Author: xwina

  • Watermelon Mint Margaritas

    4 cups seeded and chopped watermelonlime juicefinely granulated sugar or salt1/2 cup tequila1/4 cup granulated white sugar1 tablespoon grated lime zest1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 3 limes)2 tablespoons chopped fresh mintmint leaves and/or watermelon wedges, for garnish (if desired) Place the watermelon chunks in a single layer on a baking sheet. Freeze for 4 hours, or until firm.Coat the rims of cocktail glasses with lime juice; dip…

  • Watermelon Tequila Cocktails

    1/4 cup water1/4 cup granulated white sugar8 cups diced seedless watermelon1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice1¾ cups fresh blueberries3/4 cup fresh mint leaves (lightly packed)8 mint sprigs and watermelon wedges, for garnish1¼ cups silver tequilaice cubes In a small saucepan, bring the water to a simmer with the sugar and stir over moderate heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 minute; let the sugar syrup cool.In a blender, puree the watermelon…

  • Fruit Salad

    1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 4 limes)1/2 cup water1/4 cup granulated white sugar 1/2 mini watermelon, cut into cubes2 medium nectarines, cut into wedges (skin on or off)1/2 medium cantaloupe, skin off and cut into chunks1/2 medium honeydew melon, skin off and cut into chunks12 ounces pink grapefruit sections (from a jar), optional In a small saucepan, combine the lime juice, water and sugar; mix well. Simmer for 10 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring…

  • Mini banana cupcakes with Nutella frosting

    Cooking spray 4 spray(s) Hazelnut and chocolate spread 3 Tbsp All-purpose flour 1 cup(s) Baking soda 1 tsp Baking powder ½ tsp Table salt ½ tsp Plain fat free Greek yogurt ½ cup(s) Egg(s) 1 large egg(s) Sugar ½ cup(s) Vanilla extract 2 tsp Coconut oil1 tsp 1 cup(s) Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, whisk…

  • Dirty Shirley

    2 oz of vodka 1 oz grenadine 4 oz lemon-lime soda of your choice. ice tall glass several maraschino or Luxardo cherry vodka  Plain Vodka is typically used, but a flavored Vodka of your choosing could also work well. Grenadine: A non-alcoholic pomegranate syrup found in the liquor aisle of most grocery stores. Lemon-lime soda: This could be…

  • AVOCADO MANGO SALSA

    1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 5 ounces diced avocado, from 1 medium haas 1 plum tomato, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 tbsp fresh lime juice 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 tbsp olive oil kosher salt and fresh pepper to taste Combine all the ingredients and let it marinate in the refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.

  • ARUGULA PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS

    3 cups baby arugula 6 oz uncooked penne or rotini pasta, or chickpea or gluten-free pasta 1/4 cup sun dried tomatoes, chopped 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar kosher salt, to taste 1 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained 4 tbsp Parmesan or Pecorino cheese, freshly shaved fresh black pepper, to taste Boil pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions for al dente. Drain and run…