Spicy Paloma Cocktail
A grapefruit and tequila cocktail with jalapeno simple syrup, ice, and plain sparkling water. The syrup is a separate batch; only one ounce goes in the glass.
Olivia Hart
Olivia Hart is the founder of Bitezy Recipes and a passionate recipe developer dedicated to helping home cooks create delicious homemade meals with ease. She specializes in easy family-friendly recipes, comforting dinners, slow cooker favorites, quick weeknight meals, pasta dishes, soups, and crowd-pleasing desserts. Through Bitezy Recipes, Olivia shares tested recipes with simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions to make cooking enjoyable for cooks of all skill levels.
S’mores Cookie Bars
Cookie bars with graham cracker crumbs, chocolate chips, and mini marshmallows, baked in a nine-by-thirteen-inch pan and cooled before cutting.
Japanese Cotton Cheesecake
A six-egg cream cheese cake lightened with meringue, baked in a water bath, cooled gradually, and chilled before slicing.
Chocolate Ganache Crepes
Thin crepes filled with vanilla whipped cream and topped with cooled chocolate ganache. Allow the crepes to cool before adding the filling.
Chocolate Pumpkin Bread
A cocoa pumpkin loaf with cinnamon and optional chocolate chips, baked in a nine-by-five-inch pan and cooled before slicing.
Lemon Sourdough Discard Cake
A round lemon cake made with mature sourdough discard, butter, and fresh lemon, finished with a powdered-sugar glaze after cooling.
Chickpea Cucumber Salad with Yogurt Dressing
Canned chickpeas and crisp cucumbers in a Greek yogurt dressing with lemon, Dijon mustard, dill, and parsley. Feta is optional.
Lentil Tabbouleh Salad
A parsley-forward salad with cooked lentils, cucumber, tomatoes, mint, and lemon dressing. The dry-lentil option is an alternative, not an extra ingredient.
Homemade Rhubarb Simple Syrup
A tart-sweet rhubarb syrup made by simmering stalks, straining the liquid, and dissolving sugar. Optional vanilla, ginger, or mint adds a second flavor.
Southwest Quinoa Salad
A colorful quinoa salad with black beans, cooked corn, crunchy vegetables, and a lime dressing. Serve as a generous side or a light meal.