The Loft Kitchen
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Orange Honey Glazed Salmon
Hip Hip Hooray, here is a mouth-watering delicious meal that will serve as a welcomed delight for your eyes and stomach! This Orange honey glazed salmon recipe is a nice switch up from our usual chicken or beef routine. We were starting to get out of control with our burgers and pizzas this summer, (but who could blame us). But now that we are heading towards the end of summer, we are looking for a filling yet, delicious switch of main courses. We think you will enjoy this too! Try this recipe similar to the Honey Glazed Salmon offered at the Le Cellier Steakhouse at Epcot Park at Walt Disney World…
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Scrumptious Summer Spritzer!!
Look no further for a compelling summer bevy that will please all of your guests and beat the heat! The first time we tried this tasty delight was in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico and of course, we came home and recreated it with our Loft Kitchen twist. Here it is. The Watermelon Fizz Recipe First, am I wrong, or is this the hottest summer yet?! Now, don’t get it twisted I love the warmth on my skin, and any place that provides an opportunity to show skin but this seems a bit much of late. No worries though, because I have the perfect drink to soothe those blistering days…
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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).
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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…
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Avocado Watermelon Smoothie
Refreshing, filling and delicious. All you need to do is blend the ingredients in a blender, pour and enjoy.
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Zesty Orange, Lemon, Avocado,Ginger Smoothie
Looking for a quick fix pick me up in the morning instead of a huge breakfast, that will leave you light on your feet? Well look no further than this delicious Vitamin C fortified smoothie recipe. Just throw the following ingredients below in your blender and kickstart your day of to a delicious and energetic start! We used to love picking lemons, mangos and avocados straight from the trees on the farm in Honaunau, Hawai’i. I swear things just taste better, when you know exactly where it came from. Fresh is best!!
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It’s sooooo easy being Cheesy!
Tasty Tomato Cheese Bread Recipe Here is a no fail, easy crowd pleaser for any occasion. This simple yet delicious recipe is great for game nights or casual appetizer meals! All you need is: All you need to do is: Mix all of ingredients into bowl, then spread liberally over buttered Bread at 450 in oven for 10 minutes. Enjoy!
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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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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…
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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…