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Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime

Frozen cocktails aren’t really my thing. I save my frozen tendencies drinkable with a straw for milkshakes and smoothies.My idea of a great margarita is to make it strong and put it on the rocks. That is, until, it’s a Mango Margarita. Then I say make it fruity, a bit ... continue reading... about Mango Margarita with Chile Salt and Lime

Beet Lemonade and a Cheese Lover’s Giveaway Plus Friday Faves

Beets. Lemons. Sugar. Combined into one lip-smacking Beet Lemonade. Have I lost my mind? That's entirely possible, but most likely not due to this drink.Who came up with this root vegetable meets citrus elixir? It wasn’t me. No, It was the bunch at Wisconsin Cheese who asked ... continue reading... about Beet Lemonade and a Cheese Lover’s Giveaway Plus Friday Faves

Roasted Cherry Sangria

Red, ripe and juicy, these cherry bombs are ready to be toasted in this Roasted Cherry Sangria recipe sponsored by my friends at Harry & David.I've been known to enjoy a nice, cold refreshment on a warm summer's eve. Maybe once, probably twice. Okay, like, definitely ... continue reading... about Roasted Cherry Sangria

Celebrate with the Bubbly French 75 Cocktail

In December of last year, my husband and I took a quick weekend-er to celebrate our anniversary and get some much needed “us” time in one of our favorite cities, San Francisco.My dad grew up just outside San Francisco so I spent a lot of time there visiting my grandma every ... continue reading... about Celebrate with the Bubbly French 75 Cocktail

Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David

The weekend started innocently enough. We landed. We checked in. And then, we discovered our gift boxes. And that's when the party started.Sweet Riesling, sparklin peach juice, fresh fruit and a few resourceful food bloggers. I smelled Sangria, but we'll get to that in a ... continue reading... about Hotel Inspired White Peach Sangria with Harry & David

Bubbly Champagne Punch

I love my bubbly so when Carson Daly is counting down the final minutes of 2011 as we all wait for the big New Year’s Eve ball to drop, you can bet I’ll have a cold flute of Champagne or Prosecco in my hand, ready to toast in the new year. I may even be making up the 51st ... continue reading... about Bubbly Champagne Punch

Kentucky Derby Inspired Mint Julep Recipes

Like most events, its not always about the event itself, its about the food and the fashion. And nothing says Derby style like the classic Southern Mint Julep and those fantastic hats.Food first.Traditionally served at Churchill Downs in a pewter or metal tumbler and ... continue reading... about Kentucky Derby Inspired Mint Julep Recipes

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  • 2020 is delivering serious Mediterranean diet food moods with these quinoa bowls with crispy chicken + roasted veg that have staked their healthy claim on quick and easy meal-prep dinners that swap duties as take-to-work lunches too. Making it easy for keeping those healthy resolutions going is what I'm working on now. How about you? Tap the link in my profile and search "quinoa bowls" for the recipe.⁠⠀
  • This creamy BLT pasta salad is where healthy meets happy and it’s easy to eat more greens. It’s loaded with tomatoes, arugula, and avocado, plus crispy bacon that’s all topped with a super simple Ranch-style dressing made healthier with a combo of Greek yogurt and mayo. Tap the link in my bio and search “BLT pasta” for the recipe.
  • Mixing tortilla chips with super easy homemade enchilada sauce and topping it all with lacy edged sunny side ups, crunchy radishes, and creamy avocado, is one of the quickest and most satisfying breakfast + brunch recipes you’ll totally be making for a 20 minute dinner too. Search “chilaquiles” with the link in my bio.
  • This Greek salad with avocado is exactly what winter ordered. It’s fresh, crunchy, tangy, and above all, a delicious bright spot in the dearth of these frigid elements. It has the basic flavors of a traditional Greek salad but with that extra somethin’ somethin’ aka 🥑🥑🥑 to make your Mediterranean heart happy and healthy. Search "Greek salad" with the link in my bio. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Here's another reason why caprese isn't just for summer anymore 🍅🧀🍗 . With just a few simple ingredients including store-bought pesto, fresh mozzarella, and sweet balsamic glaze, you can make this healthy, stand out, one-pan chicken breast dinner in under 30 minutes for this week's winner winner chicken dinner. Recipe link in my profile then search "caprese chicken". @delallofoods ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Fresh herbs are key to this easy quinoa tabbouleh with chickpeas where mint and Italian parsley perk up quinoa and chickpeas for a dose of vegetarian and gluten-free protein in this superfood salad loaded with crunch and spunk. Winter blahs? We got you. Tap the link in my profile and search "quinoa chickpeas" for the recipe.

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