Old-Fashioned, Homemade Lemonade by Elena Jimenez

During those hot summer days, this drink will quench your thirst!

Banana, pecans and chocolate chips muffins by Malicia Flore

The other day, I discovered a nice dessert: the banana cake in the restaurant Factory&Co. This is the first time I tasted, because I'm not a fan of bananas usually. But here it was a stroke of heart, nay a revelation. This exquisite cake made capsized my taste buds ... and soft desire, with a slight touch of chocolate and cinnamon.…

Orange Iced Tea with Mint and Lime by Hina Gujral

Last year a friend of mine from Hong Kong got a packet of Chinese tea leaves called "Poli", I am not a tea lover so never used it but few days while reshuffling all those kitchen cabinets I saw that tea leaves packet lying all alone in one dark corner, and so this how it came into use, I guess this the reason I love culinary souvenirs…

A refreshing Drink to Welcome All members by sanjeeta kk

A natural summer cooler made with mint, lemon and ginger. Refreshing and healthy with no added preservative in it.

Pumpkin Spice Hot Apple Cider by Erin S

Hot Apple Cider with a Pumpkin Spiced Syrup then topped with whipped cream

Oat & Mango Smoothie by Indrani

Watermelon Jalapeno Quencher - A Happy 4th July by A2Z Healthy Vegetarian Cuisine

Know What You Eat: Tired of same old sweet watermelon juice with different fruit combinations????..try this watermelon quencher with a KICK...On a hot summer day if you find your watermelon did not turn out to be sweet, hey no ugly faces, no worries...just blend in all with a kick(jalapeno) and see the difference, with a whole bunch…

My Skinny McCafé Strawberry Shake by Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox

Take creamy fat-free ice cream and milk, add loads of luscious strawberries and such and the results are pure deliciousness! It’s so flavorful, it doesn’t need to be topped off with whipped cream and a cherry like many choose to do at McDonald’s. Their shake is not even made with real strawberries! McDonald’s uses a strawberry…

Toucan Mango Chai Smoothie with Fruit by Robyn Savoie

I love Chai Tea. You can use any of the flavors from David Rio's collection for this but the Toucan Mango is the best for a tropical twist.

Stevia Simple Syrup by Organic Cocktail Recipes

Simple Syrup is a must-have for anyone who wishes to make cocktails. It's a staple ingredient for many popular drinks such as mojitos and old-fashioneds, but really, it's good for any cocktail that you wish to sweeten.

Cherry Velvet Limeade Mocktail by The Blender Girl

This simple little concoction can be whipped up in minutes, and is zesty and refreshing for the whole family. Serve it in martini glasses garnished with lime wedges, mint, and a squeeze of fresh ginger juice. It satisfies the “tart at heart” in me and I hope it will in you too. This recipe is really basic. Feel free to jazz it up. But…

Flavoured water by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Wonderfully refreshing and thirst quenching homemade flavored water. Ideal and healthy alternative to bought soda drinks.

Foamy Black Bug Juice by Linda Simon

I hope you are planning your Halloween dinner menu. How about starting the evening with Foamy Black Black Bug Juice? Sweet, tasty, fragrant. Spicy fragrance, not icky stinky. And just gross enough in a clear glass. Make this right before serving for maximum foam. You can spike it with ETOH (alcohol) for the adults if you like.

Agua de Tamarindo by Kim Best-Chavez

I do not care for sodas and find this flavor amazing! I will make this over and over!

Sugar Free Eggnog by Carolinaheartstrings

I love eggnog and all the choices this time of year make it very hard to not overindulge. I can remember many a breakfast as a teenager being a glass of eggnog and a cookie or two (okay, no judging). Now that I am an adult that constantly watches my weight and calorie intake especially this time of year, I wanted to find a…