“Sweet, cool, purple fruit juice made from purple corn! Indigenous to the Inca Natives of Peru in South America, it has a yummy, refreshing flavor. It’s definitely worth the time it takes to prepare it! You’ll get rave reviews from friends who try it.”Ingredients:1 gallon water1 (15 ounce) package dried purple corn (maiz morado)2 cinnamon…
I’ve always wanted to make Truvy’s “Cuppa Cuppa Cake” from Steel Magnolias. So last night I did. Yum! This definitely won’t win any awards for culinary innovation…but it’s a nice dose of warm comfort food. (Note that in the photo, I have doubled the recipe. Next time, I’ll just do a single batch.)Ingredients:1 cup Self-Rising…
Ingredients:1 Box of Cake Mix, FunFetti1 Container of Cool Whip1½ Cup of Vanilla Yogurt1 Teaspoon of Vanilla ExtractSprinklesAnimal CrackersInstructions:In a mixing bowl – combine all the ingredients together ( except the animal crackers and sprinkles)Place the bowl in the refrigerator uncovered for 15 minutesGo crazy with the sprinkles to garnishAnd Serve
A few minutes prep in the morning and you can have a delicious one-pot dinner in the evening.Ingredients:1 1/2 lb beef tip steak, trimmed3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 1/2 cups sliced onions1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained1 teaspoon sugar1 bag (19 oz) frozen garden vegetable medleyInstructions:Spray 4- to…
Ingredients:1/2 frozen banana1 cup frozen strawberries1/2 medium beet, cold or frozen (see notes)Heaping 1/2 tsp. fresh grated ginger1 cup water or coconut water1/2 tsp. lime juice3-4 ice cubes (or more if needed)Instructions:Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Add ice until desired consistency is reached!
Decadent and light, homemade healthier caramel apple fall cheesecake is made with a graham cracker crust, topped with caramel apples and caramel sauce. It’s fall heaven.Ingredients:2 cup graham cracker crumbs1 tablespoon granulated sugar3 tablespoons butter, melted2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, at room temperature1 cup plain Greek yogurt, at room temperature1/2 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon…
This refreshing summer drink contains potassium (honeydew) and sodium (sea salt) for deep hydration!Ingredients:2 cups honeydew chunks1 lime, peeled1 cup water1 good pinch unrefined salt (up to a scant ¼ teaspoon to taste)Instructions:Juice together the honeydew and lime. Combine with the water and stir in the salt until dissolved. Serve over ice.
Ingredients:Tortilla chipsChopped sweet onionBlack or pinto beans, cooked, drainedShredded Mexican blend of cheesesScrambled eggsCooked breakfast sausage and/or baconCooked breakfast sausage and/or baconSweet corn, frozen/thawed (or cooked)Jalapeno slicesServe with: your favorite salsa or guacamoleInstructions:Preheat the oven to 400 F. Cover the bottom of your pan with tortilla chips, sprinkle with cheese, then some onion, beans, scrambled…
Easy crisp-tender chicken with the creamiest lemon butter sauce ever – you’ll want to forget the chicken and drink the sauce instead!Ingredients:8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs1 tablespoon smoked paprikaKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to tasteKosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided3 cloves garlic, minced1 cup chicken broth1/2…
Packed with antioxidants, blueberries are the star of these tasty muffins.Ingredients:2 cups self-rising flour1½ cups sugar2 eggs, beaten1 teaspoon vanilla½ cup oil½ cup milk1 cup blueberriesInstructions:Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Sift flour and sugar, and set aside.In a separate bowl, combine eggs, vanilla, oil and milk.Make a well in center of dry ingredients. Pour in egg…
Ingredients:1 box (19 ounces) Brownie Mix1/2 cup butter, softened1 egg1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1 cup caramel bits or pieces (you can use pre-sold caramel bits or chop up pieces of caramel into pieces)1 1/2 teaspoon sea saltInstructions:Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Mix the brownie mix, butter, and egg in a large…
Combines all things great into the PERFECT gooey dessert!Ingredients:1 box chocolate cake mix, and any ingredients it requires1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk1 (16 oz) jar caramel topping1 (8 oz) container cool whip, thawed to room temp3-6 Heath Candy Bars, choppedInstructions:Bake cake according to directions in a 9×13 pan.Let cake cool for about 5…
