Blog posts tagged with 'summer'

The Big Tomato Picnic Sandwich

tomato sandwich recipe

By making the most of peak-season tomatoes, this shareable sandwich feels like summer in every bite. Plus, this sandwich only gets better as it sits so you can bring it along to the park, the beach, or your backyard table.

Caprese, Reinvented: Fresh Takes on a Summer Classic

Caprese Salad

Classic Caprese salad celebrates peak-season produce and quality ingredients, no cooking required. But what if we told you the magic of Caprese isn’t limited to tomatoes and mozzarella?

No-Bake Cheesecake

No Bake Cheesecake Recipe

When the weather’s warm and the oven’s off-limits, this no-bake cheesecake is your go-to dessert hero. Creamy, cool, and delicious, it’s the perfect breezy companion for summer’s best fruit.

Italian Cream Sodas at Home

Italian Soda

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!

Savory S’mores: A Delicious Twist on a Campfire Classic

Savory Smores

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!

A Slice of Summer: Cherry Clafoutis Recipe

Cherry Clafoutis Recipe

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. 

Strawberry Tres Leches Cake

Strawberry Tres Leches Cake Recip

If you love traditional Pastel de Tres Leches you'll love this strawberry version, as moist and light as the original, but uses Smith Brothers strawberry milk in the milk soak and strawberry whipped cream on top. It's a fun and fruity upgrade to a classic.

Hot Summer, Cold Treats

Cold Treats Recipe Collage

Summer is here, and the temperatures are rising! But don't worry, we've got just what you need to stay cool and refreshed. Dive into our collection of delightful recipes perfect for a hot summer day. From fruity popsicles to creamy no-churn ice cream, ice-cold bingsu, and refreshing horchata and granitas, there's something for everyone to enjoy. So grab your ingredients, find a spot in the shade, and chill out with these tasty treats!

5 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Lemonade

Upgrade Your Lemonade

Summer is the time for sipping lemonade, the quintessential refreshing beverage. But why settle for the classic version when you can elevate it with a few simple tweaks? Here are five delicious ways to upgrade your lemonade and impress your taste buds.

Bruschetta with Goat Cheese

Smith Brothers Bruschetta and Goat Cheese

With its bright, fresh flavors and textures, bruschetta is made with some of the season’s best ingredients, and is a perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer. This recipe features a beautiful mix of summer-ripe cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and garlic, all piled high on a Demi Baguette and finished with a crumble of creamy goat cheese.