An agua fresca is a delicious drink made with fresh fruit, citrus, water, and a little bit of sugar. It’s quite popular in Mexico where they use a variety of fruit combinations limited only by what’s in season. For this watermelon cooler, we puree watermelon with one cup of water, some freshly squeezed lemon juice, […]
This creamy and tangy Mexican corn salad is perfect with fresh corn from the farmers’ market. Whether it’s grilled, or cut off the cob and sauteed on top of the stove, the high heat brings out its sweet flavor while giving it a nice bit of charring. It’s cooked quickly, so it maintains that fresh […]
Zucchini is a great ingredient for baking. It adds moisture to a cake or bread in the same way that bananas, carrots, and applesauce add moisture and texture. When choosing zucchini, look for ones that are firm and not too large, about eight inches or less. For this quick bread, they don’t need to be […]
Roasting vegetables brings out their natural sweetness and adds a great caramelized flavor to whatever you’re making. That’s what makes this garden pasta taste so good. It combines the flavor of roasted eggplant, tomatoes, and zucchini with the light fresh taste of lemon and parmesan cheese. With just a little preparation, it basically takes care […]
We came up with the idea for this sorbet because we wanted something that would seem like an indulgent treat, but still stay within the realm of being healthy. Dark sweet cherries have such a delicious, concentrated flavor, that they seem like an indulgent treat all on their own. Combined with a blackberry puree, it […]
This sorbet is made with ripe peaches, juicy tropical mangos, and just a touch of lime. It’s a refreshing treat with an intense fruit flavor. Peaches and mangos have large amounts of vitamin C and beta-carotene which are powerful antioxidants. So not only is this a delicious and creamy sorbet, but it’s also a healthy […]
We blend sweet strawberries and blueberries into a smooth puree for this fresh-tasting sorbet. With just 4 ingredients, it’s a simple yet impressive dessert that’s packed with flavor. The deep red and blue pigments that give this sorbet its beautiful color are the same compounds that help protect the body from free radicals. So not […]
Pinto beans are packed with protein and have a soft, creamy texture. They go great with corn and make a delicious cold salad. With the addition of red bell pepper, red onion, and a little jalapeño, it has a nice contrast of textures. Mandarin oranges add a sweet, citrusy flavor that not only tastes delicious, […]
This ice cream soda has a raspberry puree made with 4 cups of red raspberries. With part of it cooked on the stove to concentrate the flavor, it gives this soda a nice raspberry punch. It’s a perfect way to use fresh raspberries, and if they’re not in season, frozen berries will work well too. […]
This refreshing iced tea is made with 2 cups of blackberries and a splash of lemon juice. Both blackberries and black tea are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. When combined together, they make the perfect choice for a healthy beverage. To get the most out of the berries, we make a blackberry puree and press […]
