Cozy Kitchen
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Energy Smoothie with all the Health Benefits
Creamy Turmeric Morning Smoothie Start your day right with a healthy turmeric and ginger smoothie to reap all the benefits! Creamy Turmeric Smoothie with all the Health Benefits I just LOVE experimenting in the kitchen! In the summertime, smoothies are my go-to morning ritual. Their refreshing taste and health benefits make them a great choice! Let’s talk TURMERIC for a moment. Turmeric is an ancient spice that has been used in India for centuries. It is known for its medicinal properties and is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent. It is also known to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-oxidant properties. Furthermore, it has been found to have anti-cancer benefits, aiding in…
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Super Quick and Easy Valentine Party Food! Heart Shaped Candy Skewers are sure to be a hit.
Charcuterie board, what to do, what to do? I just LOVE to decorate charcuterie boards for special holidays and what better holiday to decorate for than Valentine’s Day with all the pretty pinks and reds! This weekend I was out shopping and came across all this delicious candy and had an idea! How about making Valentine Skewers and adding them to our charcuterie board?! Here we go! Check out how to put together these super simple Valentine Skewers! Step One Gather Supplies. I used the following. Assembling Your Heart Shaped Candy Skewers DIY Heart Shaped Candy Skewers Skewers are a great way to change things up! Rather than tossing random…
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Healthy Zucchini Bread Recipe with Oats, Honey and Agave Nectar
Anyone else enjoy spending time in the kitchen testing out new recipes? Check out my experimental Healthy Zucchini Bread recipe with Oats, Honey and Agave Nectar. This bread is made with clean ingredients that will satisfy your sweet craving without the guilt or bloat! A few gluten and sugar substitutions and you’ll be surprised with the taste! I love to bake, but I can also be a bit of a fanatic about “eating healthy”. Yes, at times it drives my kids’ bananas, BUT nine times out of ten (as long as they don’t actually SEE what I am adding to my recipes) the response is pretty positive. Last weekend when…
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Eggplant, Goat Cheese and Olive Pizza
I suddenly have this obsession with Mediterranean food! My kids are less than thrilled, but the taste is so flavorful, and the health benefits are off the charts! Since Pinterest, I haven’t found the need to actually purchase too many recipe books, BUT I ran across this GEM the other day and couldn’t resist. I’m glad I didn’t pass it up. It’s called “Healthy Mediterranean Recipes”. I’ll link the book below if you are interested in checking it out. What drew me to this book to begin with were all the vibrant pictures throughout. I’m the type of person who can be easily turned off by a bunch of words…
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Homemade Bagels
I love bagels! Always have. The problem is they don’t settle so well in my belly anymore, so I try to stay clear of them. It’s funny how things that you eat your entire life suddenly no longer agree with you once you hit mid-age! Quite frankly I find it annoying which is why I spend hours altering recipes that will not leave me feeling bloated and heavy. Healthy Homemade Bagels that actually taste yummy!! I did NOT think it was possible! This was another one of my tik tock finds that I altered a bit to make even healthier! The best part about it is they are SUPER simple…
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Holiday Happy
I have to say I’m not much of a cocktail beverage type gal, BUT the other night our family went out for a little holiday celebration. My husband ordered what the restaurant had named “The Godfather”. Although most Godfather drinks consist of whiskey and amaretto, this yummy drink did not. A little bit of research and a trip to the liquor store left my hubby in the kitchen creating this delicious holiday cocktail! Pineapple Rum Punch AKA The Cindy LOU Drink….my husband named it after me. 🙂 Have kiddos? Don’t want to leave them out? Turn this cocktail into a delicious Mocktail by substituting the Rum for Ginger ale or…
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Pesto Pita Pizza Bites
Ok, so Monday starts the mad rush of the kids and myself heading back to school/work. My thought was to spend my free Saturday morning experimenting in the kitchen in hopes of coming up with some quick/healthy after school snack ideas! Although I think this is a fantastic choice, I will tell you it’s not quick! Now, with substitutions it could be and maybe even a little weekend snack planning! After School SNACK ATTACK Here goes, this is how I made my Pesto Pita Pizza. First, I made my homemade pita by adding 2 cups of oats and 1.5 cups of water to a bowl. I let mine sit for…
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I don’t know about you, but when the weather changes from winter cold to summer heat my belly cravings also change. Goodbye crockpot, hello grill! Soup comfort is quickly replaced by salads, grilled veggies and chicken! This was last night’s summer salad. Cucumber, chickpea, feta salad! Super easy to throw together and very tasty! Of course, Pinterest is my friend when it comes to exploring new recipes, but when I searched for a cucumber salad there were about a hundred different options to choose from! Japanese cucumber salad, creamy cucumber salad, Mediterranean cucumber salad. The list goes on. Hmmm…. Well, I decided to do what I do best…take a little…
