What to do with lots of fresh basil from the garden this summer? Use it to make a delicious cocktail, of course! Basil-lemonade is a flavor combination I’ve seen popping up all over the place recently, but I’ve been making this concoction for over a year already and it’s delicious.
While this drink includes standard items like fresh lemons, club soda, and fresh basil, it also includes an ingredient that makes it unique and gives it even more flavor: basil-infused simple syrup. Continue reading
Yup, taking you right back to the basics of the alphabet…as it relates to juicing, of course! Fresh juices are such a great way to start the day, and this recipe makes a rich, velvety and slightly sweet juice. And the color is so vibrant – it just looks delicious!
Cilantro, the latest post in my summer garden series, is the classic topping for just about all Mexican food – tacos, enchiladas, refried beans, salads, quesadillas. They all seem to taste just a bit more vibrant with this herb sprinkled on.
Cilantro isn’t just found on Mexican food, though. It’s grown in Europe, North Africa, and Southwestern Asia, making a frequent appearance in a variety of cuisines. Though we call the leaves cilantro, the seed is actually coriander and this is the most common term for the plant. Continue reading
Oh, cabbage. Such an overlooked juicing ingredient. I’ll admit, I was pretty nervous about juicing cabbage – the smell and taste can be quite pungent.
But I’m also adventurous and will try anything once…so I figured I might as well apply that to juicing cabbage! Continue reading
I’ve been bugging my mom for her official baked ziti and homemade meat sauce recipe for a long time. However, this recipe doesn’t have her homemade meat sauce in it and we also added Giada de Laurentiis’ meatballs. I just can’t leave well enough alone – tinkering is what I do! 😉
I promise I’ll share mom’s homemade meat sauce recipe, but I just didn’t have time to make it on this day. It’s divine, and it makes me sad to settle for store-bought. The good news is that I didn’t have to settle for store-bought: I used a jar of sauce my mom brought on her last visit from one of my favorite Italian restaurants in my hometown. Supporting local every chance we get!
After a fun and indulgent long weekend in Savannah, I’ve gotten back to my routine of juicing during the week. I fasted completely on the first day, and then ate one meal each day on the second and third days.
Sometimes I get very hungry, so if I’ve consumed my juice and water and still feel uncomfortably hungry after about 30 minutes, I’ll reach for a small, healthy snack to keep me on track. There are lots of snack products on the market, some are better than others and many are expensive. I think, however, that I’ve found a great solution… Continue reading
I’m happy to report that I lost 7% of my body weight in the 2-month fitness challenge at work. I did it by focusing on food – juicing to incorporate more vegetables into my diet, and cooking at home with wholesome, quality ingredients. I’m still continuing on this journey, and I decided to share some juicing recipes since I already share many of my food recipes. Continue reading
It’s getting warmer (albeit much more slowly than normal in Atlanta) and so that’s got me thinking about recipes and things to cook in a whole new way. One thing I love to do in the warmer months is use my crockpot instead of the oven to cook meats, especially chicken. It doesn’t use as much energy and it doesn’t heat up my whole apartment, saving me on the cooling bill.
While I never have a problem figuring out what to make with my whole chicken for the initial meal, I sometimes struggle with what to do with the leftovers. The chicken is usually flavorful and tender, making it perfect for a variety of uses. I started experimenting and came up with a chicken salad recipe that is a perfect use for this extra roasted chicken. Continue reading