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Watermelon Mint Margaritas

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…