Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Thank my lil’ pumpkin. (Okay, so she’s 24 years old.) Last weekend ensued ‘Family Fall Fun Day’ at my house. We celebrated in all-about-autumn style with flannel shirts, a hayride, great food, a not-so-spooky haunted house, apple cider, pumpkin carving, a blazing bonfire… and this uh-may-zing dessert made by my daughter, Courtney. Between this dessert and my … Read More
Category Archives: Recipes
Easy Grilled Tilapia
Grilling fish can be easy–AND delicious. This simply recipe uses ingredients you likely have in your cabinet… simply marinade, then grill 4 minutes per side. Dinner is served!
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recipe: banana bread
Sweet ‘n easy banana bread
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Easy Pizza Dough Sure, a soft, candlelit dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day sounds romantic. But, this year? Why not stay home, bake a homemade pizza + cuddle with your honey by the fire?! This pizza dough recipe is easy, fun and oh, so delicious. We think you’ll fall in love. And it’s not just any pizza dough recipe, mind you. … Read More
Homemade Beef-Vegetable Soup
Easy Beef-Vegetable Soup What melts winter’s chill better than homemade soup? This easy beef-vegetable soup is hearty enough for a meal, and tasty enough to become one of your family faves. Give it a try. It’s a favorite in my household—and just yesterday I had a request for the recipe. So, here it is for everyone. Easy, tasty and a true … Read More
Acorn Squash
Sue’s Squash This acorn squash is oh, so tender ‘n sweet… Is it a side dish or dessert? You decide. So sweet. So tender. So festive. So November. This squash recipe is simply delicious, ridiculously moist and adds just a lil’ unique twist from Sue’s kitchen. Add this to your Thanksgiving spread and it might just become the eve’s dish … Read More
Apple Crisp
Fall’s Sweetest Apple Crisp There’s no scent to emit cozy feelings quite like warm, sweet apple crisp. Bake this favorite and the scents of nutmeg-and-fall will fill your home. It’s simple to make, seasonally nostalgic, and oh, so tasty. We think your fam’ will ‘fall’ in love with it. Enjoy using this season’s amazing apples, or substitute apples for peaches … Read More
Sweet ‘n Spicy Strawberry Salsa It’s beautiful, sweet, spicy—and perfectly chill. Yes, meet your new BFF. This salsa is simple to make… just chop and refrigerate to blend the flavors. Then enjoy the tastes of summer. (Serves 4-6) Ingredients: 2 pounds sliced strawberries 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced 1 yellow pepper, seeded and diced ½ red onion, diced 1 … Read More
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze What salad better celebrates warm temps + a relaxed summer attitude than Caprese? Beautiful, delicious and fresh. Serve me up! Recipe 1 c. balsamic vinegar ¼ c. honey 3 large tomatoes Mozzarella slices (we purchase the pre-sliced, 16 oz. packages) ¼ t. salt ¼ t. pepper ½ c. fresh basil leaves ¼ c. olive oil … Read More
Pitcher Perfect: Basil Berry Lemonade
Oh, yes. What refreshes better than cold lemonade–and what looks extra dainty and festive for your Mother’s Day celebration? This recipe. 🙂 Give it a try, won’t you? Simple and made with delicious, fresh ingredients, this basil lemonade can be enjoyed as is–or transform it into a tasty adult beverage for the 21+ crowd by adding a splash of gin … Read More
Heart-y Fruit Pie
Cupid’s arrows are soaring and hearts are a’swooning. So, why not make this pretty gem for the one who puts a sparkle in your eye?
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Clementine: Fruit of the Month
We have all seen the Cuties® commercials with the kids not sharing this sweet treat with the parents, right? Don’t let this fool you; this fruit is nutritiously amazing for adults as well. And now is the perfect time of year to incorporate these into our diets, as in the winter many other fruits can be expensive and out of … Read More
Spinach-Tortellini Soup
Cozy. Warm. Easy. What more can we ask for in the chill of January? Give this comfort food recipe a try. We bet it’ll become one of your cold-weather faves to warm the spirit and the soul. Yields 6 servings. Unless you’re freezing in the Midwest. Then it serves one. Ingredients 1 teaspoon olive (or vegetable) oil 2 teaspoons minced … Read More
Hot, Buttered Rum
If low-cal is the goal, this isn’t the drink for you. However, if a warm-you-to-the-core and feel snuggle-rific beverage sounds toasty, then you’ve just met your next love. Melt away winter’s chill with this hot sipper. Consider it the drink dessert treat to warm a gal (or guy) from head to feet. Ingredients ¾ cup packed brown sugar ½ cup … Read More
Go Bananas!
Oh, how I love BANANAS! Not only are they super tasty but they have so many health benefits. A medium banana is about 124 calories, 30g carbs, 1g protein, 0g fat, 3g fiber. It also contains 15 percent of your daily vitamin C + B6 and 450mg of potassium (12 percent of your daily value.)
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Taco Salad Casserole
The Super Bowl may have passed, but now it’s time for March Madness! What better time to serve up a great taco salad casserole to basketball fans parked in front of your television. Easy to make, it’s a fan favorite and crowd pleaser. Consider it a tasty slam-dunk! TACO SALAD CASSEROLE Total Time: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 15 min. Yield: 4 … Read More
Vegetable of the Month: Zucchini
Vegetable of the Month: ZUCCHINI Looking to LOSE WEIGHT this summer? Try adding zucchini into your diet! Yes, that’s right, adding zucchini into your diet may help you lose weight. Zucchini is not only low in calories (21 calories per cup) but it also creates a sense of fullness. Besides being low in calories, this vegetable has a high water volume … Read More
Just Beachin’
Since schools are heading into summer break and the official kick-off of the summer season right around the corner, I am sharing this fun-and-fruity shot that will leave anyone who tries it thinking of sun, surf and sand!
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Nutrition Report: April 2016
Vegetable of the Month: Kale
Fruit of the Month: Cranberries