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Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken Gyro Meatballs

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A fresh summer pasta salad option with a bonus addition of chicken gyro meatballs!

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Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken Gyro Meatballs

How many of you (most likely hailing from the Midwest) grew up on pasta salad with Italian salad dressing? I know it was a staple at every summer BBQ I ever attended. Then I met my husband who’s from Pennsylvania, and they have their own version with added in cubes of cheddar cheese and mini-pepperonis. Sound familiar? This greek orzo salad with chicken gyro meatballs is a fresh makeover on that been-there-done-that traditional pasta salad recipe.

Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken Gyro Meatballs

Orzo has quickly become my new favorite pasta. I’m not sure why exactly, but it just is. It’s small and easy to eat, much like rice. The traditional pasta salads I’ve had in the past usually use angel hair or spiral pasta. Try giving orzo a try and let me know how you like it. I actually like some protein with my pasta salad, so that’s why I decided to add in my chicken gyro meatball recipe. They take this greek orzo salad from a side dish to an actual meal, if you’d like.

Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken Gyro Meatballs

I also kept the oil dressing in this salad to a minimum; just using olive oil, fresh lemon juice, and fresh dill. It keeps this salad on the lighter side so it’s not weighed down by heavy oil-based salad dressings like traditional Italian dressing. You can also add in any extra veggies you’d like, like olives, peppers, etc. Make it your own!

Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken Gyro Meatballs

Greek Pasta Salad with Chicken Gyro Meatballs
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Greek Orzo Salad with Chicken Gyro Meatballs

Greek orzo salad with chicken gyro meatballs.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek/American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 8
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

Chicken Gyro Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp marjoram

Orzo salad

  • 16 oz orzo pasta
  • 1 English cucumber
  • 1 cup chopped grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • 2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • feta cheese crumbles

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken gyro meatball ingredients (ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, lemon juice, and spices.) Mix together until well-combined. 

  2. Form chicken gyro meatball mixture into small round balls, and add to a skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning frequently until thoroughly cooked. 

  3. In a large saucepan, cook the orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large mixing bowl. 

  4. Add the chopped cucumber, red onion, tomatoes, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.  

  5. Transfer the orzo mixture to a serving bowl. Top with crumbled feta cheese, chicken gyro meatballs, and serve. 

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Blackberry Marscapone French Toast

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This blackberry marscapone french toast made with challah bread is hands-down to die for!

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Blackberry Marscapone French Toast

If you’ve never made french toast with challah bread before, you’re going to want to run, not walk, to the store and find yourself a loaf. If you’re a bread lover like me, this blackberry marscapone french toast made with challah bread is hands-down the best french toast I’ve ever eaten. The natural eggy texture of the challah bread makes it the perfect choice for french toast. It’s not too thin, so soaking up the liquid isn’t a problem and you don’t end up with soggy french toast like with other french toast casseroles.

Blackberry Marscapone French Toast

If you’ve ever been to a diner-style restaurant and tried to order french toast with cream cheese and fruit, the end result is less than stellar, in my opinion. The fruit is usually not fresh at all, covered in gelatin, then topped with a ton of sugary cream cheese. It’s just too much sugar for me. I chose marscapone for this french toast recipe and fresh blackberries and blackberry preserves to bring in a subtle hint of cream and truly fresh berries without the overload of sugar. It’s berry season right now and our blackberry bush is overloaded with plump blackberries. The berries I used in this recipe are actually from our blackberry bush, which is nice to have.

Blackberry Marscapone French Toast

If you’re not able to locate a challah loaf at any of your nearby grocery stores, you could most likely use a loaf of brioche bread and get the same results. They’re very similar in taste and texture. I was able to find this challah braided loaf at my local Hy-Vee store. You could call ahead to the bakeries to see if they carry them. I promise you, it’s worth the hunt!

Blackberry Marscapone French Toast Recipe

Blackberry Marscapone French Toast
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Blackberry Marscapone French Toast

Blackberry marscapone french toast made with challah bread. 

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh blackberry preserves
  • 1 braided loaf challah bread
  • 8 oz marscapone cheese
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • fresh blackberries
  • powdered sugar for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with coconut oil or butter.

  2. In a small bowl, whip together the blackberry preserves and marscapone cheese. 

  3. Slice the brioche bread. Take two slices of bread, spread the marscapone blackberry spread onto one slice of bread and sandwich it together with the other slice. Set aside and continue until all of the bread is paired up. 

  4. In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, eggs, maple syrup,  vanilla, and cinnamon. Dip each 'sandwich' into the bowl, covering all sides, then place standing upright into the greased 9x13 baking dish. Continue this until all are dipped and into the greased baking dish. 

  5. Pour the remaining batter over the bread inside the baking dish. Bake for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 5 minutes. 

  6. Dust with powdered sugar and top with fresh blackberries. Serve with maple syrup, if preferred. 

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Orange Cardamom Creamsicles

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Orange cardamom creamsicles, the perfect summer treat!

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Orange Cardamom Creamsicles

Hands down, my favorite summer ice cream flavor is orange creamsicle. When I met my husband he shared that was his favorite flavor, too, so of course, we were a match made in heaven from that point on! As much as I love ice cream, sometimes the dairy in ice cream doesn’t love me. These orange cardamom creamsicles are dairy-free, using coconut milk instead of dairy milk.

Orange Cardamom Creamsicles

You might be wondering what in the world is cardamom and why is it in these popsicles?? Cardamom is an aromatic spice that originated in India and surrounding areas. It looks a bit like pepper, is very aromatic, and pairs well with citrus flavors. Beyond that, cardamom actually has a few health benefits. It’s a very effective remedy against bad breath, helps prevent cavity development while also being rich in various vitamins and micronutrients. In this recipe, cardamom pairs so good with the orange flavor, taking the flavor up a notch.

Orange Cardamom Creamsicles

This was also my first time making homemade popsicles. Have you tried making these before? They were actually much easier than I originally thought. I used this 10-Cavity Frozen Ice Cream Pop Mold Silicone Popsicle Maker Lolly Mould with Cover Lid +12 Sticks. It was super easy to use and the popsicles came out easily. If you haven’t ever tried making your own homemade popsicles,  you’ll want to give it a try. I have a feeling there will be many more popsicle recipes to come because this was super fun!

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Orange Cardamom Creamsicles
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Orange Cardamom Creamsicles

Orange cardamom creamsicles, the perfect summer treat! 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 10
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 8 oz orange juice pulp-free, not from concentrate

Cream ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom
  • 3 tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp orange zest

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the cream ingredients and whisk together. 

  2. Pour the cream mixture into the molds, filling each slot up 3/4 of the way. 

  3. Fill the remaining space in each mold with the 8 oz. of orange juice.

  4. Add the lid and popsicle sticks to the mold. Carefully transfer to the freezer and let freeze overnight. 

  5. To remove, run warm water over the bottom portion of the popsicle mold for about a minute. Remove the lid and begin to work the popsicles out of the mold. If you're using the silicone mold, you can squeeze the bottom portion of the mold as you pull up. If they're still not moving, you can let the mold sit out on the counter for a few minutes, too. 

  6. Store in a freezer bag or storage container. 

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Easy Berry Mojito

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An easy berry mojito that’s fresh and low in both sugar and carbs; the perfect summer drink!

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Easy Berry Mojito

Who loves a good mojito?? My only beef with a traditional mojito is they’re just too sweet for me. I’m not a fan sweet alcoholic drinks these days, especially not in the heat of summer. I wanted this berry mojito to be low in sugar, fresh, and super easy to whip up. I’m confident I achieved all three with this easy berry mojito recipe.

Easy Berry Mojito

The muddled fresh blueberries, along with the fresh mint and lime slices give this easy berry mojito plenty of fresh flavors. Then, all you have to do is add a little rum and top it all off with your favorite sparkling water and you have yourself a refreshing summer drink. If it’s not sweet enough for you, you can always add in a few drops of stevia or even make a simple syrup and add a little of that in. As with most of my recipes, I try to make them as versatile as possible to meet the preferences of my readers. You could also use flavored sparkling water, like LaCroix or Spindrift if you wanted to add even more flavor while keeping it low sugar and low carb. So many choices!

Easy Berry Mojito

We’re heading off for vacation next week, which also happens to be the week of 4th of July. I’m thinking this easy berry mojito will be the perfect addition to our 4th of July celebration. What do you think?

 

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Easy Berry Mojito

This easy berry mojito is also low in sugar, making it the perfect summer drink!

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 3 oz white rum
  • 12 fresh blueberries
  • 4 lime slices
  • 16 fl. oz. sparkling water
  • 4 fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. Add the blueberries and mint leaves to the bottom of two high ball glasses. Using the back of a spoon, muddle the berries and mint leaves. 

  2. Add 1.5 oz. of rum to each glass. Add the lime slices, ice, and fill to the top with sparkling water. 

  3. Garnish with additional mint leaves and fresh berries, then serve. 

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4th of July Recipe Roundup

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I’ve collaborated with some fellow food bloggers in order to bring you seven delicious recipes for your upcoming 4th of July gathering!

Lemon Blueberry Marscapone Hand Pies

I mean, could these star-shaped lemon blueberry marscapone hand pies get any cuter? They are the perfect grab-and-go dessert for your 4th of July BBQ, plus the kids would LOVE them as much as the adults! I shared this recipe a few weeks ago, you can find the recipe here.

one bowl whole grain strawberry muffins with greek yogurt

These one bowl whole grain strawberry muffins from Emily at Get Well with Em are both tasty AND healthy! Win, win, right? Plus, they’re super easy to make, one bowl is all you need. So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy dish for the 4th, this is the one!

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Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole

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Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole

I’m pretty convinced that guacamole runs through my veins. Like, I love it more than I can describe here. Do you love it as much as I do? If so, we could be guacamole besties! There’s a local Mexican restaurant that we visit frequently that has the most amazing food and their guacamole always wows me. They change their guacamole recipes seasonally, so you never know what you’re going to get. I like to call it fancy guacamole, which almost became the title of this recipe, but I figured that wasn’t quite specific enough. Needless to say, their mastery of guacamole variations inspired me to create this chipotle shrimp guacamole for you!

Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole

This chipotle shrimp guacamole has the usual fresh guacamole ingredients like avocado, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic, with the addition of radishes, pumpkin seeds, and of course the spicy chipotle shrimp. Of course, I topped it off with Tajin because, well, it’s just so good with everything! If you can’t find Tajín Clásico Seasoning  in your local grocer, you can always order it on Amazon and have it shipped ASAP. The chipotle shrimp gives this guacamole an additional oomph of both spice and flavor.

Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole

I’m also starting to love radishes. I never really ate them much but they’re quickly becoming one of my favorite summer ingredients to add to recipes. They’re fresh, crisp, and give a little bit of a kick. It’s funny how our taste buds change over time. This recipe is another teenager approved recipe, even the ones who used to turn their nose up a guacamole. Blasphemous, right?!? I mean, who doesn’t like guacamole??

Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole

Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole
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Chipotle Shrimp Guacamole

Jazz up traditional guacamole with this chipotle shrimp guacamole. 

Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 4 ripe avocados
  • 2-3 radishes chopped
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • 3 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1 dozen medium shrimp precooked and thawed
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp chipotle powder
  • 1 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Tajin seasoning

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat up the avocado oil over medium heat. Remove any remaining shells or tails from the precooked, thawed shrimp. Add the shrimp to the pan, season with chipotle powder. Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and let cool. 

  2. Using a knife, slice the avocados in half, and remove the pit. Using a spoon, scoop out the avocado and add to a medium-sized bowl. Mash the avocado until the consistency is smooth with just a few small chunks. 

  3. Add the lime juice, minced garlic, chopped radishes, chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, and 2 tbsps. of pumpkin seeds. Add in about half the cooked shrimp and mix to combine. 

  4. Transfer the guacamole mixture to a serving bowl. Top with the remaining cooked shrimp, the remaining tbsp. of pumpkin seeds, then season with Tajin. 

  5. Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables. 

Southwest Potato Salad

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Southwest Potato Salad

If you’re anything like me, I am bored with the same ol’, same ol’ potato salad served up at every summer BBQ or potluck. I wanted something new, something fresh, and something flavorful. This southwest potato salad brings all of the flavors of Mexican street corn into a new fresh twist on the traditional potato salad recipe. This southwest recipe uses all of my favorite flavors like cumin, Tajin, cotija cheese, jalapeno, and more!

Southwest Potato Salad

I almost started to make this a non-dairy potato salad to make it a little more summer potluck friendly, but I just couldn’t resist adding the creamy layer of the Mexican street corn sauce to this recipe. If you need a non-dairy option, you could definitely leave the sauce portion off and still have tons of flavor. Just throwing that out there as an option. I try to make most of my recipes as versatile as possible to accommodate for specific dietary requirements.

Southwest Potato Salad

My teenagers also approved of this recipe, even the pickiest one of them all! This southwest potato salad was such a refreshing break from the traditional mayo + mustard-based potato salad. The fresh corn off the cob, the bacon, the street corn sauce, topped with the cotija cheese and jalapeno…so many flavors! Whip this up when you head out for your next potluck gathering and you’ll be sure to impress your friends and family.

Southwest Potato Salad Recipe

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Southwest Potato Salad

This southwest potato salad brings all the flavors of Mexican street corn into a fresh, new twist on traditional potato salad.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 3 lb baby red potatoes - unpeeled
  • 5 slices bacon
  • 1 jalapeno
  • 1 tbsp Tajin seasoning
  • 2 tbsp avocado oil or whatever oil you choose
  • 2 ears corn on cob
  • 1/2 tbsp cumin
  • 2-3 tbsp cotija cheese crumbled

Cream sauce

  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. 

  2. Slice baby red potatoes in half and add to a large 9x13 baking dish. Drizzle potatoes with avocado oil, then season with tajin and cumin. Using a spoon, gently stir the potatoes to coat them with the oil and spices, then place in the oven to bake for 50 minutes. 

  3. While the potatoes are baking, boil your corn on the cob. Fill a large stockpot with water, bring to a boil, add shucked corn cobs and boil for 5-7 minutes. Remove from water and let cool. Once cooled, cut the corn off of the cob and set aside. 

  4. In a skillet, cook the bacon slices. Remove from pan, let cool, then crumble. 

  5. In a small bowl, combine the cream sauce ingredients and place into the refrigerator until ready to use. 

  6. Once the potatoes are done cooking, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Transfer the potatoes from the 9x13 dish to a large mixing bowl. Add the corn and crumbled bacon to the bowl. Dice the jalapeno into small pieces, add to bowl. Stir to combine. 

  7. Next, add the cream sauce, stir to combine. Top with crumbled cotija cheese and serve. 

Rustic Berry Galette

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Rustic Berry Galette

This rustic berry galette is super easy to make, which is why I love galettes! No technical pie making skills required. The crust recipe is also versatile; you can use the recipe listed below, swap out the flour for a one-to-one gluten-free blend, or use a store-bought crust. The choice is yours! For a gluten-free version, I swap out all-purpose flour for
Cup4Cup’s Gluten-free flour blend. I’ve found it locally at Sprouts and Whole Foods, but just in case you’re not able to find it in a store near you, you can always order it here. It’s the best one-to-one gluten-free alternative that I’ve found for baking.

Rustic Berry Galette

To make a galette, you simply roll out the pie crust dough to about 12 inches in diameter, then load the berries into the center and start folding in the sides to make the edges. It’s so super simple. Galettes are intended to have a rustic feel to them, so perfection is not needed with this dessert. I used to watch my mother and grandmother labor over intricate pie crusts, which always seemed impossible. When I started baking on my own I was introduced to galettes and now they’re my quick, go-to “pie” dessert. And look at those plump berries. Swoon! So juicy and full of summer flavors. Fresh berry season is upon us right now so what better way to enjoy than in a rustic berry galette chock-full of blueberries and blackberries.

Rustic Berry Galette

Serve your rustic berry galette with vanilla ice cream and you’ll have a swoon-worthy dessert. I whipped this dessert up for a recent outdoor BBQ and it was the perfect addition. Memorial Day, 4th of July, summer BBQs, whatever the event may be, this galette will feed a crowd and you’ll look like a fancy baker, win-win, right?? Of course, you can also enjoy this any time of year if you have access to fresh berries. For the fall, I also have a gluten-free cinnamon apple galette recipe.

Rustic Berry Galette Recipe

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Rustic Berry Galette

This rustic berry galette is the perfect dessert for berry season and also includes a gluten-free option. 

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour Use Cup4Cup gluten-free blend for a gluten-free alternative.
  • 1 tbsp cane sugar
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted grass-fed butter
  • 1/3 cup cold water plus 2 tbsp
  • 1 egg for egg wash on crust

Berry filling

  • 3 cups fresh blueberries
  • 2 cups fresh blackberries
  • 4 tbsp cane sugar
  • 3 tbsp corn starch
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 

  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Cut butter into cubes and add to flour mixture. using a pastry blender or fork, cut in the butter into the flour mixture until you have coarse crumbs.

  3. Stir in cold water and mix to combine (add an additional 1-2 tbsp. of cold water as needed until the mixture comes together well)

  4. Press the dough into a ball or disc, wrap with plastic wrap or in a towel, and refrigerate for 20 minutes. 

  5. While the dough is chilling, add the berry filling ingredients to a large mixing bowl and stir together. Set aside until dough is ready. 

  6. When the dough is ready, lay out one sheet of parchment paper and flour lightly. Add dough to floured surface. Then cover the dough with an additional sheet of parchment paper and roll out into a large 12-14 inch circle.

  7. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Carefully transfer the dough to the lined baking sheet. It's okay if the dough breaks or cracks, that's all part of the rustic feel with these.

  8. Spoon filling into the center of the dough, then carefully fold up the edges, letting them naturally fold in.

  9. In a small bowl, whisk the one egg and brush over the crust edges. Sprinkle additional sugar across the entire galette and place in the oven to bake.

  10. Bake for 30 minutes, then remove from oven and let slightly cool before serving. Serve with vanilla ice cream if preferred. 

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Watermelon Wine Slush

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Watermelon Wine Slush

Summa, Summa, Summatime! Who’s ready to sit poolside on a hot summer day with a cool drink in hand?? This watermelon wine slush is so fresh, with only 3 simple ingredients. No added sugar other than the wine, fresh watermelon, and a splash of lemon. Plus, the seedless watermelons used in this recipe makes this drink even easier to make (no straining required)!

Watermelon Wine Slush

I chose wine for this slush because, well, wine is my jam! The fresh watermelon captures the true, fresh flavor of a summer melon, plus gives this slush some extra texture.  I let the sugars of the pink Moscato sweeten the drink, so no added sugar or simple syrups needed. It truly is a quick and easy summer drink!

Watermelon Wine Slush

But for real, this drink is super simple. Just add ice, pink Moscato, lemon juice, and fresh watermelon to a blender and voila, you have your watermelon wine slush. If you won’t be drinking the slush immediately, you can pour the mixture into a glass storage container, like these Glass Food Storage Containers. The rectangular shape and the snap and lock lids make them perfect for storing liquids. Pop it into the freezer and take out when you’re ready to serve.

Watermelon Wine Slush Recipe

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Watermelon Wine Slush

This watermelon wine slush is super fresh and easy to make; the perfect poolside beverage! 

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jennifer

Ingredients

  • 3 cups ice cubes
  • 1 bottle pink Moscato
  • 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 cups seedless watermelon cubed

Instructions

  1. Cut and cube the seedless watermelon. 

  2. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. 

  3. Serve immediately, or place into a glass storage container and freeze until ready to serve. 

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15 Father’s Day Gifts for the Foodie Dad

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15 Father's Day Gifts for the Foodie Dad

Father’s Day is fast approaching and I’ve rounded up 15 fantastic gifts for the foodie loving dad. As a food blogger I’m a foodie at heart, so of course, I want to help out my fellow foodies with a list of gifts that will sing to their food-loving heart! If your husband or dad loves everything about food and drinks, check out the gift ideas below. I’ve got everything from the grill master dad to the hipster dad (or both!).

For the dad who wears the title Grillmaster proudly——

15 Father's Day Gifts for the Foodie Dad

Luchuan Grey Denim Canvas Card Washed Over Wax Dry Apron Waxed Canvas Apron

This heavy-duty, yet durable, apron screams grillmaster. It’s water resistant and has pockets and accessories for just about every tool in the grill master’s arsenal. It even has a towel ring!

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