The Loft Kitchen
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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…
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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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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…
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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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Grab Your Harlem Blue Craft Beer and steal the show at every event!
Time to officially kick off Fantasy Fall Football Season in Style. Crack open a can of Harlem Blue Craft Beer and enjoy!!! The fall leaves are beginning to crisp, the air has a familiar chill to it and the cool breeze has us all thinking of Saturday and Sunday Football. We have the absolute best beer to quench your thirst and impress all of your tailgate friends!! Harlem Blue Craft Beer is all the rage already in the State of New York and taking over the world, with its smooth, chic appeal on the eyes and taste buds! Founder Julian Riley has struck gold by bringing a unique craft beer,…
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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…
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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 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…
