Half-and-half with a twist! Don't want to buy the coffee creamer from the store with all of the hydrogenated oils? Here is a quick and easy way to make your very own homemade coffee creamer! Store in the...
This is so delicious and addictive! It is also very healthy. It tastes very fresh with the lime and ginger kick at the end of the drink. If you want to save the pulp, juice the carrots and tomatoes in...
Grandmom's recipe for a fabulous summer citrus-mint tea using fresh mint. Kids and adults alike love it! You can add Kentucky bourbon when the guest list is all adults. Serve over ice.
I discovered this gloriously refreshing drink in Berlin on a tour of Eastern European cities. Brings back wonderful memories. Serve in a wine glass. Pretty and tasty!
Whether sipped from a martini glass, straight up as a shot, or spritzed up with a little club soda, the lemon drop is the quintessential cocktail. Easy for the home mixologist and perfect for when wine...
This grown-up version of a root beer float is fun enough to drink in a fancy frosted glass with a curly straw. I prefer International Delight® Cold Stone Creamery Sweet Cream or Dunkin Donuts® Extra...
A low calorie milkshake that can be modified to produce a variety of flavors, and is a great use for leftover coffee. Use different flavors of hot cocoa mix to make different flavored milkshakes.
Boost your immune system with an orange-carrot-ginger juice packed with healthy citrus and carrots. This juice has tons of flavor, a zing of tartness, and is full of nourishment. The perfect juice to spring-clean...
This very old recipe utilizes the bane of homeowners: the dandelion! I found this in 1993 when a flood left our front yard full of beautiful, very large dandelions. The blossoms CANNOT have been sprayed...
You can change the flavor this recipe by using any flavored syrup. For a Lemon Rickey use a lemon in place of a lime. For an Orange Rickey use an orange etc. For an alcoholic version, add a 1/2 ounce of...
If you like mangos, you must try this luscious and creamy smoothie. It is both light and filling. You can use fresh or frozen mango chunks. There's no better way to get some calcium and fruit in for the...
Adding creamy smooth banana milk to your morning cold brew makes it taste rich and delicious. Talk about an eye-opening good-for-you breakfast in a cup!
This is a rich and creamy eggnog that is an alternative to traditional eggnog, because the eggs are cooked. When served chilled and topped with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkling of nutmeg and...
A delicious mix of banana, blueberries, peanut butter, your choice of whey protein, a dollop of vanilla yogurt, and nonfat milk. Great for after a strenuous workout with enough protein!
This is my interpretation of a virgin sunset. I also refer to this as a pineapple, orange, cherry cocktail. The grenadine will sink to bottom causing layering of orange and red, hence, 'sunset.' If you...
Hubby and I try to drink green tea on a daily basis. I came up with this recipe to make it more interesting. You can use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of grapefruit juice.
This improved version of the simple rum and Coke includes fresh lime juice for added complexity. It's believed to have been invented in Cuba in the early 1900s.
This is a wonderful, extremely easy, alcohol-based punch to serve around Halloween time. I served it at a party last weekend and it was the first thing to go! Sherbet scooped on top gives a gross and slimy...
Delightful twist on hot tea. I was given this after having my third baby in the hospital. This tea helps with upset stomachs, nausea, and is just tasty.
Mulled cranberry cider, like mulled wine, is a cold-weather tradition in my home. This warm, comforting drink is easy to prepare and is a great finale for a holiday meal. This recipe is for 2 quarts, which...
A quick and delicious hot cider drink - Great for cold weather entertaining. Always a big hit with young and old! Cloves can be placed into cheesecloth or teabag infuser for easy removal if desired. A...
A fruity blend of juices, tea and bourbon whiskey are frozen into a slush, and then served topped off with lemon lime soda. This takes a while, but it's worth it!
Cake-flavored vodka just may be the best thing in a bottle; it tastes great mixed with just about anything. This yummy cocktail combines the flavored vodka with pineapple juice for a sweet treat. Fresh...