Heat wave is going strong right now and if you know me, I do not do well in the heat. I try to keep things cool during the summer and avoid turning on the oven and make hot food (I may just order takeout instead). It can be hard to find refreshing meals to make but I love refreshing watermelon and cucumber salad.
It is a savory dish that has the perfect amount of sweet and spice, my favorite combo!
Ingredients
– tbs avocado oil (about 2 tbs)
– lime juice (about 1 tbs)
– balsamic vinegar (about 1 tbs)
This is the perfect side dish to have with summer meals and it is so easy to make. It takes minutes to put together with little effort. It is sure to be a crowd pleaser.
-cubed watermelon
– thinly sliced cucumber
-thinly sliced onion
-cubed mozzarella cheese (fresh or low moisture)
– Tajin seasoning (amount is based on preference)
Refreshing watermelon and cucumber salad is based on your preference of taste. If you want more onion or cheese, make sure to add to your liking!
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together oil, lime juice and seasoning until all is combined.
Add watermelon, cucumber, onion, and cheese.
Toss together in dressing.
Serve right away.
You can also add other seasonings such as chili pepper, paprika, salt and pepper. You can also switch up the cheese and use feta. Garnishes are always great such as mint or basil. Make it your way!
Watermelon and Cucumber Salad
This savory dish has the perfect amount of sweet in spice in one bowl.
Strawberry shortcake kabobs are perfect for summer get togethers. They are great summer treats for kids and adults.
This Fourth of July was full of food and snacks. We had our two friends and son over so although it was a tiny crowd, we an abundance of food! So much was leftover and as I was putting it all away, two things caught my eye.
Strawberries and Angel food cake.
The next day I cut up the Angel food cake into cubes and sliced the strawberries in half. I added the cake and berry one by one onto skewers.
I took a can of extra creamy whipped cream and filled a bowl of to dip the kabobs.
You change things up and use yogurt, Cool Whip or white chocolate as the dip. You can also add donut holes, pound cake or brownies to your skewers.
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Fall is right around the corner and I am ready to spice it up! Today I am sharing delicious cinnamon honey butter you have with almost anything!
I paired mine with banana bread but you can have it with rolls, bagels muffins and more!
Spray Gourmet Liquid Spice is a great alternative to dry spices. The controlled spray application eliminates the work, the mess, and the guessing of measurements.
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients together using a mixer until fluffy.
Make dollops on parchment paper using a Cake Decorating Tool and place in freezer for about an hour.
Add dollops in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for up to 10 days.
You can also fill a mason jar with the butter and keep in the refrigerator as well.
Get in the spirit of fall with this burst of cinnamon flavor added to all of your favorite breads!
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Make pancake mix according to directions from box.
Using a small spoon, scoop pancake mix and dallop dots onto heated griddle.
Once mini pancakes have slightly cooled, melt butter and quickly sauté them in pan making sure all is covered in butter.
Pour mini pancakes in bowl and drizzle maple syrup all over. Top with more butter if you want.
These past few weeks have been crazy, so why not take it out on your breakfast? Nothing makes sense anymore so might as well have some fun with your food!
Mini Pancakes Cereal
Combining two of the best breakfasts into one is a total game changer and will definitely add some excitement to your mornings!
Franco and I have been watching lots of cooking and baking shows on TV and he has been loving it. The only downfall is that he wants to make everything he sees, and I am not the best cook.
I know how to cook and bake a handful of things but that’s as far as my creativity goes. The other night I wanted to cook something fun with Franco, but also not mess it up.
I created this yummy sweet and salty treat that was just perfect and had all the elements I wanted: Halloween themed, easy to make, easy for Franco to help, and delicious!
This recipe is great to make with kids because it requires a lot of scooping, measuring and counting. It’s easy to follow directions makes it fun and mess free with your little ones!
This Spooky Halloween Trail Mix is the perfect snack to have while watching Halloween movies or to bring to a party.
Preheat oven to 300 degrees F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter and mix with brown sugar. Once it is combined add cake batter flavoring. Mix until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, mix Bugles, cereal and pretzels. Pour butter mixture and stir everything together until evenly coated.
Spread cereal mixture evenly on the cooking sheet. Bake for a total of 20 minutes stirring the mixture halfway.
Remove from oven and cool completely. Add candy corn pumpkins, M&Ms and sugar eyes. Stir together and keep in air tight container.
Franco snuck in some bites while helping mix the dry ingredients together!
If you want to omit the butter mixture and baking, you can certainly just add all ingredients together for a dry mix. This cuts the time and calories! It is your choice because both ways are delicious.
I hope you find this recipe easy to make and enjoy it during the Halloween season! You can switch it up each holiday or add other treats such as peanuts, chocolate chips, raisons etc. Get creative with it and let me know what you think!
Spooky Halloween Trail Mix
This recipe is easy to make with little ones and a great snack for movie nights or a Halloween party!
My name is Nicole and I am a full time working mom to my toddler Franco. I love creating and sharing ideas. You can find me rummaging at estate sales, binge-watching The Golden Girls while chugging Diet Coke, listening to old school hip hop, supporting small businesses and being an advocate for maternal mental health.
