ARTICLES For Memorial Day

Peaches

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WATERMELON, FETA AND TOMATO KABOBS

WITH NO COMMENTS

These skewers are perfect no-cook, super-easy summer appetizers. I have not included ingredient amounts as the recipe can be created for just a couple people or increased for a large bash. Just remember one watermelon square, one cube feta, one cherry tomato, one basil leaf and one mint leaf per skewer. Time to prepare depends on how many skewers you are making.

SUMMER SALAD WITH PEACHES, CHICKEN, BACON & CILANTRO DRESSING

WITH NO COMMENTS

A flavorful summer salad that is hearty enough for dinner. Make when peaches are ripe and tomatoes are at their peak. A few crumbles of bacon boosts umami and the creamy non-dairy cilantro dressing binds it all together.

GOOMBAY SMASH

WITH NO COMMENTS

The Goombay Smash is the ubiquitous cocktail of the Bahamas. Rum-rich and tropical fruit-forward, this thirst quencher will put you in an island mindset no matter where you are.

MANGO, BLUEBERRY AND MACADAMIA NUT SALAD

WITH NO COMMENTS

This mixed green salad is laden with fresh mango, blueberries, crispy cucumbers, fragrant mint and basil and garnished with chopped macadamia nuts.

MEXICAN MULE COCKTAIL

WITH NO COMMENTS

Mexican Mules are a variation of the always delicious Moscow Mule. Made with tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup and ginger beer, these cocktails are the perfect summer thirst-quencher. Take your Mexican Mules up a notch and add one of our Tequila Lime Boozy Pops as an edible garnish.

SEARED AHI NICOISE SALAD WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

WITH NO COMMENTS

A twist on traditional Nicoise Salad, this dish uses lightly seared ahi instead of canned tuna and oven-roasted potatoes and beans instead of boiled potatoes and steamed beans. The result is a salad for dinner that is suitable for either a weeknight meal or casual entertaining.

ITALIAN DELI CHOPPED SALAD

WITH ONE COMMENT

A hearty one-dish-meal salad, bursting with Italian antipasto flavors that doesn't require turning on the stove.

TEQUILA LIME BOOZY POPS

WITH 2 COMMENTS

These frosty Margaritas on a stick provide a refreshing summer cooler eaten as is... or use them as a fancy garnish for Margaritas, Palomas or Mexican Mules.

GRAPEFRUIT & APEROL BOOZY ICE POPS

WITH 3 COMMENTS

These refreshing and lightly boozy ice pops are the perfect treat for a hot summer's day. For a wow presentation use them as a garnish for a gin and tonic or vodka soda.

PLUM, RUM AND ALMOND UPSIDE DOWN CAKE