SUMMER OF PROSCIUTTO - 2 APPETIZERS THAT REQUIRE ZERO COOKING

*Disclosure: I have participated in a paid partnership with Mastro/San Daniele.
Opinions in this post are my own.

Summer has always been my favourite season in Canada and this year I am determined to make the most of it! For me, that means less time in the house and more time outdoors, enjoying the cottage, hanging out at the beach and of course, watching the sunset. Whenever I’m looking for a quick and easy meal to whip up to take along with me, I always prefer the non-cook option (actually, my boyfriend Adam and I like to joke about how I’m an even better ‘assembler’ than I am a cook)! This means that I’m always on the lookout for delicious food items that are not only versatile but also bursting with flavours that enhance any dish I throw together. One such item is San Daniele Prosciutto! Made according to old world tradition and cured for 12 months, this pre-packaged prosciutto helps turn a simple salad, crostini or charcuterie board into an amazing appetizer or even meal, not to mention it travels well and can easily be assembled on the go! So next time you’re at the grocery store, make sure to grab a pack of San Daniele prosciutto from the bulk deli counter at your grocery store and enjoy its bursts of classic flavour, unique fragrance, and naturally rosy colour with your next meal.

This week I used my pack of San Daniele prosciutto to whip up these brie and prosciutto crostini to enjoy on the beach while watching the sunset, along with this Joso’s inspired summer salad (my favourite restaurant in Toronto) that is light yet very filling!

INGREDIENTS:

- Serves 4 People -

- Crostini -

1 Pack of Paris Toast
1 Round of Brie Cheese
1 Jar of Jam (I recommend an apricot or raspberry)
1 Pack of San Daniele Prosciutto

- Large Salad -

1 Large White Potato - Boiled and Chopped
2 Cups of Fresh Arugula
2 Cups of Romain - Chopped
1 Vine Tomato - Chopped
1/2 Can of Chickpeas - Rinsed and Drained
2 Green Onions - sliced lengthwise
1/2 Cup of Feta Cheese
1 Persian Cucumber - Chopped
1 Pack of San Daniele Prosciutto
Salt and Pepper

- Salad Dressing -

1 Part Red Wine Vinegar
4 Part Canola Oil or Vegetable Oil
Salt and Pepper (lots of salt!)

DIRECTIONS:

- Crostini’s -

Top a few Paris toast with brie cheese.

Next, add a dollop of jam on top.

Garnish with San Daniele Prosciutto and serve.

Enjoy!

- Large Salad -

Bring a pot of water to a boil and place you pealed potato inside. Cook for 20 minutes or until it is soft. You can check if it has become soft by sticking a fork in it. If you can easily slide a fork inside it then it is ready. When ready, drain the hot water out of the pot and blanch the potato with cold water for 2 minutes to prevent it from cooking further.

Place Arugula, Romain, chopped tomato, chickpeas, chopped green onion, chopped cucumber, crumbled feta, and cooled, chopped boiled potato in a large bowl. Top with San Daniele Prosciutto, some fresh cracked pepper, and a pinch of salt.

Dress with salad dressing, toss and serve.

Enjoy!

If you like this recipe or have any comments/questions, feel free to leave them in the comment section below!

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SUNRYPE SLIM BOOZY POPSICLE RECIPES #SPONSORED

It may only be spring, but my heart is already yearning for summer. I love longer days, warmer nights, and being able to gather with friends. Summer entertaining is one of my favourite things to do on weekends, and I always look for any excuse to host a get together. It’s also a great way to just relax and take 10 for yourself and to actually enjoy the moment, instead of being wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

One thing I typically do in the summer is keep some fun popsicles in my freezer. Not only because they make a great after work treat and are a great party ‘wow’ factor, but because they help me take 10 for myself and cool down on those hot and sweaty summer nights when there isn’t a breeze for miles. I can still picture myself last summer, happy as a clam licking my popsicle as it dripped down my hand like I was twelve - so perfectly refreshing. Who is to say popsicles have to be just for kids anyways? As a matter of fact, MY popsicles are just for Adults.

To add a little extra fun to my popsicles, I booze them up in a multitude of ways. There are obviously so many variations you can make, but I always like to make sure that the ingredients I use taste great and aren’t filled with sugar and artificial elements. That is why I love to use SunRype Slim beverages as the perfect popsicle base, as they don’t have any artificial colouring, flavours or contain any aspartame, plus they only contain 10 calories per serving (250ml), how great is that!.

Using SunRype Slim makes it easy for me to adjust the amount of sweetness I want so my popsicles fit my palette (and calorie intake) and still maintain natural flavours and ingredients. The best part - they are so easy to make to your liking and easy to find. You can try this recipe out using a variety of different flavors including SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst, Cranberry Twist, Lemon Drop Lemonade, Long Island Iced Tea and Tropical Mango– all found in the non-refrigerated juice aisle of your grocery store.

Not into popsicles? SunRype Slim 10 low calorie beverages are also perfect without alcohol as a refreshing glass over ice on a warm summer day!

Tips before we get started
*   Soaking your popsicle sticks before making your popsicles will help with any buoyancy issues and prevent them from popping out of the molds completely.
*   Soaking your fruit in alcohol before hand adds for an extra punch!
*   SunRype Slim contains only 10 calories per serving (250ml). To keep calories per popsicle even lower, you can always leave out the simple syrup and replace with more SunRype Slim!

What are you waiting for? Take 10 – whether you have just 10 seconds or 10 minutes - for yourself and relax with a delicious SunRype Slim popsicle now!


Blueberry Mojito Pops!

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Water
Mint
1 Bottle of SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst
3/4 Cup of Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice
1/2 oz Shot of Rum Per Popsicle
Blueberries

DIRECTIONS:

-    Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water. Bring water to a boil and add in your sugar. You can also add in some mint to give your simple syrup extra flavour! Once sugar has completely dissolved, strain the mint from your simple syrup and let cool to room temperature. 

-    Fill 1/4 of each popsicle mold with SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst, then fill 1/4 of each popsicle mold with equal amounts of Lime Juice and Simple Syrup. Next add 1/2 Oz of Rum and some blueberries (maybe like 10 per mold). You can also add in some fresh mint leaves to each if you want. If there is still room in your molds, top it off with more SunRype Slim Blueberry Burst.

-    Add in your popsicle sticks and place popsicle molds in the freezer overnight for best results!

Spiked Peace Raspberry Ice Tea!

INGREDIENTS:

2 Peaches - sliced thin
1 Pint of Raspberries
1/2 Cup of Tequila
1/2 Cup of Vodka
1/2 Cup of White Rum
1/2 Cup of Sugar
1/2 Cup of Water
1 Bottle of SunRype Slim Long Island Ice Tea

DIRECTIONS:

-    Mix tequila, vodka, and white rum together in a bowl and add in your thin slices of peaches. Allow peaches and raspberries to soak up the alcohol overnight in the fridge.

-    Make a simple syrup using equal parts sugar and water. Bring water to a boil and add in your sugar. Once sugar has completely dissolved, let cool to room temperature. 

-    Place a couple of your alcohol soaked peaches and raspberries in each of the molds. Fill 1/2 of each mold with SunRype Slim Long Island Ice Tea. Fill the remainder with equal parts simple syrup and left over alcohol mix.

-    Add in your popsicle sticks and place popsicle molds in the freezer overnight for best results!


Watermelon Lemonade Prosecco Pops

INGREDIENTS:

1/2 a Seedless Watermelon (Cubed)
1 Bottle of SunRype Slim Lemon Drop Lemonade
1 Bottle of Prosecco
1 Lemon - to make thin lemon slices with

DIRECTIONS

-    Placed cubed watermelon in blender and liquefy.

-    Add 2-4 thin slices of lemon to each mold.

-    Fill 1/3 of each mold with watermelon juice, 1/3 with SunRype Lemon Drop Lemonade and 1/3 with Prosecco (pour Prosecco slowly as to not have the bubbles overflow).

-    Add in your popsicle sticks and place popsicle molds in the freezer overnight for best results!

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Disclaimer: This post has been generously sponsored by Sun-Rype, the opinions and language are my own and in no way do they reflect Sun-Rype

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POMEGRANATE SOUR - HOLIDAY COCKTAILS WITH NEW SINGLETON OF DUFFTOWN TAILFIRE SCOTCH WHISKY #SPONSORED

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Although it has been a while since I was in university, there is always something about this time of year that fills me with excitement. Like the thought of seeing old friends and faces and celebrating around the tree with family. Although we may no longer be coming home from school after being away all year, the holidays are one of my favourite excuses to gather with my family or reunite and celebrate with old friends!

Whether you’re hosting a party or going to one, I love using festive occasions as an opportunity to share something new with those close to me. This year, I’ve discovered something new I want to share with friends and family and with you! Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire. This new whisky, with its signature rich, fruity taste, makes the perfect addition to any holiday celebration or better yet, a great host or hostess gift!

As the weather gets colder and your cheeks get rosier, there’s no better way to warm up your belly then with this delicious winter cocktail. Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire’s vibrant and enticing character comes from its maturation in ex-sherry casks, it elicits notes resembling a juicy, red-berry freshness and sweet vanilla aromas, making it a perfect pairing with another seasonal favourite - pomegranate. So… drumroll please!

Pomegranate Sour

INGREDIENTS:

1.5 oz. Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire
1 oz. fresh lemon juice
0.5 oz. egg white
0.5 oz. simple syrup
2 oz. of fresh pomegranate juice
Mint for Garnish

DIRECTIONS:

- Dry shake all ingredients.

- Add ice. Shake again.

- Strain (use a fine strain) (looks great in a seamless wine glass or old fashioned glass)

- Garnish with mint

If sweet cocktails aren’t your thing, Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire is also great served over ice due to its easy-drinking fruity notes.

So next time you’re wondering what you can treat your guests to, take note of Singleton of Dufftown Tailfire. A simple sip of this festive, inspired cocktail, paired with the joy of seeing friends and family and you’re holiday-ready! Remember to please celebrate the holidays responsibly.

Happy Holidays!