I apologize for not updating my blog this week. I thought today I would do an easy, seasonal recipe. I originally got the idea from Pinterest or Whole Foods (I forget which one), but I never followed their recipe when making this dish. Right now, I have craved everything with watermelon simply because mid to the end of July is when the best watermelons come out. Instead of having salad (with leafy greens/lettuce) for dinner the other night, I used this salad in place of my regular boring salad.
Servings: 1
Ingredients:
1 cup of cubed watermelon
a drizzle of balsamic (not a lot just enough to coat the watermelon)
1 teaspoon of feta
Materials:
1 medium mixing bowl
Spoon
Cutting board
Serrated knife
After cutting watermelon into cubes, place in medium mixing bowl.
Add a drizzle of balsamic (just enough to coat the watermelon). Mix well.
Add feta.
Serve chilled.
One of my favorite drinks in the summer is Sangria. I find that it's so refreshing after a long day of work. I found the best Sangria recipe. I divided all of the measurements in half because I wasn't hosting a big party.
Ingredients:
2 bottles of red Spanish table wine (Merlot, Red wine blends, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir)
1 cup brandy
1/2 cup triple sec
1 cup orange juice
1 cup pomegranate juice
1/2 cup simple syrup, or more to taste (equal parts sugar and water, heated until sugar dissolves, cooled)
Orange slices
Apple Slices
Blackberries
Pomegranate seeds (if in season)
Materials:
Large pitcher
Serrated knife
Cutting board
Small sauce pan
Measuring cups/spoons
Mix all ingredients together and let stand in a tightly sealed container or pitcher for at least 24 hours in the refrigerator before serving.
