Thursday, August 26, 2010

Limeade Concentrate

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Nice to have on hand.

- 1 c Fresh, Strained Lime Juice
- 1 1/2 c Granulated Sugar
- 1 1/2 c Water

1) Combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan. Heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Cool.
2) Add lime juice, stir, then refrigerate or freeze.

To Make Limeade:
1 c Limeade Concentrate
2 c Water

This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes! 

Watermelon Limeade

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
A must for this heat!

- 8 c Cubed Watermelon or 1 qt Watermelon Juice
- 1/2 c Sugar ( or to taste )
- 1 c Lime juice ( fresh is better when possible )
- Lime slices for garnish ( optional )

1) Place half of the watermelon cubes in blender and process until smooth. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve set over a large bowl; discard solids. Repeat with remaining watermelon.
2) Add lime juice and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Taste and add sugar if needed.
3) Transfer limeade to a glass pitcher and refrigerate until chilled.
4) Serve over ice with lime slices as garnish.

This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes! 

Watermelon Smoothie

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
Sounds like a refreshing and new treat.


Modified slightly from the original recipe.
- 2 c Seeded Watermelon Chunks
- 1 c Cracked Ice
- 1/2 c Yogurt ( plain or vanilla would be best )
- 1 to 2 Tbs Sugar ( if sweetening is needed )
- 1/2 tsp Almond Extract
- A few Mint Leaves ( save a couple for optional garnish )
Optional:
 - 1/2 tsp Ground Ginger
    ~ or ~
 - A few mint leaves blended in


1) Combine all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth.
2) Garnish with mint. ( optional )

This recipe was found on a truly wonderful site: One Perfect Bite . Please check it out, I find it just inspiring and wait 'til you see the photos of all the wonderful dishes! 

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