Sea Salt Caramel Chip Muffins

This is not your typical muffin.  It is a great breakfast treat and you will want to try this recipe over and over again.  The sea salt caramel chips give this muffin the right amount of sweetness and surprisingly just a hint of the sea salt at the very last bite, The buttermilk truly produced the…

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Refreshing Melons Smoothie

This is a quintessential summer smoothie that you will want to try.  Melons are in abundance during the summer months and they are high in water content. This Refreshing Melon Smoothie radiates a variety of nutrients – Vitamins A and C, Potassium and the Watermelon, specifically has one of the highest levels of the antioxidant…

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Blue Passion Smoothie

Need I say, another healthy antioxidant and a nutrient-rich smoothie. For this recipe, I wanted to include passion fruit – I love everything passion fruit. Besides having an amazing flavor, passion fruit is rich in Fiber and Vitamin C. I decided to add blueberries, which is know for being at the top of the fruit…

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Fresh Turkey Sausage with Apples and Balsamic Vinegar Reduction

Aromatic and savory is why you will want to try this delightfully rich flavored dish where the sausage, apple, and balsamic vinegar are all stars.  When I set out writing the recipe for this dish, I was a bit skeptical how the apples will work.  The idea for this dish came from seeing sausage dishes…

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POMegranate and Fruit Smoothie

Why is this a smoothie you should try? It packs a wealth of healthy antioxidants and nutrients with incredibe deliciousness. Drinking fruit smoothies as a post-workout breakfast is what I look forward to during the week – it’s my guilty pleasure.  This POMegranate smoothie is like drinking a glass of red wine and a portion…

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Brown Rice and Black Bean Salad

I am a big fan of Brown Rice.  It’s the healthy kinda carbohydrates that you want to eat.  It’s nutritious – contains high amounts of fiber and is a good source of magnesium. Brown Rice is also gluten-free and versatile; you can use it as a main dish or you can use it as a…

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Perfect Apple Martini Cocktail

This Perfect Apple Martini Cocktail is unlike any you have ever tried. It gave me goosebumps when I took the first sip. My favorite Sour Apple Martini can be found at the Cheesecake Factory restaurant – my husband was brave enough, several years ago, to ask for the recipe. They blurted out a few ingredients…

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Rigatoni Pasta with Broccoli

So simple and quick that you will want to try this recipe. Lots of broccoli, garlic and fresh grated parmesan cheese gives a nice depth of flavor. What’s more? This is a vegetarian (not Vegan) friendly dish.  It is versatile enough to serve as a midweek dinner or use as a side dish. I actually…

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Papaya Fruit Smoothie

Papaya, Fresh Coconut Water  – these are the star ingredients in this undeniably refreshing smoothie. It’s  jam-packed with nutrients and antioxidants. Once you try this drink you will want to make it often. I grew up picking the amazing papaya off the tree when I was a child. During summer school breaks, I used to…

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