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Healthy Turmeric Almond Smoothie

In Dairy-free, Food Around The World, Gluten-free, Recipes | Delicious and Quick Recipes for Real Food by Lisa Soldo-Johnson4 Comments

Turmeric Almond Milk Shake is a quick and easy way to get a delicious dose of healthy turmeric into your diet. Lightly sweet and satisfyingly creamy.  Perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner or snack-time. Most of us are familiar with turmeric. The bright yellow spice is commonly used for color and flavor in curries and other ethnic dishes.  The Chinese have …

Healthy Tropical Blueberry Smoothie: Breakfast in a Glass

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Breakfast is one meal I love using a quick and simple breakfast recipe with little to no cleanup. Yet, I’m one of those people, and maybe you are too, who needs a fair amount of fuel to start the day and keep my energy up for the next meal. So skipping breakfast just isn’t in the cards for me. Thankfully, …

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Strawberry Coconut Water Lemonade

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This strawberry lemonade recipe with coconut water is a healthy hydrating beverage packed with delicious flavor, easy to make and perfect for any time of year. Make it with strawberries, pineapple, tart cherries, mango, raspberries or any of your favorite fruits to create a beverage you will want to drink again and again. Now that spring has arrived, it’s the …

Old Fashioned Hot Buttered Rums

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In my opinion, there is nothing more charming than an old family tradition passed down through generations and continually celebrated by the old and the young. In my family, the Soldo family, that tradition would be Old Fashioned Hot Buttered Rum at Christmas time. One sip of this sweet creamy brew and newcomers are asking for the recipe before they …

Lemon Drop Martini with Coconut Sugar

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Print Recipe Coconut Sugar Lemon Drop Martini Recipe Yum Simple, mouthwatering Lemondrop martinis are simple to make and are an excellent choice to serve when entertaining a crowd both large or small. Course Beverage Cuisine American, Middle Eastern Servings people Ingredients 2 shots Vodka2 shots Lemoncello Liquor1 large lemon, juiced reserve 1/2 teaspoon for rimming glass1 cup ice6 frozen grapes …

Meyers Lemon Coconut Margarita

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Print Recipe How to Make Coconut Margaritas with Meyers Lemon’s Yum Juicy Meyers lemon, refreshing coconut water, and just a slight kick of cayenne heat creates a delicious new experience for margarita lovers alike. Course Beverage Cuisine American Servings person Ingredients 1 1/3 cup coconut water1 Meyer Lemon, juiced2 shots Tequila1 pinch sea salt1 pinch cayenne pepper3 ice cubes3 dehydrated …

Doogh Persian Yogurt Drink

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Print Recipe Doogh – Persian Yogurt Drink Yum Doogh is a refreshing Persian yogurt drink that is made with yogurt, water, and mint. Read more on how to create this simple and delicious Doogh recipe – a Persian favorite! Course Beverage Cuisine Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Prep Time 5 minutes Servings people Ingredients 1 cup whole milk yogurt1 teaspoon finely chopped …

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The Simple Guide to Making Kombucha at Home

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Print Recipe Home Made Kombucha Yum Immune boosting Kombucha tea is packed with healthy live enzymes and probiotics and is easy to make. Enjoy it plain or add a flavor to create your own favorite kombucha. Course Beverage, Natural Remedies Cuisine American, Asian Servings 1-liter bottles Ingredients 1/3 cup organic black loose leaf tea3 cups organic cane sugar12 cups filtered …

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Immune Booster Elderberry Smoothie Recipe

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Print Recipe Elderberry Immune Booster Smoothie Yum Made with immune boosting elderberry syrup to boost the immune system and speed recovery of the cold and flu. Course Beverage, Breakfast Cuisine American Servings servings Ingredients 4 cups vanilla almond milk3 tablespoons almond or cashew butter3 cups fresh or frozen raspberries1 medium ripe banana2 medjool dates, pitted4 tablespoons elderberry syrup Course Beverage, …

How to Make Brazil Nut Milk (Dairy-Free)

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Homemade nut milk – what a concept! In my opinion, nut milk is nature’s gift to those who are dairy-free but still want to enjoy milk in their diets. The fact that you can make this Brazil nut milk beverage with only a handful of nuts and water, plus some optional extras like Medjool dates, vanilla, and cinnamon is the …