During citrus season, recipes with Meyer lemons are divine, and my mom's lemonade recipe is no exception. This easy-to-make Meyer lemonade recipe is refreshing, sweet, tangy and oh-so-delicious.UPDATE: This post was originally written in 2011. Sadly, my mom died in July of 2017. I'm re-posting it now to honor her on … [Read more...]
Minty Lime Granita Strawberry Cups
These refreshing, Minty Lime Granita Strawberry Cups are a delightful, deliciously fun summer hors d'oeuvre. If you've never been served a cocktail in a strawberry, you don't know what you're missing. Delicious, pretty, refreshing and incredibly fun! This is quite possibly the best summer hors d'oeuvre your guests … [Read more...]
Mother’s Day Mimosa Granita Cocktail Recipe
My Mimosa Granita Cocktail is one of the most perfect, unique Mother's Day drinks! Refreshing frozen Mimosas can be sipped or eaten with a spoon, and they're absolutely lovely as part of a brunch menu. Here's what I want for Mother's Day . . . Number one is a given -- to be with my mom and to be with my boys. All … [Read more...]
27 of the Best Citrus Recipes!
Be it a Pixi tangerine, a Ruby grapefruit, or a big, plump Sumo, I love juicy, sweet, perfectly ripe winter citrus as much as I do a plum pulled right from its tree in the summer. My absolute favorite way to eat citrus is simply peeled and out of hand. That said, there are so many divine creations to be made with … [Read more...]
Smoky Potato-Pickled Tomato Bites and Savory Cocktails
Greg Henry of SippitySup was one of the first people who welcomed me into the food blogging community a couple of years ago, just before I started Cooking On The Weekends. I loved SippitySup immediately, and it's no wonder that since I met Greg, he's had his first two cookbooks published: Savory Pies and Savory … [Read more...]
Fresh Strawberry Granita Recipe
This Fresh Strawberry Granita recipe is a super special, refreshing and delicious summer treat. It's a lovely afternoon snack on a hot day, and a delightful dessert on a warm night. So you know I have huge crush on summer strawberries, right? Well, now I'm seriously flirting with them. As I told you when we made … [Read more...]
Iced Mocha Smoothie Recipe
When I go to a breakfast or brunch in someone's home, I expect coffee will be served. And if it's not, I regret that I haven't snuck in my coffee thermos from the car, to sip discretely while others drink their mimosas. My rule, if you will, is that if it's before noon, there should be coffee. And frankly, if it's … [Read more...]
Tropical Smoothie Recipe with Rambutans
There aren't too many recipes with rambutans, but they're the star of this Tropical Smoothie Recipe, which also includes banana and pineapple. It's perfect for a warm summer day! I exercise simply because I feel I should. I don't love it. On a good day, I like it. I trail run a few times a week, for about … [Read more...]
Rambutini: A Rambutan Martini Recipe
A Rambutan Martini Recipe -- I'm calling it a Rambutini. Fun! What is a rambutan, you ask? Have you ever seen one? Tried one? I'd seen these jewels before, but didn't know their name until last week when I was fortunate enough to learn about this super cool, exotic fruit from Melissa's Produce. A rambutan is … [Read more...]
Spicy Mayan Hot Chocolate with Red Savina Habanero Peppers
This is one hot chocolate that I would not serve to my kids. Oh no -- this fiery H-O-T-hot chocolate is for the grown-up palate only. Melissa’s Red Savina Habanero is one of the hottest chile peppers in the world! In the world! And it's this pepper that makes this hot chocolate unique and so … [Read more...]
