A Spirited Redux. From plain Jane vanilla extract to fancy-pants elderflower liqueur, we like to keep a little liquor in the kitchen. Show us how you like to cook, bake or mix-it-up with spirits, extracts and other alcohols. A splash of vodka makes summer sauces shine – and liqueurs brighten desserts: What’s your healthy recipe with… Read more
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Build Your Own Burger Bar
I’ve been planning our July 4th menu and I was looking for a new way to serve our traditional grilled hamburgers. So, instead of the basic, lettuce, tomato cheese and ketchup options, I would create a burger bar and allow the guests to build their own burger with a selection of a variety of toppings, sauces… Read more
Spicy Southwest Roasted Vegetables
Have you ever read the story If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? That’s how this recipe was created. First, the beautiful weather and enjoying being outside as much as possible. That lead to wanting new furniture for our deck. Then, I started thinking about Cinco de Mayo coming up along with menu planning and deciding I… Read more
Lightened Up Southwest Pizza
How To Lighten Up Any Pizza Favorite Things are happening in the kitchen! I’ve been looking forward to sharing my first Recipe ReDux theme! The prompt: Pizza Party! Give the delivery guy a day off; whether it is for Friday Fun Night with the kids, a pizza chef competition among friends, or for Super Bowl Sunday (February 2). Share your healthy… Read more
Protein Packed Breakfast Salad
Most mornings I’m happy to have a Shakeology smoothie for breakfast but when I’m not in the mood for a smoothie, a breakfast salad is my new favorite go-to breakfast. Greens for breakfast? I was skeptical at first. Then, I was shocked how much I liked the flavor combination of greens and eggs. The secret ingredient… Read more