There are a ton of ways to use watermelon, other than trying to slice through the gigantic, wobbly, round thing. If you're like me, you'll buy the watermelon pre-cut. If you're a little more adventurous here are nine original ways to cut a watermelon. Before we move on to the recipe, let's talk a bit about watermelon. Not only is watermelon difficult to work with in it's raw form, but the seeds just irk me. In fact, I literally just gasped when I saw someone eat a watermelon seed in that video. Remember that old wives tale that says a watermelon will grow in your belly if you swallow it? It's easy to look past those two things when you learn all that watermelon has to offer. Watermelon goes a long way and can feed up to three dozen people from just one watermelon. If you slice it right, it's a perfect summer party snack. With the heat, it's important to stay hydrated. Did you know that one big slice of watermelon equals eight ounces of water? W
Traditional crepes are a popular French dish made with a combination of flour and eggs. This extremely versatile, gluten-free version omits the flour and yields delicious low-carb wraps you can enjoy with your favorite sweet or savory fillings. Savory combinations are a great way to enjoy leftovers the next day. You can use grilled steak, roasted chicken, and/or your favorite cheese and top with caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, and/or roasted veggies for a quick and delicious breakfast or lunch. Or, try drizzling fresh strawberries and bananas with a rich balsamic glaze and homemade maple whipped cream for a yummy, sweet treat. Tip: For savory crepes, add salt, black pepper, garlic salt, and/or dried herbs to the batter before cooking. For sweet crepes, try adding some ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and/or a drizzle of maple syrup, instead. Sweet or Savory Flourless “Crepes” Recipe Prep time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Yields 6 crepes
I'm all about set it and forget meals, especially on weekdays from September through April. That's when it's not "peak season" (May through September). During peak season the cost of electricity quadruples during certain hours. In the off season, I can use my electric oven any time. Plus, when I use my oven during the off season, the leftover heat from my oven can help heat up the house. Of course if you have a gas oven, this may not be a worry for you in the Summer. This recipe can also be made on the grill in the Summer for folks looking to conserve electricity. These tasty drumsticks are a cinch to prepare and you only need to check on them once during the hour it takes to bake them. Coconut aminos add a touch of sweetness to the balsamic marinade. The dish pairs great with a side of greens and mashed potatoes. Personally, I love this dish with a side of roasted asparagus and Tri-Color Roasted Rosemary Potatoes . Some other options would be corn or gree
DISCLOSURE : This post contains affiliate or referral links to something I love, but will support the cost of running this site if you click and/or make a purchase. My love is genuine and was not swayed by any form of compensation, if at all. Let's face it. Homework time gets harder with age. I'm not just talking the age of the child, but the age of us parents. The more the education system changes and the more we're further removed from our school days, the harder it gets. Not to mention the fact that after your kid has been at school all day, they don't want to sit down and do more work. I can't decide which is more challenging: getting my son to truly clean his room or do his homework. How can you help your child avoid the hassle? A HOMEWORK AREA A designated homework "area" is the first important element. A desk is ideal, but if you don't have the space the kitchen table, dining room table or even the living room coffee table will work.
When I was a kid, my Dad used to freeze bananas. That's it. Nothing else, but I was totally happy with them. It seemed like a treat to me. Now that I'm older, I appreciate frozen bananas even more, plus I've learned to add even more of a healthy twist with Greek yogurt, nut butter and crushed nuts. My favorite (lately) has been vanilla Greek yogurt, peanut butter and crushed almonds. You can do so many things with this easy frozen banana popsicle recipe. With so many flavors of greek yogurt, like strawberry, coffee flavored, citrus and more, there are endless possibilities. You can even use Chobani Flips in place of the individual ingredients in this recipe. What's your favorite way to enjoy frozen bananas? Greek Yogurt Almond Banana Popsicles Recipe by melsaywhat Use your favorite Greek yogurt flavor, favorite nut butter and favorite crushed nuts to create these refreshing and healthy frozen banana popsicles. Prep time : 10 minutes Freez
