This Homemade Cranberry Sauce is for those who like burst, whole berries and a sweet-but-not-too-sweet and still tangy flavor. A touch of orange zest and cinnamon makes it a cut above the rest.

This Will Be Your New Favorite Recipe for Cranberry Sauce

You either love or hate cranberry sauce, and you either like it from the can or homemade. And your views on this subject may change over your lifetime.

I’m not here to try to change your mind about anything. But if you’re looking for a homemade, whole-berry cranberry sauce that is sweet-but-not-too-sweet while still being the perfect amount of tart, this is the one.

Pairing fresh cranberries with sweet apples and a splash of apple cider (or even hard apple cider, if you want) creates a well-rounded sauce that will impress every homemade cranberry sauce lover you know.

Whether you’re a seasoned Thanksgiving expert or a first-timer, you can confidently prepare this in under 20 minutes.

Learn how to make Oven Roasted Sweet Potatoes that have a crispy, caramelized exterior and fluffy, creamy, almost custard-y texture on the inside.

My Family Makes This Roasted Sweet Potato Recipe At Least Once a Week!

Roasted sweet potatoes. They sound so simple that you couldn’t mess them up, right? Actually, you kind of can, but I’m going to make sure that you never do.

You see, after years and years of making roasted sweet potatoes at home, I’ve learned some things.

The most important thing is the size you need to cut the potatoes. It took me a long time to realize this, but trying to save time by cutting the potatoes very small will backfire in the end.

Cut the potatoes too small, and they’re never going to get that fluffy, creamy, almost custard-y texture on the inside that is my absolute favorite thing.

But cut them too large, and they’re going to get way too brown on the outside before they get tender!

Read on for my exact instructions on how to cut, oil, season and roast sweet potatoes for the most delicious end result possible.

Start these four-ingredient Quick Pickled Red Onions at the beginning of dinner prep, and they’ll be ready by the time everything else is.

You Can Make Quick Pickled Red Onions Super Fast!

If you think pickling onions has to be hard, involve a lot of ingredients, or take a long time, think again.

These Quick Pickled Red Onions need only four ingredients. Well, five if you count water, but let’s not count water.

If you want to eat them for dinner tonight, you’re in luck, because you can. Start them now, and by the time you’re done making everything else for your meal, the onions will be ready to eat.

This foolproof method doesn’t even need a jar if you’re going to eat them all tonight.

These homemade Fruity Ice Cream Toppings come together in just minutes and can be stored in the fridge up to a week. Enjoy a banana split with all three, or a simpler bowl.

Need a new favorite Ice Cream Topping? Look no further!

Nothing can really beat a banana split with that classic trio of fruity ice cream toppings, except maybe a homemade version.

In this post, we’ll explore how to make three different irresistible ice cream toppings made from fresh fruit (although frozen fruit also works great for all of them).

Each recipe (strawberry, pineapple and blueberry) takes just minutes to prepare, and can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. And each one has an optional special addition for more depth of flavor and home chef appeal!

Frozen Chocolate Covered Bananas are a refreshing treat for a hot day. You don’t even need a (real) double boiler to make this fun dessert that is beloved by all ages.

These Chocolate Covered Bananas Will Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

I’m a sucker for cold desserts in the summer, and I’ll always have a warm place in my heart for Arrested Development. If you haven’t seen it, many of the jokes revolve around the family’s ownership of a frozen banana stand.

While I don’t own a banana stand lined with hundred dollar bills, I DO have a good recipe for homemade frozen chocolate covered bananas.

They look super fancy, but they’re actually super easy, which is kind of the best combination, don’t you agree?

An Agua Fresca is the perfect balance of lightly sweetened fresh fruit, water and lime juice. Make any of the 5 flavors of this refreshing mocktail in just 5 minutes.

What is agua fresca?

Agua fresca is the Spanish term for “fresh water,” and it’s a light, refreshing drink enjoyed in Mexico and Central America.

In its simplest form, it’s a combination of fruit and water, but sometimes will also contain flowers, seeds or grains.

It’s a delightful way to stay cool at a summer gathering or when you’re sitting poolside.

Make them like a pro at home

I’ve done all the work of testing homemade agua frescas every which way, so that you don’t have to.

After many, MANY rounds of testing and tasting (seriously, my fridge was full of jars of agua frescas for weeks on end), I’ve figured out the perfect balance of fruit to sweetener to lime juice to water for each flavor.

And best of all, I’ve figure out that it’s totally possible to make all five flavors in 20 minutes total! Or, make just one flavor with your favorite fruit in less than 5 minutes.

This homemade Strawberry Lemonade recipe is bursting with the flavor of real strawberries and lemons. Nothing artificial here!

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade is the most refreshing summer drink!

Have I ever told you I worked at Applebee’s during the summers in high school? It certainly wasn’t my favorite job I ever had, but the bartender hooked me up with all the strawberry lemonade I could drink.

Nothing beats a glass of strawberry lemonade on a hot summer day, and my homemade version with ripe strawberries is much better than Applebee’s, which was almost certainly made with manufactured artificial strawberry flavored syrup.

The recipe below is the ultimate thirst-quencher for lounging by the pool or hosting a barbecue. Stick with the delicious strawberry version, or jazz it up with ginger, mint or mango.