Cooking Method: Mixing

Cranberry Margarita

I love cranberry juice and drink a lot of it. I do not really like margaritas because they are too acidic. I decided to try this bright and vibrant Cranberry Margarita recipe. The tart cranberry juice, lime, and tequila are lightly sweetened with a splash of triple sec or orange liqueur.

By Leslie Blythe

J. Kenji López-Alt’s Ten-Minute Lime Cracker Pie

This Ten-Minute Lime Cracker Pie from J. Kenji López-Alt, Serious Eats’ Food Lab columnist, has the spirit of a Key lime pie and can be layered up in 10 minutes, then it's refrigerated to meld into a tart-sweet-salty-creamy icebox cake. The weird thing about it is that it's made using Ritz crackers and it totally works.

By Leslie Blythe

Japanese Deviled Eggs

I created these Japanese Deviled Eggs yesterday for a dinner party we went to. The eggs are marinated in soy sauce, mirin, garlic, and ginger. I love experimenting with new versions of a classic dish.

By Leslie Blythe

Creamy Corn Salad

It seems like I've been posting a lot of corn salads lately. I have at least 6 different kinds on my blog. I guess you could say I like corn! It could have something to do with being raised in Indiana. This version has a creamy dressing and uses roasted red peppers and fresh basil.

By Leslie Blythe

Aperol Spritz

From the Hamptons to Lido Isle, the hot “new” drink is the Aperol Spritz, a bright orange spritzer traditionally served in a wine glass with several cubes of ice and a slice of orange.

By Leslie Blythe

Pesto Chicken Avocado Salad

This Pesto Chicken Avocado Salad uses pesto dressing 2 ways, to marinate the chicken and dress the salad. You can make your own pesto or buy store bought.

By Leslie Blythe

Lime Pie Cups

We had some friends for dinner last night and I came up with these (no bake) Lime Pie Cups. It's way too hot to be baking! I don't usually create desserts, but I have to say it turned out very well. The sweet graham-cracker crust makes this semi-tart pie a winner.

By Leslie Blythe

Chili Lime Chicken Burgers

These Chili Lime Chicken Burgers are a copy of the ones you can buy at Trader Joe's. Instead of guacamole, I just put slices of avocado on top. They are citrusy and spicy. What more could you ask for?!

By Leslie Blythe

Coronation Chicken Salad

Coronation chicken was created in 1953, when renowned florist Constance Spry and cordon bleu chef Rosemary Hume catered for a banquet to celebrate the coronation of Elizabeth II. It is believed to be inspired by the 'Jubilee Chicken' created for George V's silver jubilee in 1935.

This Coronation Chicken Salad recipe is not the original. It’s really a curried chicken salad.

The original recipe is described as chicken, boned and coated in curry cream sauce, with, one end of each dish, a well-seasoned dressed salad of rice, green peas and pimentos. Here is the Cordon Bleu recipe.

By Leslie Blythe

White Bean & Broccolini Salad

This White Bean & Broccolini Salad is delicious and can be made ahead and served at room temperature. This is my kind of side dish and it's perfect to serve at your backyard BBQ.

By Leslie Blythe