When it comes to Asian cuisine, pad thai is probably my favorite dish. Maybe it’s because of the wide fettucine-like noodles. Maybe it’s because of the chopped peanuts. All I know is that it’s good, and I’ve never met a pad thai that I didn’t like. So, when I found this recipe for Watermelon Pad … [Read more...]
RECIPE: BLUE WATERMELON WALNUT SALAD
If you’ve ever heard the phrase, “don’t knock it ‘til you try it,” you may be a picky eater. Or maybe you’re just very emotive about foods you don’t really like. Either way, your reaction to certain snacks is most commonly expressed with a short, sweet, “eww” or “thanks, but no thanks.” Since … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: MAKING WATERMELON JELLY!
Okay, first thing’s first. When I found this recipe for “watermelon jelly,” I was excited. “Oh, I like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches,” I thought to myself, “I’ve never made jelly and I’ve definitely never had watermelon jelly, so this will be great!” But then, about half way through the … [Read more...]
RECIPE: SPICY WATERMELON HUMMUS
Not only does warmer weather mean the return of watermelon to picnic tables everywhere, but it also means I’ll be seeing more of my other favorite food: dip! At our summer picnics, where there is always dip on the table, you can usually find me hovering near the dip bowl (which hopefully isn’t far … [Read more...]
RECIPE: WATERMELON LEMONADE CREAM PIE
There aren’t many things more refreshing on a warm spring or summer day than a slice of watermelon. The only thing that comes close is a tall, cold glass of lemonade. It really should become the official drink of summer (if it isn’t already). So, why not combine watermelon and lemonade into what … [Read more...]
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION UPDATE: WATERMELON PIE A LA MODE
Last month’s attempt to make a New York Cheesecake with Watermelon and Blueberry Sauce was so successful, I made another cheesecake two weeks later. It’s true! Oh sure, I gained about five pounds over those two weeks, but it was totally worth it. For this month’s attempt to keep my new year’s … [Read more...]
RECIPE: QUICK WATERMELON SHORTBREAD COOKIE CRUMBLE
I don’t know about you, but I enjoy spending more time eating my meals than I do preparing them. Knowing that something delicious is going to be prepared in a half hour or 45 minutes makes me feel like a kid in line at the candy store. I’ve found that the best recipes are the shortest and simplest … [Read more...]
RECIPE: GREEK PITA FLATBREAD WITH WATERMELON
It’s no secret that the marriage of watermelon and feta cheese creates a delectable, full-flavored explosion of awesomeness. I came across this life-changing discovery late in 2009, when I published this recipe for Watermelon Feta Salad. The saltiness of the feta mixed with the sweetness of the … [Read more...]
THIS WATERMELON RAISIN BREAD WILL BLOW YOUR MIND
No, the watermelon raisin bread you see above wasn’t created using some Photoshop trickery. It was actually baked like that, and it’s really not that hard. Check out the video below for a step-by-step tutorial. It’s about seven minutes long, but it’s an entertaining and informative seven minutes, … [Read more...]
RECIPE: LEMONY QUINOA AND WATERMELON SALAD
Especially within the last few years, food industry trends has seen the rise of a couscous-esque grain taking the grocery shelves by storm. Quinoa, pronounced “keen-wah”, is a small grain packed with protein and amino acids. As an excellent sources of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, and much more, … [Read more...]