Drinking enough water Stay hydrated with our favorite infused water recipes. Getting enough water is critical to maintaining health but here’s the thing about water. We all know how important it is to drink enough on a daily basis but for many of us, it’s a struggle. If there was one magic bullet to improving [...]
Top Summer Smoothies The best smoothie recipes are satisfying AND healthy. Grapes, lemons and a hint of parsley make this a simple smoothie recipe you can make any time of year but it’s so, so good when it’s hot outside. The Blender Girl whipped up this summer drink to keep us cooled down and quench [...]
MAKING FRESH FRUIT POPSICLES There are only 3 simple steps to making your own healthy frozen popsicles. Puree fresh fruit Pour into molds Freeze The variations are limitless and it’s easy to customize to your family’s personal tastes. Better yet, let everyone mix up their own flavors. Summer days mean kids wandering from fridge to [...]
Fresh Margaritas for Entertaining I like to keep things as fresh as possible and this no sugar margarita is a great way to celebrate without the overly sweet store bought mix. This weekend is Cinco de Mayo, a celebration of Mexico’s underdog defeat of the powerful French army in 1862 and a reminder for some [...]
Guilt-Free Game Day Nachos Homemade Beef Nachos are one of life’s greatest comfort foods. Simple to make, this is a healthy nacho platter you can feel proud about serving on Super Bowl Sunday or anytime you want to entertain a hungry crowd. Festive gatherings are just as much about food as they are about the [...]
Sugar Free, Gluten Free Holiday Cookies I’m always looking for the perfect snacking cookie during the holidays. Something without the dairy and sugar of typical cookies but with all the flavor I need to feel comforted. These healthy cookie bites are the one!! You won’t even notice that there is no butter or sugar. The [...]
Thanksgiving Brussels Sprouts That Wow A crispy roasted Brussels sprout is easily top 10 on my favorite foods list, and in fact, roasted vegetables are a cornerstone in my meal prep. That said, I’ve had a revelation that I wouldn’t hesitate to call life changing. Sauteed Brussels sprouts are, in fact, superior to their roasted [...]
Refreshing Strawberry Gazpacho Some days you just want something light and refreshing. Gazpacho is the answer. The cucumber, tomato, strawberry mix provides so much flavor in the easiest of soups. STRAWBERRY GAZPACHO side: whole wheat dinner rolls PREP: 20 minutes COOK: 0 minutes YIELD: 4 servings MAKE AHEAD Cut vegetables: tomato, cucumber, red bell pepper [...]
Easy Summer Meal: Guacamole Tostadas We’re officially into the ‘dog days’ of summer. The longest, hottest, most humid days are the ones that make me crave refreshing, light meals that celebrate the silver lining those hot days give us — a bounty of delicious, ripe produce. Queue these guacamole tostadas. Creamy avocado, crunchy onions, tangy [...]
Easiest Homemade Cranberry Orange Relish … and when I say easiest, I really mean it. There are cranberry relish recipes with a splash of liquor and a dash of this and that. But what I’ve found over the years is that the more you add to it, the less my guests enjoy it. My cranberry [...]
