July 2012 Recipes
It’s the last day of the month and time for me to recap the noteworthy things I made this month:
Spinach Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Cheesy Squares – If you like spinach and artichoke dip, that’s what these are, but in bar form and we loved them.
Thanks to Pinterest, many people told me they tried making peanut butter at home and were surprised at how easy it is.
And how amazing it tastes.
Cinnamon Sugar Crust Cream Cheese Danish Squares – made with an easy shortcut and remind me of Entenmann’s danish
Vinegar Recipes and Balsamic Glaze
Cheddar Cheese and Olive Oil Savory Muffins
Chocolate Cake Batter Milkshake – One of my favorite milkshakes, ever
Barbeque Tofu with Pineapple and Mango (vegan, GF)
Corn and Double Cheese Dip – can be baked or served cold (vegan, GF, can be made reduced/no fat)
Chocolate Chip and Cherry Blondies – Thanks to so many of you who made these within a day or two of the recipe being posted and who wrote to me telling me about it and what kind of customizing you did to your versions. I love that kind of feedback.
Homemade Thin Mints – vegan, no-bake, ridiculously easy
A few noteworthy and fun non-food posts:
Thursday Things – Interviewed and featured on the Better Homes & Gardens website.
Honored and humbled!
What were the highlights of your July?
I tried to post plenty of no-bake and no-fuss recipes this month, especially since it’s the peak of summer. Very few people have the time or desire to stand in a (hot) kitchen all day and cook when it’s warm outside, or the kids are out of school, and the outdoors or your family rather than the kitchen is calling your name.
In non-food related matters, the antique shopping finds I scored were fun.
And of course, our month-long trip to Aruba that I knew I had coming was the total highlight.
Previous Months:
January 2012
February 2012
March 2012
April 2012
May 2012
June 2012
Thanks for the Capresso Espresso and Cappuccino Machine Giveaway entries
Wow, what a fantastic month! Better Homes and Gardens, off to Aruba for a month and loads of great recipe and fun shopping finds!
My July highlight definitely has to be attending the Olympics. It was a truly amazing experience :) But who knows, something amazing may happen today to blow that out of the water! :)
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What a gorgeous round up, Averi! Hope you have a super fun time in Aruba! :)
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No bake and no fuss are always a plus during summer. Love all the pictures. Good thing I’m finishing up my breakfast ;-)
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The highlight of my July was my trip to Vegas, and also the jalapeno chicken that I ate earlier this month … it was THAT good!
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WOW!!! You have had such a bust and tempting July ~ HAVE A BLAST in ARUBA :) Can’t wait to read your posts from there. XO
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The Chocolate Cake butter shake and the savory muffins are calling my name! as always, mouthwatering recipes and beautiful photos!
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You are so prolific in the kitchen- And beyond! It’s incredibly inspiring. Makes me feel downright lazy over here, too!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — July 31st, 2012 at 4:37 pm
LOL – you write books like it’s your job :) Hardly!! lazy!! I made it here and already went groc shopping for sugar :)
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Loving all of your July recipes. They all really POP – so much color, different flavors, and unique things I want to try! My faves are the Cinnamon Sugar Crust Cream Cheese Danish Squares, the Thin Mints, and the Spinach Artichoke and Roasted Red Pepper Cheesy Squares! So glad you are able to get away and enjoy Aruba, Averie! Congrats again about the BHG feature, girl! My noteworthy things were a few very fun vacations with friends and Kevin, my super soft peanut butter cookies, and strawberry frosted donuts! YUM!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — July 31st, 2012 at 4:36 pm
your super soft peanut butter cookies and your vacays with Kevin – awesome :)
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OH! And I forgot – I am dying to make those cherry/chocolate blondies. They are definitely a noteworthy and GORGEOUS recipe for your recipe box, Averie. So many adaptions, too :)
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I think my favorite has to be the homemade thin mints. I am a fool for those. Great July roundup!
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I love that you post a monthly recap in case I miss a post. I still can’t wait to make those cherry blondies!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — July 31st, 2012 at 4:34 pm
supppppper easy, too! ENJOY!
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those cinnamon sugar squares, as well as the artichoke squares are making me drool! they look so delicious! i hope you have a wonderful wonderful time in aruba!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — July 31st, 2012 at 4:34 pm
thanks, Caralyn!
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I’m so jealous of your month long trip. Like, I want to live at your house too and eat those delicious sweets, esp. those blondies!!
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Wow these recipe pictures just made my day! The homemade peanut butter and chocolate milkshake have got me sold!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — July 31st, 2012 at 4:33 pm
thanks!
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Awesome that you were interviewed in BHG!! I didn’t get to read Thursday’s things…Congratulations!!
You are in Aruba now…soak up some of that lovely sun and enjoy yourselves. Can’t wait to see your yummy Aruba recipes! :-)
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Great recipe round up–I’m thinking of making the savory muffin batter in my cast iron skillet this weekend. July flew by but my birthday was yesterday so I’m looking forward to a nice dinner out with my husband later this week. Much more fun to celebrate a little when I don’t have to get up for work the next am. Looking forward to your posts from Aruba!
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wow what a recap girl! You got it going on!
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Those blondies look unreal! I am going to make those as soon as I manage to eat up all my other desserts I have baked lately! I bake quicker than I eat!
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What a delicious, inspiring month!! I have got to try making our own peanut butter. Congrats on the BHG interview – so cool! My favorite moment from July was helping cook and serve an amazing sunset farm to fork dinner experience right on the farm with my husband in Vermont So special. Enjoy Aruba!
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Wow! I don’t know which recipe I like best…thise cinnamon danishes sure sound delish though! Big congrats on your interview, what an accomplishment! I just kicked off my very first link party tonight, so thats a highlight from this month :) I would be thrilled if you would stop by! Aruba sounds wonderful, enjoy!!
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — July 31st, 2012 at 8:23 pm
thanks for the invite!
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I can’t believe tomorrow is August!!! I haven’t even thought about my wrap up post yet. Yikes…I am super behind : )
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Wow, still in shock that July is over already! Great recipe recap, my highlights were my birthday, making great strides in money savings, and surviving a crazy month at work.
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I adore the purple and pink backgrounds. I really need to go shopping for some gear to take food piccies with. I usually end up putting stuff on the floor because that’s more interesting than my scratched and grubby benchtop or table. So, I’m inspired, but not quite taking action just yet… ;-/ Soon. Will hit the thrift stores, I’m sure they are a gold mine of plates and table cloths.
*thinks* maybe I’ll try grandma’s place…. she has awesome crockery and intricate table coverings..
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 1st, 2012 at 5:47 am
I like shooting pink/purple and bright colors and mixing it up instead of darker/natural woods – depends on my mood!
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The Aruba pictures are gorgeous, I can not wait to see more once you are settled in. :)
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I adore your roundups! Such a great month!! :)
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I love these round-up posts! Now that I”m in school, its a bit harder to read everyday but I know I’ll find anything I missed right here. :)
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Averie @ Averie Cooks replied: — August 9th, 2012 at 8:35 am
thanks for reading – whenever you can!
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