This is my kind of salad! A little sweet and a little salty, with very pretty presentation. You will need: 1 pound fresh strawberries 1 package of regular (not instant) strawberry jello 2 1/2 cups small salted pretzels granualted sugar 8oz cream cheese softened 8oz cool whip thawed 8 tbsp unsalted butter Pre-heat oven to 350. Boil …
Floral Cocktail
Add a floral touch to your next garden party or patio picnic. In addition to serving with cocktails, these would also be a hit at girls’ playdate! You will need: Ice cube trays; smaller for edible flowers, large round/square for decoration Boiled distilled water Edible flowers. Can be found at grocery store, or order from Amazon.com Roses NOTE: Edible flowers …
Cozy Cider
Cozy up to a smooth, warm cider after a day in the snow. Butterscotch Apple Cider Recipe serves 3-4 3 cups apple cider 2/3 cup butterscotch schnapps 1/2 cup bourbon allspice, orange slices, cinnamon sticks for garnish Heat cider, schnapps, and bourbon to boil. Then, turn to low heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve warm with a touch …
Elderflower Sunset
Elderflower liqueur has a sweet and slightly floral taste, making it the perfect mixer for summer and autumn cocktails. As pretty as it is flavorful, the Waterloo Sunset is suitable for outdoor dinner parties as well as brunches. The recipe is as follows: 2 ounces gin 1 ounce elderflower liqueur (St Germain) 2 ounces brut champagne 1/4 ounce Chambord raspberries …
Lavender Lemonade
Try this relaxing and refreshing summer lemonade at your next al fresco party. Lavender is known for it’s soothing properties, mix in with fresh lemonade to have the perfect chill for hot summer days. Ingredients: (makes 4 servings) 1 cup simple syrup 1 cup lemon juice (about 6 lemons squeezed) 1 small bottle Pellegrino 2 cups cold water 2 drops …
Yogurt Fruit Tart
I recently discovered this fruit tart recipe when asked to make dessert for a neighborhood party. The crust is made from cashews and dates, just add some greek yogurt and decorate with fresh fruit. You will need: 1 1/2 cup unsalted cashews 17 Medjool dates vanilla greek yogurt fruit of your choice ( I used kiwi, clementines, strawberries, blackberries, …
Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup
Definitely made with LOVE, this hearty chicken soup will warm you up on a winter day. Ingredients are: 5 lasagna noodles cooked al dente 2 large carrots 2 celery stalks 1/2 medium white onion 1 large garlic clove 1 tbsp olive oil 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock 2 1/4 cups shredded chicken 1 tbsp chopped parsley While the lasagna …
Holiday Pine Cone Cheeseball
This easy and delicious pine cone cheeseball will be a favorite for holiday gatherings. With just 3 ingredients, it’s super quick and has a lovely presentation for your table. To make, soften two blocks of cream cheese, add the packet of Ranch dressing mix (not the dip) and 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese. I used a mix of sharp and …
Zucchini Pancakes
Zucchini pancakes?? Yes, you are reading correct! A sweet and salty veggie pancake for breakfast, lunch, or just a snack. Super easy, just blend and grill. Ingredients are: 4 eggs 2 cups chopped zucchini 3/4 cup flour 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 teaspoons baking power 1/4 cup melted butter sprinkle …
Watermelon Agua Fresca
Light and refreshing, watermelon agua fresca (fresh water) is a delicious thirst quencher on a warm summer day. Popularized in Mexico, agua fresca is simply fruit blended with a bit of sugar and lime juice (I added mint for a little extra kick). Ingredients are (serves 4) : 4 cups of chopped seedless watermelon 1/2 cup water …