Our recipes offer hearty healthy inspired ingredients packed with flavors that will leave your mouth watering for more!
Apple Pie PunchAs the weather cools and the smells of Fall begin to settle in, decorating your home and entertaining might be on your list of things to do. Get in the mood with this amazing punch recipe that will make your taste buds zip with the flavors of the season.Fruit SlushServing this fruit slush to your guests or family during those hot summer days is not only refreshing and hydrating, but low in sugar and calories, allowing the body to soak up all the nutrients which will help keep you healthy and cool. Berry Carrot Smoothie by Stephanie Olzinski, RDNThe best way to start off the new year is with a healthful smoothie packed with antioxidants and plenty of protein to help keep your body fueled for the day ahead. The most important thing to remember when making or buying smoothies is to always include protein in them. Whether you use milk, coconut milk, soy milk, low fat Greek yogurt and or protein powder to name a few, you are going to get a complete meal in a quick 'grab and go' drink.Sangria MocktailSummer time barbecue’s and pool parties in the hot sun mean you are going to have a lot of thirsty people at your house. During these big events, I like to make this healthy mocktail, packed with my favorite fruits that is sure to quench everyone’s thirst. Make this ahead of time so that when your guests arrive, they will head straight for this Sangria – a perfect beverage for everyone.
I call this an ‘eyeball recipe’ which in my house it means – no measurements. Just chop up ingredients, pour in container and add liquids until desired taste and quantity is achieved. Basically it’s a great excuse for me to constantly taste what I’m cooking.Pear Pomegranate WaterWant to jazz up plain old water? Try infusing, still or sparkling water, with fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and spices to hydrate your body during hot summer days, guilt free of calories and added sugars. You don’t have to spend a lot on fancy flavored waters or gadgets to reap the benefits for your skin, eyes, cells, brain and heart health. All you need is a glass, water and some fresh vitamin c-rich fruits such as citrus, melons and berries. These tasty goodies help with collagen production in our skin and keep it looking youthful and glowing, plus they contain antioxidants, which keep cells healthy and boost immunity. Fresh herbs and spices such as basil, ginger or cinnamon are powerful aromatics that not only smell great, but boost the anti-inflammatory potential of liquid elixirs.Lemon Ginger SpritzerWant to jazz up plain old water? Try infusing, still or sparkling water, with fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and spices to hydrate your body during hot summer days, guilt free of calories and added sugars. You don’t have to spend a lot on fancy flavored waters or gadgets to reap the benefits for your skin, eyes, cells, brain and heart health. All you need is a glass, water and some fresh vitamin c-rich fruits such as citrus, melons and berries. These tasty goodies help with collagen production in our skin and keep it looking youthful and glowing, plus they contain antioxidants, which keep cells healthy and boost immunity. Fresh herbs and spices such as basil, ginger or cinnamon are powerful aromatics that not only smell great, but boost the anti-inflammatory potential of liquid elixirs.