I love mixing tropical fruit into my green smoothies. My latest concoction is this spinach, banana, almond milk and pineapple mix. It turned out to be a super creamy and refreshing green smoothie, perfect for a morning pick-me-up.
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Pancetta Stuffed Mushrooms with Pecorino Romano and Breadcrumbs
It’s usually the simple dishes that give me the most pleasure. And this is one of those dishes. Stuffed mushrooms are the perfect party appetizer or even a small meal for two. They’re pretty delicious no matter what you stuff them with and super easy to whip up.
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Creamy Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Did you ever have one of those moments when you’re cooking without a recipe and it just works? This is one of those recipes. Well it’s a simple one, a mashed potato recipe, but it’s a bit different than the classic mixture that everyone knows and loves. It’s made without milk and butter…gasp! So if you run out of those ingredients or want to try a healthy twist on a classic dish, give this recipe a shot. Even traditionalists will appreciate this handy tip!
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Whole Wheat Macadamia Nut and Cranberry Cookies
It’s fall! And for me that means it’s time to start baking! My first cookie recipe of the season blends delicious macadamia nuts with tart cranberries resulting in a perfect chewy-on-the-inside-crispy-on-the-outside cookie.
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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Basil and Burrata Cheese
We’ve been in prime heirloom tomato season here in New York and you can find them all over farmers markets and grocery stores. They can be pricey but man are they worth it! I love to add them to homemade pizza, pasta or tartines but especially in fresh dishes like this simple salad with Burrata, a kind of mozzarella cheese with a soft creamy center. If you can’t find Burrata, then any kind of fresh mozzarella will do.
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GrubKit Launch! Everyday Maven Healthy Dessert Sampler
If you follow this blog, you have heard me talk about my food business GrubKit. We deliver recipe kits that come with pre-measured, non-perishable ingredients accompanied by easy-to-follow cooking instructions. I have featured my own recipes like Jamaican Jerk Chicken and Pad Thai. We also carry General Tso’s and Kung Pao Chicken kits from popular food blogger Diana Kuan from AppetiteForChina.com. You can find those kits and more here. For our latest recipe kit we teamed up with Alyssa Brantley of EverydayMaven.com. Click to read and check out more photos!
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Summer Rosé Sangria
Who doesn’t love a delicious sangria during the summer? It’s so easy to make and super refreshing. I’ve made a few red wine-based sangria recipes in the past but I wanted to change it up and try to recreate a recipe from a restaurant we went to recently (if you’re ever in NYC, try out the amazing Sangria at “The Standard Grill” right under the High Line Park).
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