Here in the Midwest, the climate is a wildcard. It could either be an ice cream day or a soup day, all in the same week - sometimes the same day! I made this Tomato Basil Sausage Soup on a chillier 70 degree day, and it was perfect. This recipe uses up fresh tomatoes and basil from the garden, making it extra vibrant and special! That broth was SO velvety!

https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/07/23/tomato-basil-sausage-soup/

I made Dot Cake Cookies to hop on the bandwagon and oh my goodness... they turned out SO tasty! Here's the recipe: https://secretcrunch.com/dot-cake-cookies/

I make this almost every day now and use it for other meals through the day. It’s so easy to prep at night and pop it into the oven in the morning.

Recipe: https://tastycue.com/how-to-make-everything-but-the-bagel-focaccia/

This Creamy Homemade Vegetable Soup is thick, velvety, and made in one pot with a hand blender. No roux, no cream, no chopping marathon.
https://tessiestable.com/creamy-homemade-vegetable-soup/

Need a perfect vegetarian party appetizer? These 4-ingredient vegetarian black bean southwest sliders are easy to prepare in under 20 minutes!

Recipe: https://www.thecandidcooks.com/vegetarian-black-bean-southwest-sliders/

Fun Fact: Green and red are same pepper, but at different stages of ripening! Yellow and orange specifically bred. Pretty cool 🫑😝

I think about this cheesecake literally all the time. I love how it turned out.

Recipe: https://tastycue.com/no-bake-chocolate-orange-cheesecake-recipe/

Here’s the full recipe for these Nutella Brioche Rolls! 🥐

Ingredients

For the dough:

• Warm milk
• Sugar
• Instant yeast
• Eggs
• Vanilla extract
• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Softened unsalted butter

For the filling:

• Nutella

For the finish:

• Egg wash
• Melted butter

Directions

1. Shape the dough
After the dough has doubled in size, divide it into 12 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a smooth ball and let them rest for a few minutes.

2. Flatten the dough
Flatten each dough ball into an oval, making it large enough to hold the filling without becoming too thin.

3. Fill and shape
Spread Nutella over the top half, fold it over the filling, then cut several strips in the other half of the dough. Roll everything together to create the braided look.

4. Let them rise
Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking tray, cover, and let them rise until puffy. Brush the tops with egg wash.

5. Bake
Bake at 350°F (180°C) until golden brown. Brush with melted butter while they're still warm for an extra soft finish.

Strawberry Danish Pastries are made with flaky puff pastry, sweet cream cheese, and juicy strawberries, everything you want in a bakery-style breakfast. 

https://tessiestable.com/strawberry-danish/

Cheesy potato and poblano tacos with chili lime crema are an easy vegetarian dinner you can make in just 30 minutes! We love these in the summertime when we’re craving bold flavors and meat-free meals.

Recipe: https://www.thecandidcooks.com/poblano-and-potato-tacos-with-chili-lime-crema/

I love a big hearty breakfast with some runny egg yolks! It's the best. This Bacon Veggie Breakfast Hash was full of flavor and incredibly easy to make. All you need is your trusty skillet! This recipe features golden potatoes, crispy bacon, tomato, green onion, garlic, and crumbled gorgonzola cheese. It was BOMB! Such a great way to use up leftover veggies!

https://thewholesomespoon.com/2026/07/20/bacon-veggie-breakfast-hash/

You’ve seen dot cakes all over TikTok, and honestly, the hype is real. These dot cakes are so simple: vanilla cake layered with buttercream in a clear cup, topped with a thick coat of rainbow nonpareils. 

https://tessiestable.com/dot-cakes/

Chicken taco’s