Pretty Sweets | Summer Treats

It’s almost summer, and that means craving all sorts of ice cream and frozen treats. Here’s a round-up of some delicious and pretty summer treats that I can’t wait to try out.

If you want more pretty sweets inspiration, I have a whole archive here. What will you be making for treats this summer?

Ice Cream, Ice Cream

Now that June is here, my mind is totally in Summer mode (even though I feel like we barely had a Spring??) So what better way to share some Summer treats than with a round up of pretty ice cream? Nothing says Summer more than ice cream. So enjoy a sweet summer treat:

Ice Cream Round Up | Kyla Is Inspired

1 | Birthday Ice Cream Cake // Sweetapolita

2 | Raspberry Coconut Milk Ice Cream // Baking Magique

3 | Chai Ginger Ice Cream Sandwiches // Minimalist Baker

4 | PMS Ice Cream Concept // The Dieline

5 | Ice Cream Sandwiches // Pass the Sushi

6 | Japanese Desserts // The Road Forks

7 | Purple Ice Cream // Cereal Magazine

8 | Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream // Hungry Girl Porvida

9 | Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream // Minimalist Baker

Personally, I’m a big fan of black raspberry ice cream, though classic vanilla with rainbow sprinkles will always be a favorite. What’s your favorite ice cream?

Pretty Sweets | Take 4

When spring hits, I always seem to crave sweets more. I’m not sure what it is, but all I want is ice cream and donuts! Am I just weird? Anyway, I thought this would be a good time to post with easter coming up (and even if you don’t celebrate, it’s a good excuse to bake!).

Kyla Is Inspired | Pretty Sweets

And if you want even more pretty sweets inspiration, check out my archive here…posting these have kind-of turned into an ongoing series;)

Have you tried any of these recipes? What’s your favorite dessert to make?

Recipe | White Bean Dip

I don’t normally share recipes on my blog that I create, but I really do love to cook! My problem is I always get too hungry and forget to photograph whatever I’m making. However, I wanted to share with you one of my favorite snack foods, white bean dip with corn tortillas. My friend gave me this recipe last year and it’s a go-to for entertaining. The corn tortillas can be substituted for flour tortillas, but I am trying to cut as much gluten out of my diet as possible, so I’m going with corn. This is a super-simple recipe, yet is packed with flavor. I dare you not to enjoy it!

kyla is inspired | white bean dip & corn tortilla chips

Ingredients for dip & tortillas:

2 cans of cannellini beans
1/3 cup olive oil (DOUBLE CHECK)
2 cloves garlic
½ teaspoon pepper
Pinch of salt
Fresh parsley
4 Corn tortillas
Pinch of cayenne pepper

Directions for dip

Drain white beans completely
Chop up garlic into small pieces
Place beans, olive oil, salt, pepper, and cayenne into blender and mix until slightly coarse in texture
Transfer dip into bowl
Add some fresh parsley on top for decoration

Directions for tortilla chips

Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F
Cut tortillas into triangle shapes
Cover a baking sheet in aluminum foil and arrange tortillas in a single layer
Drizzle with olive oil
Sprinkle each tortilla chip with salt, pepper and cayenne
Bake chips for about 5-7 minutes, or until the edges begin to get crispy

kyla is inspired | white bean dip & corn tortilla chips

Then serve & enjoy! :)

Looking for a party idea? Why not host a ladies’ poker night? Ever since going to Foxwoods for the first time last year, I have really enjoyed gambling and table games. (some of my favorite other snack options include guacamole & gluten-free chocolate cookies. These would also be an ideal snack to serve during the game. Personally, I think this is the perfect snack to make if you’re having a party. It’s light, refreshing, and seems to please most people. A fun break while playing!

kyla is inspired | white bean dip & corn tortilla chips

Not into poker? No problem! This delicious dip can be served almost anywhere, for whatever kind of party you’re hosting! I do recommend hosting a ladies’ poker night though – think Desperate Housewives ;)

What are your favorite snack ideas to serve at a weekend party?

This post is in collaboration with Poker Listings.

Happy Easter!

Ok, so I know this post is a day early, but most of you will be eating and spending time with family tomorrow, so I wanted to post today. My family usually eats the typical ham, but how fancy/fun would it be to serve croque monsieurs? Or chickpea cakes as an appetizer? I’m also coveting this skirt…how pretty for spring?

happy easter!

skirt // shoes // necklace // lemon feta dip // croque monsieurs // chickpea cakes // red wine spritzer // lavender iced tea // gin & tonic sorbet

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