Recipes & More | 06 2025

When summer temps climb, there’s nothing like a tall, fizzy drink—and few are as fun as Italian cream soda. These café-style drinks feel like a treat, but they’re surprisingly easy to make at home. All you need are three key ingredients: flavored syrup, sparkling water, and Smith Brothers cream or half & half. That’s it!

Smoky, spiced, and packed with flavor, beef kofta is a delicious twist on classic summer grilling. Whether you’re firing up the backyard barbecue or cooking over open flames at your favorite campsite, these skewered meatballs bring bold Middle Eastern-inspired flavor to the table. Easy to prep and fun to eat, they’re perfect served with flatbread, yogurt sauce, and grilled veggies.

Who says s’mores have to be sweet? Imagine gooey cheese, toasted to perfection over a crackling fire, melting over a crispy cracker layered with smoky meats and tangy spreads. Ready to think outside the Graham cracker box? Let’s light that fire and get creative!

One of our favorite cherry recipes is clafoutis: a rustic French dessert that feels fancy but couldn’t be easier to pull together. It's a lightly sweet, creamy baked dish studded with juicy cherries that tastes like summer in every bite. 

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Looking for a simple way to elevate your meals? Compound butter is the answer! Making compound butter is incredibly easy: Blend softened butter with herbs, spices, or other flavorful ingredients, and you've got a versatile condiment to enhance a variety of dishes. ;