When it comes to these frozen treats, there are endless options for flavors. Fruit flavors are always a popular choice but mixing together multiple fruit flavors – or adding chocolate or nutella – can keep things fresh and fun for your kids all summer long.

Here are 15 homemade popsicle recipes you can make for your kids this season:

*Click images for full recipes

1. Watermelon Strawberry Popsicles

[Source: FancyHouseRoad.com]

2. Oreo Peanut Butter Pops

[Source: PasstheSushi.com]

3. Double Rainbow Quick Pops

[Source: Blog.ZokuHome.com]

4. Nutella Fudge Pops

[Source: ChocolateCoveredKatie.com]

5. Banana Split Popsicle

[Source: Parents.com]

6. Lemon Yogurt Raspberry Pops

[Source: DessertFirst.typepad.com]

7. Striped Fruit Pops

[Source: TasteofHome.com]

8. Peaches and Cream Pops

[Source: Blogs.Babble.com]

9. Honeydew Popsicles

[Source: PasstheSushi.com]

10. Kiwi Orange Pops

[Source: DessertsforBreakfast.com]

11. Berry Yogurt Popsicles

[Source: SkinnyTaste.com]

12. Sunshine Pops

[Source: MarthaStewart.com]

13. Lemonade Pops

[Source: SomewhereSplendid.com]

14. Rainbow Pudding Pops

[Source: SandyToesandPopsicles.blogspot.ca]

15. Root Beer Float Pops

[Source: ErinCooks.com]

Barbecuing is an easy and efficient way to make mouth-watering meals. As many of you will agree, however, using the BBQ to grill the main portion of your dish and the stove or oven to prepare side dishes can be tricky and annoying. For that reason, we’ve come up with 20 amazing side dishes that can be grilled to perfection using only the BBQ. Less dishes and more delicious food equals a happy family, right?

Here are 20 ideas for BBQ side dishes:

(Click images to view full recipe)

1. Grilled Asparagus

[Source: BBCGoodFood.com]

2. Grilled Bell Peppers

[Source: Tamarindandthyme.wordpress.com]

3. Grilled Mushrooms

[Source: AngiesPangies.com]

4. Grilled Zucchini

[Source: LifesAmbrosia.com]

5. Grilled Tomatoes

[Source: SnowDeal.org]

6. Grilled Garlic Bread

[Source: MikesBBQShack.com]

7. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Jalapeno Poppers

[Source: MyGloss.com]

8. Grilled Sweet Potatoes

[Source: OneHungryMama.com]

9. Grilled Potato Skins

[Source: NapoleonGrills.com]

10. Grilled Bacon Wrapped Scallops

[Source: FoodNetwork.com]

11. Grilled Cabbage

[Source: Stokedonyum.blogspot.ca]

12. Grilled Corn on the Cob

[Source: HowdyfromCowTown.com]

13. Grilled Squash

[Source: WoodstockOrchardsLLC.com]

14. Grilled Eggplant 

[Source: InPraiseofLeftovers.com]

15. Grilled Green Beans 

[Source: Christines-Cuisine.blogspot.ca]

16. Grilled Mango

[Source: EatRunBrit.com]

17. Grilled Avocado

[Source: BootsintheOven.com]

18. Grilled Brussel Sprouts

[Source: Food52.com]

19. Grilled Cauliflower and Parmesan Cheese

[Source: Food.com]

20. Grilled Carrots

[Source: PatioDaddioBBQ.com]

To celebrate the arrival of summer, HalfHourMeals has compiled a list of 15 must-try cocktails. From white wine sangria to passion fruit mojitos, we have all the recipes you need to keep cool this summer.

So without further adieu, here are 15 amazing drink recipes you have to try this year:

1. White Wine Sangria

[Source: TasteofHome.com]

2. Between the Sheets Cocktail

[Source: WhiteonRiceCouple.com]

3. Pina Colada

[Source: FoodNetwork.com]

4. Mango Blueberry Champagne

[Source: AndreasRecipes.com]

5. Peach Bellinis

[Source: JamieOliver.com]

6. Classic Margarita

[Source: MyRecipes.com]

7. Watermelon Mimosas

[Source: Watermelon.org]

8. Kiwi Cocktail

[Source: blog.serveusversus.com]

9. Pineapple Breeze

[Source: SomeDrinkRecipes.com]

10. Passion Fruit Mojitos

[Source: CountryLiving.com]

11. Strawberry Daiquiris

[Source: StrawberryDaiquiriRecipe.us]

12. Summer Fiesta

[Source: FloridianWeddings.com]

13. Cosmopolitan

[Source: BeyondWonderful.com]

14. Apple Martini

[Source: RecipeBridge.com]

15. Frozen French Lemonade

[Source: JessicaClairesWorld.blogspot.ca]

Have a drink recipe of your own you’d like to share? Submit it to HalfHourMeals now!

In order to get know Christine a little better, I asked her if she’d take some time out of her busy schedule to answer a few questions about her life and her love for food. Luckily, she agreed, and here’s what she had to say:

Ange: Hi Christine! Can you provide a short bio of yourself to help HalfHourMeals members get to know you a little better?

Christine: My name is Christine Carlisle, and I’m a food blogger over at Chew Nibble Nosh. Lately, I’ve been spending a good amount of time in my kitchen. When I’m not there, you can usually find me running around with my two girls, Emily (9) and Avery (5). If I’m not running around with them, I’m running around for them. Isn’t that how it works? I’ve been happily married to my partner in this parenting game, Aaron, for almost 15 years. I was born and raised in the Midwest, but I currently live in Augusta, Georgia, “Home of The Masters”. Just don’t bother asking me about golf. Other than the occasional miniature golf round on vacation, I’ve never played!

Ange: When did you launch ChewNibbleNosh.com and would you say it has changed the way you look at food?

Christine: Chew Nibble Nosh launched in September of 2011. I’d wanted to do something like this for quite a while, but with little ones at home, I just couldn’t find the time. I was determined to start something once my youngest headed off to school full time. Thankfully, I was able to stick with it, and Chew Nibble Nosh was born on September 12, 2011. Being an avid food blogger has completely changed the way I look at food! I’ve always loved to try new recipes, which is evident after seeing my out-of-control cookbook collection, but now I find that trying something new is a daily experience around here. Most of the recipes you see on the blog are almost as new to me as they are to my readers. With the exception of a few posts, most of the recipes are my first try at something. Writing the blog definitely helps keep me out of a food rut. If I made the same thing over and over again, I’d never have anything to share! Thankfully, my family loves to try new things as much as I do.

Ange: What/Who are your inspirations when it comes to cooking?

Christine: I was very, very lucky to have grown up with a mother who is an amazing cook. She taught me how to cook and I fully blame that out-of-control cookbook collection I mentioned on her. She started it, and she has one herself that’s even bigger than mine! She worked full time as I was growing up, but always made sure that we had an amazing meal on the table come dinner time. Family meals were very important to her, and so they’ve stayed important as I’m raising my own family. My husband and my girls inspire me to make satisfying, healthy, delicious meals, even on our busiest days. I think a lot of people are intimidated by the kitchen and think that putting a decent dinner on the table each night takes a lot of time. It doesn’t have to. If you look around, there are plenty of wonderful meals that can be whipped together in no time flat! My mom taught me that, and I’m happy to be able to pass that along to my daughters.

Ange: Do your kids like cooking with you. If so, what are some of their favorite dishes to make?

Christine: My girls love to cook! They are two completely different eaters, though, so what they get excited to make may vary. Emily, my oldest, makes a mean artichoke lasagna. She’s been putting those together on her own since she was three! Avery, on the other hand, wouldn’t touch an artichoke with a ten foot pole. She prefers making cookies and mashing up bananas for banana bread.

Ange: What are 5 ingredients you simply could not live without?

Christine: Extra Virgin Olive Oil, garlic, tomatoes, chocolate, and fresh basil.

Ange: What would you say is the most popular recipe on your website (feel free to leave a link)?

Christine: With the power of social networking sites like Pinterest, it’s fun to see which recipes cause a commotion. The recipe I posted back in January for “Not Fried Pickles” (http://chewnibblenosh.com/2012/01/23/not-fried-pickles/) continues to bring in hit after hit after hit. Every time I think it’s gone away, it pops back up!

Ange: Do you watch any food TV shows or have any celebrity chef role models?

Christine: I do watch my fair share of the shows on The Food Network. I admire chefs who don’t fuss too much, keep it fresh, and enjoy what they’re doing. Some chefs that you see on TV just look grumpy and overworked. In others, you can tell that their food, and sharing what they know, is their passion. They love to make it, cherishing every bit that goes into a dish, and then, they love to eat it. I love watching chefs like Tyler Florence, Giada De Laurentiis, and Alton Brown. They are amazing teachers, but I feel like I could just sit down and share a burger with any one of them and have a perfectly unintimidating conversation.

Ange: And finally – perhaps the most important question of all – Snickers or Mars?

Christine: Oh, dear. This may be the toughest question of all! I love a good Snickers, but I’ll take an almond over a peanut any day, so I’ll have to say Mars.

Earlier in the week, we provided HalfHourMeals readers with 7 cool cupcake decorating ideas to help celebrate this special occasion. If you’re not interested in making cupcakes, perhaps a cake is more your style.

Check out these 7 great recipes below and make your mom a cake she’ll really remember this Mother’s Day:

*Click images for full recipes

1. Very Berry Roulade Cake

[Source: Stuff.co.nz]

2. Coconut Mother’s Day Cake

[Source: Recipes.Howstuffworks.com]

3. Cinnamon Roll Cake

[Source: en.petitchef.com]

4. Oreo Cake Pops

[Source: BubbleandSweet.blogspot.ca]

5. Strawberry Cheesecake

[Source: AZCookbook.com]

6. Tiramisu Cake

[Source: My-Favorite-Recipes-Of-All.blogspot.ca]

7. Snickers Cake

[Source: AllHealthyRecipes.net]

Today is a day for shrimp lovers everywhere to indulge in their favorite seafood dish in honor of this special occasion.

To celebrate this National Food Holiday, we’ve scoured the web for the most delicious, mouth-watering shrimp recipes available – and we want to share them with you!

So without further adieu, here are the 6 tastiest shrimp recipes online:

*Click images to view full recipes

1. Bacon Wrapped Shrimp with Cheese

[Source: MarylandMeals.com]

2. Shrimp Balls

[Source: Rasamalaysia.com]

3. Shrimp with Orange Beurre Blanc

[Source: SimplyRecipes.com]

4. BBQ Shrimp Kabobs

[Source: McCormick.com]

5. Coconut Shrimp

[Source: FeastontheCheap.net]

6. Garlic Shrimp Pasta

[Source: EvilShenanigans.com]

Cupcakes are becoming an increasingly popular choice when it comes to holiday treats and desserts. A single serving cupcake is the perfect amount for everyone and you can make each one unique and special. There are countless decorating ideas when it comes to Mother’s Day cupcakes but we filtered them down to the best 7 (in our opinion, of course).

If you’re looking for cool ways to make your cupcakes extra special this year, consider the ideas below:

*Click Images for Full Recipes

1. Flower Cupcakes with Licorice Stems

[Source: TraceysCulinaryAdventures.blogspot.ca]

2. Mother’s Day Cupcake Bouquet

[Source: CakeCentral.com]

3. Oreo Sunflower Cupcakes with Bumble Bees

[Source: DeliciousDistractions.com]

4. Butterfly Cupcakes

[Source: Recipe.com]

5. Red Velvet Cupcakes for Mother’s Day

[Source: Recipe.com]

6. Paper Message Mother’s Day Cupcakes (in case, like me, you can’t work the icing messages like some people)

[Source: Edible-Moments.blogspot.ca]

7. “Mom” or “Mum” Cupcakes

[Source: CupcakeDecoratingIdeas.blogspot.ca]

Almost as important as the dessert itself is the presentation you choose. Make your dish extra fancy by putting traditional desserts in glasses or fancy bowls like some of the recipes below.

Here are 7 delicious dessert recipes to consider for your Mother’s Day menu this year:

1. Fruit and White Chocolate Fondue

[Source: BBCGoodFood.com]

2. Chocolate Mousse in a Glass

[Source: PastryPal.com]

3. Tuile Cookies

[Source: VeganYumYum.com]

4. Ice Cream in a Fancy Waffle Cup

[Source: GlutenFreeGood.blogspot.ca]

5. Peach Pie

[Source: TasteofHome.com]

6. Churros Con Chocolate

[Source: HalfHourMeals.com]

7. Chocolate Eclairs 

[Source: DinnerwithJulie.com]

One of the best gift ideas for any mom is homemade food. A day off from making each meal (and attempting to make everyone happy) is exactly what every mom needs on Mother’s Day and HalfHourMeals has 6 great recipes for kids to make that will ensure any mom feels important and appreciated on this special day.

Check out these great recipe ideas that are both easy-to-make and incredibly delicious:

1. Mother’s Day Message Cookies

[Source: GoodtoKnow.co.uk]

2. Heart-Shaped Waffles (or Pancakes)

[Source: ChefJohnMartin.com]

3. Banana Split Sundae

[Source: BBCGoodFood.com]

4. Lemon Yogurt Sugar Mini Muffins

[Source: HalfHourMeals.com]

5. Mother’s Day Rice Krispies Mug (fill it with candy  - or whatever else you want)

[Source: RiceKrispies.com]

Looking for other great Mother’s Day recipe ideas? Check out or full lunch menu options with ideas for each course.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been dishing out countless Cinco de Mayo recipes to try this year. From Cinco de Mayo appetizer ideas to Cinco de Mayo food ideas for kids, we have everything you need to make sure everyone has something tasty to eat this festive season.

To close off our countdown, we have these 5 delicious and unique Mexican dip and salsa recipes. All of the recipes are incredibly easy-to-make and will leave a lasting impression on your fellow party-goers.

*Click images for full recipes

1. Orange Chipotle Salsa

[Source: Delish.com]

2. Easy, Five Mexican Dip

[Source: KraftRecipes.com]

3. Light 7 Layer Dip

[Source: EzraPoundcake.com]

4. Best Guacamole Recipe

[Source: SimplyRecipes.com]

5. Mango Salsa

[Source: HalfHourMeals.com]