Hillaire Baumgartner
Berry Icebox Cake Layers of graham crackers, coconut whipped cream, and berries create this airy and sweet treat. No baking required for this melt-in-your-mouth cake.
Serves 4 – 6
Ingredients
1 can of coconut cream (chilled in the fridge for at least three hours)
1/3 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1.5 sleeves graham cracker sheets
3 cups of mixed berries, sliced
Whipped cream (optional)
Directions:
Chill a mixing bowl in the freezer for about 10 minutes. Open the can of coconut cream and scoop out the thickened parts from the top of the can. Transfer into the chilled bowl.
With a hand mixer, beat on high until soft peaks are formed. Pour in powdered sugar and vanilla (if using) and beat until incorporated.
In an 8-by-8-inch pan, layer graham crackers, coconut cream, then fruit until you’ve made 2 – 3 layers.
Let set in the fridge, covered, for at least two hours. Top with whipped cream, additional fruit, then enjoy.
Hillaire Baumgartner
Kimchi Dogs Grilled sausages are topped with a gochujang mayo and tangy kimchi.
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 hot dog/sausage links of choice, plus buns
1/2 cup mayo
1.5 teaspoons gochujang sauce
1/2 cup kimchi
Black sesame seeds
Cilantro, chopped
Instructions:
Grill your sausages according to the package.
Make the mayo by stirring together the gochujang sauce and mayo.
Serve your sausage on a bun and top with the gochujang mayo, kimchi, sesame seeds, and cilantro.
Hillaire Baumgartner
Cowboy Caviar This cowboy caviar, also known as a bean salsa, is an easy and flavorful snack. Great dip for parties and large gatherings.
Serves 8+
Ingredients
1, 16-ounce can black-eyed peas
1, 16-ounce can corn
1, 16-ounce can black beans
2 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 red onion, diced
1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Juice from 1 lime
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1.5 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 cup olive oil
Sea salt, to taste
Directions:
Rinse and drain the black-eyed peas, corn, and black beans.
Add the black-eyed peas, corn, black beans, tomatoes, red onion, jalapeño, and cilantro to a large bowl and toss to combine.
In a separate bowl, add the first three dressing ingredients and whisk in the olive oil until combined.
Pour the dressing into the bean mixture, stir, cover, and refrigerate for at least two hours.
Add more salt to taste and keep refrigerated for up to one week.
Hillaire Baumgartner
Tequila Melon Smash A refreshing drink with the fresh flavors of sweet cantaloupe, mint, and lime.
Makes 2 drinks
Ingredients
2 cups ripe, chopped cantaloupe
1 – 2 ounces tequila
Handful of ice
5 mint leaves
Juice from 1/2 of a lime
1 tablespoon agave nectar
Sparkling water
Directions:
Put cantaloupe in a blender and blend on high until smooth.
In a cocktail shaker, muddle together the mint and agave.
Fill with ice, tequila, cantaloupe juice, and lime juice and shake vigorously.
Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water.
