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Tasty Fruit Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #111

Lolli — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 11:00:57 +0000

We’re still waiting for spring to come to our area (we’ve had little “tastes” of spring-like weather, but more COLD days than warm. More clouds than sunshine). In the meantime, while we wait around for spring to make an appearance, we’re drooling over the spring-inspired fruit recipes that our readers have shared on our weekly linky party. I’m seriously dying over these colorful dishes!

Welcome to Delicious Dishes Recipe Party! In case you’re new to the party, here’s what you need to know:

Delicious Dishes is a weekly link party where bloggers can share their most delicious recipes while checking out the amazing recipes that other bloggers are sharing.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

5 Minutes for Mom – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Easy Strawberry Pie from Cincy Shopper

#2: Crusty Artisan Bread from Kleinworth and Co

#3: Company Chicken Casserole from Clever Housewife

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

I loved Dairy Free Hawaiian Tropical Smoothie from 5 Minutes for Mom

Lois loved Strawberry Lemon Tart from That Skinny Chick Can Bake

Brett loved Lemon Cream Pie with Graham Cracker Crust from Homemade Lovely

Susan loved Raspberry Frozen Yogurt from Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Keri Lyn loved Creamy Blueberry Pie from Delightful E Made

Emily loved Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Mary loved Orange Jello Fruit Salad from Meatloaf and Melodrama

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We pin a ton of recipes that are shared to our linky party each week. So get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Now let’s get this party started!

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Delicious Fruit Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #104

Lolli — Tue, 20 Feb 2018 14:57:05 +0000

I’m a little behind schedule to get this week’s Delicious Dishes party posted, but I do have a good excuse. Last Sunday, my 93-year-old grandpa passed away and so I took an unexpected, last-minute flight across the country to attend his funeral and then spend a few extra days with my parents. It has been a wonderfully relaxing week. A much-needed break away from work. And despite the fact that I traveled all the way out west for a funeral, I promise it was a happy occasion. A celebration of life and family.

I head back home tomorrow, and I can’t wait to hug my kids.

…and maybe try a few of these delicious recipes!

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

5 Minutes for Mom – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Kahlua Tiramisu from That Skinny Chick Can Bake

#2: Strawberries and Cream Cheesecake from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

#3: Copycat Dole Pineapple Whip from Cincy Shopper

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

I loved Strawberry Donuts from A Mom’s Take

Lois loved Mini Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Raspberry Ganache from Giggles Galore

Brett loved Chocolate Covered Strawberry Almond Bark from 5 Minutes for Mom

Susan loved Raspberry Chocolate Milkshake from Simply Blended Smoothies

Keri Lyn loved Raspberry Cream Brownie Trifle from Lolly Jane

Emily loved Pineapple Cookies from The Monday Box

Mary loved Cherry Pineapple Dump Cake from Home Cooking Memories

Now let’s get this party started!

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Summer Fruit Recipes – Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #71

Lolli — Tue, 30 May 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful, memorable, meaningful Memorial Day yesterday. I had an enjoyable day with family and friends at a yearly BBQ. The weather was officially the BEST Memorial Day weather we’ve ever had. It was spring perfection!

I’m still in shock that the summer is so close. It doesn’t feel like it should be (or could be) summer yet! My kids still have 3 weeks of school left (something for which I am grateful!). I am NOT ready for the switch over to summer schedules!

I AM, on the other hand, ready for summer foods, like the availability of so many fresh fruits and berries. Yum!

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

5 Minutes for Mom – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Cooking in Stilettos – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Crack Dip from What the Fork Food Blog

#2: 40 Summer Sips from Makeovers and Motherhood

#3: Skinny Poolside Dip from Clever Housewife

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

The recipes that the hosts loved the most…

I loved Strawberries and Cream Shake from Cincy Shopper

Lois loved Strawberry Tart from The Everyday Home Blog

Brett loved Lemon Baked Blintzes with Summer Berry Compote from Cooking in Stilettos

Susan loved Flag Waffle Recipe from Ann’s Entitled Life

Aly loved Peach and Strawberry White Wine Slushie from The Happy Housie

Keri Lyn loved Best Ever Strawberry Shortcake Trifle from Uncommon Designs

Emily loved No Bake Cherry Chocolate Chip Cheesecake from Moms Need to Know

Mary loved Strawberry Watermelon Popsicles from She Saved

Follow us along on our Pinterest board. We are celebrating over 60 weeks of delicious recipes from YOU! We love this weekly party that was created to showcase recipes from our foodie friends. And guess what? We have some exciting news!

Recently we celebrated our 60th party here at Delicious Dishes! And we thought of switching things up a bit. We are now starting something new with our weekly Host Favorites Feature.

In addition to each host choosing a FAVORITE recipe to be featured on all EIGHT blogs every week, each host will visit their favorite’s blog and pin a bunch of their great content to their Pinterest boards. We’ll also pin our FAVORITE recipe in our Delicious Dishes group board.

That’s a TON of exposure! So get your recipes ready. We can’t wait to see what’s cooking in your kitchen this week.

Now let’s get this party started!

An InLinkz Link-up

Delicious Dishes Recipe Party #34 – Recipes with Fruit

Lolli — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 11:00:20 +0000

Hallelujah! The kids are in school. I repeat. The kids are back in school. I LOVE spending time with my kids, and I normally love summer, but this summer took a lot out of me. It beat me. Plus, my kids love school and they are happier with a routine (unless we’re on a road trip. If a road trip is in the equation, we’ll always choose a road trip over just about anything).

These are some happy kids.

And I hardly knew what to do with myself yesterday.

Each link you share here will be seen on each of the hostess’ blogs listed below >>

Food Fun Family – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

She Saved – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Walking on Sunshine Recipes – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

5 Minutes for Mom – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

This Mama Loves – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Clever Housewife – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Bunny’s Warm Oven –Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Cooking in Stilettos – Blog / Facebook / Pinterest

Each week we will be featuring our favorite recipes from the week before and pinning them to our Delicious Dishes Pinterest board.

We hope you’ll have fun with our party…we know we will!

The Recipes with the Most Clicks Last Week Were…

#1: Simple Salisbury Steak from Cincy Shopper
#2: Pumpkin Better than Sex Cake from Clever Housewife

#3: Fudgy Homemade Brownies from TOTS Family

Delicious Dishes Party Favorites from Last Week:

These are the recipes that the hosts loved the most…

I loved Rustic Peach Slab Pie from Cravings of a Lunatic

Lois loved Spiced Roasted Figs with Hazelnuts Vanilla Ice Cream from Rose Bakes

Brett loved Blueberry Snack Bars from Grace and Good Eats

Susan loved Blueberry Peach Lady Finger Dessert from Try Anything Once Culinary

Aly loved Kiwi Blueberry Mango Yogurt Bowl from A Worthey Read

Keri Lyn loved Taffy Apple Salad from Eat Move Make

Emily loved Pineapple Bars from Winnish

Mary loved Apple Pie Rolls from Bloom Designs

Follow us along on our NEW Pinterest board. We pin all your amazing recipes!

Now let’s get this party started!

An InLinkz Link-up

Grapes Devonshire (Minnesota Grape Salad)

Lolli — Mon, 08 Jun 2015 14:12:14 +0000

Hi new friend! Janel here from the sister team of NellieBellie. I’m the short, redhead to counteract my sister Lanet’s tall blondeness. We create healthy recipes, ridiculously decadent desserts, cozy drinks, cocktails, and pretty crafts & diy’s. You know, the important things in a Minnesota life. We’d love for you to pop by nelliebellie.com, our sister site thecampwhisperer.com, or our favorite social media these days… Instagram!

If you aren’t from Minnesota you may not be aware of the hubabaloo that the NY Times recently caused when they chose Grape Salad as the dish that best represents our beloved state.

Say what? Grape what?

Those are the questions heard around the state. Rightfully so. Grape salad is a virtual unknown to most Minnesotans, even those born and raised here. I hadn’t heard of it, that is for sure. But my sister Lanet had. She had served it, even. What?

True story. She is a part-time server at the historic Lowell Inn here in Stillwater, MN. Stillwater takes pride in it’s history as the birthplace of MN and is one of the oldest cities in the state. Lowell Inn is one of the older businesses of the city. Apparently, it serves Grapes Devonshire (Grape Salad) and has been for decades.

Perhaps Grape Salad is a MN dish from decades past? Eh, we still think the hotdish should be the NY Times pick and will be campaigning for that next time. Tatertot Hotdish anyone?

We are proud to be able to bring you an original recipe for Grapes Devonshire. It’s a true original made with clotted cream, grapes, strawberries, and brown sugar. From the oldest city in the state of MN.

Grapes Devonshire (Minnesota Grape Salad)

5.0 from 4 reviews

Grapes Devonshire (Minnesota Grape Salad)

Author: Nellie Bellie

Ingredients

1 cup grapes
1 cup sliced strawberries
4 Tbsp brown sugar
3 oz cream cheese
1 Tbsp sugar
1 cup heavy whipping cream
pinch of salt

Instructions

For the devonshire cream:
Mix cream cheese, 1 Tbsp sugar, whipping cream, and salt together until smooth and creamy with a mixer.

For the dessert:
Fill individual bowls/cups half full with grapes.
Fill to top with strawberries.
Add a tablespoon of brown sugar to each bowl.
Top with devonshire cream.
Enjoy!

Who’s ready for some grape salad?

Love this grape salad? Try this green salad with raisins from Better in Bulk >>

Watermelon-Berry Popsicles

Lolli — Fri, 15 May 2015 14:29:49 +0000

Our kitchen is overflowing with watermelon, strawberries, and blueberries.

It’s a good problem to have.

We’ve had a pretty hot week, and yesterday while I was at the grocery store I considered for a moment buying a box of popsicles for the kids, but then I thought – why can’t I make my own popsicles with real ingredients that I want my kids (and myself!) eating?

While the kids were at school, I cut the watermelon, washed a bunch of berries, and made something cool and sweet and light and brilliant. I can’t wait to fill my summer with these…

Watermelon-Strawberry-Blueberry Popsicles

5.0 from 4 reviews

Watermelon-Berry Popsicles

Author: Lolli

Serves: 16

Ingredients

4 cups watermelon, cut into cubes
2 cups strawberries, sliced
1 cup blueberries
Juice of 2 limes
¼ cup sugar, optional
3 ounce paper cups
Popsicle sticks

Instructions

Place watermelon cubes in blender and blend for a few seconds (it doesn't take much for watermelon to be pureed). Add strawberries, blueberries, and lime juice and blend until large pieces of fruit have been pureed.
Test a small spoonful - Add additional berries or sugar if needed for taste.
Pour into 3 ounce paper cups and place in freezer for 30 minutes to an hour (I recommend placing the cups on a tray to make them easier to take in and out, and to ensure that they don't tip).
After the popsicles have had a chance to harden (but not solidify completely), place a popsicle stick in the middle of each cup. Return to freezer and chill until frozen through.
To eat, simply tear the paper cup away from the popsicle and enjoy!

Before freezing….I filled my cups just below the top

You can switch up the fruits that you use in these popsicles – add a higher proportion of strawberries or add a kiwi or some raspberries for a different flavor. The possibilities are endless! I love the lightness (and the flavor) of watermelon and so these will be perfect for a light popsicle snack on hot days.

A note about the optional sugar: usually fruit is plenty sweet enough for my taste, but since ripeness and flavor varies significantly, you might need to add a little bit of sugar. Taste your pureed fruit first before adding any sugar. You probably don’t need any.

Additional tips: to make a watermelon berry slushy drink, freeze fruit before blending OR add a handful or two of ice cubes to the blender.

I think I’ll be coming up with more fruit combinations throughout the summer, taking advantage of the fruit that’s in season and making it easy to enjoy a healthy serving of fruit everyday!

Refreshing and Easy Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Lolli — Tue, 28 May 2013 03:26:35 +0000

I was shopping for our Memorial Day dinner earlier today and found myself in the produce section of my grocery store hypnotized by the papayas. They looked so delicious…and they were on sale. I never buy papayas, so I wasn’t sure how the family would react to a new fruit, but I couldn’t resist giving it a try.

We had fresh and deliciously ripe papaya with dinner, but there was so much left over that I decided to try my hand at making a papaya smoothie. After a little bit of trying this and testing that, I came up with a cool and refreshing papaya smoothie that was satisfyingly sweet but very healthy (bonus!). I froze a bunch of papaya so that I can make this smoothie again anytime.

Refreshing & Easy Papaya Smoothie Recipe

Prep time

5 mins

Total time

5 mins

Author: Lolli

Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

2-3 cups ripe papaya, seeded and peeled
1 cup orange juice
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 (6 oz) container fat-free vanilla yogurt
1 cup (about 6-8) ice cubes

Instructions

Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Enjoy!

Notes

You can freeze your cut-up papaya and blend the frozen fruit pieces for a thicker smoothie.
Variations: Add berries or a ripe banana for a different flavor. Experiment with different fruits and amounts until you get it "just right" for your taste!

Let me know what variations to this smoothie sound best to you!

Health benefits of papaya:

If you’re wondering if this is something you’d like to try, consider these incredible health benefits of papaya:

Papaya is full of antioxidants (Vitamin C, E and beta-carotenes) which help the body fight against cancer-causing calls. Antioxidants also prevent cholesterol from oxidizing, reducing the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Papaya is very low in calories but is high in fiber, so it fills you up.
Papaya is a great source of proteolytic enzymes which break down the proteins in food, allowing for better digestion.
Enzymes found in papaya can help reduce inflammation and improve healing from burns. These anti-inflammatory properties can also help reduce symptoms from asthma and arthritis.
Eating papaya can help ease menstrual cramps and promote a regular menstrual flow. It can also ease morning sickness when pregnant.