Ingredients Bourbon: 1-1.5 ounces per serving (Maker’s Mark is a great choice) Pure Maple Syrup: 1/2 to 1 teaspoon per serving (adjust for sweetness preference) Hard Apple Cider: A dry, crisp cider (like Smith & Forge) to fill the glass. Ice: Plenty to keep things chilled Lemon Wedge (optional): For garnish Instructions 1. Prep your […]
Sparkling Mint Limeade Refreshing Mocktail Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Chill Time: 30 minutes (or more) Ingredients 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (around 6-8 limes) 1/2 cup granulated white sugar (adjust to taste) 1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves 3-4 cups chilled sparkling water (club soda, seltzer, or mineral water all work) Ice Fresh lime slices and […]
Spicy Sausage Pasta Skillet Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 20-25 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 pound spicy Italian sausage (or your favorite kind), casing removed 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel (diced tomatoes and green chilies), use mild or hot […]
Spicy Shrimp and Sausage Skewers Recipe
Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes (+ marinade time) Cook time: 5-7 minutes Ingredients Shrimp: 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails optional Sausage: 12 oz andouille sausage (or your favorite spicy sausage), cut into 1-inch rounds Oil: 2 tablespoons olive oil Cajun Spice Blend 2 teaspoons smoked paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder […]
Spaghetti and Meatball Soup Recipe
Ingredients For the Meatballs 1 lb ground beef (or a mix of ground beef and pork) 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned) 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 large egg 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste For the Soup […]
Skinny Shrimp Piccata with Zoodles Recipe
Ingredients For the zoodles 4 medium zucchini ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon olive oil For the shrimp piccata 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined) Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup dry white wine ¼ cup fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons capers, […]
Skinny Sunrise Cocktail Recipe
Yields: 1 serving Prep time: 5 minutes Ingredients 1.5 oz (45 ml) vodka: (You can substitute with tequila for a Tequila Sunrise) 3 oz (90 ml) freshly squeezed orange juice: Provides vibrant flavor and vitamin C 1 oz (30 ml) unsweetened cranberry juice: Adds a touch of tartness and beautiful color 1/2 oz (15 ml) […]
Small Batch Chex Mix For Two Recipe
Yields: About 4 cups Prep time: 5 minutes Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes Ingredients Cereals 1 ½ cups Rice Chex 1 ½ cups Corn Chex ½ cup gluten-free O’s cereal (or Cheerios if not gluten-sensitive) Nuts: ¼ cup peanuts (or your favorite mixed nuts) Pretzels: ½ cup gluten-free mini pretzel twists Butter: 1 ½ tablespoons […]
Smoked Sausage, Kale and Cider Quinoa Skillet Recipe
Yields: 4-6 servings Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 12-14 ounces smoked sausage (kielbasa, andouille, or your favorite), sliced into ½-inch rounds 1 medium onion, diced 4 cups chopped kale (stems removed) 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage (or 1 teaspoon dried sage) 1 cup apple cider 1 cup […]
Smoky Pulled Pork Tacos Recipe
Yields: 6-8 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 8-10 hours (slow cooker) or 4-5 hours (oven) Ingredients Pork: 4-5 pound boneless pork shoulder (also called pork butt) Spice Rub 2 tablespoons smoked paprika 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 […]