SPICE-ROASTED CARROTS This is the very best carrot recipe I know. A side dish ideal for Thanksgiving (and always on my table for the feast!), this might become … Read More
Category Archives: Food + Recipes
Detox Water
Detox water. Easy to make, flushes impurities AND flattens the stomach. What’s not to love?
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Tomato-Basil Pizza Bites
Easy, delicious + ideal for your summer gatherings! Try this tomato-basil pizza bite recipe!
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Lift Your Mood… with juice
Sometimes in life there’s so much blah it’s hard to blast through it, right? And… sometimes what we dump in our stomachs has a … Read More
Easy Grilled Tilapia
Grilling fish can be easy–AND delicious. This simply recipe uses ingredients you likely have in your cabinet… simply marinade, then grill 4 minutes per side. Dinner is served!
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recipe: banana bread
Sweet ‘n easy banana bread
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Nutty (Yummy) Fall Acorns
This fun fall treat is an easy, festive must-make for your fam’ this season. Made at InSuesShoes kitchen, we think you’ll *fall* in love … Read More
Spiked (+ Spiced) Fall Apple Cider
It’s an iconic adult treat as tree leaves turn + apples are picked fresh from local orchards. Spiced with fall flavors like cloves and … Read More
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Thank my lil’ pumpkin. (Okay, so she’s 24 years old.) Last weekend ensued ‘Family Fall Fun Day’ at my house. We … Read More
Easy Pizza Dough Sure, a soft, candlelit dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day sounds romantic. But, this year? Why not stay home, bake a homemade … Read More
Homemade Beef-Vegetable Soup
Easy Beef-Vegetable Soup What melts winter’s chill better than homemade soup? This easy beef-vegetable soup is hearty enough for a meal, and tasty enough … Read More
Acorn Squash
Sue’s Squash This acorn squash is oh, so tender ‘n sweet… Is it a side dish or dessert? You decide. So sweet. So tender. … Read More
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread Move over pumpkin spice coffee. Well, not too far–just far enough to also enjoy this favorite October pumpkin treat! Yes, few baked goods … Read More
Apple Crisp
Fall’s Sweetest Apple Crisp There’s no scent to emit cozy feelings quite like warm, sweet apple crisp. Bake this favorite and the scents of … Read More
Sweet ‘n Spicy Strawberry Salsa It’s beautiful, sweet, spicy—and perfectly chill. Yes, meet your new BFF. This salsa is simple to make… just chop … Read More
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze
Caprese Salad with Balsamic Glaze What salad better celebrates warm temps + a relaxed summer attitude than Caprese? Beautiful, delicious and fresh. Serve me … Read More
Sweet Strawberries
My pigtailed photo was posted at the strawberry patch. “Weigh squirt upon arrival and departure.” So, more berries landed in my belly than the … Read More
Pitcher Perfect: Basil Berry Lemonade
Oh, yes. What refreshes better than cold lemonade–and what looks extra dainty and festive for your Mother’s Day celebration? This recipe. 🙂 Give it … Read More
You Want Me to Eat THAT???
Brussel Sprouts OK, I know what you’re probably thinking. I thought the same thing until recently: “Brussel sprouts? Yeah, I don’t think so.” But, … Read More
Best Balsamic Pork Sandwiches
Thinking about Super Bowl foods? This recipe can be made ahead of time (so, no stress!)—and is way more delish than BBQ weenies in a crockpot (no offense to weenies).
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Cupid’s arrows are soaring and hearts are a’swooning. So, why not make this pretty gem for the one who puts a sparkle in your eye?
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Clementine: Fruit of the Month
We have all seen the Cuties® commercials with the kids not sharing this sweet treat with the parents, right? Don’t let this fool you; … Read More
Spinach-Tortellini Soup
Cozy. Warm. Easy. What more can we ask for in the chill of January? Give this comfort food recipe a try. We bet it’ll … Read More
Hot, Buttered Rum
If low-cal is the goal, this isn’t the drink for you. However, if a warm-you-to-the-core and feel snuggle-rific beverage sounds toasty, then you’ve just … Read More
Get Juiced! Strawberry-Pineapple Juice
Please note, this is not a smoothie… but if you have a juicing machine, this is for you! If not, consider getting a juicer… … Read More
Go Bananas!
Oh, how I love BANANAS! Not only are they super tasty but they have so many health benefits. A medium banana is about 124 calories, 30g carbs, 1g protein, 0g fat, 3g fiber. It also contains 15 percent of your daily vitamin C + B6 and 450mg of potassium (12 percent of your daily value.)
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Taco Salad Casserole
The Super Bowl may have passed, but now it’s time for March Madness! What better time to serve up a great taco salad casserole … Read More
It Goes Together Like…
You guessed it: Peaches and Cream So, it’s the bitter winter in the Midwest and on the East coast—and out in sunny Arizona, we … Read More
Easy Baked Ham for the Holidays
Sometimes it’s best to get back to the basics. I’ve tried many new recipes over recent years for baking ham. Years ago (many years … Read More
Stay Classy: Classic Summer Coleslaw
For summer, this is another delectable dish everyone (or most everyone!) will enjoy that is cool, can be prepared in advance of your smashing … Read More
Vegetable of the Month: Zucchini
Vegetable of the Month: ZUCCHINI Looking to LOSE WEIGHT this summer? Try adding zucchini into your diet! Yes, that’s right, adding zucchini into your diet … Read More
Just Beachin’
Since schools are heading into summer break and the official kick-off of the summer season right around the corner, I am sharing this fun-and-fruity shot that will leave anyone who tries it thinking of sun, surf and sand!
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Mary Lou’s Meringue Shells
These meringue shells are wonderful to serve with fresh fruit, fruit salad, pudding or your other specialty desserts. Sweet, light and delicious, you can make the cups as small or large as you like.
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Nutrition Report: April 2016
Vegetable of the Month: Kale
Fruit of the Month: Cranberries