Watermelon Mint Lemonade This refreshing watermelon mint lemonade is super quick and easy to prepare. This is one of those recipes you’ll want to tinker around with to find the right flavor combination for your tastes. For example, the amount of water you need to add will vary depending on how juicy the watermelon is and how strong you want the flavor to be. Ingredients:Mint Simple Syrup (optional)½ c. granulated sugar½ c. water¼ c....
Savory Butternut Squash “Noodles” n most cases, pre-packaged “convenience” foods are a big no-no when trying to maintain a healthy diet. However, this recipe features one time-saving convenience item that won’t have a negative impact on your health! You can now find pre-packaged butternut squash “noodles” in most larger grocery stores and they are absolutely perfect for those nights when you need to get dinner on the table...
Quick and Easy Skillet Tri-Tip Steak Tri-tip steak, aka Santa Maria steak (for the California town that made it famous), is a very flavorful cut of meat that is ideal for cooking quickly at higher temperatures. Tri-tip used to be hard to find outside of California, but it is now more widely available thanks to its growing popularity with consumers who love its incredible flavor and relatively lower price point. This no-fuss recipe comes...
Broiled Angel Food Cake with Maple Whipped Cream Once you’ve tried broiled angel food cake, there is a good chance you’ll never want it any other way. With a crisp, golden brown crust reminiscent of toasted marshmallows and that tender melt-in-your-mouth interior you’ve come to expect from angel food cake, this is sure to become one of your favorite go-to dessert recipes. Ingredients:1 pint heavy whipped cream1-2 T. real maple syrup1 t....
Cherry Pecan “Nice” Cream Once you see how quick, easy, and delicious this tasty treat is, you’ll want to keep a steady supply of frozen, sliced bananas in your freezer. From start to finish, this recipe can be ready to serve within 10 minutes with a consistency similar to soft serve ice cream. However, if you prefer a firmer texture, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and place in the freezer until it reaches the desired...
Baked Cinnamon Apple Crisp One taste of this delicious dessert and you’ve won’t believe it is both gluten and refined sugar free. The addition of fresh thyme adds a subtle savory note to the otherwise sweet flavor profile of this classic recipe. Ingredients:6 large apples (cored, peeled, and sliced)1 T. fresh lemon juice1/3 c. real maple syrup2 T. 100% apple juice (sugar free)1 t. ground cinnamon½ t. ground allspice1½ t. fresh thyme...
Instant Pot Blackberry Iced Tea Instant pot Ingredients:8 c. water6 organic black tea bags (paper tags removed)1½ c. fresh blackberries (divided)2 T. fresh basil (chopped)½ c. honey (preferably local)½ c. water2 T. fresh lemon juiceOptional garnish:Fresh blackberriesFresh basil sprigs Directions:Add water, tea bags, and a half cup blackberries to Instant Pot® and stir to combine. Add lid and lock into place. Switch the vent to “Sealing”...
Jamaican Beef Patties with Fried Plantain Chips Jamaican patties are a savory hand-held pie enjoyed in Jamaica and throughout the Caribbean as a snack or light dinner. Similar to an empanada, they have a flaky crust and a delicious, seasoned filling. While beef is traditional, they are also available filled with chicken, seafood, lamb, vegetables, and several other fillings. Often the pastry and filling recipes are passed down from generation...
Spanakopita Spanakopita is a classic Greek spinach pie that contains feta cheese. This pie is loaded with lots of vitamins such as C, A, D, Iron, etc., and while it is not carb-friendly, it is a great option to load yourself up with vitamins and minerals, especially at the end of winter. Ingredients:3 T. olive oil1 Medium onion (diced)5 garlic cloves (minced)1/4 – 1/2 C. fresh dill (chopped (to taste))1 t. dried mint1/4 C. chopped fresh...
Instant Pot® Chicken Noodle Nothing beats a delicious bowl of homemade chicken noodle soup. Unfortunately, it can be a bit time-consuming to prepare from scratch with a chicken carcass. This no-muss, no-fuss version is faster and easier, yet still incredibly tasty thanks to the addition of cost-conscious chicken thighs and the subtle infusion of flavor from a fresh ‘bouquet garni. Bouquet Garni Ingredients:6-8 fresh parsley stems10-12 fresh...
