Caramelized Banana Sundae

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Looking for a sweet treat to end the summer? Enjoy a Caramelized Banana Sundae to finish off the summer in a sweet way.

Caramelized Banana Sundae via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchen

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There is small ice cream shop in my hometown called Cliff’s ice cream. It’s the home of the skyscraper – aka a giant soft serve ice cream cone. In second grade, on the last day of school, all the students received a free skyscraper coupon. I remember going to redeem my free skyscraper that summer and was so excited for this massive ice cream cone (as a second grader not concerned about portion control). There was always the debate vanilla, chocolate, or swirl soft serve with chocolate or rainbow sprinkles, or no sprinkles at all. My choice to this day is always vanilla/chocolate twist with rainbow sprinkles.
I still can picture my second grade self walking over to the park benches to dive right into my massive skyscraper ice cream cone, not only to trip and knock my ice cream onto the ground. #fail The wonderful employees at Cliff’s saw my mishap and came over with a new for me.
Caramelized Banana Sundae via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenDon’t worry, I recovered from my second grade mishap and ice cream is still my favorite treat of choice in the summer time. A banana split just screams the ultimate ice cream treat, but today I’m showing you a more creative way to spruce it up.
Caramelized Banana Sundae via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenThe caramelized bananas tastes just like bananas foster but with letting the bananas themselves bring out their natural sweetness. The warm bananas on top of the cold ice cream is indulgent.
Caramelized Banana Sundae via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenIn culinary school, one of the areas we were always critiqued on was to vary the textures on the plate. The ice cream is soft, smooth and creamy. The bananas are warm, soft, and gooey. With two soft ingredients, you need that crunch factor. Blue Diamond’s Caramel Sea Salt Almonds match up perfectly with this recipe to top this sundae with.

Finish the summer in a sweet way with Caramelized Banana Sundaes @bluediamond #ad

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Caramelized Banana Sundae

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 2
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Ingredients

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  • 2 scoops of your favorite ice cream
  • 1 banana, sliced
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp Blue Diamond Salted Caramel Almonds, chopped
  • optional toppings: sprinkles, caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil.
  2. Add the banana slices and cook until lightly browned. Flip and cook the other side is caramelized and has lightly browned.
  3. Scoop ice cream into a bowl and top with caramelized bananas and Blue Diamond Salted Caramel Almonds (along with additional topping if you choose to).
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Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn

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It’s movie night! When you are craving a crunchy snack, but can’t decide between popcorn or chips, combine them into this healthy new twist!

Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenWhen it’s movie night, my snack of choice is always popcorn. Popcorn is a whole grain, which is a great snack choice and about 3 cups are in a serving, so you can feel good about filling up on this healthy snack fare. But it’s often what we put on popcorn that makes it go from a GO food to a SLOW or even WHOA food. (I use the go, slow, and whoa method when I teach children).
Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenSo instead of lathering your popcorn with butter and salt, try a a healthy new twist. When you are craving the “crunch-factor” kind of snack, double up with double crunch. I had some crumbs at the bottoms of a terra veggie chip bag sitting in my pantry and a light bulb went off when I was making this popcorn to put them together. Then, adding Cabot’s Cheddar Shake! Powdered Premium Cheddar Cheese made this EVEN BETTER! Cheddar makes everything better, right? I’ve added parmesan cheese to popcorn before, but cheddar was a fun new twist.
Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenRecently my girlfriends and I got together for a movie night. My friend Kate is a total movie buff and brought along, an adventure/sci-fi movie, Divergent. Those type of movies are not my first choice, but Kate never disappoints me with her movie suggestions. Plus, there is some eye candy, that definitely was a plus. When the movie ended, we were all hooked. The sequel, Insurgent, recently came out and of course we had to get together for movie night, round 2. This time with Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn.
Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenThe key is, once it’s freshly popped, toss on the veggie chips and cheese powder right away so it sticks right on to the popcorn.

Go for the double crunch factor and a cheesy twist with a Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn @cabotcheese #cabotcheeseboard #snackhappy

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Cheesy Veggie Chip Popcorn

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 1-2 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 1/3 cup popcorn kernels
  • 2 tbsp Cabot’s Cheddar Shake! Powdered Premium Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 cup your favorite veggie chips, crushed (I used terra chips)

Instructions

  1. Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan on medium high heat.
  2. Put 3 or 4 popcorn kernels into the oil and cover the pan.
  3. When the kernels pop, add the rest of the 1/3 cup of popcorn kernels in an even layer. Cover, remove from heat and count 30 seconds. (This method first heats the oil to the right temperature, then waiting 30 seconds brings all of the other kernels to a near-popping temperature so that when they are put back on the heat, they all pop at about the same time.)
  4. Return the pan to the heat. The popcorn should begin popping soon, and all at once. Once the popping starts in earnest, gently shake the pan by moving it back and forth over the burner.
  5. Try to keep the lid slightly ajar to let the steam from the popcorn release (the popcorn will be drier and crisper).
  6. Once the popping slows to several seconds between pops, remove the pan from the heat, remove the lid, and dump the popcorn immediately into a wide bowl.
  7. Quickly toss the Cabot cheddar shake and crushed veggies chips when popcorn is still warm and will adhere to the popcorn.

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Perfect Popcorn portion of this recipe by Simply Recipes
http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_popcorn/#ixzz3j1b8RUcH

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Flank Steak with Creamy Chimichurri

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Need a dinner idea? Fire up the grill for lean cuts of beef, like flank steak and top it with a creamy chimichurri for a simple dinner solution. 

Flank Steak with Creamy Chimichurri via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenDisclosure: By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest sponsored by The Beef Checkoff and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. 
Significant research shows that some people can lose and/or maintain a healthy weight, support a healthy metabolism, and age more vibrantly when they consume more high-quality protein, within calorie goals. With 25 grams of protein and 10 essential nutrients in just one 3-ounce serving, lean beef should make its way onto your dinner plate.
Flank Steak with Creamy Chimichurri via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenConsuming about 20-30 gram of protein per meal has proven benefits including feeling satisfied after a protein-packed meal, which helps reduce mindless eating as well as helps build muscle and reduce body fat. But not all proteins are created equal. High quality proteins (like lean beef) are “complete” proteins that contain all the essential amino acids in the ratio needed by the body and are easily digestible.
Flank Steak with Creamy Chimichurri via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenThe one thing about nutrition, is that the media really takes over with promoting or demoting certain nutrition attributes. For awhile red meat was put in a negative light due to it’s higher saturated fat content, but there are plenty of leaner cuts of red meat. Red meat contains Vitamin B12, B3 (Niacin), B6, Iron, Zinc, Selenium and plenty of other vitamins and minerals, so it is beneficial to incorporate in your diet in moderation.

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The Beef Check Off makes it super easy to find out what cuts of beef are lean. Check out this online Butcher’s Counter to help you choose leaner cuts next time you are at the grocery store.
Flank Steak with Creamy Chimichurri via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenThe lean cut I decided to use for this recipe is flank steak. I used to cook for a family and they would always request chimichurri to put in top of their flank steak. Chimichurri is an Argentinean sauce most commonly served with red meat. It was one of their favorite dinners, so I would cook it often. I was inspired to create a similar topping for flank steak but with a little twist. I made by regular chimichurri sauce but added plain Greek yogurt and avocado to make a rich a creamy.
Flank Steak with Creamy Chimichurri via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenThe creamy chimichurri makes extra, which can be a great addition to a meal or snack as a dip or spread.

Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each

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Spruce up your cheese and cracker platter the next time you are entertaining guests. Try these fun combos with only 3 topping ingredients each!

Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenDisclosure: This post is sponsored by Blue Diamond Nut Thins.

At any type of party there is usually a cheese and cracker platter on the appetizer table.
I love a good cheese and cracker combo, but one of my pet peeves is when the cracker crumbles apart when you take a bite and all the delicious toppings fall off.
Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenArtisan Nut Thins are a sturdy crunchy cracker that is the perfect vessel to make your cheese and cracker platter a success.
Plus, the nutrition facts stack up so your guests can enjoy a nutritious appetizer. Per serving Artisan Nut Thins have 3 grams of protein per serving with whole grains and wheat & gluten free that can help cater to all guests dietary needs.
Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenWhen I serve cheese and crackers, I prefer to assemble a large platter of these little bites, so my guests don’t have to put any effort into topping their own crackers. With three simple topping ingredients, you now have to tools to create a delicious and nutritious cheese and cracker platter.
Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenI fell in love with the smoked salmon and cream cheese combo when I was on a cruise awhile ago. Cruises have endless buffets and is the perfect time to try new foods! During that cruise, I had it every morning for breakfast on a bagel. Bagels are not an everyday type of food for me, so a cracker topper is the perfect solution for my craving. Plus, salmon is packed with omega-3 heart healthy fats.

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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Crackers

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
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Ingredients

  • Flax Seed Artisan Nut Thins or Multi-Seed Artisan Nut Thins
  • Greek yogurt cream cheese (or low fat cream cheese)
  • smoked salmon
  • Fresh dill

Instructions

  1. Put a small smear of cream cheese on an Artisan Nut Thin cracker.
  2. Top with a small piece of smoked salmon and a sprig of fresh dill
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Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenDid you ever think to put cottage cheese on a cracker? Try it! The little hint of salt from the cottage cheese combined with the cracked pepper and refreshing cucumber is a great cracker topping combo. Plus, cottage cheese is packed with protein, making it a great appetizer choice versus the typical appetizer fare.

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Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, and Cracked Black Pepper Crackers

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Ingredients

  • Flax Seed Artisan Nut Thins or Multi-Seed Artisan Nut Thins
  • Low-fat cottage cheese
  • Cracked black peppercorn
  • English cucumber, thinly sliced

Instructions

  1. Place a small dollop of cottage cheese on an Artisan Nut Thin cracker.
  2. Sprinkle with a pinch of cracked black peppercorn.
  3. Make a slice half way into the center of the cucumber. Fan and place on top of cottage cheese.
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Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenWho doesn’t love a sweet and salty combo? I always like to think outside the box with my combinations, and this cracker combo hits all the notes. Crunch and touch of salt from the cracker, creamy and salty from the cheddar cheese, chewy and sweet from the raisins, and sweet from honey.

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Cheddar with Raisins and Honey Crackers

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
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Ingredients

  • Flax Seed Artisan Nut Thins or Multi-Seed Artisan Nut Thins
  • Cheddar cheese
  • Raisins
  • Honey

Instructions

  1. Place a slice of cheddar cheese on an Artisan Nut Thin cracker.
  2. Add a few raisins on top and drizzle with honey.
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Think outside the box with the typical cheese and cracker fare. No one wants a boring cheese platter anymore. Now you have 3 combos to start with and with only 3 toppings each, making it much less stressful to whip up right before a party.
Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenDon’t even wait until your next party, make these for a nutritious afternoon snack.

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Spruced Up Cheese and Crackers: 3 ways, with 3 ingredients each via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenWhat’s your favorite cheese and cracker combo?

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Cheesy Millet with Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg

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Enjoy for breakfast, lunch or dinner – This Cheesy Millet Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg is great at any meal! With whole grains, vegetables, and protein, this dish will keep you satisfied.

Cheesy Millet with Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenOn Thursday, I am heading to Maine for the Cabot Fit for the Beach to Beacon 10k race on Saturday. I’ve never been to Maine before and I am super excited to meet up with some blogger friends and make some new ones! I am still in complete shock that I was selected to be part of the Cabot Fit team.

Am I ready for this race? I’m as ready as I can be. Training didn’t necessarily go according to plan, but race day is a whole other ball game that I thrive on. No training run compares to the race day feeling. The positive vibe all around you with everyone cheering you is the absolute best feeling. I have no race time in mind. This is actually the first 10k distance I will be racing at. I have run 5k’s and three half marathons, but no 10k’s just yet. I’m really excited to see how I will do this weekend!

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Cabot Fit Team 2015

The team includes:
Anne // fANNEtastic Food
Deanna // Teaspoon of Spice
Whitney // Little Leopard Book
Kita // Pass the Sushi
Kelly // Kelly the Culinarian
Brianne // Cupcakes and Kale Chips
Diane // Cape Fear Nutrition
& Myself!

Cheesy Millet with Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenWith Cabot sponsoring this trip, it’s perfect timing to feature this cheesy delicious recipe. I’m obsessed with this recipe creation. Since shooting these photos, I’ve made it an additional 3 times.. not even kidding! It has Cabot cheddar cheese, and a fried egg on top, do you need anything more?

Cheesy Millet with Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenHave you ever had millet? It is a whole grain with comparable nutrition facts to quinoa with a good source of protein and fiber. Plus, millet is often a cheaper whole grain variety. With whole grains, vegetables, and protein, this is a well balanced meal that can keep you full and satisfied for hours.

Cheesy Millet with Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenEggs are so versatile, and so is this whole meal. It can be enjoyed as a breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Runny egg for the win! Are you pro runny yolk or go for fully cooked?

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Cheesy Millet with Sauteed Vegetables and Fried Egg – perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner @cabotcheese #CabotFit #cabotcheeseboard

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Cheesy Millet with Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg

Cheesy Millet with Sautéed Vegetables and Fried Egg

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 4
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Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! A mix of whole grains, vegetables, and protein will keep you satisfied!

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup millet
  • 2 cups water
  • 3/4 cup of your favorite Cabot cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red onion, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 4 eggs
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Bring water to a boil in a medium sized pot. Add millet; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until water is dissolved, about 20 minutes. Stir in cheddar cheese while hot.
  2. As the millet is cooking, in a large saute pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, saute until onions are translucent. Add peppers and mushrooms, saute for another 2-3 minutes. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove vegetables from the pan into a bowl and set aside.
  3. Coat the bottom of the same pan with cooking spray or additional olive oil (if needed). Crack eggs into the pan and cook until edges begin to brown, or until desired doneness.
  4. Layer each plate with cheesy millet, sauteed vegetables, and top with a fried egg. Season with salt and pepper.
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Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizzas

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Nothing beats a Jersey fresh tomato in the summertime. Utilize local produce to whip up a seasonal recipe like this Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizza!

Whether it’s fresh from your garden, coming from a Farmers Marker or CSA share, it important to support your local farmers and choose local!

slice of Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizza

A few weeks ago, I posted on Instagram that Adrian and I created a “balcony garden” at his apartment. We are first time gardeners, and pretty much have no idea what we are doing! A few customers at work have given me some great tips and tricks along the way. We are still learning. It has been really fun so far and it is fun to see our progress!

We planted tomatoes, bell peppers, basil, dill, mint, parsley, and cilantro. Everything is doing great so far. Some growing much faster than others. The mint is growing like crazy. I think I’ll have to make some mojitos soon!

Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizzas via @ RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchen

One thing we will have to do a better job next year is starting earlier. Our balcony garden is still at the very beginning of its growth stage and we are unable to utilize any of the produce yet. I am so anxious to try something we grew! We have two little tomatoes that I am overly excited about.

Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizzas via @ RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchen

With our garden not being ready to harvest yet, I turned to a local Farmers Market for seasonal produce for this recipe. Living in New Jersey has its perks during this time of year. Jersey Fresh tomatoes are one of my favorite things in the summertime. Plus, I grabbed some zucchini and fresh basil.

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This isn’t your traditional pizza. I wanted the produce to be the star! The ricotta cheese mixed with sautéed leeks and garlic were the perfect addition to a garden-fresh pizza for the summer. I turned them into four mini pizzas. You could easily make this as one large pizza, but for two people it is easier for portion control.

Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizza on a marble slab

Need an idea to use your seasonal produce? Try Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizza! #JerseyFreshLove @JerseyFreshNJDA
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Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizzas

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
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Support local farmers and enjoy this Garden Fresh Ricotta Pizza with seasonal summer produce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-made whole wheat pizza dough
  • 1 leek, sliced
  • 1 tbsp garlic
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 cup part skim ricotta cheese
  • 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 3–4 tomatoes, sliced
  • 2 zucchini, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar (or 1/4 cup balsamic glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Prepare 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  2. In a small pan, add olive oil over medium heat. Saute leeks and garlic until just beginning to crisp. Set aside and let cool.
  3. Divide pizza dough into four equal parts. Roll each out into about an 8-inch round. Place on baking sheet.
  4. In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, and leeks & garlic mixture. Evenly spread on each rolled out pizza dough in an even layer.
  5. Evenly layer tomato and zucchini slices on top.
  6. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, until crust is golden brown and vegetables are tender.
  7. While the pizzas are baking, add balsamic vinegar to a shallow pan over low-medium heat. Let simmer, whisking occasionally, until reduced by half to create a balsamic glaze. Remove from heat and pour in a small dish. Let cool.
  8. When pizza is done, drizzle with the balsamic glaze and top with fresh basil.

Keywords: pizza, local, farmers market, vegetarian,

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S’mores Smoothie

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Power up your blender for a twist of a campfire favorite – s’mores!

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S’mores – it’s a summer time favorite. Summer is not complete without a perfect s’more over a campfire. S’mores creations have really gotten creative lately. Adding a reese pb cup instead of a chocolate square, adding in a brûlée banana slice, or even using chocolate chip cookies instead of graham crackers. I’m thinking a little more out of the box today with a drinkable form.

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As crazy as this sounds, my uncle didn’t know what a s’more was. Uhhhh.. what! How do you not know what a s’more is?! And even after my cousins and I explained it to him, he never says it correctly. He pronounces it like s’moré.

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With no opportunity being around a campfire or fire pit yet this summer, I had to improvise to enjoy my s’more craving. Simply toast marshmallows by broiling them. NOTE: keep an eye on them! I burned the first batch, oops!

Learn the history of s’mores.

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The chocolate almond milk was the perfect addition to make it taste rich and indulgent. It literally tastes like a drinkable s’more. If you have s’mores ingredients at home, it’s time to make a s’more smoothie .. now! You can thank me later.

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S’mores Smoothie

  • Author: Chef Julie Harrington, RD
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 2-4 1x
  • Category: Smoothie
  • Method: Blender
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate almond milk
  • 2 cups vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 6 large marshmallows
  • 4 chocolate squares
  • 2 sheets honey graham crackers

Instructions

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place marshmallows on baking sheet and place under broiler on low for 2-3 minutes. (note: keep a close eye on the marshmallows as they can burn quickly)
  2. In a blender, combine the chocolate almond milk, vanilla Greek yogurt, toasted marshmallows, chocolate squares, and graham crackers. Blend until smooth.
  3. (optional) Melt additional chocolate and rim the glasses with chocolate and crushed graham crackers. Add additional toasted marshmallows, graham crackers, and chocolate for a garnish.

Notes

Don’t skip toasting the marshmallows or they will not blend up all the way in the smoothie.

Keywords: s’mores, smoothie, almond milk, chocolate

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Fresh & Easy Tomato Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas and Feta

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Looking for a refreshing, protein-packed salad that’s ready in minutes? This Tomato Cucumber Salad with Chickpeas and Feta is a must-try! Loaded with vibrant vegetables, plant-based protein, and creamy feta, this Mediterranean-inspired dish is perfect for meal prep, summer cookouts, or a quick weekday lunch.

Why You’ll Love This Salad

Quick & Easy – Ready in under 15 minutes with simple pantry ingredients.

Healthy & Fresh – Hydrating cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, and fiber-rich chickpeas make it light yet satisfying.

Make-Ahead Friendly – The flavors get even better after a few hours in the fridge.

Ingredients You’ll Need

English cucumbers – peeled and diced

Cherry tomatoes – halved

Canned Chickpeas – drained and rinsed
Did you know by simply rinsing canned beans can reduce sodium by 40%?

Feta cheese – crumbled

Fresh Parsley – or sub with dried

Olive oil – for a heart-healthy fat boost

Lemon juice – adds brightness

Salt & black pepper – to taste

How to Make Tomato Cucumber Salad

Prep the veggies: Peel and dice the cucumbers. Cut the cherry tomatoes in half. Drain and rinse the canned chickpeas.

Toss it all together: In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, feta, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Taste and adjust: Mix well, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill to let the flavors meld.

Recipe Tips & Variations

Add Fresh Herbs: Swap dried parsley for fresh parsley, dill, or mint for a vibrant twist.

Make It a Meal: Add grilled chicken, salmon, or quinoa for extra protein and staying power.

Vegan Option: Use a plant-based feta alternative or omit cheese entirely.

Meal Prep Tip: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Highlights

High in fiber and plant protein from chickpeas

Hydrating and low in calories from cucumbers and tomatoes

Rich in calcium and flavor from feta cheese

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Cucumber, Tomato, Chickpea Salad

  • Author: Chef Julie Lopez, RD
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 8
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Ingredients

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  • 2 English cucumbers, peeled and diced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Toss cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, feta cheese, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper in a large bowl.
  2. Adjust seasonings, to taste and serve.
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Homemade Ranch Dressing

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Love eating veggies dunked in ranch? Learn to make a homemade ranch dressing and feel okay with using raw eggs when using Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs, a great option for all your recipes using raw or gently cooked eggs.

Homemade Ranch Dressing via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenDisclosure: I received coupons for free samples of Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs mentioned in this post. By posting this recipe I am entering a recipe contest and am eligible to win prizes associated with the contest. I was not compensated for my time. 

Love eating veggies dunked in ranch? Dunk them in a homemade ranch dressing with the help of @safeeggs #ad #ontheblog

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Homemade Ranch Dressing via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenI recently taught a nutrition class about label reading and brought along various food items to evaluate.  As we went through the class learning about the different aspects of the nutrition facts panel, comparing labels, and discussing each item, people were astounded when we got to the ingredient list of their favorite items and couldn’t believe that in the every day foods they are consuming, they can’t even pronounce the ingredients! One of these items I brought to review was ranch dressing, that came along with a laundry list of ingredients. One person noticed that there were eggs in it, but the dressing is not cooked. To make a nice creamy buttermilk ranch, raw eggs are used. The bottle version is safe to eat, because it has added preservatives making it shelf stable.
But what if you want to make it at home? Can you use any eggs. No. You run the risk of salmonella.
Use Davidson’s Safest Choice Eggs because of their natural pasteurization process that uses a warm water bath that eliminates the the risk of Salmonella in eggs, but does not change the taste or nutritional value. Now you can have a peace of mind making a homemade ranch dressing to dunk your vegetables in!
Homemade Ranch Dressing via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenThis recipe was one of those third times a charm kind of recipes. The first time I tried making it my measurements were off and it was a watery mess. The second time, my measurements were on point but the dressing broke and didn’t keep its creamy consistency. The third time.. well that’s where we are today! .. Delicious and ready to be eaten (& posted)!
The key for this recipe is patience.
Homemade Ranch Dressing via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenFirst, we are starting off with a mayonnaise base of egg yolk, lemon juice (or an acid like vinegar), and oil. I made mine with good ole elbow grease. You can use a blender or food processor, but you are less in control and your mayonnaise may break more easily.
Start by whisking your egg yolk (and dijon mustard for a pop of flavor) creating a thick creamy consistency.
This is where patience is key.  The next step is where many (myself included during my second attempt of this recipe) make the mistake of adding the oil too quickly, causing the base to split. The egg yolk and mustard are going to grab hold of the oil and not letting it become thick and fluffy preventing the emulsification process. Add a few drops of oil at a time as you continuously whisk, then gradually progress to a steady stream as you remain whisking.
Don’t be alarmed as you whisk the color becomes a bright yellow. Once you add the lemon juice (acid) the color instantly lightens up. Then whisk in the buttermilk, yogurt, and seasonings to create the rest of the ranch dressing!

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Homemade Ranch Dressing

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 16 1x
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Ingredients

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  • 1 Davidson’s Safest Choice Pasteurized Egg yolk
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • 1 tsp dried dill

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the Davidson’s Safe Egg yolk and mustard.
  2. Slowly, in a light steady stream, vigorously whisk in the canola oil until thickens. This is creating a mayonnaise base. Whisk until thick and creamy. (see blog post for detailed instructions of this step)
  3. Continue to whisk, add lemon juice, then buttermilk and yogurt.
  4. Whisk in salt, pepper, dried parsley, dried chives, and dried dill. Adjust seasonings to your flavor preference.
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Very Berry Smoothie Bowl

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This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl is berry good! With protein and tons of juicy berries, you’ll feel energized all morning. 

Very Berry Smoothie Bowl via RDelicious Kitchen @rdkitchenDisclosure: This is my recipes for Welch’s Recipe Contest. I am eligible to win prizes. I was not compensated for my time.

It’s hot and humid here in New Jersey. I am not complaining. After this long winter, I’ll take any warm weather, humidity and all.

I just started officially training this week for a 10k coming up this summer. My last race was April of last year, so I need to get back into my training groove. I’ve been running, but not really structured from week to week. With this added humidity, I’ve had some pretty sweaty runs and craving anything refreshing after, while getting in some post run fuel.

I’ve been loving smoothies, but I end up drinking them so fast without even really getting to enjoy them. This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl, is thicker that is better to eat with a spoon rather than through a straw. It will help slow you down and enjoy all the wonderful flavors, plus, you get to put on whatever fun toppings you like!

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This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl has a little extra twist by adding 100% Welch’s grape juice. While adding a boost of fruity flavor, it also brings along many health benefits.

Start your morning off right with a Very Berry Smoothie Bowl @welchs @welchsRD

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Welch’s and their team of Nutrition Experts can help explain why concord grapes, just like in Welch’s 100% grape juice can help with maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Colorful fruits and vegetables offer essential vitamins, minerals and beneficial plant nutrients, like polyphenols. And, while it’s certainly important to eat a rainbow of produce, it’s worth paying attention to the purples and blues.

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Very Berry Smoothie Bowl

  • Author: Julie @ RDelicious Kitchen
  • Yield: 1
  • Category: Breakfast
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Description

This Very Berry Smoothie Bowl is pure berry good! With protein and tons of juicy berries, you’ll feel energized all morning.

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup raspberries
  • 1/4 cup blueberries
  • 1/2 banana
  • 1 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Welch’s 100% grape juice
  • 1 tbsp chia seeds
  • (optional) ice
  • Toppings: additional banana slices, raspberries, blueberries, chia seeds or coconut, sliced almonds, etc.

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the raspberries, blueberries, banana, vanilla Greek yogurt, 100% grape juice, chia seeds, and ice (if using). Purée until smooth, about 1 minute.
  2. The smoothie should be thick, so if needed, add more ice until desired consistency is reached. Pour into a bowl and top with your favorite toppings.
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