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Many of us crave the taste of something fresh and cool when we come in from a day in the Arizona sun. The following delicious summer recipes will be the perfect sweet treat to cool off with. Hopefully our University Square apartments residents will love these summer desserts!
Three Delicious and Cool Dessert Recipes
Fruit Pizza
You can enjoy a delicious dessert that is only around 170 calories per slice. We love the combination of various fruit flavors and the colorful eye appeal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cubed cold butter
- ¼ cup confectioner’s sugar
- 1 tsp. lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cup pineapple juice, unsweetened
- 5 tsp. cornstarch
- 1 8-oz. package of reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 11-oz. can of mandarin oranges, drained
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 2 cups fresh strawberries cut in half
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Next, mix your flour and confectioners’ sugar in a large bowl. Cut in your butter until the mixture turns crumbly. Press it onto an ungreased 12-inch pizza pan and bake for 10–12 minutes until browned. Let the pastry cool separately on a wire rack.
Next, mix the cornstarch, pineapple juice and lemon juice until smooth in a small saucepan, bringing it to a boil. Cook for about 2 minutes until thickened; then let the glaze cool slightly. Next, beat your sugar, cream cheese and vanilla until smooth; then spread the mixture over the crust. Place your fruit on top and dribble with your glaze and refrigerate your pizza until it is cold.
Key Lime Pie
Add a little tropical flavor to your day by making a no-bake Key lime pie.
Ingredients
- 1 package of sugar-free gelatin
- 1 graham cracker crust
- 2 cartons Key lime yogurt
- 1 container whipped topping
- ¼ cup boiling water
Add the boiling water to your gelatin and stir until it is completely dissolved. Whisk in the yogurt; then fold in the whipped topping. Pour the entire mixture into the crust and refrigerate for around 2 hours until it sets.
Chilled Berry Yogurt Swirls
The great thing about these pops is that you can eat them at home or take them out with you as a snack.
Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups honey Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup water
- 1 cup fresh mixed berries
- 2 tbsp. sugar
- 10 wooden pop sticks
- 10 3-oz. paper or plastic cups
Fill each cup with 1/4 cup of yogurt. Next, place the berries, sugar, and water in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Spoon in around a tablespoon of the mixture into your cup; then swirl with a pop stick. Place a foil on top of each cup; then insert a pop stick through the foil. Freeze the pops until they harden.
Let us know how your attempts at these recipes turned out by calling University Square apartments at (844) 795-6793.
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Following a Mediterranean diet can facilitate numerous health benefits, including weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, and greater longevity! Let’s talk about how you can implement a Mediterranean diet into your own life and reap the benefits.
How to Start Eating the Mediterranean Way
What does eating the Mediterranean way mean?
The Mediterranean diet emphasizes plant-based foods, fish, whole grains and olive oil along with moderate portions of meat, cheese, and red wine. It’s been a way of life for peoples along the Mediterranean Sea for centuries.
How to start the Mediterranean Diet
1. Eat mostly plant-based foods.
Because of the fertile land along the Mediterranean, vegetables and fruits grow in abundance, and they are a major part of every meal. Try to eat between eight and 10 services of vegetables and fruits each day.
2. Go for whole grains when possible.
People on the Mediterranean eat quite a lot of bread, and in the Eastern Mediterranean, pita is served with almost every meal. You don’t have to shy away from grains with this diet, but do switch to whole grains and avoid packaged-type grains with unhealthy additives.
3. Avoid butter and use olive oil instead.
Olive oil is a mainstay of Mediterranean life from Portugal to the Middle East. Use it to cook with, drizzle it on salads, and replace that butter dish with a bottle of extra-virgin olive oil.
4. Eat fish a few times a week.
Meat is eaten extremely rarely in most Mediterranean culinary traditions, but fish is a mainstay. Try grilled mackerel or trout, canned or fresh tuna, or a fillet of baked salmon.
5. Enjoy food with family and friends.
Unlike most diets, there’s a social element to this way of eating as well. The climate on the Mediterranean is pleasant almost all year-round, so people are often outside, and socializing is a huge part of life.
As you can see, you may need to brush up on your cooking skills to try this diet. So, why not do so in a brand-new kitchen of your own!
Looking for apartments in Flagstaff? Contact our office today and see what floor plans we have available.
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]]>Breakfast Option #1 – Plain or Greek Yogurt
Plain or Greek yogurt is the easiest breakfast option for college students who are on the go. Purchase several individual cups of plain or Greek yogurt and keep them in the refrigerator. If you don't want to eat plain yogurt, toss in some fruit or granola.
Breakfast Option #2 – Quick Smoothie
Don't waste your money by going to a smoothie shop to get a breakfast smoothie. Make your own. It takes just a few minutes.
To make your own breakfast smoothie, toss ice, yogurt, milk and fruit into a blend. Blend on high for a few minutes. Pour the smoothie into a glass and you are ready to go.
Breakfast Option #3 – Oatmeal
You'd be surprised how easy it is to make oatmeal. Just boil water for 2 minutes, toss in the oatmeal and you have yourself a filling breakfast that will last you until lunch.
Breakfast Option #4 – Muffins or Donuts
It is okay to give into your sweet tooth every once and a while. Keep muffins or donuts on hand for a quick, easy breakfast that is filling and satisfying.
Breakfast Option #5 – Bagel
A bagel will give you enough energy to make it through the morning. Top your bagel with peanut butter for an extra boost of energy.
University Square has spacious kitchens that are perfect for making some of these quick, on the go breakfasts. Call our office today to learn more about our off-campus apartments in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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So … here’s the thing. It’s officially Fall, and that means pumpkin spice. We swear, these days the pumpkin spice invasion feels like a zombie apocalypse: from M&Ms and Oreos to hamburgers and kitty litter (no, we’re not kidding), it seems like the pumpkin spice trend is taking over America. Well we’ve had enough. Not to completely dismiss this favorite flavor for fall … We snag a pumpkin spice latte or two before the season ends. But there are SO many other fantastic fall flavors to try! Don’t believe us? Well here are FIVE!
Chai
Salted Caramel
Pecan Pie
Snickerdoodle
Sweet Potato
What are your favorite Fall flavors?
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This April our focus is RYAS: Rocking Your Apartment’s Socks! We’ll take you from recipes to try in the kitchen to thrifty apartment décor and much more!
Our mouths started watering the moment we heard that April is National Grilled Cheese Month! Nothing will rock your apartment’s socks quite like filling your apartment with amazing smells from your kitchen … and with all the variety cooking up a grilled cheese has to offer, we have no doubt you’ll love celebrating your apartment and this tasty sandwich in tandem! Check out these five amazing grilled cheese recipes that will leave your taste buds dancing this month!
Grill Your ABCs
The basic grilled cheese is already divine. A grilled cheese with bacon? Amazing. But a grilled cheese with bacon and some nice thinly sliced apple? … Whoa. All you need is some sliced sourdough, sharp cheddar, a few strips of crispy bacon, and an apple of your choice sliced thin. Get an easy-peasy recipe here: Apple, Bacon, and Cheddar Grilled Cheese
Ooh, Honey!
This is apparently Oprah’s favorite grilled cheese … and we all know that what Oprah loves, we pretty much all love right there with her. We never would have thought of putting honey on a grilled cheese, but this recipe sounds too delish to miss. Here’s your recipe: Havarti, Honey, Tomato & Basil Grilled Cheese
The Green Goddess
Ooh-la-la! You’ll want to make sure you have a good melty cheese for this recipe that’s oozing with flavor. We’ve seen this recipe on white or wheat bread, but the real mouth-watering ingredients are all the greens: baby spinach, avocado, and Green Goddess Herb Peso? Yes, please! Check out the recipe here: Green Goddess Grilled Cheese
Kiss the Melon!
Melon? On a grilled cheese? We weren’t sold until we started reading this recipe for a Sugar Kiss melon and Chorizo-Manchego Grilled Cheese. Since it can be a little tricky to find a Sugar Kiss melon, we made this one a twofer with a Prosciutto and Melon Grilled Cheese, too! Don’t judge too quickly … we definitely encourage you to try this one out for yourself! Find recipes here: Sugar Kiss Melon and Chorizo-Manchego Grilled Cheese and Crispy Prosciutto & Melon Grilled Cheese
Holy Sweet Potato, Batman…
Here’s another twofer … because how could we say no to sweet potatoes on a sandwich?! First there’s the sweet potato and cheddar, sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar, which sounds almost more like a dessert than a sandwich. Then there’s the sweet potato and toasted pecan grilled cheese that sounds more like a pie than a sandwich. It’s basically dessert sandwiches … How could you say no?! Take on both these sandwiches with recipes here: Sweet Potato Cheddar Grilled Cheese and Sweet Potato and Toasted Pecan Grilled Cheese
Happy Grilling!
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