Peachy Lemonade

When I first started dating my husband I was surprised when at restaurants he had long conversations with the waiters about their lemonade.  “It’s just lemonade, not vintage wine” I thought to myself as he quizzed the waiter on if it was premade or fresh squeezed, if they had flavored mix ins and if so which was the best. Ten minutes later he would finally order a drink.      I usually just ordered what he ordered.  I mean if you are going to spend ten minutes talking with the waiter about your drink I hope it is going to be amazing.  And sometimes they were amazing.  I’ve learned over the years that we like our lemonade tart and flavorful (no country time mix for us).

This summer I stumbled unto this Peach Lemonade recipe (from the back of the simply peach can) and it is fantastic, simple to make but super flavorful and refreshing to drink. 

 
Peachy Lemonade

½ c sugar

½ c Simply Peach

5 cups water

1 cup lemon juice (or 2 tablespoons Classic Lemonade or other unsweetened lemonade powder)

Heat sugar, simply peach and 1 cup water in small sauce pan until completely dissolved. 

In the meantime, juice 4-6 lemons to make 1 cup lemon juice. 

Combine Simply peach mixture and lemon juice in a pitcher.  Add remaining 4 cups cold water.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until cold. 

 

Flashback Friday: Mango Lime No Bake Cookies

                    

            

On Fridays I share one of my favorite recipes from the past.  Recipes that are so good they deserve a second look.  I originally shared this recipe for Mango Lime No Bake Cookies here. 

Why is the such a great recipe?

• It is easy, it takes 5 minutes or less
• No bake means absolutely NO cooking, baking, or heating of any kind.  
• For years I have felt cheated by the fact that most no bake cookies have to be cooked on the stove top.  But with this recipe, and a few more to come, when I say no bake I mean it.    
• It is delicious, so delicious when I take it places the adults eat this and try to get the kids to eat the chips ahoy.
• It is tropical.  I have a love most everything that has coconut, lime, or mangoes in it.  All three in one cookies is heavenly!    

Recipe Notes:

•  I think these cookies get better after chilling in the refrigerator for a while.   
•  If you can’t find unsweetened coconut it is okay to use the regular sweetened coconut you find on the baking isle of the grocery store.
•  I use a small cookie scoop to share these cookies.  The best size is for the cookies to be two bites worth—think the size of a golf ball. 

Mango Lime No Bake Cookies

Printable Recipe

1/2 cup freeze dried mangoes

1 cups shredded unsweetened coconut

pinch salt

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp lime juice

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

2 tablespoons honey

In the bowl of a food processor, blend the coconut into powder.  Add dry mangoes, don't rehydrate just add them dry, and process until everything is powdered.  Add all other ingredients and process until to forms a "dough" about a minute.  Roll into balls.  Refrigerate until firm.   Yield 10 cookies

Super Simple Sesame Noodles

My kids love spaghetti and meatballs, so we eat it all the time.  And by all the time I mean my kids want it every day, for lunch, and for dinner.  I do not love spaghetti and meatballs, I don’t have anything against the dish but after having my kids dance around the house chanting that they want meatballs every night I have eaten the noodles and red sauce too often.  But because my kids love it (and eat it without complaining) I keep making it.    A while back I ran into a super simple sesame noodle recipe by the Pioneer Woman, and I love it.  I can make spaghetti and meat balls for the kids and

I can eat something a little different without a lot of hassle. 

This simple sesame noodle recipe is basic enough that it is easy to incorporate into your food storage menu.  I buy my soy sauce and garlic powder at Sam’s club, and the sesame oil and hot chili oil at Wal-Mart.  Haven’t tried Siracha?  Go get yourself some.  It is amazing .  But be warned it is super spicy, start with just a few drops, a little goes a long way.

Super Simple Sesame Noodles 

Printable Recipe

12 ounces, fluid Thin Noodles, Cooked and Drained

¼ cups Soy Sauce

2 Tablespoons Sugar

1 teaspoon garlic powder or 4 cloves Garlic, Minced

2 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar

3 Tablespoons Pure Sesame Oil

½ teaspoons Hot Chili sauce like Sambal Oleek or Siracha (optional, I leave it out when I’m cooking for the kids)

4 Tablespoons Canola Oil

Chopped peanuts, for garnish  (I really love to use the chopped nuts from the ice cream sundae topping section of the grocery store)

Whisk all ingredients (except noodles) together in a bowl. Taste and adjust ingredients as needed.

Pour sauce over warm noodles and toss to coat.

Sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Serve in a bowl with chopsticks. Yummy!

Thrive Life Golden Cornbread

 

This sweet cornbread is always a hit.  It is easy to make up and is a favorite at Thrive Life parties.

Golden Cornbread

Printable Recipe

 

1 c. THRIVE Cornmeal

⅔ c. THRIVE White Sugar

1 c. THRIVE White Flour

½ c. THRIVE Butter Powder

2 tbsp. THRIVE Powdered Milk

2 tbsp. THRIVE Whole Eggs

1 tsp. THRIVE Baking Powder

½ tsp. THRIVE Iodized Salt

1½ c. water

Combine all dry ingredients in a bowl and whisk until

fully mixed. Add in water and stir until lumps are

gone. Bake in greased 8×8 pan at 375⁰F for 30–35

minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Allow

to cool for 15–20 minutes before serving.