Jun
30
2014

Beat The Heat With This Simple Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Hot chocolate gets a chilly makeover!

Beat The Heat With This Simple Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Frozen Hot Chocolate Recipe

Forget burning your tongue on hot chocolate, now you can suffer brain freeze! Thanks to this Frozen Hot Chocolate—an icy, easy, and delicious blend of milk, chocolate, and ice—you're going to have trouble taking small sips.

Ingredients:

8 tbsp sugar
6 tbsp cocoa powder
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
1½ cups whole milk
4 cups icea

Directions:

 In a small pan, whisk together sugar, cocoa powder, semi sweet chocolate, and ½ cup milk over medium heat until melted. Remove from heat and whisk in remaining 1 cup of milk. Let cool slightly. Place in a blender with ice and blend until smooth.

(Serves 4)

Still feeling the heat? Blend up this Strawberry Marshmallow Milkshake or Rice Krispie Square Milkshake, both guaranteed to cool you down.

 

Jun
30
2014

Quick and Easy Apple Strawberry Crisp Recipe

The Foolproof Dessert

Quick and Easy Apple Strawberry Crisp Recipe

This Apple and Strawberry Crisp recipe is the best—not only does it serve up a delicious dessert of cinnamon apples and sweet strawberries tucked under a thick and extra-crunchy oat topping, but it also is the easiest, most foolproof dessert recipe around.
 
Ingredients:
 
6 cups peeled and cubed Granny Smith apples
2 cups halved strawberries 
1/4 cup sugar 
½ tsp ground cinnamon
 
Oat Crumble Topping:
 
1½ cups large flake oats 
1½ cups flour 
1½ cups packed brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon 
3/4 cup margarine 
 
Directions:
 
 Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 11x7-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. 
 
 In a large bowl, toss apples, strawberries, sugar, and cinnamon. Place in prepared baking dish. 
 
 For the topping, in a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Add margarine, mixing with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit. 
 
 Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Loosely cover crisp with aluminum foil and bake an additional 10 minutes. 
 
(Serves 6-8)
 
For the perfect summer sip along with this tasty crisp, blend up these thick 'n frosty Caramel Apple Milkshakes!
 
Look for more quick and easy dessert ideas? Try these Easy Peasy Smarties Squares or this 5 Ingredient Superfood Dessert: Avocado Key Lime Pie.
 
Jun
27
2014

Incredible Watermelon & Arugula Salad

I carried a watermelon . . . for this salad!

Incredible Watermelon & Arugula Salad

Watermelon and Arugula Salad
Did you know that watermelon isn't just for dessert? The sweet and juicy fruit is also perfect in salads, especially in this fresh and fantastic Watermelon and Arugula Salad—a tasty combination of watermelon chunks, creamy goat cheese, peppery arugula, and honey-roasted walnuts, all tossed in a zingy citrus dressing.
 
Ingredients:
 
Honey Roasted Walnuts
 
1 cup walnut halves
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp chili powder
 
Citrus Dressing
 
4 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tsp honey
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
 
Watermelon Salad
 
3 cups watermelon, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, thinly sliced
5 cups baby arugula
1 cup crumbled goat cheese 
 
Directions:
 
 For the walnuts, preheat oven to 350ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
 
 In a medium bowl, combine walnuts and honey, tossing well to coat. In a small bowl, combine sugar, salt, and chili powder. Pour over walnuts and mix well. Place on prepared baking sheet and bake 8 minutes. Stir nuts and continue baking 6-8 minutes more until lightly toasted. Remove from oven and let cool before adding to salad.
 
 For the dressing, in a blender, combine olive oil, mint, lemon juice, lime juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.
 
 To serve, place watermelon cubes, mint, arugula, and honey-roasted walnuts in a large serving bowl. Toss with dressing and gently toss in crumbled goat cheese. Serve immediately.
 
(Serves 4)
 
Wild for watermelon? Whip up these refreshing Watermelon Mojitos and cue up this juicy Watermelon Playlist!
 
Looking for refreshing beverages to complement this incredible salad? Try one (or all) of these Three Great Summer Drinks.