Delicate and bold at the same time, this nectarine lemonade is a visual stunner and absolutely delicious. Made with freshly squeezed lemons and sweetened with a nectarine-ginger syrup, this beverage is easy to make too! It was inevitable that I would end up trying yet another variation on lemonade before Fall gets here. Though I doubt we…
Strawberry Lemon Muffins
Loaded with fresh summer strawberries, lemon juice and zest, these fluffy muffins are absolutely irresistible. Have them for dessert, snack, breakfast/brunch or whenever, ‘coz you deserve a treat!! It will be Fall soon and that means, the end of berry season. So I am making the most of these last few weeks and using them…
Berry Fool – No Cook Summer Dessert
Light, fruity and creamy, this delicious no-cook mixed berry fool dessert is the perfect way to enjoy balmy summer nights. Hey guys, if you’ve been wondering where I’ve disappeared to, fear not. I’m just on vacation in India! Feels so good to be back at the motherland, though I could have done less with the…
Mango Kesari {Mango Flavored Semolina Pudding}
Mango kesari or mango flavored semolina pudding is a simple but utterly decadent summer dessert. Made by cooking semolina with cardamom flavored sweet mango pulp, this golden dessert is a treat for the senses! Mangoes are still here and if you haven’t got enough of this sweet, golden fruit, I have a delightful recipe to…
Sparkling Mango Mint Lemonade
Fresh and zingy, this sparkling mango lemonade with hints of mint will have you looking forward to the hotter days. Summer, bring it on!! So here’s the deal. By the time you guys read this, I’ll be somewhere up in the clouds, flying home to India for our vacation. I’ve been humming “I’m leaving on…
Lemon Crepes With Strawberry Cream Cheese Filling
Delicate lemon crepes filled with strawberry flavored whipped cream cheese and sweet berries is a delightful weekend brunch. Make these to treat your loved ones to a special breakfast on birthdays, anniversaries or Valentine’s Day. Or gather around the kitchen and make a large batch of these delightful crepes for some fun family time! Close…
Blackberry Sorbet & How To Make Any Fruit Sorbet
Colorful, fresh and refreshing fruit sorbet is so easy to make. No ice cream machine or special ingredients required. This healthier alternative to ice cream is a great summer cooler! Sorbet is a fresher, healthier cousin of the ice cream. Usually made with seasonal fruits, a sorbet is the easiest frozen treat, requiring minimal ingredients…
Rose Lemonade
There’s nothing like a tall, cool glass of homemade lemonade to beat the summer heat. This pretty-in-pink rose lemonade made by adding rose syrup to a rosemary infused lemonade is a delicious twist on the classic. I cannot believe that we are almost halfway through the year. Time seems to run in leaps and bounds,…
Dates Iced Coffee
This homemade iced coffee naturally sweetened with dates and topped with thick whipped cream, is the perfect summer treat. When it is warm, I usually swap out my evening cup of coffee for a nice cool glass of iced coffee. It is so refreshing and really easy to make at home, you don’t have to…
Tapioca Strawberry Pudding
Enjoyed either warm or cold, a bowl of creamy tapioca pudding is at the same time, a filling snack and comforting dessert. Layered with a sweet strawberry compote and flavored with cardamom, this grown up version of the childhood classic is the perfect make-ahead Mother’s Day treat. Creamy, lightly sweetened and layered with a fresh…
Papaya-Mango Yellow Rice
A quick stir-fried rice recipe that uses green papaya, mango, turmeric and a tadka of simple spices and nuts to make a one-pot meal that is ready in under 10 minutes. Great to pack in lunch boxes as well. Papaya was one fruit which I never valued when it was growing wildly in our backyard back…
Orange Iced Tea
Nothing says summer like a pitcher full of refreshing southern iced tea. This recipe flavored with homemade orange syrup is perfect for lazy summer days on the porch, your summer barbecue cookouts and parties! Ah, iced tea! Our favorite beverage to order when dining out. Boy especially loves it (and, I let him have it!)….
