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.

Berry Margarita Jelly Shots by ShaleeDP

This is another twist of the jelly shots. Some like it with a bit of fresh fruits together with the jelly shot.

Easy Gin Fizz Mix by ShaleeDP

Another cocktail drink to try!

Apple~Berry Smoothie by "Cheffie Cooks"

Try it in the mid afternoon, its a favorite!

Mixed Berry Shrub by John Goins

Berries are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. Why not add a little berry juice shrub to your life? We guarantee that it’ll be tasty. Incorporating berries in different jams, preservatives, and baked goodies is common. But how about in cocktail mixes? Berries are one of our top favorites when it comes to wine cocktails. They…

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…

Oat & Mango Smoothie by Indrani

Grilled Cocktails and a Smoky Margarita Recipe by Robyn Medlin

You may recall in previous posts that I learned about the “Grilled Cocktails” food trend while attending Kingsford University earlier this year. If you love the smokiness the grill imparts in food, then you will love this classic citrus cocktail with a twist. By grilling the lemons and lime, the fruit caramelizes and gets a nice…

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.

Favorite Breakfast Smoothie by Sue Britting

I had been buying prepackaged shakes to drink after my workouts for breakfast to have on my way to work. With the Clean Eating focus I shifted gears and started making my own. This is one of my favorites. Adding the spinach is new, I had not been able to do it with veggies when I tried Kale but I really like spinach so I started…

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!

Kiwi~Lemon Greek Yogurt Smoothie by "Cheffie Cooks"

Great midday snack full of flavor!