Very nice Ever since my holiday in Miami where I first tasted mint lemonade I’ve been searching for a good recipe. This one seems to be IT! Will try this in Summer- can’t wait!! My absolute fav and I share this recipe with everyone. It’s looking very tasty… I will try it….:) Do you strain this or are the blended leaves part if the drink? Just wondering? Thanks! Carmen, Blrnded leaves are part of the drink....

A delicious appetizer spread is a must for all kinds of holiday parties, but does that mean it needs to be time consuming? Absolutely not. Think any appetizer spread and typically it involves crackers or chips to dig into your favorite dips. Let’s make the healthier version of your favorite crisps. Naan crisps or chips. As the name suggests, these are made from classic Indian naan. The soft and fluffy ’must try’ Indian flatbread is turned into crispy goodness....

Here’s one of the most stunning and tasty cocktails out there: the New York Sour! This spin on the whiskey sour takes the classic up a notch. First you have the whiskey sour layer: sweet tart and perfectly balanced. Float a layer of red wine over the top and it adds complexity and a fruity acidity, not to mention a stunning vibrant two-toned layer. As cocktail experts with over 300 cocktail recipes in our library, and this one is near the top of our favorites list....

In fact, there’s nothing more alluring than frozen treats on hot summer days. When summer arrives, my top priority is whipping up cool desserts to store in the refrigerator. But, you know, that’s apart from heading to the beach and enjoying the warmth of the sun. I also love to combine different tastes, flavors and textures to create new variations of old classics. Today, I want to take you on a fusion adventure where one of India’s most favorite sweet, rabri or rabdi is transformed into a delectable ice cream....

When I’m hungry in between meals, I always grab a protein bar. So, I make sure to always keep the house stocked. Lately, I’ve been making a lot of coconut protein bars, peanut butter protein balls, and oat bars. Not only are they SO much cheaper than the storebought bars, but they’re also filled with more wholesome, good-for-you ingredients that I feel happy sharing with my family. Why this recipe works Minimal prep time....

Love oats for breakfast? Try my protein oatmeal, protein overnight oats, and baked oats next. Overnight oats are one of my breakfast staples. They are filling and healthy and keep me energized right up until lunchtime! For some variety, I love changing my regular overnight oats and making overnight steel cut oatmeal, and the texture and satiety power is on another level. Why I love this recipe Easy to make....

Chocolate chip cookies should be their own food group. I have yet to find a cookie I don’t like. I’ve tried them in tons of ways, too, including for breakfast, in the air fryer, and all kinds of dietary styles. I know I shouldn’t play favorites, but I love paleo cookies. If you aren’t familiar with what the paleo diet entails, essentially, it omits wheat, processed sugar, and pretty much anything processed....

Craving fish for dinner? Try my blackened tilapia, baked sockeye salmon, rainbow trout, or Chilean sea bass next. I first tried orange roughy almost ten years ago and am THRILLED that this delicious and mild flavored fish is now available in more and more fishmongers. My simple orange roughy recipe has a flavorful crust and is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Why I love this recipe Quick and easy....

Sometimes you need to be super-creative to make a delicious dinner that’ll impress the fussiest eaters in the family. But at other times, simple flavors is all you need to create magic in the kitchen. Enter pasta al limone- a classic Italian pasta dish highlighting the beautiful flavors of lemon combined with salt, pepper and cheese. The other ingredients like garlic, basil leaves and butter act as supporting characters that amplifies the flavor quotient in this dish....

I never turn down a juicy and tender steak, especially one that can be repurposed for endless meals! That’s why this flank steak recipe is one of my favorites. Not only is it a budget-friendly cut that’s perfect for grilling, but it’s also a popular protein my family and I love to use for flank steak tacos, steak fajitas, beef and broccoli, and lomo saltado. What is flank steak? Also known as bavette steak, flank steak is a lean cut of beef that comes from the abdominal muscles of the cow....

What is Neapolitan pizza? Neapolitan pizza is pizza made in the style that originated in Naples, Italy. Like any famous dish, there many opinions on what it means to be “authentic.” After eating some of what is considered the best pizza in the world on the ground in Naples, here’s what we found are characteristics of Neapolitan pizza: Once you’ve tasted Neapolitan pizza, you’ll never go back. Then you’ll spend the rest of your life trying to recreate it at home!...

Love hearty Winter warmers? Try my cauliflower casserole, beef tips and gravy, and cheeseburger soup next. I’ve been turning to my dill pickle soup recipe whenever I need a cozy yet exciting cold-weather meal to feed my family. Now, this soup may sound a little odd, but it will be after one spoonful of this delectable dish! My recipe is a play on classic Polish pickle soup or “Zupa Ogórkowa”....

When it comes to protein powder recipes, I have a handful of favorites on hand. If I’m not making protein brownies, protein muffins, or a protein mug cake, you’ll know I’m making some high protein cookies! This protein cookie recipe was inspired by Quest protein cookies I saw at the grocery store. They were made with whey protein and had no sugar, barely any carbs, and claimed to taste like dessert....

Can’t choose between traditional chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin cookies? You don’t have to with these Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies! These sweet morsels are an ode to fall: chewy and spiced, they feature cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg with a traditional chocolate chip cookie base. Even better: they’ve got just the right texture: no cakey cookies here. Whip up a batch and your kitchen will smell like an autumn paradise....

Scoop up a fluffy dollop with an apple slice and we promise: you’ll immediately want to devour the entire bowl. (If you don’t, you may have some sort of super power.) We make for all the fall experiences: apple picking, Halloween parties, and Thanksgiving. Cream cheese Pumpkin puree Powdered sugar Cinnamon Pumpkin pie spice Vanilla extract Use a food processor or stand mixer. The best tool for the job is a large food processor....

A few more pumpkin recipes Love pumpkin? If you’re here for it this season, here are some the top pumpkin recipes and pumpkin drinks to try: Coat the glass rim in crushed graham crackers and you get a hint of crunchy sweet in each sip! You can even serve it up as a Pumpkin Pie Martini topped with whipped cream! Alex and I absolutely love this drink, especially for fall occasions like Halloween and Thanksgiving....

Here’s a type of tomato that’s pure magic in a can: Fire Roasted Tomatoes! Maybe you’ve seen cans in the grocery store aisle and wondered, what’s so special about this ingredient? Move over regular tomatoes. The flavor difference that fire roasting brings to the table is truly immense. Plus, you can get away with simmering your tomato sauces less time (and who would complain about that?). Here’s the skinny on this special ingredient and why we think it should be in the pantry of every home cook....

It’s bubbly, it’s lightly sweet, and it’s the perfect mixer for cocktails and mocktails alike: tonic water! This carbonated beverage has been mixed into drinks for centuries, like the Gin and Tonic that dates from the 1850’s. It’s more than soda water, and it has an intriguing ingredient that adds nuance to the flavor. Here’s what to know about this bubbly cocktail mixer, and the best drinks with tonic water to try!...

Throw them in a bowl and top with an egg or sauteed shrimp, and you’ve got dinner! Because they’re so quick, they’ve become our go-to for fast weeknight meals. There is a lot of variation in soba noodle brands. Alex and I have tested dozens, and we find that every brand of soba is different. Some are very thin and tend to break, so we try to look for soba that are thicker and hold up better....

Got a fresh, ripe tomato? Let’s make Tomato Vinaigrette! This easy salad dressing recipe is an easy way to use summer tomatoes to add big flavor to a salad. This recipe comes out dreamy, creamy, and zingy: and you only need 4 ingredients (plus salt). Throw it in a blender, then take a taste: you’ll be amazed at the pop of tangy flavor! It’s ideal for summer salads of all kinds....