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Bourbon Peach Sundae

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Bourbon Peach Sundae

One evening Ian and I were sitting out on our patio, relaxing after cleaning up dinner, and I thought there was only one thing that would make this night better – an ice cream sundae! Seeing as I’m not a huge ice cream fan, I decided I should follow my craving and see where it took me.

Bourbon Peach Sundae

After rummaging around in the fridge my plan for an ice cream sundae was looking bleak, but then I noticed the peaches sitting on the counter. Bingo! Now I had something to work with! Three hours later our kitchen was filled with the most delicious smell of simmering cinnamon sugar bourbon peaches in the crock pot. Yum!

Bourbon Peach Sundae

I let the peaches cool for a bit before scooping them onto my ice cream and sprinkling crushed candied pecans on top. I wasn’t sure what to expect of this concoction, but Ian and I both emptied our bowls in five minutes. I think that counts as a success!

Bourbon Peach Sundae

Ingredients:

  • 2 C. Peaches, sliced
  • 1/4 C. Coconut sugar
  • 2 Tbs. Bourbon
  • 1 Tbs. Cinnamon
  • Vanilla ice cream
  • Candied pecans, crushed

Recipe:

  • Place the peaches, sugar, bourbon, and cinnamon in a crock pot on low
  • Cook for 3 hours
  • Let cool slightly before adding it on top of vanilla ice cream
  • Sprinkle the sundae with crushed candied pecans if desired
  • Store leftover bourbon peaches in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Morel Mushroom Flatbread

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Morel Mushroom Flatbread

My parents always knew the woods on our farm were home to morel mushrooms, but  we never went hunting for them. That is until my Dad found out a few family members and friends enjoyed them. Now he spends a few afternoons a summer scouring the ground to bring home a basket full of morels. 

Morel Mushroom Flatbread

I was lucky to be home one weekend when my dad was harvesting the morel mushrooms and I was able to sneak away with a few. I had never cooked anything with morels before, but I thought they would make a delicious flatbread. And boy, did they ever!

Morel Mushroom Flatbread

This flatbread can be nibbled on as a light appetizer or be made into the star of the show as a delicious entrée. If morels are hard to come by, swap them out for your favorite type of mushroom. I’m sure the end result will be just as appetizing!

Morel Mushroom Flatbread

*Makes two mini flatbreads

Ingredients:

  • 2 mini naan flatbread
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1/2 C. Sliced morel mushrooms
  • 1/2 C. Shredded gouda cheese

Recipe:

  • Preheat your oven to 350˙
  • Place the naan flatbread on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil
  • Top with minced garlic, cheese, and mushrooms
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the cheese starts to brown
  • Let cool slightly and slice before serving

Strawberry S’mores

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Strawberry S'mores

Best way to end a summer night? Roasting marshmallows by a fire and making s’mores! This was by far one of my favorite things to do growing up. My whole family loves s’mores and if we were having a fire before my Dad was done milking cows, one of us would run a s’more down to the barn for him to enjoy.

Strawberry S'mores

Now that Ian and I live in an apartment, our s’more days are limited to when we visit my family. To make these evenings even more special, I tried my hand at making my own marshmallows. I experimented with a few flavor infusions and settled on these strawberry swirl marshmallows!

Strawberry S'mores

Once they are lightly toasted and sandwiched between a piece of chocolate and two graham crackers you can dive into a delicious s’more that tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry. Pure perfection! Just be warned, they can be a bit messy!

To make your own strawberry swirl marshmallows at home, follow this recipe. Once you have the marshmallow batter poured out into your container, dollop a few spoonfuls of strawberry jelly on top and drag a wooden kabob skewer through the batter to create a swirl effect.