The Cran-Banana Smoothie by Nicole Cormier, RD

Pull out your blender and get ready to blend it up! There are an abundance of ingredients that will awaken your taste buds, but will also rejuvenate your cells, organs and muscles at the same time. So, read on to find out what are the best foods to add to your blender! This week, I enjoyed a smoothie for breakfast after an hour walk…

Black Russian Eggnog by Carolinaheartstrings

We’re all familiar with adding rum to eggnog. Well, one of my favorite cocktails is a Black Russian so I changed it up a bit. I do keep Kahlua on hand but for those who may not here’s an eggnog Black Russian using instant coffee granules – an economical option over running out for a bottle of Kahlua!

Kahlúa liqueur by Easy Cook - Laka kuharica

Rich and tasty caramel coffee flavored liqeuer makes a great Christmas gift. Pour it into pretty bottles and stick a vanilla bean in the bottle to add a classy touch.

Shaken Espresso With Brown Sugar And Quick Homemade Oatmilk by thecurrymommy

Starbucks CopyCat Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso Homemade oat milk shaken with espresso, brown sugar syrup, and cinnamon make this delicious Starbucks drink. Shaken espresso with homemade oatmilk makes all the difference and is worth the extra 5 minutes of labor. The quality makes a brown sugar shaken espresso taste…

Pamplemousse Martini by Karen

A light grapefruit based cocktail that even the men will enjoy. A spin on the cosmopolitan, combining grapefruit and pomegranate juice.

Oat & Mango Smoothie by Indrani

pine apple treat by sunil k.nayar

can be served as welcome drink or cocktail drink

Healthy Coffee Latte Shake by Beth Roan

Quick way to get some vitamins into my picky daughters. They love this.

Grey Dane by Beth

A refreshing cocktail anytime of the year! Based on a salad recipe I submitted in a Rachael Ray contest (circa 2006). It didn't win, but saw it some time later prepared on a Giada de Laurentiis episode!

Berry Delight Smoothie by River Trekker

It's a yummy smoothie. Vegan. Fruit Fast.

White Peach Smoothie by Mia Kiari Tyson

Foamy Black Bug Juice by Linda Simon

I hope you are planning your Halloween dinner menu. How about starting the evening with Foamy Black Black Bug Juice? Sweet, tasty, fragrant. Spicy fragrance, not icky stinky. And just gross enough in a clear glass. Make this right before serving for maximum foam. You can spike it with ETOH (alcohol) for the adults if you like.

Tropical Smoothie by Beth Roan

Pineapple and banana blended with vanilla yogurt.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate by Carolinaheartstrings

Two of my favorite flavors this time of year are peppermint and chocolate and I cannot get enough of the Peppermint Mocha Latte that Starbucks serves up this time of year. Seriously, every day I would go if I could (and often do). For those of you who love those two flavors combined, but perhaps do not want coffee as part of your…

Kiwi Ka Panna Recipe (Indian Style Kiwi Sherbet) by Hina Gujral

Kiwi Ka Panna Recipe is a simple Indian style sherbet made with charred or roasted kiwis, flavored with fresh mint sprigs and black salt. For the country where summers are scorching, clammy and extended till late August, refreshing homemade drinks are necessity to resist the soaring high heat. With last bottle of homemade Aam Panna…