Hold on to summer just a while longer with this refreshing, zingy watermelon agua fresca with the spicy kick of jalapeños. I was cleaning up my drafts folder when I found the pictures for this recipe. And since it is still September (read: summer) in Texas, I thought I’d share it on the blog without…
Cherry Lemon Spritzer
A refreshing beverage made with fresh cherry-lemon syrup and topped with sparkling water is perfect for the warm days. Sip on it on a lazy evening, serve it at parties or your late summer barbecue cookout! I love Labor Day weekend. It is a welcome pause after a hectic first week of school. This weekend…
Strawberry Cheesecake Popsicles
Stay cool this summer with these creamy and delicious strawberry cheesecake popsicles. Just 5 ingredients and a quick blitz in the blender gives you a delicious frozen treat! I have a quick frozen treat recipe to share with you guys today. I really enjoy making homemade popsicles in summer, because how fun are they to…
Sabja Nimbu Pani {Lemonade With Sweet Basil Seeds}
Fresh lemonade is the absolute best thing to sip on a warm day, don’t you think? So when life hands you lemons, make this refreshing sabja nimbu pani or Indian lemonade with fresh mint and sweet basil seeds. Classic lemonade needs no introduction at all. I have fond memories of childhood summer days spent guzzling…
Protein-Packed Persian Jeweled Pilaf (Vegan, GF)
Thank you Village Harvest for sponsoring this post. Every day Village Harvest is planting seeds of change and growing possibilities, one bag of goodness at a time. This fragrant Persian Jeweled Pilaf is dotted with cranberries, nuts & saffron, and made with a protein-packed blend of rice, quinoa & lentils. The perfect quick and light…
Steamed Mini Lemon Cakes With Fresh Cherry Syrup
If you have ever wondered whether you can make a cake without an oven, then yes, you can! These mini lemon cakes are steamed in cute silicone molds and served with a fresh cherry syrup. How adorable would these be for afternoon tea or a kid’s birthday party!! I am loving summer so far, except…
Strawberry Basil Granita
Granita is a quick, inexpensive and healthier alternative to ice cream in summer. This recipe for strawberry basil granita needs just 3 ingredients and makes for a delightful icy-cold treat! I have been woefully behind in making and sharing frozen treat recipes this summer. But that’s quickly remedied with this super easy and delicious strawberry basil granita. Don’t you…
Upside-Down Cherry Cake
Put those fresh summer cherries to good use in this ridiculously easy and sinfully delicious upside-down cherry cake. This summer, the markets and stores are bursting at the seams with beautiful red cherries. They are so pretty, glistening like rubies, that I cannot help myself and always buy a couple of packets every week. Last…
Rosemary, Lime & Jaggery Iced Tea
Nothing cools you down on a hot summer day like a tall glass of iced tea. This recipe for iced tea is flavored with fresh rosemary and lime, and is sweetened with earthy jaggery. Texas summers are long and hot. Since I ranted about it in my last post, I am not gonna bore you…
Eggless Strawberry Mousse
Light as air and made with real strawberries, this eggless strawberry mousse is an easy no-cook summer dessert! We are having the laziest summer of our lives. Time seems to stretch languidly from one hot day to the next. This time, last year, we hopped on a transatlantic flight all the way to India where we spent two glorious months….
Mango Fool With Candied Almonds
This easy, no-bake dessert is made with sweet mango pulp, yogurt and whipped cream. Topped with crunchy candied almonds, it makes for a delicious, light and fruity summer dessert. I have been meaning to share this delightful summer recipe for a couple of weeks now. It’s the end of school year here and I haven’t…
Strawberry Soufflé
This light and fluffy strawberry soufflé is surprisingly easy to make and makes for a beautiful dessert any time of the year. There are some recipes which sound too intimidating to try. And when I do try them and see how easy it actually is, I am left wondering what took me so long. Soufflés are…
