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Fresh Fridays, June 11

Kathleen

by Kathleen Pope Jun 11, 2021

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Happy Friday!

I had grand recipe posting plans this week, but life happened! Does that ever happen to you? Tell me I am not alone in making plans, checklists and then you realize, it is not going to happen!

It’s all good, because I have an amazing recipe to re-share with you! But first, a little about why my plans did not materialize this week.

I was honored to join 7 ladies from our church for a few days away on a mountain retreat — you know the kind; just a little bit of food (overflowing), laughing until our tears ran down our legs (bwah-haha), hiking in God’s creative and stunning creation, early morning conversations around rich cups of coffee, quiet moments, tears for the hurting and brokenhearted and loads of prayer — how this precious time with friends filled and refreshed my soul!

Image of friends sitting on a porch of an old house with scripture that says perfume and incense bring to the joy heart and the pleasantness of a friend from their heartfelt advice.
We came across this beautiful home built in 1895 near Twin Lakes, CO while on a beautiful hike.

I pray you have friends in your lives who are like sisters, those who will be honest and tell you when you have something in your teeth, or gently encourage you not to gossip, tell you the truth in love; friends who take the time to ask about your heart, to hear your story — those who will laugh, listen, pray and cry with you.

Remember that to have a friend, is to be a friend; vulnerability is risky, it’s hard to be others focused, to be willing to listen, share, sacrifice — it cannot be one sided, you have to give and be willing to receive; but oh my friends, to invest in friendship, is to be rich indeed! The ROI is life-changing!

Image of aspen trees a lake and mountains in the background with words faith can move mountains!

Limes, Limes and More Limes!

Are you a lime fanatic like I am, my most popular recipe is this easy Award Winning Key Lime Pie recipe. I adore limes, their bright, tart, limey-ness!

I have a few other recipes in the works that highlight limes this summer, but for now, I know you will enjoy this recipe made by 100’s of readers, with glowing reviews; don’t believe me?…

Best Key Lime Pie wedge on a plate with two swirls of whipped cream, garnished with a sliced lime and lime zest.

…read about what a few are saying about this Easy Key Lime Pie:

I have made this recipe twice for parties and making it again. Everyone enjoys it. I used fresh key limes.

Sue

This key lime pie was so easy to make & by far the best tasting key lime pie I have ever tasted! The best part is mixing in the lime zest; getting those little green flavor flecks throughout the pie!

Kim

Turned out amazing! I was nervous to make it, but the instructions made it easy to follow and we loved it.

Sandra

Make your own graham cracker crust or make it even easier and purchase store-bought! Give this easy, make ahead, amazing Key Lime Pie a go, the recipe is below!

BEST KEY LIME PIE

More great Lime-y Recipes

  • Best Chicken Marinade | Coconut Lime Chicken | you put the lime with the coconut….
  • Key Lime Torte with Graham Cracker Crust | the pictures are rather horrid, but this is a lighter than air dessert!
  • Cilantro Lime Rice {A Chipotle Copycat} | A hint o’ lime brings out the bright flavors of the rice and cilantro.
  • Fresh Strawberry Gin Cocktail | A generous amount of lime juice adds a lovely citrus tartness to this drink!
graphic with swirl and says favorite tool of the week

Here are a couple of tools that make any recipes so much easier when using citrus!

First is this zester, I use it for zesting lemon, lime, orange and even grapefruit rind, and for spices like nutmeg or cinnamon, grating Parmesan cheese, ginger, garlic, even chocolate!

Take the effort and hard work out of juicing with this easy to use hand held juicer!

Summer Cookie Recipes You Need!

Cookies taste great all year long, but sometimes certain cookies make us think of summertime!

  • Best Chewy Chocolate Chip cookie and it’s Gluten Free Chewy Cousin!
  • S’Mores Chocolate Chip Cookies | like the summer classic, only easier to eat!
  • Cake Batter Chocolate Chip Cookies | add your favorite jimmies or sprinkles to these cookies!
  • Triple Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies | softer than soft, chewy and amazingly delicious!
  • Lemon Sandwich Cookies | refrigerator shortbread cookies have the perfect amount of tang!
  • Oatmeal Sandwich Cookies | Thick, chewy, delicious with an amazing brown sugar buttercream!
  • Brownie Sandwich Cookies | yup, the chocolatey version of the above!
  • Whoopie Pies | A classic summertime (or anytime) treat in our house! Try these fluffernutter too!
  • Classic Scottish Shortbread | always a hit!
  • Blondies | Classic chewy blonde brownies, the easiest one bowl bar cookie!
  • The Best Ever Soft Sugar Cookie Bars | they really are the best ever!

Browse all of my cookie recipes!

Thanks for hanging around! Go and invest in friendships! May God bless your weekend!

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P.S. Be sure to browse through last weeks Fresh Fridays for more great recipes!

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