These bad boys were so thicc! I rubbed them with spices, seared them in the cast iron, then basted them with a garlic herb butter. Topped with fresh lemon zest and basil from the garden - it was a chef’s kiss for sure 😍
Steak is probably one of my favorite proteins EVER. It's such a treat! These Lemon and Garlic Herb Ribeye Steaks were rubbed with spices, seared in a cast iron skillet, basted with a garlic herb butter, then topped with fresh lemon zest and basil from the garden. I got these from Omaha Steaks and holy moly - they turned out SO good! Such a quick meal too.
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/08/17/lemon-and-garlic-herb-ribeye-steaks/
Dinner, dessert, drinks too, whatever! Let’s hear it 😍🎃
I swear, one pot dinners are one of the greatest inventions. Life is so busy, it's hard to keep up! This Chicken Caprese Skillet was bursting with flavor and fresh ingredients. The juicy chicken, the gooey mozzarella, those burst tomatoes, and that fresh basil? It's a love language for me. This was ready in just 30 minutes too!
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/08/13/chicken-caprese-skillet/
Let’s hear it🙌🏼
Lots of jalapeños in your garden? This recipe features creamy, decadent shrimp alfredo piled high with thinly sliced, crunchy jalapeños! The best part about this is you can choose the level of heat by either removing the seeds and pith, or leaving them - making it a great family recipe too 😋🤌🏼
Lots of ripe jalapeños in your garden? Great! They are awesome in everything. This Jalapeño Shrimp Alfredo was creamy and cozy, while those thinly sliced jalapeños offered the perfect amount of vibrant freshness on top. You can choose your spice level by removing the seeds or not - making this dish family friendly! It was so unique and incredibly delicious.
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/08/10/jalapeno-shrimp-alfredo/
Anybody else grow strawberries? I have found them to be quite annoying and cumbersome to grow.
But this here berry, is perfect. She’s small but the perfect color all the way around and without pecks from a bird! 🤣🙄
This cake batter cannoli dip features cream cheese, ricotta cheese, almond and vanilla extract, powdered sugar, white chocolate chips, heat-treated Funfetti cake mix, rainbow sprinkles, and whipped cream. It was so easy to make and SO addicting 😋🍰
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/08/06/cake-batter-cannoli-dip/
For some reason, I was craving cake batter SO hard the other day! It's just such a nostalgic and delicious flavor! This Cake Batter Cannoli Dip features cream cheese, ricotta cheese, vanilla and almond extract, white chocolate chips, Funfetti cake mix, and rainbow sprinkles. Served with shattered waffle cones and pretzels - this is the perfect party dip!
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/08/06/cake-batter-cannoli-dip/
The air fryer is perfect for summer meals! These Air Fryer Ground Chicken Stuffed Peppers are an awesome way to use up some fresh bell peppers from the garden. These were stuffed with white rice, juicy ground chicken, and a variety of veggies and spices. Topped with melty, golden cheese - this classic family friendly recipe cooks in just 25 minutes!
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/08/03/air-fryer-ground-chicken-stuffed-peppers/
This char-grilled corn on the cob was so easy! Literally took 7 ingredients and 10 minutes. Ya can’t beat it! Happy summer 😍🌽
In this weather, the last thing I want to do is stop playing and go inside!? Um, absolutely not. This Easy Char-Grilled Corn on the Cob was literally the simplest thing to throw together - right in the yard! I ripped some herbs from the garden, shucked the corn, grilled these babies, then buttered and seasoned them. These make such a lovely side or snack!
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/07/30/easy-char-grilled-corn-on-the-cob/
A whole wheat bagel with cream cheese, mashed avocado, minced jalapeño, everything bagel seasoning, and thinly sliced green onion
These coconut crunch chocolate squares were like homemade candy bars with Crunch Bar and Meltaway vibes.
These were so easy to make - no baking is actually required at all! The chocolate chips were melted with coconut oil, then I mixed in some crushed graham crackers, peanuts, espresso powder, topped with flaky salt, and chilled. That’s it! So easy 🤤🍫
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/07/27/coconut-crunch-chocolate-squares/
Every once in a while, I get a huge hankering for chocolate - something melty, crunchy, and decadent! These Coconut Crunch Chocolate Squares were made by melting chocolate chips with coconut oil, then mixing in coconut flakes, peanuts, crushed graham crackers, and espresso powder. Just top with flaky salt and chill for a bit! Crunch Bar meets Meltaway vibes!
https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/07/27/coconut-crunch-chocolate-squares/
What do you eat them with?