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  • Holiday Rising Recipes,  Recipes,  The Loft Kitchen

    Scrumptious Mixed Greens and Fruit Salad Recipe!

    November 1, 2023 /

    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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    Refreshingly Delicious Watermelon Salad Recipe!!

    August 8, 2023 /

    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.

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    August 21, 2021

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    Avocado Watermelon Smoothie

    July 24, 2023 /

    Refreshing, filling and delicious. All you need to do is blend the ingredients in a blender, pour and enjoy.

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    Scrumptious Summer Spritzer!!

    July 13, 2024

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    Baileys Ice Cream Caramel Sundae

    December 10, 2021
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    Zesty Orange, Lemon, Avocado,Ginger Smoothie

    July 7, 2023 /

    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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    November 15, 2021

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    March 31, 2025

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    May 25, 2026
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    It’s sooooo easy being Cheesy!

    July 3, 2023 /

    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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    Festive Apple Crisp Crumble Cups: A Holiday Dessert Sensation

    January 1, 2025

    Crispy Baked Honey BBQ Huli Wing Dings

    September 3, 2021

    Delicious Cinnamon Fried Apple Recipe

    February 2, 2022
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    Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!This Shake Really ShamROCKS!!

    March 17, 2023 /

    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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    Crispy Battered Fish & Chips

    November 12, 2021

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    The Perfect Winter Immune Boosting Smoothie

    February 20, 2023 /

    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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    December 24, 2021

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    July 13, 2024
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    Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

    February 13, 2023 /

    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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    May 12, 2025

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    November 7, 2024
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    Festive Holiday Cinnamon Banana Bread!

    December 23, 2022 /

    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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    February 28, 2023

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    June 30, 2022
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    Sheet Pan Delicious, Easy Orange, Ginger, & Garlic Chicken

    November 9, 2022 /

    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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