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Pomegranate and Orange Champagne Punch

This festive and fruity punch with bubbly champagne and DIY frozen ice cubes is a party favorite to serve a crowd and can easily be made non-alcoholic too.Toast Any Season with Champagne Punch Everyone loves a good reason to raise their glass and make a toast to loved ... continue reading... about Pomegranate and Orange Champagne Punch

Quinoa and Kale Protein Power Salad

Quinoa, chickpeas and pistachios add protein and healthy fat to this seasonal kale salad, making it a favorite side dish or healthy vegetarian main meal. Even though I knew better, I still asked. "Should we do something with kale, or swiss chard, or spinach, with the quinoa?" ... continue reading... about Quinoa and Kale Protein Power Salad

Acai, Pomegranate and Raspberry Smoothie

Acai juice, pomegranate juice and raspberries are full of antioxidants with all sorts of health benefits in this sweet and tart superfood packed smoothie. Because if you’re like me and my soon to be 6th grade babe who this week declares, “School’s out for summer!” (cue Alice ... continue reading... about Acai, Pomegranate and Raspberry Smoothie

Pomegranate Martini Recipe

This adaptation of Oprah's Pomegranate Martini has a hint of rosemary and real pomegranate seeds for an added dose of festive flavor. Are you a garnish-er, or a garnish-less? I think it's pretty evident by the looks of the recipes I post on this old bloggity blog that I've ... continue reading... about Pomegranate Martini Recipe

Coconut Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup…Or Ice Cream

Maybe it was all of that tropical sun beating on my brain while I celebrated Thanksgiving  at the equator. Or maybe it’s just my die hard love of coco-nut—Almond Joys have always been my weak in the knees sweet treat. Either way, these Coconut Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup just ... continue reading... about Coconut Waffles with Pomegranate Syrup…Or Ice Cream

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  • This 5-ingredient, 30-minute homemade marinara sauce is a recipe that’s easy to turn to when cooking inspiration has all but been abandoned, and returned to again and again when comfort and ease is what’s needed most. Use it to dress up gnocchi, pasta, pizza and so much more. Of course you can pick up a jar from the store and be perfectly satisfied, but just like most things, marinara sauce made from scratch is simply the best. Tap the link in my profile and search marinara sauce or scroll down on the home page for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
  • Combine those yearnings for the good-old-days and all the feels of summer-is-here and it's salad days all week long. Crunchy with crisp apples, celery and toasted nuts, this retro Waldorf salad is my grandma's classic recipe that brings back the memories and is 100% ready to make new ones. Tap the link in my profile and search waldorf salad for the recipe. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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