Posts tagged ‘recipes’

January 16th, 2013

Do you juice? We’ve got recipes!

by Lauren

You would if you had a Bella NutriPro Cold Press Juicer. Let me tell you. This thing is a silent wonder. Yes, I said silent.

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Our previous juicer sounded like a tornado ripping through the house but this one is sooo quiet – you can still hear music, have a conversation, and even hear yourself think with it running.

Before I even get into the juicing part of this machine, can I just say it makes sorbet?! And nut milks?! Pretty darn awesome.

Creamy sorbet in just minutes, don’t mind if I do. Well, I haven’t yet, but trust me once it’s about 20 degrees warmer, I most definitely will be.

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For now, I’m happily drinking carrot orange juice with my breakfast. So refreshing and healthy!

I love that I can have my juice with or without pulp using the handy dandy sieve it comes with. You can juice right into the sieve that fits over the pitcher or if you like a little fiber, juicing straight into a glass works too!

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Oh, by the way, a homemade bloody mary mix in this is going to be a must! Cannot wait.

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Ok, so this juicer also pushes the pulp out one spout and the juice out the other. You’ll have a much simpler clean up experience that way.

Don’t forget to freeze your pulp for sauces or pie fillings!

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If you’re more of a simple juice kind of person (like Chris), give this recipe a try:

Carrot Orange Juice

Ingredients

3-4 carrots

2 oranges, peeled

OR, you can step out of the box and test out something that’s packed with nutrients and still tastes great.

Green Carrot Apple Juice

Ingredients

1 cup spinach leaves

1 leaf of chard, kale, or romaine (with stem)

1/2 cucumber

1 apple

3 carrots

1/8 lemon

Directions

Cut apples, cucumber, and carrots into chunks. Add a handful of apple to the juicer. Fold the spinach in tight bunches and feed into juicer. Add the rest of the apples, then chard, kale or romaine leaf followed by carrots lemon, and cucumber.

AND here is a must-try sorbet recipe for when it’s warmer!

Banana Sorbet with Dark Chocolate Shavings and Pecans
Ingredients

2 peeled and frozen bananas

Dark chocolate bar

Pecans, chopped

Directions

Add frozen bananas to the Nutripro Juicer and sorbet will come out of the pulp spout. Use a vegetable peeler to shave curls of frozen dark chocolate, or chop chocolate bar for a chunks. Top with chopped pecans.

Such a healthy, easy dessert and I don’t know about you, but we always have bananas in our freezer.

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Best news yet, when you order the Bella NutriPro Juicer you get free shipping and 30-day money back guarantee.

Happy juicing friends!

From the Little Yellow Kitchen,

Lauren

May 24th, 2012

Things you need for Memorial Day

by Lauren

This will be the first Memorial Day that I can remember where rain is in the forecast for San Diego. SO sad. I plan to have a few cocktails and a burger either way.

Did we mention that we are moving this weekend? Yep. It’s literally to an apartment next door but a move none the less. When Memorial Day hits on Monday we will be oh, so happy for a break…and as usual good food!

First things first, you’ll need a beverage. How about a…

Fruity White Sangria

Next, a light and refreshing salad that you must enjoy poolside.

Arugula, Watermelon and Feta Salad

Sunny Citrus Shrimp and Avocado Salad

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You’ve got to fire up that BBQ…or crock pot…or oven.

BBQ Pulled Chicken Sandwich (One Pot Wonder)

Oven Roasted BBQ Ribs

Adobo Flank Steak with Sweet Corn and Tomato Relish

Is corn on the cob not a must at every BBQ? Well, I think it is and you’ll love this one.

Cilantro Lime Corn on the Cob

Tacos are a super simple option to feed a crowd and these will do the body good.

Chile Spiced Shrimp Tacos with Mango Avocado Salsa

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Now, if you are more of a burger person when it comes to grillin’, it’s your lucky day because the LYK has quite a few options for you.

Mediterranean Burgers

Teriyaki Glazed Pineapple and Pancetta Burgers

Southwest Turkey Burgers

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You didn’t think I would forget the most important course did you? Dessert…of course.

Lemon Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Maybe something red, white and blue?!

Lemon Curd Trifle with Fresh Berries

Some of our favorite foodies have come up with superb recipes that your Memorial Day cookout just wouldn’t be the same without:

Raspberry Mint Iced Tea by Liz

Beer Marinated Grilled Chicken by Heather

Crock Pot Ribs by Jenna

Buffalo Chicken Burgers by Carrie

Homemade Corndogs by Krissy (Baby on board! Congrats girl!)

Strawberry Tartlets by Julia

Whole Grain Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake Caroline

Strawberry Crisps by Cassie

Rhubard and Basil Gallette by Kathryn (SO unique!)

Happy Memorial Day Weekend - Eat Well!

 

February 2nd, 2012

Super Bowl Sunday Finger Foods

by Lauren

Super Sunday already?! My, my how time flies when you’re having fun.

I personally can’t wait to indulge in mini corn dogs, sliders and 7 layer dip until I can indulge no longer.

Hopefully you are having guests over this weekend so you can make every.single.one. of these fantastic dishes made for a crowd!

Lightened Up Artichoke Spinach Dip

Pear, Bacon, Gorgonzola Pizza 

Cream Cheese Shrimp Wontons

Buffalo Chicken Fingers

Pesto n’ Peas Pasta Salad

Mushroom Baked Brie Bites

Black Bean, Orange and Corn Quinoa Salad 

Spicy Avocado Ahi Poke 

Here are some of our other favorites from around the food blogging world. We highly recommend you make all of them…

Buffalo Chicken Poppers by Iowa Girl Eats

Crab Cake Sliders with Pineapple Kiwi Salsa by How Sweet Eats

Guacamole Loaded Nachos by What’s Gaby Cooking

Cheddar Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches by Dessert for Two

Bacon Cheddar Potato Skin Poppers by My Life as a Mrs.

Pizza Nachos by Pass the Sushi

S’Mores Cookie Bars by In Good Taste

Mini Pretzel Dogs by Joy the Baker

Soft Pretzel Bites by Two Peas and their Pod

Brown Eyed Baker’s Pizza Dip OR Caroline’s Pizza Dip

 

Happy Super Bowl Sunday Weekend! Eat well friends.

 

From the Little Yellow Kitchen,

Lauren & Chrissy

 

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