Food & Drink
Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup canned pumpkin puree 3 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon […]
Does this sound like you: Every time I stick to my clean eating and exercise routine for a week or so, I feel like I deserve a cheat meal? No judgement, you aren’t alone beauties. Treats labeled as cheats can too often be super counterproductive when it comes to your “Get Fit by 2015” goal. […]
Ingredients 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed, or fresh corn kernels (1 ear) 1 (14.4-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro, chopped 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2 tablespoons avocado oil or light olive oil 1 teaspoon […]
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, room temperature (must be room temp!) 1/2 cup (4oz) unsweetened applesauce 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup finely grated zucchini (squeezed of excess moisture then measured) 1 cup old fashioned oats 1 cup flour 1-1/4 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon baking soda […]
Ingredients 9oz baby spinach, torn 1 cup sliced strawberries 1 cup raspberries 1 cup blueberries 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted 1/3 cup chopped basil 1 avocado, chopped 4oz goat cheese Directions Divide baby spinach between plates then top with berries, almonds, basil and chopped avocado. Crumble goat cheese on top then dress with salad […]
Ingredients For the marinade: 4 large cloves garlic, peeled and crushed 1 tablespoon pimentón dulce 1/2 teaspoon pimentón picante, or to taste 3/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 tablespoon aged sherry vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil For the brochettes: 12 baby red or Yukon Gold potatoes 1 medium-sized red onion, quartered 1 large red bell […]
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons wheat germ or ground flaxseeds 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon almond extract or pure vanilla extract 1/4 cup slivered raw almonds 1/4 cup rolled oats 2 tablespoons canola oil or almond oil 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons honey 4 peaches, halved Directions Combine wheat germ […]
Ingredients 4 large, ripe garden tomatoes 1 medium zucchini, cut into coarse chunks 1/3 loaf crusty Italian bread 6 leaves fresh basil, torn 1 tbs olive oil, divided 1/2 tbs balsamic vinegar 1 tsp garlic powder salt and pepper Directions In a sauté pan over medium heat, add 1/2 tbs olive oil and chopped […]
Ingredients For lamb chops: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary 4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 4 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram 2 2-pound racks of lamb, trimmed of fat and sinew 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, sliced 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil For roasted figs: 12 ripe Kadota figs, halved lengthwise 16 sprigs lemon thyme or […]
Ingredients Chile salt, for coating glass rim and flavoring Ice 4 or 5 sprigs cilantro 2 ounces watermelon juice (see below) 2 ounces 100 percent agave tequila, preferably blanco 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 ounce agave syrup (see below) Directions Make the watermelon juice Scoop flesh from a ripe seedless watermelon, puree it […]
