My Top 5 Recipes for Memorial Day Weekend

 1.  Red, White, and Blue Pie Pops - these are festive and delicious

We don’t really have anything planned this Memorial Day weekend, but Chris and I hope to enjoy a picnic and some bike riding together.  Here are a few recipes that would be great for a picnic, barbeque, or any get together for that matter.

 2.  Mexican Style Grilled Corn - These are always a hit and they epitomize summer for our family.

 3.  Cranberry-Lime Rosé Spritzer - during the warmer months my Rosé intake increases and this is my favorite way to enjoy it.

4.  Mamey, French Vanilla, and Passion Fruit Popsicles - these are the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day.

5. Bacon and Blue Cheese Guacamole - every barbeque needs some guacamole.  Try this version for a new spin on a classic.

Mamey, French Vanilla, Passion Fruit Popsicles

 As we dwindle down to the last few weeks of summer I find myself wanting to indulge in the foods of the season; ice cream, froyo, fresh fruits and veggies to name a few. Enter these popsicles. I toyed with the idea of using purees from two of my favorite tropical fruits mamey (pronounced ma-may) and passion fruit. The creamy French Vanilla yogurt middle brought both flavors together quite nicely. Here is what you will need:

Popsicle molds or paper cups and wooden sticks
7oz of Mamey pulp (available in the frozen section of your supermarket)
7oz of Passion Fruit pulp
1.5 cups of French Vanilla Lowfat Yogurt
1tsp vanilla extract
Honey to sweeten
Defrost the pulps in separate bowls add honey to sweeten to your liking.
Add vanilla extract and a squeeze of honey to yogurt.
Layer mamey, yogurt, and passion fruit pulp into popsicle molds and freeze for at least eight hours.
Enjoy!

Watermelon-Lime Popsicles

According to the weather summer is officially here.  I couldn't believe how hot it has been for the past few days.  As the temperatures soar I find myself being able to eat almost an entire half of a watermelon in one sitting.  It's just so refreshing.  I concocted this super simple popsicle recipe to stay extra cool when the weather becomes unbearable...

1/4 of a watermelon

the juice of two limes

2 tablespoons of superfine sugar

Blend all ingredients in a blender (duh!) put in popsicle molds and freeze for at least 4 hours.  I'm feeling cooler already.

 

Food Porn of The Week: Nutella Fudgesicles

Last week it was so disgustingly hot out that I declared it time to take out the popsicle molds.  This recipe is as easy as it is delicious.  Here it goes:

Nutella Fudgesicles

1 1/2 cups almond milk (I used vanilla, but chocolate would be an even better option)

1/2 cup of Nutella

1tsp vanilla extract

Combine all ingredients using a blender or hand mixer.

Pour into molds and freeze for at least 5 hours.