Watermelon is a juicy, refreshing fruit that’s especially popular during the summer. It’s made up of about 92% water, making it a great way to stay hydrated. With its sweet, red flesh and black seeds, watermelon is both delicious and nutritious, rich in vitamins A and C. It’s often enjoyed sliced, blended into drinks, or added to fruit salads. Watermelon Quinoa Salad with … [Read more...]
Watermelon Slushies
Watermelon Slushie 4 cups seedless watermelon, cubed and frozen ½ cup simple syrup 2 ounces lime juice 2 ounces lemon Juice Generous pinch of salt ¼-½ cup water, if needed Steps Cut the watermelon into cubes and remove the rind. Place the cubes on a baking sheet and freeze. Add the frozen watermelon, simple syrup, lime juice, lemon juice … [Read more...]
Lime Cookies
COOKIE INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature 1 large egg 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2-3 tsp lime zest 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt GLAZE INGREDIENTS 1 cup powdered sugar 1 Tbsp lime juice 1 Tbsp milk 1/4 tsp … [Read more...]
Zucchini 3 Ways
May and June is a time when we start seeing the fruits of our garden. Zucchini is a versatile vegetable packed with vitamins A, C and K, as well as potassium and magnesium. Whether grilled, sautéed, baked or even spiralized into noodles, this green squash can elevate any meal. May these delicious zucchini recipes inspire you add a fresh twist to your meals, no matter the … [Read more...]
A Tasty Bouquet
I love to bake for special occasions, and these cupcakes topped with buttercream roses are a perfect treat for all sorts of celebrations. They look really pretty and elegant. You might think it's really hard to make a buttercream rose, but all you need is the right piping tip and a little practice! You'll want to use a petal tip, which looks like a skinny teardrop as you can … [Read more...]