Tasty Tuesday {Cocktail Hour}

Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope your week is going fine and dandy this far in the week. Today we have some delicious recipes for fun in the sun. Below are some recipes found on the amazing Pinterest.

Watermelon Mojito

Yield: 2

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Total Time: 10 Minutes

ingredients:

1 1/2 cup Watermelon, cubed
8 Mint Leaves
2 Tbsp Sugar
4 oz. Rum
1 1/2 cup Club Soda
4 Tbsp Lime Juice
4 slices Lime,
2 slices Watermelon, for garnish
2 cups Ice

Courtesy of: Wanna Be A Country Cleaver

Lavender Blueberry Lemonade

Yield: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 15 Minutes

Total Time: 35 Minutes

Refreshing English Garden Cocktail

ingredients:

2 cups Water
1 cup Sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp Lavender Buds, dried
2 Lemons, juiced
3/4 cup Blueberries
1/2 cup Vodka
Ice

directions:

In a sauce pan over medium high heat, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil and stir to dissolve sugar. Turn off heat. Stir in lavender buds and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Strain simple lavender syrup into a bowl to allow to cool and simultaneously remove the lavender buds.

Into a pitcher, juice lemons, pour in vodka and add in blueberries. Add in desired amount of ice. With a muddler or a large spoon, smash together until blueberries have released their juice and color. When lavender syrup is cooled, pour over ice - stir and pour into double old fashioned glasses with additional ice. Garnish with additional lemon slices.

*Note* If you want to make a non-alcoholic version, simply omit the vodka. Then its kid friendly

Courtesy of: Wanna Be A Country Cleaver

Mom’s Favorite Raspberry Mojitos
Makes 2 large mojitos over ice

the juice of 1/2 a lime (freshly squeezed)
1 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 ounces rum
1 ounce raspberry liqueur
3-4 fresh mint leaves

Simple syrup, to taste
1/4 to 1/2 cup of lime seltzer
ice
lime slices & mint leaves, for garnish

Begin by placing the lime juice, berries, sugar, booze & 3-4 mint leaves in a deep glass container. If you have a muddler, put it to good use. If not, use a sturdy wooden spoon and smash all the ingredients to a pulp. Literally. Place the container in the fridge and allow your fruit sludge to chill for at least one hour. The theory is to let the fruit macerate in the booze and sugar until the flavors are beautifully infused.

While your fruit is macerating, make a simple syrup by placing one cup of water and one cup of granulated sugar into a small saucepan. Heat to a boil, then remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely.

To serve, strain the fruit mixture equally into two serving glasses. Add simple syrup to taste, then add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of lime seltzer. Stir with a spoon and sample. Tweak the simple syrup or seltzer to your personal preference. I like them a little on the sweet side. You may like them with more seltzer. Garnish with a slice of lime, a fresh mint leaf and a colorful straw. If you’re feeling fancy schmancey, toss in a few fresh raspberries. Then pull up a lawn chair and sip until you forget it’s 103F outside.

Courtesy of: Inside NanaBread's Head

I hope you get to enjoy these tasty treats soon! Don't forget to send us your comments. 

Have  a Good Day!

Tasty Tuesday

Looking for an easy dinner you can throw on the grill but tired of hamburgers and hot dogs? I have found just the thing for you! This delicious recipe gives you the ease of grilling without the same boring tastes. And you know it's good as it is provided by Disney's Family Fun Website. The great thing about this website is that is provides the nutritional information as well so you always know what your feeding your little ones.


Use a chicken breast just as easy if your store does not provide the ground chicken.

Let us know how you liked this family fun recipe!

Ingredients

• FOR THE BURGERS:
• 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
• 3/4 cup grated sharp Cheddar or 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons pesto (store-bought or your favorite recipe)

• Oil for brushing the burgers
• 6 burger rolls
• Lettuce
• Sliced tomatoes
• FOR THE PESTO MAYONNAISE:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons pesto

Instructions

1. Line a medium-size baking sheet with plastic wrap and set it aside. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, cheese, salt, and pepper, gently tossing the mixture with your hands or a large fork, until evenly blended.
2. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise and pesto, then add it to the ground chicken mixture and combine until evenly blended. Shape the meat into six 1/2-inch-thick patties, placing each one on the lined baking sheet as you go. Cover the burgers with plastic wrap and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to firm them. (Note: The patties will be softer than traditional hamburgers.)
3. While the meat is chilling, prepare the grill and make the Pesto Mayonnaise (just combine the ingredients in a small bowl). Then brush one side of each of the burgers with a little oil and place them on the grill, oiled side down. Lightly brush oil on the other side of the burgers and cook them for 5 minutes on each side, turning once, or until the meat is no longer pink inside.
4. Serve the burgers on the rolls, dressed with the lettuce, tomatoes, and Pesto Mayonnaise. Makes 6 burgers.

Tasty Tuesday {Summertime Recipes}

Hey Ya'll!

Sorry for not posting the last few weeks. Things have been hoppin' around here. So thank you for checking back in! Boy do we have some awesome recipes for you!

Summertime is a season with a menu all it's own. We enjoy certain foods more often and eating them outside :)

Below are some recipes for those corn lovers out there courtesy of Sunset.


Enjoy!

Summertime recipes: Corn

Blue cheese cornbread: Add freshly cutcorn kernels to your favorite cornbreadbatter along with blue cheese and chopped fresh chives.

Jalapeño creamed corn: Simmer freshly cut corn kernels and some choppedjalapeño chile with a little milk just until corn is tender, then whirl a portion of the mixture in a blender until smooth. Return to pan and simmer briefly with a pinch ofsugar, salt, and pepper. Stir in some shredded cheddar or jack cheese if you like.

Grilled corn with parm spread: Whisk together equal parts mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and ketchup. Brush on grilledcorn on the cob and sprinkle withparmesan cheese. 

Wedding Wednesday {Just Beachy}

Today's Wedding Wednesday brings inspiration for a laid back beach vibe wedding. If you love everything about the beach, but are not planning to say I do with sand between your toes then check out below for tips on how to bring the beach to you!



Centerpieces and Place Settings


Create a beach feel with a color scheme that is brought in with centerpieces and place settings. Use floral and plantation that represents the beach. Use sand in jars and candles to bring in the romance of the seaside shores.

Burlap, wicker and neutral colors make guests feel as though they are just a jump, hop and skip away from the water. 

Decor 

Bringing props and decor add the fun of imagining you are right on the coast. 

Menu

If you really want that beach feel create a food and beverage menu to match. Seafood is an obvious choice, but do your research and work with your caterer to create food items for those guests who can't have or do not want seafood. 

Invitations

Although this should be an obvious one, I will list it anyway! 

Party Favors 

Keep your beach theme going, and let your guests take a piece of it home with them!

Tasty Tuesday {Drinks}

For all those of you hosting a college graduation or summer party, we have just the thing for you!


Instead of a food recipe we are presenting our very first drink recipe. Courtesy of The Chew. You can watch these crazy funny chefs 1pm pacific time/12pm central time on ABC Channel 4!

Summer Jamaican Punch 

ingredients

• 1 cup fresh lime juice
• 2 cups grenadine syrup
• 2 cups Jamaican white rum
• 1 cup light rum
• 2 cups fresh pineapple juice
• 2 cups fresh orange juice
• orange slices for garnish
• pineapple slices for garnish

We hope that our readers aged 21 and older will enjoy this drink responsibly.

Did you try this? Leave us a comment to let us know how it was. 

Wedding Thursday??

Hello Everyone!

So sorry this wasn't posted yesterday, so today will be Wedding Thursday!

Today's Wedding Wednesday Thursday is for the Do-It-Yourself bride. If you are looking for ways to add a personal touch to your wedding or just looking to cut costs we have just the thing in store for you my dear. I have found some party favors that add a creative and personal touch for pennies on the dollar!





                                                                     Drink Mixes

This is a great party favor that will leave guests remembering the good times they had long after you and your honey are sailing off into the sunset. It's also perfect for any occasion! Create a lemonade mix, or hot gourmet hot chocolate for those winter weddings.

 Snacks

Made to go snacks are not only delicious but fun as well! These party favors are always a hit with grown ups as well as kiddos.

 Bottles

Vintage milk bottles or soda bottles can be filled with anything! Personalized labels can be printed right off your own computer or ordered online. 

 Candy 

This has to be one of the most easy favors of all! Simply purchase some type of packaging at your local craft or culinary store and add in candy of your choice. 

If you decide on a do-it-yourself party favor try to choose something that is simple, unique, and that does not require you to spend too much time. You will have enough to do already! Sometimes just finding something that you can add to a favor can do the trick! 

Some other great ideas: 

Tasty Tuesday

If you have a sweet tooth then I'm sure you are going to love trying this recipe out! I found this recipe on the Six Sisters Blog, check them out here.

I have listed the recipe below, but you can find it on the link provided above. Let me know how they turn out!



BUTTERFINGER BLONDIES

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp coarse sea salt
2 cups coarsely chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 16 “Fun Size” bars) 

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°
Cream butter and sugars in mixing bowl.
Add the vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.
On low add your dry ingredients (flour, salt and baking soda) until just combined.
Stir in your chopped Butterfinger.
Spread in a 9×13 baking dish and bake for 25 minutes until center is JUST set.
Remove from oven and cool completely.

Preparation time: 5 minute(s)
Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

 

BUTTERFINGER BUTTERCREAM:

Ingredients

1/2 cup room temp butter (1 stick)
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 1/2 – 3 cups powdered sugar
1/2 cup chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 4 “Fun Size” bars)

Instructions

Cream the butter and shortening together until smooth.
Add in you powdered sugar on low speed.  Turn speed up to medium and mix until smooth
Stir in your chopped Butterfinger. (I sprinkled mine on top rather than stirring them in!)
Spread on your cooled blondies

Preparation time: 5 minute(s