Twisted Tea Rocket Pop is the ultimate summer drink that brings a burst of flavor and fun to your warm days. Imagine sitting by the pool, the sun shining, and a cold, colorful drink in your hand that tastes like a classic popsicle. That’s what Twisted Tea is all about! This drink mixes the cool, refreshing taste of iced tea with the sweet, fruity vibes of...
The Black Diamond Watermelon is a special kind of watermelon that’s loved by gardeners and fruit fans alike. Unlike regular watermelons with green stripes, this one has a dark, almost black-green rind. Moreover, its bright red or pinkish-red flesh is super sweet and juicy, making it a favorite for summer picnics. Additionally, these melons can grow really big, often weighing 30 to 50 pounds, and sometimes...
Cold soup is the main variety and properties of the summer. Top six best recipes with different ingredients. Cold soup is a seasonal first course and is usually prepared in the warmer months. It plays 2 main roles: renews the individual’s energy supply and refreshes itself in the heat. It can be cooked on breadcrumbs, vegetables, fruits, or berry broth, on kefir, as well as on...
Spaghetti squash, which gets its name from its long, stringy fibres, is cooked up with Parmesan and Tomatoes in this light, yet hearty dish. Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash Olive oil to cover the bottom of a large sauté pan ¼ onion chopped 3 garlic cloves chopped 1 small sweet red pepper, seeded and chopped 1 small tomato chopped Salt and Pepper to taste 1 tsp oregano...
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato 3 C whole wheat pasta 2 Tbsp butter 2 Tbsp flour 2 cloves garlic, minced 1-1/2 C milk 3/4 C mozzarella cheese 3/4 C asiago cheese 1/2 C parmesan cheese 2 handfuls tatsoi (spinach, kale, etc) Method: Peel and cube sweet potato. Bring a pot of water to a boil, add sweet potato, and cook until tender, 8-12 minutes. Drain, retaining cooking water,...
This recipe uses fresh shrimp and summer produce in a beat-the-heat dish Ingredients: 1 red onion, diced small 1 tsp olive oil the juice of two limes 1 avocado, diced 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced small 1 cucumber, peeled and diced 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes, each tomato quartered 1 lb large, cooked, deveined shrimp 1/4 cup chopped cilantro salt and pepper to taste Method: Dice red...
From Courtney Reitzl Ingredients: 2 cups squash 1 medium onion 1 egg salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup fresh herbs chopped (basil, oregano, parsley, thyme, or whatever you want!) 1 cup oil of choice Method Chop the squash and onion. Mix in a bowl with 1 egg Salt and pepper to taste Mix in 1/2 fresh herbs Heat oil in a skillet Shape squash mixture...
Ingredients: Pie: 1 c. sour cream or yoghurt 2 tbsp. flour 3/4 c. sugar 1 beaten egg 1/2 tsp. salt 1 tsp. vanilla 2 1/2 c. berries Topping: 1/4 c. brown sugar 1 tbsp. butter 1 tbsp. milk 1/2 c. pecans Method of Blackberry Crunch Pie : Combine the first 6 ingredients. Add berries. Bake in the unbaked shell at 400 degrees for 25 minutes. Spoon topping...
A sassy version of refrigerator pickles – this cool, refreshing cucumber dish is the perfect thing in summer. Ingredients: 3 cups (medium) thinly sliced cucumbers 1 medium red or green pepper, cut into strips ¼ c. chopped onion ¾ c. sugar (original recipe calls for 1 c., but we don’t like it that sweet) 1 t. salt ½ t. celery seed (I’ve also substituted finely chopped...
From Courtney Reitzl Ingredients: 1 head of cabbage 1/2 cup salt 2 Tbsp chopped garlic 1 tsp sugar 3 Tbsp water 4 Tbsp red pepper flakes 2 bunches of green onion 1 cup thinly sliced radishes Method: Chop 1 head of cabbage and put it in a bowl with 1/2 cup salt. Weigh it down with a small plate and something heavy on top. Let it sit...
