Recipes for Real Life
These Italian Orange Fig Cookies hold a special place in my recipe collection. Inspired by my stepmom’s holiday baking traditions, this gluten-free cookie quickly became a favorite among family and friends. Whether celebrating the season or preparing for a holiday cookie exchange, these cookies will surely delight. The dried figs and orange zest combination makes …
If I could only have three knives in my kitchen, it would be these three: Paring Knife This used to be my go-to knife in the kitchen. I used it for peeling, chopping, slicing, and utility even when what I was working with was too big for this small knife. Nowadays, its primary functions in …
Hands-on Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Serves 4 1 bunch broccoli 2 lemons 2 Tbsp olive oil salt pepper Cut broccoli into 8 large spears and cut lemons into quarters. In a large bowl, toss with olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Grill the broccoli and lemons over medium heat, turning occasionally, …
Hands-on Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Serves 4 1 pint vanilla ice cream 1½ c strawberries ¼ c milk ¼ c Cointreau (orange liqueur) In a blender, puree ice cream, strawberries, and orange liqueur until smooth. Divide among 4 glasses. From Real Simple’s ’10 Ideas for: Vanilla Ice Cream,’ this is soooo good. …
Hands-on Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Serves 1 ¼ c pineapple juice ¼ c plain low-fat yogurt ¼ c strawberries ½ frozen banana Blend together and enjoy! This is a really yummy smoothie! I found it in none other than, Real Simple! They did a big Healtth Guide piece on snacks. This came …