Recipes

What You'll Need: 1 gallon lemonade (I prefer using one Simply Lemonade and one Simply limeade) 1 6-ounce frozen limeade or lemonade juice concentrate tubes 2 cups pureed strawberry drink base (like non-alcoholic margarita mix) 3 cans (about 1 liter) Sprite What You'll Do: 1. Make the base: thaw the juice concentrate and mix it with the strawberry puree and 1 can Sprite. Stir slowly but blend well. Place this in small containers to freeze (such as cream cheese or sour cream

What You'll Need 1 full filet fresh salmon 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce 1/4 cup bourbon chicken or teriyaki sauce 1/4 cup ginger dressing 1 heaping tablespoon fresh, finely minced garlic Light shakes of garlic salt and seasoned salt Lemon or orange half, seeds removed, to squeeze over the top What You'll Do: Place butter and garlic in a large casserole dish. Place in oven preheated to 365 degrees. Let melt for 5-7 minutes. While the butter is mel

Learning about worms is really just an excuse for eating Dirt Cups! This higher protein take on an old favorite is sure to please moms and kids. Tastes like peanut butter pie, but won’t spike your blood sugar. What You Need 1/2 cup Good Culture cottage cheese 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar or honey 1/2 cup real peanut butter 1/2 cup vanilla Greek yogurt 1 cup cookie crumbles (for more wholesome ingredient lists, try Simple Mills Crunchy Cookies, Siete Mexica

What You Need One 8-9 ounce bag butter-flavor puff corn 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 2 tablespoons butter (1/4 stick) 2 tablespoons strawberry gelatin dessert powder What You Do Pour the popcorn into a large glass mixing bowl. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. In a saucepan, whisk together sugar, corn syrup, and butter over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar dissolves. As soon as this mixture comes to a boil, remove the pan from the burner. Whisk th

Make some to share with friends! What You Need Wet Ingredients Grated zest and juice from 1 fresh lemon (about 1 teaspoon zest and 2 tablespoons juice) 1/4 cup vegetable oil (I prefer sunflower seed oil) 1 container of lemon yogurt (4 ounces) 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 6 tablespoons butter, melted Dry Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose or cake flour (I use 1 cup of each) 2/3 cup sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 tablespoons popp

What You'll Need 1 large or 2 small apples to make 1 heaping cup 1 small zucchini, chopped to make 1 heaping cup 1 cup baby carrots 3 eggs, room temperature 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) 1 cup vanilla cake mix 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (I use 1 1/4 cups organic flour and 1 cup cake flour) 1 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup sunflower oil 1 stick butter, softened for 20 seconds in microwave 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 te

This is a super-creamy, perfectly tangy dressing that tastes great on x-ray salad and pasta. What You Need 1 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup cream or buttermilk 1/4 cup mild pickled jalapenos 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves or 1 heaping tablespoon prepared pesto* 2 tablespoons vinegar 1 tablespoon olive or avocado oil 1 Lime, prepared as about 1 tablespoon of juice and 1 teaspoon of zest 2 teaspoons fresh minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh minced onio

What You'll Need 1/2 cup butter, softened (1/2 cup = 1 stick) 1 cup peanut butter 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white or coconut sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs 1/3 cup milk 3/4 cup almond flour 1/2 cup organic all-purpose flour (or King Arthur Gluten Free Flour) 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) 2 1/2 cups organic quick oats 3/4 cup coconut flakes 1/2 cup more of some other stir-in, such as pepitas or sunflower seeds) 1 cup total coarsely chopped nuts (I usual

What You Need 2 cups mini saltines, Club® crackers, cheddar, or oyster crackers 1 cup stick or mini pretzels (or use 3 cups of crackers instead of adding pretzels) 1 cup Canola oil 1 spicy or regular Ranch dry mix packet 1-to-2 tablespoons dried red pepper flakes (optional; if you want flavor without the heat, you can use 1 tablespoon taco seasoning or 1/2 teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, and seasoned salt) Large 2-quart or gallon jar What You Do Mix together the cr

When I saw that Sam’s Club was carrying these new handy grilled chicken snack packs, I got excited. They make salads, quesadillas, and even homemade pizza night a snap! Of course, you can grill and slice your own chicken and refrigerate it, sealed airtight, for up to 5 days. But if you’re short on time or don’t have space for a grill, these are the best quality shortcut I have found. Other brands tend to include a lot of gristle. Why eat soup in the summer? Because the broth

What You Need 6 large eggs 1 tablespoon milk or cream 1 cup each of two meats: chopped ham slices, crumbled cooked bacon, crumbled cooked sausage, grilled chicken (chopped small) 1 cup each of two veggies: parboiled white or sweet potato slices, spinach, asparagus, mushrooms, zucchini squash 3/4 cup each of two shredded cheeses: cheddar, parmesan, gouda, baby Swiss, Havarti, Colby, Monterey Jack 3 tablespoons butter Seasonings: 1 tablespoon minced onion and garlic (fresh if p

What You Need 1 ½ cups biscuit mix ½ stick butter, melted 1/4 cup milk 4 Jimmy Dean Fully Cooked Original Sausage Patties, chopped into small pieces 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup shredded cheese, your choice (pepper jack, parmesan, or Colby are all yummy!) 6 eggs, whisked in a separate bowl with 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon each garlic salt and seasoned salt What You Do This recipe makes 1 dozen regular-size savory pastries perfect for brunch or easy lunch with fruit

Assemble these fun and unique open-faced sandwiches in a large casserole dish or aluminum disposable pan spritzed with baking spray. Pour the sauce over the sandwiches and bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes until the sandwiches are golden brown. Whisk together the sauce. 2 tablespoons butter 2 cups of heavy cream 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese split into 1/2 cup for sauce and 1/2 cup for topping right before baking 1/3 cup of shredded mozzarella or Italian blend cheese 2

Clean and drain/dry/cap fruits in a variety of colors. Prepare the Fluffy Cloud Dip: On high speed, beat 2 cups of heavy whipping cream with 1 tablespoon of vanilla and 1/3 cup sugar until the cream turns into fairly stiff peaks. Stir in 1/2 cup of vanilla yogurt and 2 tablespoons of marshmallow crème (optional). Prepare a tray of long lines of fruit in the order of the colors of the rainbow. Put a bowl of Fluffy Cloud Dip at either end of the tray.

What You Need 10-12 ounces of your favorite dry pasta (about 3/4 of a 1-pound box; fettuccine, mini bow ties, or penne work great for this dish) 2 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream 6 tablespoons butter (about 3/4 of a stick) 1 cup Parmesan cheese separated into 3/4 cups for the recipe and 1/4 cup to sprinkle on dish after preparing 1/4 cup grated Mozzarella or Italian blend cheese 1-2 tablespoons minced garlic (according to how much garlic you like) 1/2 teaspoon each seasoned or

Easy and nutritious, veggie-packed stir-fry is one of our family favorites.

Do you want to give a special gift to friends but don’t want to spend a lot on each family? Try this one-of-a-kind mix—but only give it to people you really like, because they will be calling you asking for more. This mix takes a little coordination—there are several steps. But it makes a LOT and, unlike many holiday treats, it stays fresh for a couple of weeks stored in an airtight container in a cool spot. Also, as a bonus, you could make any one of these treats and have a

This is my most requested recipe—both for a paper copy and a personal tutorial. It is basically a non-nutritious food made with butter, sugar, and highly processed flour, but sometimes…you just need to serve cinnamon rolls with all the other nutritious things like eggs and yogurt and fruit. Or be nutritious at your next 10 meals. These are worth the splurge! What You Need For Rolls 2 packages instant dry yeast 1 tablespoon brown sugar 2 cups warm water 2 sticks real butter (I