I was messing around in my kitchen one day and was craving hot cocoa. Since I only had dark chocolate on hand, I used that, and for a festive touch added cinnamon. Pour into a mug and top with whipped...
My mom and I had this at the Magic Kingdom® in Disney® and it is to die for! Excellent on a hot day as a smoothie and even better when frozen as a sorbet.
I had this wonderful raspberry martini in the Garden District of New Orleans and knew I had to get the recipe from the 5-star restaurant. Turns out, my new favorite is simple to make!
This sweet and yummy recipe is good for even those that do not like wine. Great on a hot day or paired with a dessert, ESPECIALLY a cheesecake or something fruity!
A quick and delicious drink that goes well on any day. You can even make ice pops out of this drink as a snack. Try lemon-lime soda in place of water for another variation. You can also add ice cubes if...
This delicious blueberry liquor is best with frozen blueberries rather than fresh due to the organic breakdown that occurs when fruit is frozen. This allows the berries to 'burst' into the vodka and please...
Hibiscus is a beautiful flower that does so much for our health and it tastes great! This tea is a phenomenal summer tea and is excellent served iced. It's also good to have warm before bed. This tea is...
I make this fun and refreshing drink every 4th of July. It starts out with a slush base. The bitters off-set the sweetness just the right amount, and it's a beautiful color. Can be served in a punch bowl,...
This recipe may sound a bit odd, but this is the best beer cocktail I have ever had. Very refreshing on a hot summer afternoon. Bet you can't drink just one. If you have sangrita, use it in place of the...
Who knew a smoothie could taste so amazing while packing in anti-inflammatory benefits! I use a Vitamix® blender and I do not hull the strawberries. If your blender is a different brand, you will need...
This homemade lemonade is easy to make and gets a flavor boost from blackberries. The end result is light and refreshing which is perfect for those hot summer days.
This is very simple, but delicious. My good friend Natalie shared this recipe with me. I tweaked it slightly by adding lime-flavored gin. This is a sweet, citrusy twist on my favorite sangria drink. Buon...
Soybean milk is a healthy alternative to cow's milk. Soybeans are composed of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, fiber, and a powerful array of phytonutrients, and have been known to help reduce blood cholesterol,...
Like most of my recipes this is a combination of several others because I couldn't find one that was exactly what I wanted. This has been a big hit every time I've served it.
This slushy fruit punch has been used for years by my family at birthday parties, summer gatherings and now my children ask for it at breakfast...it is our favorite punch. We make it in an empty gallon...