I love the sun and heat. One of the reasons for this is that I’m Greek and love nothing more than being on the beach by the ocean. It’s in my blood! We spend a lot time at the beach in Greece in the summer. In the winter we try to go south to get some sun when it’s really cold here in Connecticut. (Sometimes winters really make me miss my college days in Florida!) That said, I can bring the beach back to me whenever I make this Tropical Fruit Salad, no matter the weather outs

When the weather really heats up in the summer I turn to fresh fruit as my snack and side dish of choice. This Summer Melon Salad is the perfect recipe for side or snack and it has a really fun Mediterranean twist with the addition of fresh herbs and some tangy feta. It’s then tossed with a light, delicious dressing, drizzle of honey, and sprinkled with a pop of heat and it’s ready to be served.  Melon is the perfect summer food because of the high water content. It’s hydrati

Calling this pizza is tongue in cheek, there is no crust, cheese or sauce to be found! Watermelon Pizza is similar to regular pizza, though, in the sense that you cut the watermelon into rectangular slices, top it with a yummy salad and enjoy it one bite at a time. The number of servings this recipe makes largely depends on the size watermelon you buy. If you buy a huge one, adjust the amount of ingredients you need for the salad. You can also change up what you add to the sa

Staying hydrated is key during the summer, so why not make your drink delicious? Watermelon lemonade is a simple refresher you can pull together for your kids that they’ll absolutely love. The adults will adore it too, and, yes, you can add a splash of vodka if you’re interested in making it into a cocktail at the end of the day. I don’t overthink this recipe and you shouldn’t either. It can be whipped up in minutes and tastes fantastic. I usually make a pitcher-full at a tim

Watermelon is such a great fruit, and it’s enormous. The juice is just the right amount of sweet for adding to mixed drinks in the summer.

A classic margarita is always a great summer drink and adding in a little watermelon juice always livens it up a little bit.

The sweet fruity flavor gives the mojito a fresh twist for summer. These are so delicious and go down very easily. Your guests will love it!

I know I always say the dishes on this show are my “favorite”, but this Watermelon Feta Arugula Salad is truly my favorite salad of all time