Stay cool and hydrated this summer with glasses of delicious pomegranate rose iced tea. It is the perfect beverage to enjoy at the end of a long day or to serve at your next summer bash. Ah…summer! After a long and brutal winter, I am ecstatic that warmer months are ahead. And boy, is the…
Glazed Earl Grey Tea Cookies {Mother’s Day Cookie Gift Basket}
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TeaProudly #CollectiveBias Put together a Mother’s Day gift basket with fragrant and delicate Earl Grey tea cookies glazed with tangy-sweet lemon and rose icing. Paired with a cup of tea, they are simply perfect for an afternoon snack or…
Avocado Lemon Mint Smoothie
Make this creamy avocado, lemon and mint smoothie for a delicious and healthy beverage that can be a quick breakfast or keep you full until your next meal. Smoothies are something that we throw together without thinking too much about it, right? A handful of chopped fruit, greens, vegetables, herbs, milk or yogurt gives us a different…
Spring Bundt Cake {Lemon, Thyme & Olive Oil Cake}
This gorgeously fragrant and fluffy Spring Bundt Cake made with fresh lemon, thyme and olive oil is the perfect treat to welcome spring into our midst. Is it spring where you’re at? Or are you still buried under snow? I have been hearing about freak March snowstorms in different parts of the country. Even we…
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Fluffy pancakes are a joy to make and eat. These lemon ricotta pancakes are made extra fluffy and soft with fresh lemon and ricotta cheese in the batter. Serve with lemon curd and berries for a beautiful spring or summer breakfast. We love pancakes, but we are big believers in the classics. Light as air,…
Vanilla-Lemon Pound Cake With Cranberry Glaze
Not a big fan of Christmas fruit cake? Actually, me neither. This soft, buttery and moist vanilla-lemon pound cake with a festive cranberry glaze is perfect for you then! Hey, you guys! I hope you are enjoying winter wherever you are and enjoying time with loved ones on Christmas break. I’ve been baking cookies with…
Watermelon-Jalapeño Agua Fresca
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…
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…
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 Lemonade
This quick and easy strawberry lemonade is the perfect summer beverage. Naturally flavored and colored with fresh strawberries, make a large pitcher to serve at parties or to simply beat the heat. I feel that lemonade has a sort of cult status in every cuisine. I applaud whoever it was that first took this sour…
Lemon Ricotta Cake
Elevate a regular vanilla cake with the addition of bright lemon and creamy ricotta cheese. The texture and flavor of this lemon ricotta cake is simply to die for! Topped with freshly whipped cream and beautiful blueberries, this is the perfect spring/Easter brunch cake. I love simple cakes. Cakes that are easy to make and don’t…
