Food Recipes
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!This Shake Really ShamROCKS!!
It’s March & there is definitely some madness in The Loft Kitchen. Not basketball this time though. No, it’s time for our Annual Shamrock Shake Fest!!! Something the boys start looking forward to in February, just as their Valentines Day sugar comas are wearing off. We like to mix it up together and see who can come up the most creative entry each year, but for all you Shake Club first timers out there, here is a simple and quick recipe that will deliver all the boys to your yard….(if that’s what your looking for). INGREDIENTS: (for each shake you plan on shaking) DIRECTIONS:
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The Perfect Winter Immune Boosting Smoothie
Blueberry Boost! We have been smoothie fanatics here at Holiday Rising for years. Fortunately our youngest Kingston has also inherited a love for the blender! Because of this we are constantly looking for ways to spice up and change up our recipes. We did a bit of research and mashed a couple of our favorite recipes together and added a couple of new ingredients to make a super smoothie perfect for boosting your immune system during the chilly months. All you need is 1 bannana 1 cup of Plain Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup Kale 1 cup Orange Juice 1/4 cup shredded carrots 2 tablespoons cinnamon 2 tablespoons Turmeric 1 cup…
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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
What you Need: cups Oat or Almond Flour 2 cups Quick Oats 2 Eggs 1 cup Peanut Butter 1/4 cup Butter 1 cup Brown Sugar 2 tablespoons Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon Cinnamon 2 tablespoons Salt 1 tablespoon baking soda What you Need To Do: Preheat oven to 350 Line the baking pan with parchment paper (I also like to place a lil butter spray on paper as well….) Mix or beat in bowl, all of the ingredients creating a smooth yet compact dough for folding, or rolling into small batches of balls. Place on Baking sheet and pop in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Such an easy and delicious treat…
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Sheet Pan Delicious, Easy Orange, Ginger, & Garlic Chicken
Looking for a quick and easy, yet filling pre-thanksgiving meal, here you go! This Scrumptious chicken dish will have you looking and feeling like a top chef and takes less than an hour to prepare! Prep: 20 min. Bake: 40 min. Makes 6 servings Ingredients 1 orange, zested and juiced 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tbsp avocado oil 1 tbsp pure maple syrup 2 tsp peeled and grated ginger ½ tbsp minced fresh rosemary ½ tsp each sea salt and ground black pepper ¼ tsp red pepper flakes 8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts 1 sweet potato, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 head of broccoli, chopped into large florets…
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Aaaaah, the fall comfort of Loaded Potato Soup
Can you recall the last time you picked up a bowl of soup with reckless abandon, and tore into it like a box of caramel chocolates? Well if you’ve never experienced this, we have the perfect recipe for you. Before trick or treating one year at the Hilton Beach Resort in Waikoloa Hawai’i, we had the absolute pleasure of tasting this divine hearty treat. We have been hooked ever since. Here is our version of this soup that has become a pre-Halloween tradition. All you need is: Ingredients 2 tbsp butter ▢ 4 cloves garlic – minced ▢ 4 russet potatoes – peeled and cubed into 1/2-inch chunks ▢ 1…
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Chocolate Banana Pops
Inspired by Frozen Banana popsicles at Disney World Magic Kingdom at Disney World Lake Buena Vista, Florida Looking for a great way to cool off and satiate your sweet tooth? Look no further than this addictive snack that is a big departure from your normal go to’s. Prepare these frozen banana treats and be a hero in your neighborhood or party sphere. We were first introduced to this delightful treat while wondering around the Magic Kingdom at Disney World in Florida. They apply a bit more chocolate (which I am still trying to perfect their recipe). But here is our Loft Kitchen take on it! All you need is: 2…
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Mexican Arroz Con Pollo
Inspired by an amazing night out on the town in Cancun, Mexico While on our way to scout a potential site to open a Del Sol store in a sleepy little village and cruise port town of costa Maya, We first disembarked in Riviera Maya, Cancun Mexico. This colorful and vibrant city is beautiful and bustling. A mecca for tourism and a mixture of old world charm give the city a very unique and appealing draw. Colin and I were taken aback by the amazing smells and inviting smiles that permeated the air. There were so many lovely restaurants to take in and sights to see and enjoy. One night,…
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Mexican Grilled Cheese
Inspired by travels to Cancun Mexico, Riviera Maya This lovely twist on an old classic spices things up literally! We got our first taste of Mexican Grilled Cheese during amazing visit to the Mexican State on the Yucatan Peninsula, and we can’t wait to return. We know Ace & Kingston will fall in love with Zona Hotelera and all of Quintana Roo, just as we did!!! Here is our slight twist on the Mexican Grilled Cheese sandwich that we had while staying there. What you need: 1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped 4-6 diced jalapeno peppers 1 medium green pepper, chopped 2 teaspoons olive oil 8 slices rye bread or…
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Time to spice up your taco Tuesday with Barbacoa!!!
Time to spice up your taco Tuesday with Barbacoa!!! Inspired by our travels to Costa Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico If you are looking for a fantastically flavorful way to add some punch into your taco night, look no further than this traditional Mexican dish that will never disappoint! On our journey from Cancun, Mexico in the beautiful and lively Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico to Costa Maya ( The lovely small cruise port town in Quintana Roo). It’s a quaint, easy going town with a rich character all its own. With friendly locals welcoming avid divers from all over the world and excited tourists passing through to the mayan ruins of…
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Inspired by our trip to Charleston, S.C. As we posted earlier in the week Charleston S.C was a terrific city to visit with a ton of activities to do for all and delicious restaurants for everyone! Here is a fantastic little appetizer or side dish that they are known for their FRIED GREEN TOMATOES! Just like the movie years back, this is a cute lil number that should be revisited! Check out this recipe and add it to your meal planning for the week! Ingredients 3 medium-sized, firm green tomatoes Salt 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1/2 cup milk, almond milk or buttermilk 1 large egg ¼…
