Summer Cocktails: Tequila & Thyme Lemonade

 Thyme for a tequila cocktail.  A little sugar, lots of lemon, a bit of thyme and tequila muddled together in a tasty little drink. Find Out if Tequila is a Stimulant SIZE: Makes 1 cocktail INGREDIENTS: 3 thyme sprigs 2 tsp superfine sugar 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 lemon wedges 3 oz silver tequila 1 oz cold water […]

Boozy Berry Limoncello Rosé Sangria

The warmer temps have us craving something fresh and light for our cocktail hour and this bubbly, boozy, berry sangria hits the spot. 6 Servings INGREDIENTS 3/4 cup limoncello 1 cup fresh raspberries 1 cup quartered fresh strawberries 1 bottle chilled demi-sec rosé champagne 1 lemon, thinly sliced Quarter strawberries. Thinly slice lemons and remove the seeds. Combine limoncello and strawberries in a […]

10+ Infused Waters to Keep You Hydrated & Healthy

10+ Infused Waters to Keep You Hydrated & Healthy Put down that can of soda! On a hot day, nothing is better for you than water. But when you infuse it with fruit and ingredients that give it zesty flavor and can boost your immune system, it’s even better. Here are a few of our favorite combos to put in your fruit-infusing […]

A Lemon Cassistini

If you are somewhat of a Cosmo girl, I think you’ll love this twist on a vodka martini. See Our Staff’s 25+ Favorite Festive Cocktails. SIZE: 2 servings INGREDIENTS: 3/4 cup vodka 4 tsps fresh lemon juice 2 tsp sugar 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel 1 tbsp creme de cassis Ice cubes Lemon peel twists […]

Pork & Sage Meatballs

I found this recipe on thekitchn.com… a favorite food website of mine. This quote, directly from the site, is why I’d decided to give these meatballs a try. As a result, you lucky Tips followers are now equally as enlightened,...

Chicken and Kale Casserole

Trying to squeeze kale into meals may prove difficult, as kids stick their noses up just with the mention of it. Chicken, pasta and cheese serve as a quick disguise. A little bit of everything goes into this delicious weeknight entree. READ: Is Kale...

Sparkly Lemon Cookies

                      Lemonade in a cookie form.  Course sanding sugar makes these sparkle, but feel free to mix it up with other colored sanding sugar or edible glitter!      

Zucchini & Squash “Carpaccio”

Zucchini and squash so thinly sliced we’re calling it carpaccio.  A vegetarian’s dream dish.

Grilled Octopus with Garlic, Lemon and Thyme

I was so inspired by Chef Jonathon Sawyer’s win on Chopped Grill Masters with his Grilled Octopus that I had to look up a recipe to try…minus the fruit pops. So if you’re feeling a bit adventurous and have some time to kill, try this recipe from The New York Times.

Raspberry Lemonade Cooler

“Homemade” raspberry-citron vodka and lemonade are the key ingredients for this summer refreshment. Makes a pitcher full but you may want to double up for a party of peeps! This drink needs a little prep (w/no effort), but it’s worth it in the long run because it makes enough for a small party!  In all honesty I […]