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Skip to Recipe Summer has officially begun, which means it's time to kick back and relax outdoors with friends and good food. I like to entertain friends at home and want it to be a place where everyone feels welcome and well attended to. Even though I love to flood the table with food that takes me hours to prepare, at times I have to keep reminding myself that it is not always the food, but the good company and the time spent that make the best memories. If you want to spend the maximum time outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather while entertaining friends, burgers are a great casual yet delicious meal. Though the thought of making them at home can seem daunting, take the time to craft your own and that extra effort will be worth it. Tender, juicy, and perfectly seasoned, this Classic Cheeseburger is perfect for your next summer backyard BBQ party or gathering and is guaranteed to please everyone! You do not re...

Skip to Recipe The weather was incredibly hot last weekend! The scorching sun forced us to stay indoors and we spent most of our time sipping on lemonades. I have a deeply ingrained love for lemonade. With a single sip, I time-travel to those carefree summer days of childhood when calories didn't matter. While the classic lemonade always hit the spot, I created a fruit lemonade that is flavourful, low in calories, and can be enjoyed by both kids and adults. The Cherry Lemonade is a fresh and vibrant twist on the classic lemonade. With just a handful of ingredients, this will be ready in no time! This lemonade strikes a good balance between sweetness and tartness, and it is this combination that makes it a crowd-pleaser. The drink is gorgeous and impressive enough for pool parties, BBQs or a nice treat to give yourself after a long day at work! Though the recipe is non-alcoholic, you can create an adult vers...

Skip to Recipe What does summer mean to you? For me, summer is all about sunshine, beaches, popsicles, barbeques, and refreshing beverages. I love drinks made with fresh fruits that quench my thirst and at the same time keep the body hydrated and rejuvenated against the scorching heat. Easy to make, low in calories, and incredibly refreshing, this Watermelon Strawberry Agua Fresca is perfect for backyard BBQs, gatherings, or when you need something to help you cool off! Watermelon has high water content and keeps you refreshed during summers, while fresh strawberries are a fantastic source of vitamin C, fiber, and antioxidants. What is Agua Fresca? Agua Fresca, translated as “fresh water', is a popular non-alcoholic drink in Mexico that is made by blending any fruit with sugar, lime juice, and cold water. If you’re looking for more Summer Recipes, you can also try Easy Pineapple Salsa...

Skip to Recipe While I love summer and all the delicious produce the season brings , I loathe how my kitchen turns into a mini sauna during the extremely hot months, making me want to spend as little time as possible. Hence I am always on the lookout for recipes that come together quickly and at the same time make the most of the seasonal produce. Fresh summer strawberries, kiwis, apples, pineapple, and blueberries are tossed together and served alongside oven-baked crisp cinnamon chips for the perfect bite. Easy to prepare and packed with bright, vibrant flavors, this is perfect for summer BBQs and potlucks or even as a healthy dessert to satisfy all your sweet cravings any time of the day. This salsa also acts as a great topping on grilled meat. The tangy flavors of the salsa perfectly complement the smokiness of grilled chicken, pork, or steak. Can this Fruit Salsa be made in advance? This sa...

Skip to Recipe We have entered the first week of June, which means that it is time to bring out all the recipes that scream summer. Fruit Popsicle is the first thing that comes to my mind when I think of summer. Because let's be honest, nothing helps unwind and unplug like biting into a frozen treat after a long, sweltering day. While it can be pretty tempting to bite into those store-bought popsicles that provide a sigh of relief during the hottest days, most of the time they run a little high in sugar, artificial colors, and preservatives. If you want to enjoy the nostalgic treat without all the extra sugar, then you have to try these Strawberry Mango Popsicles. One bite into these will take you back to your childhood. Refined sugar-free, vegan, and made with fresh fruits, these bright, red-and-orange-hued popsicles are a real treat to enjoy all summer long. These vibrant popsicles are easy to make, look gorge...

Skip to Recipe Summer is officially still a month away. But with temperature soaring up , and pineapples making their way to the grocery stores, I am all ready to enjoy the vibes of the tropics. I love pineapples and try to include them in my recipes as much as I can especially during the warmer months. While pineapple is terrific for smoothies and salsas, its flavor also shines brilliantly in savory recipes. The Pineapple Chicken delivers a burst of tropical flavors and is one of my go-to recipes just like my Hawaiian Chicken Burger with Grilled Pineapple and Easy Pineapple Salsa Tender chicken pieces, slices of pineapple and vegetables all tossed in a sweet and savory pineapple sauce, this recipe is ready on the table in less than 30 minutes. It is an easy weeknight meal that can be made in one pan making clean up a breeze! If you are a big fan of Asian Cuisine, here are some ot...

Skip to Recipe I’m super excited today because this is my 100th blog post. When I embarked on this food blogging journey, little did I know that it would slowly turn into my world. My blog has evolved over the past two years , and so have I. I am learning something new every day, and I know I still have a long way to go. It is not all sunshine and rainbows, there are days when I feel exhausted, days when I run out of ideas, or days when I am struggling to click appealing photos. But my heart rejoices every time I hear someone enjoyed one of my recipes, and that is my greatest driving force and inspires me to keep working hard. I want to take a moment and thank each one of you for taking the time to read my blog and supporting me. Warm weather calls for recipes that are easy, light, and refreshing, and the recipe that I am sharing this week is no exception. Whenever I am looking for a light meal for hot summer days, I turn to this s...