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06/27/2021

wow! PB&J Overnight Oats 😍

PB&J oats are the perfect combination of your favorite sandwich flavors with the best meal of the day! Like other overnight oats, there is absolutely no cooking required, which makes this recipe delicious and easy. It is perfect for winter months when you want a hearty breakfast and for summer months when the last thing you want to do is to turn on a stove or oven.

Ingredients
3/4 cup milk (cow's, almond, coconut, or soy)
1 tablespoon peanut butter (chunky or smooth)
2 teaspoons maple syrup (honey may also be substituted)
Pinch of salt
3/4 cup rolled ​old fashioned oats (avoid using 1-minute or quick cooking oats)
2 teaspoons jelly or jam (whatever flavor you like)
1 tablespoon peanuts (chopped)

06/27/2021

mmm The Ultimate Avocado Toast 😍

Avocado toast may have started as a super trendy food, but the breakfast item looks like it's here to stay. It's not hard to see why: crispy whole grain bread and mashed avocado pair incredibly well together, creating the perfect crunchy, creamy bite. The possibilities for toppings are also endless! This basic recipe was inspired by the original avocado toast from New York City's Cafe Gitane, but we've included several variations here to help take your toast to the next level.

A hearty multigrain bread works best for avocado toast because it holds up underneath the thick mash and has tons of great flavor to add to the mix. But if you don't have any multigrain, feel free to use whatever loaf you have on hand. Lemon juice is an essential ingredient—not just to keep the avocado from prematurely browning, but also because the citrus boosts the overall deliciousness.

Ingredients
2 slices of toast (thickly sliced, multigrain)
1 avocado
1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon sea salt (flaky, if possible)

06/22/2021

wow...Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes 😉

Who knew that ricotta cheese could make a basic pancake recipe so chic? These pancakes are sweet, beautiful, and deliciously fluffy. It's all about the simple and perfect ingredients. Fresh eggs, in-season blueberries, and nice ricotta cheese make for an amazing dish. Add in some fresh lemon zest and you've got zesty, sweet, decadent pancakes.

These pancakes are really easy to mix together and are so much better than any box mix. You can replace the blueberries with other fruit, but there's something so amazing about mixing lemon together with blueberries. The super easy, homemade lemon syrup compliments the tangy wild blueberries and the soft, fluffy pancakes so nicely.

Whip up mini versions of these pancakes for a fancy brunch, or make a batch of them for a decadent breakfast in bed for your honey. Be a brunch time master with these gorgeous blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes!

Ingredients
1 egg
1 3/4 cups plus 1 tablespoon milk (divided)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons butter (melted, plus more for the pan)
1 lemon (zest and juice, divided)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup blueberries (fresh or frozen)
1 cup powdered sugar

06/22/2021

mmm How to Make The Perfect 5-Minute Omelet 😍

Omelets are a popular breakfast dish but can also make a tasty and quick dinner. While they can be intimidating, they're really not difficult. If you can make scrambled eggs, you can learn how to make an omelet.

There are a few tricks to cooking the perfect omelet and, with practice, anyone can create a restaurant-quality omelet at home. Beginners will find it best to stick with a two-egg omelet. Once you've mastered the technique, you can move up to a three-egg omelet.

One key to success is to choose the right pan. Any nonstick sauté pan will do as long as it's round with sloped sides and between 6 inches and 10 inches in diameter. The best choice for a two-egg omelet is an 8-inch omelet pan; use a 10-inch omelet pan for a three-egg omelet. Also, use a heat-resistant silicone spatula because it won't melt or scratch the pan's nonstick coating.

Keep the omelet plain or add any fillings you like. Stick with classics like cheese, ham or bacon, herbs, and vegetables, or get creative. Omelets are an excellent way to use leftovers, too. Just keep in mind that you don't want to overfill the omelet or you'll risk breaking the egg.

Ingredients
2 eggs
1 tablespoon clarified butter (or whole butter)
2 tablespoons whole milk
1/8 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper (or white pepper ), to taste
2 to 3 small mushrooms, sliced and sauteed (or filling of choice), optional
1/8 cup grated cheese, optional
3 tablespoons fresh herbs, chopped (reserve some for garnish), optional

06/18/2021

Overnight Chia Seed Oatmeal 😍

Overnight oats is one of the easiest and most nutritious breakfasts you can make to feed your family. In barely 10 minutes of preparation, this wholesome meal comes together by simply mixing the ingredients the night before and placing them in the fridge. Rolled oats, milk, and a few other tasty ingredients are the base of this simple recipe, but you can add to them or replace a few to personalize your oatmeal. The oats become soft and creamy by morning, just like slow-cooked. Chia seeds, popular for their omega-3s and other health benefits, become pleasantly soft and add a light nutty flavor. If you're keener on hot oatmeal, simply heat up slightly in the microwave. Hot or cold, they're equally delicious.

Rolled oats give a better texture, as they become soft but not mushy. Quick oats work well, but they do soften too much and the mixture, as tasty as it is, is going to be mushy. Steel-cut oats can be made overnight, but require a lot more time and liquid, and the end result has a lot of bite and texture, maybe not what you'd expect from oats. It all comes down to personal taste. This is a gluten-free recipe as long as the oats you are using are gluten-free certified.

A little maple syrup, cinnamon, and vanilla make this breakfast dish just sweet enough. We added dried cherries, toasted almonds, and bananas for some extra natural sweetness and lots of texture. Fresh apple slices, walnuts, fresh berries, coconut flakes, or cocoa nibs are also beautiful additions. This is a dish that kids are going to love too. Simply cater to their taste buds with some peanut butter or a spoonful of fruit compote. This recipe yields two servings, but simply double or triple the amounts to make larger batches for a bigger family—leftovers can be kept for up to three days in the refrigerator.

Ingredients
For the Oatmeal:

1 cup rolled oats
1 tablespoon chia seeds
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch salt
1/4 cup dried cherries
1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 cup milk, or non-dairy milk
2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Serving:

1 medium banana, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup toasted almonds

06/18/2021

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06/12/2021

Order fresh lemons from our store!

Even the smallest changes in your routine can have a big impact on your health. Take starting your day with lemon water, for instance.

Simply squeeze half of a lemon into a glass of water. How much? When? It really doesn’t matter. Any way you do it, it’s a big plus for your health.

06/12/2021

mmm ... i like it 🥰
English Muffin Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

English muffin grilled cheese sandwiches takes advantage of one the best features of the English muffin - all those crevices fill with melted cheese, while the outside gets crisp and toasty.

It's easy to make grilled cheese sandwiches with whatever cheese you have on hand. After much experimentation, we really prefer processed American cheese for this type of recipe, no matter how purists may shudder. That product is made from real cheese, with emulsifiers added so it melts so smoothly and evenly.

If you want to use real cheese, we would recommend shredded it so it melts more evenly and smoothly. You can blend the shredded cheese with a bit of milk or some white wine for more flavor and so it melts very smoothly.

You can use regular English muffins or whole wheat muffins for this wonderful treat. Just make sure that the heat is moderate, that you cover the pan as the sandwich cooks so the cheese melts evenly, and that you check it often so it doesn't burn.

Ingredients
4 English muffins (split with fork)
10 slices American cheese
3 tablespoons butter (softened)

06/12/2021

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06/10/2021

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A smoothie is a drink made from pureed raw fruit and/or vegetables, using a blender. A smoothie often has a liquid base such as fruit juice, dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, ice cream or cottage cheese. Smoothies may be made using other ingredients, such as non-dairy milk, crushed ice, sweeteners (honey or sugar), vinegar, whey powder, chocolate or nutritional supplements, among others by personal choice.

A smoothie is a drink made from pureed raw fruit and/or vegetables, using a blender. A smoothie often has a liquid base such as fruit juice, dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, ice cream or cottage cheese. Smoothies may be made using other ingredients, such as non-dairy milk, crushed ice, sweetene...

06/10/2021

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06/10/2021

mmm ... Beet Hummus Recipe 😍

When we heard of chefs stirring up batches of beet hummus, we were intrigued. We tried a few recipes, but they were either too sweet or too bitter. It was hard to find that happy medium So we hit the test kitchen and created this perfectly balanced beet hummus recipe that both beet lovers (and beet not-so-sure folks) can enjoy.

Ingredients
1 pound fresh beets, boiled (see instructions below)
2 tablespoon tahini
3-5 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1-3 tablespoons olive oil (depending on desired consistency)