup.

Seasonings: To offset the sweetness a little bit, I added a sprinkle of cracked black pepper and ground cayenne. These are completely optional, add to taste!

How to Make Candied Bacon

Let’s make some candied bacon! I know you’re going to love it as much as I do. It only takes a few simple steps and then it’s off to the oven. Keep in mind that candied bacon can be addictive, so be prepared to make extra batches because it tends to disappear quickly!

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Then line a baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray an oven-safe baking rack with pan spray. Set the baking rack on the baking sheet and set aside.

Brown Sugar Mixture: In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar with the pepper, and cayenne pepper if desired, and spread out on a plate or in a small baking sheet. Press each slice of bacon into the sugar mixture until one side is thoroughly covered in sugar.

Bake: Lay the sugared bacon slices onto the prepared baking rack and bake for 20-24 minutes, rotating the pan as needed, until the bacon is crisp around the edges.

Serve: Remove the pan from the oven and let the bacon cook for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a parchment lined plate or baking sheet to finish cooling.

The best way to get your pork chops flavorful and tender is with a homemade pork chop marinade! This recipe uses ingredients like soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, Dijon mustard, and citrus to infuse each pork chop with the perfect savory, sweet, and tangy flavor.

Any good meat dish starts with a good marinade. And while store-bought marinade is convenient, homemade always tastes better! A few other recipes to try out this grilling season: steak marinade, shrimp marinade, and chicken marinade!

Marinade for Pork Chops

Using a marinade for pork chops enhances their taste in so many ways. Firstly, the marinade infuses the meat with flavor from the inside out. Secondly, the marinade helps to tenderize the pork chops, resulting in a more juicy and tender texture. (No dry pork chops here!) Lastly, the marinade adds moisture to the meat, preventing it from drying out during the cooking process, ensuring that each bite is moist and flavorful. I know it seems simple, but pork chop marinade is a game-changer for any pork you’ll be cooking on the grill this summer.

Let’s talk about the flavor of this marinade, though. It’s seriously out of this world. I never thought that a blend of simple things like soy sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, and Dijon mustard would make such an amazing combination! It’s nice and savory but also tangy from the mustard, with a hint of caramelized sweetness from the brown sugar. With a marinade this good, you’ll want to use it on everything, not just pork chops! I’ve tried it with grilled chicken and it’s absolutely delicious.

Marinade Ingredients

Elevate your pork chops with this amazing marinade. The soy sauce adds richness, the orange juice gives a citrusy kick, the brown sugar adds sweetness, while the garlic, Dijon mustard, and black pepper bring bold and delicious flavors. Prepare for a mouthwatering experience that will leave you wanting seconds!

Soy Sauce: Adding soy sauce to the marinade provides a savory and umami flavor that enhances the taste of the pork chops. If you prefer a low-sodium option, then use reduced-sodium soy sauce or even tamari sauce as a substitute.

Orange Juice: A kick of citrus is the perfect addition to any marinade. The acidity in the juice also helps to tenderize the pork chops. If you don’t have orange juice on hand, you can substitute it with pineapple juice or lemon juice for a different fruity twist.

Brown Sugar: Brown sugar provides a gentle sweetness that helps to balance the flavors in the marinade. It also contributes to the caramelization of the pork chops when cooked, resulting in a slightly glazed and flavorful exterior. Honey or maple syrup will also work.

Garlic: Fresh garlic is a must for infusing the meat with savory flavor!

Dijon Mustard: Adds a tangy and slightly spicy kick to the marinade.

Ground Black Pepper: Complements the other flavors and adds a touch of spice. Feel free to add more or less to taste.

Pork Chops: This recipe makes enough marinade for about 4 pork chops. Bone-in and boneless will both work, so use your favorite!

How to Make the Best Pork Chop Marinade

It’s so simple, all you need to do is mix a few pantry staples together! You’ll never buy store-bought marinade again.

Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together your ingredients.

Add to Plastic Bag: Pour your marinade into a sealable plastic bag and place 4 pork chops into the bag with the marinade and allow them to marinate for at least an hour.

Cook Pork Chops: Cook your marinated pork chops with your preferred method, you can grill, bake or cook them on the stovetop. Discard any used marinade

This ultra-delicious Pink Sauce Pasta recipe features penne pasta cooked al dente and tossed in a flavorful pink sauce. The dish is garnished with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese for an extra touch of deliciousness.

You can’t go wrong with a hearty pasta dish that is going to fill you right up! But you need some sides to go with it to make the meal complete. Cook up with pink sauce pasta alongside some yummy 1-Hour Rolls, this easy Wedge Salad and some yummy Grilled Asparagus to bring it all together.

What is Pink Sauce Pasta?

Pasta is a staple at our house, and I am always looking for new ways to make it! This pink sauce pasta is so delicious, and it definitely needs to make its way onto your weekly meal planning menu! Packed with flavor from garlic, shallots, and different cheeses, this pasta will become a family favorite.

The pink sauce gets its name from the pink color. It turns pink because it’s a blend of tomato sauce and heavy cream. The results are delightful, and as simple as this sounds, the results are so yummy. I like to serve this over penne pasta, but you can use whatever pasta you have on hand!

Ingredients in Pink Sauce Pasta

This pasta is filled with a lot of different seasonings and flavors and makes the taste deep and delicious. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for all of the exact ingredient measurements.

Penne pasta: The shape of this pasta is perfect for holding and absorbing the sauce.

Olive oil: This adds a rich, fruity flavor to the dish.

Shallot: These small onions have a milder and sweeter flavor compared to regular onions.

Garlic: If you don’t have garlic cloves on hand, you can use minced garlic. ½ teaspoon equals about one clove of garlic.

Diced tomatoes: These add a slightly sweet tomato flavor to the sauce. This is one of the ingredients that make the sauce pink!

Tomato sauce: The tomato sauce adds a tomato taste to the sauce and helps thicken it.

Oregano and basil: These herbs add some earth and sweet and fresh flavors to the pasta.

Chili flakes: Chili flakes add a hint of spice and heat to the sauce and a kick to the overall flavor profile.

Salt and pepper: These enhance the dish’s flavors and bring a balanced taste to the sauce.

Heavy cream: The cream adds a creamy and velvety texture to the sauce. It contributes to the signature pink color of the pink sauce pasta.

Parmesan and Mozzarella cheese: You can’t skip out on the cheese!

Fresh basil: This add a burst of freshness and complement the other flavors in the dish.

Let’s Make Pasta!

This pink sauce pasta dish is a no-brainer for dinner because it takes less than 30 minutes to make! Add everything in together, let it simmer, and don’t forget to top it with some fresh basil before serving!

Cook the pasta: Cook your pasta according to the box instructions. Drain and set aside.

Sauté: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, pour your olive oil and sauté your shallot for about 5 minutes.

Add sauce ingredients: Add garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes. Add your diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and spices to the pan, lower the heat to medium and bring to a simmer.

Simmer: Once your sauce is simmering, add in your heavy cream, parmesan, and mozzarella cheeses. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring constantly.

Add pasta: Add your pasta to the sauce and stir until all the noodles are covered in sauce.

Garnish: Remove from heat and serve the pink sauce pasta with fresh basil and grated parmesan cheese.

Bursting with flavor and ready in 15 minutes, these grilled sweet potatoes are a must-add to any summer barbecue lineup. Even though they’re cooked to smoky perfection, each slice is nice and tender and coated in a tasty blend of savory seasonings.

You need grilled veggies to complete any summer barbecue. In addition to these amazing grilled sweet potatoes, you’ll have to try out grilled tomatoes, zucchini, and broccoli! Grilling really brings out the best in fresh veggies. It makes them so tender and flavorful!

The Best Grilled Sweet Potatoes

Grilled sweet potatoes are incredibly tasty and a must-add to any BBQ lineup. Just imagine biting into tender, slightly charred slices of sweet potato that are bursting with natural sweetness. The combination of the sweet potato’s earthy taste and the smoky notes from the grill creates a mouthwatering treat that will leave you wanting more. For a little extra flavor, I topped them with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper. I love how these seasonings balance out their sweetness, but feel free to adjust to taste! Whether you want your grilled sweet potatoes to be more sweet or savory, it’s all up to you.

These sweet potatoes have become a new staple at my house this grilling season. They’re just so tender and bursting with flavor! If you’re not already convinced, sweet potatoes have fewer carbs than regular potatoes and are packed with fiber for a side dish you can feel great about eating! Not to mention, they just taste amazing and have a natural sweetness that is absolutely irresistible. Serve them on their own or added to kabobs with your other favorite grilled veggies! Either way, I’m sure you’ll love this recipe for grilled sweet potatoes as much as I do.

Ingredients Needed

The great thing about this recipe is that you only need a few simple ingredients to create a knockout side dish. Sweet potatoes, a brush of olive oil, and a couple spices is everything you will need! See the recipe card below for the exact measurements that I used.

Large Sweet Potatoes: You’ll want these to be washed and peeled before you cut them into slices.

Olive Oil: Helps cook each slice to tender perfection and also helps the seasonings stick.

Seasonings: I added a sprinkle of garlic powder, paprika, and salt and pepper for flavor that is savory but also has a hint of warm spice.

How to Cook Sweet Potatoes on the Grill

This is the perfect summer side dish that you’ll have ready in 15 minutes! These slices of sweet and savory heaven are great for serving with any hearty meal. For some dinner inspo, check out my full list of grilling recipes here.

Heat Grill: Heat your grill up to medium high heat and oil the grates well.

Prep Sweet Potatoes: Prepare your sweet potatoes by washing, peeling, and cutting them into about ¼ inch thick disks.

Add Seasonings: Toss your sweet potato disks in your olive oil and sprinkle your salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika evenly over them.

Grill: Place your oiled and seasoned potatoes onto the heated grill. Grill each side for about 6-8 minutes.

Serve: Transfer the grilled potatoes to a plate and serve them while they’re warm!

This Strawberry Acai Refresher is a refreshing drink that’s sure to help you beat the heat! Whether you’re lounging by the pool, hosting a summer soirée, or simply in need of a tropical escape, this refresher will be your go-to beverage.

I love a delicious and refreshing drink. Not only are beverages easy to make at home but you can make them whenever you want! Try out this Mango Dragon Fruit Lemonade, this yummy Lava Flow Drink or this delicious Brazilian Lemonade!

What is a Strawberry Acai Refresher?

A Strawberry Acai Refresher is a popular and refreshing beverage served at Starbucks. It’s a fruity and vibrant drink that combines the flavors of strawberries and acai berries to create yummy and refreshing drink. It’s so much easier to have all of the ingredients at home instead of spending time (and money!) in the drive-thru.

One of the key ingredients that you can leave in or take out (depending on it you like caffeine) is the green coffee extract. This ingredient gives the drink a subtle hint of caffeine and gives a simple energy boost without the strong taste of coffee. It’s optional, though, so no worries if you prefer to skip it! If you want another version of this drink that adds in some delicious coconut milk, try out my copycat Pink Drink recipe too!

Ingredients in a Strawberry Acai Refresher

There are only seven ingredients in this recipe and one of them is optional! This refresher is so easy and you will never need to go buy one of these again. Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post to find all of the exact ingredient measurements.

Tazo Passion Tea Concentrate: You can usually find these concentrates in the coffee and tea aisle in your local grocery store.

Strawberry White-Cranberry Juice: This adds a base to the refresher that complements all of the ingredients.

Simple Syrup: This is usually found in the same aisle at the store as your honey and maple syrup.

Acai powder: This adds a delicious flavor and color to the drink.

Green Coffee Extract: This ingredient is optional. It can be added if you want this refresher to have a boost of caffeine.

Ice: You can use as much or little as you want to chill the drink down.

Freeze-Dried Strawberries: The strawberries are added after the drink is mixed as a garnish.

How to Make Starbucks Copycat Refreshers at Home

This delightful strawberry acai refresher takes less than 10 minutes to put together. You will be wanting to sip on it all summer long! It’s fruity, delicious and so fun and easy to make.

Combine: Add the passion tea, strawberry white-cranberry juice, simple syrup, acai powder, and green coffee extract to either a shaker cup or a large glass. Shake or stir until well combined.

Garnish and Serve: Pour into a glass over ice and garnish with freeze dried strawberries. Serve immediately.

**How to Make Simple Syrup: If you don’t have simple syrup on hand, add ½ cup granulated sugar and ½ cup water to a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until all the sugar is dissolved. Let cool completely and then store it in an air-tight container in the fridge. It will keep for up to 2 weeks. If you like it less sweet, omit the simple syrup.**

Meet your new favorite summer dessert! This lemonade pie has a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a creamy lemonade filling that’s the perfect balance of tangy and sweet. It’s served chilled, so it’s great for cooling you down and satisfying your sweet tooth all at the same time.

If you’re craving something sweet but don’t want to turn on your oven, chilled pies are the way to go. Try this grasshopper pie, peanut butter pie, or key lime pie next!

Frozen Lemonade Pie Recipe

There’s nothing quite like a homemade lemonade pie to beat the summer heat and satisfy your sweet tooth. With its tangy and refreshing flavors, this pie is the ultimate dessert for those hot summer days. The best part? It’s incredibly easy to make! All you need are a few simple ingredients, like graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, sweetened condensed milk, cream cheese, frozen lemonade concentrate, and whipped topping.

With just a little bit of prep and a few hours in the freezer, you’ll have a delicious lemony pie that will impress your friends and family at your next backyard barbecue or picnic. It’s also great as a treat for hot afternoons since it’s chilled! After a day in the sun, my kids can never get enough. So, I always have to make sure I snag a piece (or two) for myself.

Ingredients You’ll Need

I love lemonade pie because not only is it refreshing and delicious, but it uses super simple ingredients. You can find measurements for each of them in the recipe card below!

Crust

Graham Cracker Crumbs: Give the crust structure and a delicious nutty flavor.

Granulated Sugar: For sweetness!

Melted Butter: Butter adds a rich flavor to the crust and also helps it take shape.

Filling

Sweetened Condensed Milk: If a dessert has condensed milk in it, you know it has to be good.

Cream Cheese: Acts as a creamy, tangy base for the filling.

Frozen Lemonade Concentrate: Using frozen concentrate is an easy way to add the perfect lemony flavor to the pie.

Whipped Topping: This is mixed into the filling for some extra creamy goodness! You can also use some homemade whipped cream instead.

Let’s Make Lemonade Pie!

Both the crust and the filling for this lemonade pie are so easy to make. If you’re making this pie for an event, be sure to allow yourself enough time for it to chill and set completely before serving.

To Make the Crust:

Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Combine: Combine the graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a medium bowl.

Mix In Butter: Add the butter and mix until it resembles wet sand.

Press Into Pie Dish: Add the mixture to a 9-inch pie dish and press into place with your fingers or a flat-bottomed measuring cup.

Bake: Bake for 10 minutes and let cool completely.

Filling

Cream Cheese Mixture: Add the softened cream cheese and the sweetened condensed milk to a large bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth.

Add Lemonade: Add the lemonade concentrate and mix until smooth.

Add Whipped Topping: Stir in half the container of whipped topping until smooth and pour into the cooled crust. You may have a little bit extra filling, which I like to pour into a few ramekins and freeze for an extra treat.

Chill: Place in the freezer for at least 6 hours, or overnight.

Serve: When ready to serve, remove from the freezer and top with the remaining half container of whipped topping. Serve immediately.

These World’s Best Baked Beans will be the last recipe you will ever make! This easy recipe is the perfect side to a potluck and a tried and true family recipe that your family will go crazy over!

A good side dish really makes a meal, in my opinion. Try out some more of my favorite sides that will complement just about anything! My favorites are these Creamy Parmesan Garlic Brussels Sprouts, this delicious Grilled Asparagus and these yummy 1-Hour Dinner Rolls.

World’s Best Baked Beans

This recipe is a family tried and true favorite. It’s simple and easy to make, and it’s packed full of flavor. The best part about it is that once it’s cooked, you can put it in a slow cooker to keep it warm, and it’s easy to transport. Because this is made for just about every single occasion in our family, being able to get the food to and from somewhere is a MUST!

The secret to these baked beans is the bacon. It has a pound of bacon inside of these amazing baked beans and once you add in brown to sweeten it up… You will see why these are the best of the best! They are hearty and rich, and they turn out perfect every single time! Serve these up at a delicious bbq alongside a salad and some grilled chicken and you won’t regret it!

Ingredients in Baked Beans

These ingredients are simple and easy for the world’s best baked beans. Once you try this once, you will make sure that you always have these ingredients on hand so that you can make this side dish to go with everything! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact ingredient measurements.

Bacon: The bacon is the secret ingredient that really makes this recipe stand out.

Green Pepper: I like to dice this up nice and small.

White Onion: You can also use a yellow onion if that’s what you have.

Pork and Beans: This part is so easy. You just open the cans and dump them in!

Ketchup: This adds a deeper flavor to the beans.

Brown Sugar: The brown sugar adds a sweet flavor that goes especially well with the bacon.

Worcestershire Sauce: This savory and sweet sauce complements the other ingredients perfectly.

How to Make Easy Baked Beans

The world’s best baked beans take just over an hour to bake. This is easy because then you can cook them up while you make the main course.

Prep and Cook: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Fry up the bacon and crumble in pieces. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and discard some grease. Add the green pepper and onion and fry until tender.

Bake: Combine bacon, green pepper, onion, pork and beans, ketchup, brown sugar, and Worcestershire sauce in a 9×13-inch pan. Bake covered for 1 hour.