Recipes
-
Berry Berry Good Smoothie!
It’s time to put those cutting boards to good use and get to chopping! Spring and summer practically demand a switch up of your eating routines. Let those weighty huge breakfast platters from the winter season go and lighten things up with a breakfast or lunch delicious smoothie! It’s filling, tasty, and great for you. All you need to do is add the following in a blender and enjoy!
-
Cranberry Holiday Fizz
HO HO HO it’s Festive Mocktail time!! Here’s the perfect non-alcoholic holiday party drink that everyone will love. It takes only minutes to make and looks and tastes so festively delicious! What you need: What you need to do: Just combine cranberries, vinegar, water, sugar, ginger, and cinnamon in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until berries start to break down, 10 to 15 minutes; cool completely. Strain through a fine wire- mesh strainer, mashing mixture to release liquid; discard solids and chill. To serve, pour 1 oz. over ice and top with club soda or Sprite (optional).
-
Scrumptious Mixed Greens and Fruit Salad Recipe!
Thanks Mern for making my new favorite salad!! So glad you recreated the recipe from your friend Christian and they were generous enough to pass the recipe along! The salad was hearty and filling while still coming off very flavorful and light. It managed to hit absolutely every single one of my taste buds and left me completely full happy about the caloric intake at the same time. Total Win/Win! For my version of this winner I also added pears and a dash of mint and ….bam, pow,Wow!! So often, we are scrambling for a great meal to serve for larger gatherings, and end up selecting options that are delicious…
-
Refreshingly Delicious Watermelon Salad Recipe!!
All you need is: 1 small watermelon, cut into bite-size chunks 1/4 sliced and cut red onion 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sliced and cut cucumbers 3 Tbsp sugar 1/2 cup mint leaves 3 ounces crumbled feta cheese 1/4 cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp sea salt 1 Tablespoon black pepper All you need to do is: Mix all of ingredients in a mixing bowl then plate to serve! We love having this salad with either crispy chicken strips or chicken skewers!! It’s the perfect Labor Day meal.
-
Avocado Watermelon Smoothie
Refreshing, filling and delicious. All you need to do is blend the ingredients in a blender, pour and enjoy.
-
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:
-
Cabbage Soup Appeal
It’s that time of year when the snow is still visible on the ground but everyone is anxiously awaiting groundhog Puxatony Phil’s reaction to his shadow. Spring is just around the corner and that means bikini and beach season! With that being said, some of us are steadfast with our new year’s resolutions and others of us are deciding when to give them another try. Before diving right into spring and summertime training mode, I love to ease into my seasonal physical and health training with cabbage soup! It’s been a tried and true go -to for my family for years! I can remember my mother making it when she…
-
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…
-
Festive Holiday Cinnamon Banana Bread!
Looking for a perfect treat to get everyone going in the morning during the holiday madness. Try this amazing banana bread recipe. It’s so delicious. Colin started baking banana bread in Hawai’i and we have taken on many different variations. I tried to spice things up a bit this holiday season by adding cinnamon and a dash of peppermint in the mix…. Try it. You will not be disappointed! It’s a great filler while your guests or family are drinking hot chocolate and coffee but before you start preparing your huge breakfasts spread!! It’s great for gift opening too. Grab a slice of this Holiday Banana bread with a few…
You May Also Like
Tis’ The Season To Be Berry!!
Spooky Fun Halloween Recipes!!
Black Eyed Pea Hummus
-
Guinness Shandy Anyone?!?
Inspired by trip to 13 AAA baseball Tournament and College World Series Omaha, Nebraska A heatwave is sweeping the globe and emotions are at an all time high….I say, it’s time for a summertime drink recipe that’s easy, tasty and sure to please. Grab yourself a Guinness Shandy! Head to your patio, or baseball park and relax with some friends and family. It’s the perfect twist on a standard beverage, part BBQ worthy , part lazy Sunday chill, it’s the perfect antidote for quenching your thirst this summer! All you need is: 1/2 pint of chilled lemonade 1/2 pint of Guinness Stout or Dark Beer 1 sliced Orange for garnish Sip…
