I am loving all things watermelon right now! Watermelon is such a healthy treat too! It’s such a tasty sweet treat but won’t pack on those pounds. Too bad all sweets didn’t work that way! Watermelon is perfect on it’s own – just grab a slice and enjoy it! But it can really enhance the…
Spinach Watermelon Salad
I’ve been wanting to use watermelon in some kind of recipe but wasn’t sure what. I love watermelon and how refreshing it is during the hot summers in Texas. Sure, it’s awesome to eat it alone, but I kept thinking that maybe it would taste great in some type of dish, maybe a salad. So…
7 Sensational Summer Recipes
I’m so excited that summer is finally here! It was a long, long winter and I’ve missed the sun! But now it’s time to put those winter clothes away along with those winter foods. Let’s bring on those delicious light and refreshing summer recipes! These are some of my favorite 7 sensational summer…
Light and Refreshing Cucumber Salsa
If you’ve been reading my blog at all, you may have noticed that Mr. Real Food loves salsa. I’m pretty sure he eats it at least 5 times a week. This might be a problem if he’s eating some of the salsa you can find on store shelves. Even some of the brands that claim…
Simple Cucumber Snacks
I had a couple extra cucumbers after making my latest cucumber salad and ran across this easy recipe on Pinterest from Bitedelite.com. Not only was it incredibly easy to make, it was a perfectly tasty afternoon snack! Cucumber Boats Ingredients: 2 cucumbers 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill…
Cucumber and tomato salad
There are many different variations on this salad but this one is simple, delicious, and beautiful. It only takes a few minutes to prepare and is light and refreshing. Cucumber and Tomato Salad Ingredients: 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 large cucumber, sliced thinly 2 large…
Cucumber hummus sandwiches
Hummus is a delicious and easy appetizer and snack. For this cute little appetizer, I used my basic hummus recipe and made it into a cute little cucumber sandwich. I had a couple cucumbers left from my co-op basket and wasn’t sure what to do with them. This is the perfect appetizer and super easy to make! My family sat at the…
