Gourmet Recipes, Seasonal Ingredients, Confident Cooking | Striped Spatula

jam bars with oat crumble topping

Jam Bars with Oat Crumble Topping

With an almond-scented crust, a layer of fruit preserves, and a buttery oat crumble topping, these bakery-style Jam Bars are easy to make and irresistible to eat!

homemade croutons with garlic butter and herbs in a bowl

Homemade Croutons 101: Basics + Flavor Variations

Take your soup and salad game to the next level with a batch of buttery croutons! Homemade croutons are easy to make and a great way to bring new life to day-old bread.

scoops of rum cherry ice cream recipe in a bowl

Rum Cherry Ice Cream

Rich and creamy with chunks of rum-soaked Bing cherries swirled throughout a custard base, this Rum Cherry Ice Cream is a grownup twist on a classic.

Blackberry-Lemon Mint Juleps | Striped Spatula

Mint Julep Recipe with Blackberries and Lemon

This ice cold Blackberry-Lemon Mint Julep recipe is a fragrant and refreshing twist on a classic. Perfect for sipping on a warm day or for watching the horse races!

frozen watermelon daiquiris recipe

Frozen Watermelon Daiquiri

Cool off with this frozen watermelon daiquiri recipe, made with fragrant watermelon cubes, fresh lime and orange juices, and light rum. Perfect for summer entertaining. Non-alcoholic variation included!

strawberry basil soda recipe

Strawberry Basil Soda

Turn fresh fruit and herbs into a unique and refreshing homemade soda! Lightly fizzy and sweet (but not cloying) with the subtle pepperiness of basil, Strawberry Basil Soda is a perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer afternoon.

peach mint lemonade recipe

Sunny Peach Mint Lemonade

Sweetened with a fresh peach and mint infused simple syrup, this Peach Mint Lemonade tastes like summer in a glass. It’s easy to make, too!