Watermelon is the ultimate summer fruit. Not only is it refreshing, watermelon has an abundance of healthy electrolytes to replenish hydration lost in the summer heat. Because watermelon has such a high water content, a serving is considerably low for fruit yet high in nutrients like potassium, lycopene, and citrulline, helping with blood pressure, muscle soreness, and even insulin sensitivity. This inventive take on watermelon will elevate any summer gathering.
Read MoreI wanted a simple but fancy looking kind of strudel-ish, sorta Danish-ish coffee cake for a Mother’s Day treat, and I started looking quite a bit ahead for things I might “practice” on before the big day. I am that annoying cook/baker who usually has puff pastry in the freezer, ricotta in the fridge, and Demerara sugar in the cupboard. I will have frozen fruit, if not fresh, waiting for a recipe, as well.
Read MoreI defrosted boneless skinless chicken thighs on a day when we had a full house and a scheduled evening. Searching the fridge for inspiration and “must-goes” led to pulling out a green pepper, some Romaine lettuce, the two started containers of sour cream, a tomato, an avocado, a lime, and some not-yet-hard flour tortillas. From the pantry, I grabbed an onion, and with a clove of garlic, I was off.
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