Monthly Archives: May 2015
Recipe: Watermelon Popsicles — Recipes from The Kitchn
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What I love about summer is the fruit. There are peaches and plums for pies, nectarines for dribbling down your chin, apricots for tarts, cherries for snacks, and all sorts of berries for breakfast — plus other melons, like cantaloupe and honeydew, to wrap ham around. But what other fruit offers a crunchy snack, a juice for drinking (with or without a boozy booster), seeds for spitting contests, and a big round shape for greasing and throwing around the pool, lake, or ocean (have you played greased pig yet this summer)?
It’s the watermelon. When it’s good, it’s really good, and needs little else to completely satisfy a craving for a cool, sweet treat.
Recipe: Birthday Cake Popcorn — Snack Recipes from The Kitchn
Every day is someone’s birthday, so celebrate accordingly with this festive sweet treat. It’s easily concocted on a whim from ingredients found in most convenience stores, but also feel free to mix it up by using other kinds of chocolate candy bars or even flavored pre-packaged popcorn. The possibilities are endless! Just make sure you have some sprinkles on hand in order to up the fun factor.
In Defense of Dessert for Dinner — Life in the Kitchen
The beginning of my sophomore year in college, I had a moment that was both mundane and packed with meaning. It was around 6 or 6:30 p.m. on a Tuesday; I’d gone to the grocery store to get food for the next few days. Making my way to the produce section, I was hit hard by the sweet, buttery smells floating from the bakery’s gleaming glass cases. I was routinely assaulted by their tempting scents, and almost as routinely, I’d yield. I’d grab a couple cookies or a bear claw for an afternoon snack or to have after dinner.
But that day was different. I wanted a piece of cake, and I wanted it right then. For my evening meal. Not following it. As it.
Healthy Appetizers: Francisco’s Blender Salsa
4 / 5 Stars | 18 Reviews
by SHURMAY
“This salsa is a staple at our house. There’s nothing better to serve as a dip for tortilla chips or as a condiment for your favorite Mexican food. Include jalapeno peppers for added heat.”
Recipe: Funfetti Mug Cake — Dessert Recipes from The Kitchn
This Funfetti-inspired mug cake is all about you celebrating you. This version is somewhat healthier than a regular cake because it’s made with Greek yogurt and almond milk and calls for less sugar. It’s also smaller than a full-sized cake, so if you mindlessly eat the whole thing in front of the TV, the damage is minimal. (Although, a hefty dollop of whipped cream on top never hurt anyone.)
The best part? It takes less than five minutes to whip up.
A Week of Easy Dinners for Paleo-Curious Cooks — Meal Plans from The Kitchn
Are you itching to try eating Paleo, but unsure of where to begin? If you’re Paleo-curious, I’ll show you how to plan a week’s worth of simple, economical, and delicious Paleo dinners — all without slaying a single mastodon!
Healthy Appetizers: Mango Papaya Salsa
4.75 / 5 Stars | 8 Reviews
by laurenholly2008
“This fresh salsa for summer uses orange and red bell peppers as well as jalapeno pepper mixed with mango and papaya.”
Healthy Main Dishes: Island Chicken with Fruit Salsa
Jackson Pollock’s Famous Recipe for Spaghetti Sauce — Cookbook Recipes
What do you know about Jackson Pollock, the famous American artist? That his canvases look like splatters of chaotic color? That he was considered rather wild, and struggled with alcoholism? All of this is true, but it’s not the full picture of the artist and his life. He was also an avid cook, and a lover of good food, which shades in some fresh nuances to his life and work, explains Robyn Lea, the author of a new book about Pollock and his cooking, Dinner with Jackson Pollock.