Clementine & Mint Infused Vodka

Clementine-Mint-Sparkler

 

 

 

I love summer! The parties, beautiful weather and all of the fresh fruits and veggies! For the sake of yummy party food I have found and simple recipe to spruce up any drink easily and quickly!

 

Ingredients:

750 ml vodka (obviously organic, I prefer Prairie Vodka but any organic brand will do.)
4 organic clementines (keep the peel on and quarter them)
1 small handful fresh organic mint (chop up coarsely)

Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients in a jar & seal well.
2. Place in a cool place until flavors develop, about 3 to 4 days, shaking gently every day.
3. Strain and store in a well-sealed container. The vodka will keep for months.
4. If you want to drink immediately add a little sparkling water and your fave fruit juice! Super delish.

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BBQ’d Grapes

Now that it is summer and our BBQs are out it is time to find fun new creative things to make! I found this recipe after searching for fruit skewers Barbecue Grapes. This recipe is simple and quick for a snack, for cheese pairings or even for an appetizer at your next BBQ!

Ingredients:

* 1/2 pound organic grapes, separated into small clusters
* 3/4 teaspoon Zoe Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
* 1/8 teaspoon Pacific Salt Organic Fine Sea Salt, 16-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 6)
* Simply Organic Black Pepper
* 1/4 cup low-fat organic yogurt (any flavor you prefer)
* If You Care 100% Recycled Aluminum Foil

Directions:

Make sure the barbecue has been burning for a while. The grapes cook quick so too much heat will burn them fast. Arrange grape clusters in a single layer on aluminum foil or if you have a wood block or pizza stone . Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Turn periodically to make sure all sides get browned. Cook until the skins are slightly crisp but the grapes are still soft and juicy inside, about 10-15 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature, with yogurt for dipping. You could also dip in honey or as a topping for frozen yogurt. The grapes would also go nice cooked with or as a garnish for a grilled fish dinner.

Tuna & Pasta

Ingredients

* 1 bag your favorite shaped organic pasta
* 2 cans dolphin safe chunk light tuna in water
* 1 1/2 tsp organic black pepper
* 2 teaspoons of organic lemon juice
* 1 1/2 tsp organic garlic power
* 1 1/2 tsp organic parsley
* 1 1/2 tsp organic sweet basil
* 1 1/2 tsp organic dill
* 1/2 a small organic red onion
* 2 table spoons canola mayonnaise
* 1 table spoon organic yellow deli mustard
* 1 small bunch organic uncooked broccoli
* 1 small bunch organic uncooked cauliflower
* 1/2 cup cooked organic sweet peas
* 1 small organic uncooked carrot

Directions

1. Cook pasta following instructions on packet or box. Then drain and set aside to cool.
2. While pasta is cooking mix the broccoli, cauliflower, carrots and peas with the spices and lemon juice.
3. Open tuna cans & drain. Then add tuna, mayo, mustard and mix with vegetables and spices.
4. After the mixture is finished the pasta should be cooled by now and ready to add to the vegetables and tuna. I usually put my pasta or vegetable salads in tupperwear or something with a top so I can shake the mixture ALOT!
5. Once you are done shaking put the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes to cool and set.
6. After the 30 minutes take out of the fridge and serve!