Grubarazzi

  Simple is as simple does. Summer screams for straightforward, refreshing meals that can be whipped up in no time to enjoy alongside a nice cold beer. Yep. Simple is best when the earth’s heater is on full blast and we can’t stand the idea of slaving over a hot stove. Simple is cool. Simple is totally awesome. By now you might have guessed that this recipe is, like, totally simple. And that’s cool. I just need to figure out how I can make this every day without causing a nationwide avocado shortage. Avocado Rice Noodles Time in Kitchen: 30 minutes Servings : 4 Nutrition information per serving: 320 calories, 13 grams fat, 51 carbs, 7 grams sugar, 4 grams protein Salad Ingredients: ½ pound thin vermicelli rice noodles 2 Hass avocados, diced and toss in lime juice to prohibit browning ¼ of a red onion, thinly sliced 1 cup baby bib lettuce, roughly chopped 1 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped Dressing Ingredients:

My parents traveled far and wide to spend Father’s day with me this year, and they packed a few bottles of sunshine to share. My father proceeded to get the entire family gleefully liquored up on Moonshine Limoncello, his newest obsession. The mania spread like wild fire and by day three a plethora of aunts and cousins were spending hours in the kitchen with him making their own jars of liquid sun. Tables were piled high with enormous bags of lemons, sugar, a pallet of mason jars, and numerous bottles of vodka. Now that’s a family get together.  In my father’s words this recipe is super simple: two parts moonshine, one part sunshine. If you can’t score a bottle of moonshine (the legal term is Everclear) go the traditional route by using good ole vodka. There are only a handful of important tips to follow in order to make this delicious after dinner drink. If you follow this recipe exactly you will have a perfect bottle every time. Let it sit for a longer period of time if d