White Chocolate Mint Cups

 

Chocolate can be so finicky in the summer with the heat but lucky for us these are best out of the refrigerator for a cool and minty treat that's great on a hot day. It is supposed to be 104F here today and 105F degrees tomorrow so anything cool is better, yes? I will be staying inside but I will probably be trying to come up with cold desserts to avoid using the oven.

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Spudnuts anyone?

Are you looking for a doughnuts that are soft on the inside and have that warm, crisp and sweet glaze? You're in the right place. These are reminiscent of Krispy Creme doughnuts in regards to the glaze but not the doughnuts. The doughnuts are made with mashed potato which adds to their light and fluffy texture. These are definitely best to make for a crowd. Otherwise you will want to just sit and eat them all because they melt in your mouth. 

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Meatless Monday! Beet, Onion, & Cucumber Salad with Honey-Dijon Dressing

I am always looking for new and refreshing side dishes to go with dinner in the summer. Having a recipe that is easy to put together makes me much more likely to prepare it. I also love the fact that this recipe can be made ahead and it is served chilled. I used Chioggia beets for this salad which have a really pretty presentation. They have the best presentation when they are raw because of the rings inside them but as you can see they are still really pretty, even after cooking. 

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