Sometimes moms know it best. Especially when it comes to feeding a family. We share the best cooking advice. Whether they were avid cooks, enthusiastic bakers or avoided the kitchen altogether, our moms—and grandmas—had plenty of wisdom to share. Prep and plan your meals out on Sunday night. Your tired feet will thank you so muchČítať ďalej “THE BEST COOKING ADVICE OUR MOMS (OR GRANDMAS) EVER GAVE US”
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5 TIPS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WORKOUTS
Eating and exercise go hand in hand. When and what you eat can be important to how you feel when you exercise, whether it’s a casual workout or training for a competition. Consider these eating and exercise tips. 1. Eat a healthy breakfast Breakfast If you exercise in the morning, get up early enough toČítať ďalej “5 TIPS TO MAXIMIZE YOUR WORKOUTS”
SPORTS NUTRITION: FACTS ON CARBOHYDRATE,FAT AND PROTEIN
Eating a balanced amount of carbohydrate, fat and protein is important to play sports at your best. Following Canada’s Food Guide is a good first step to ensure you are getting the amount of carbohydrate, protein and fat you need. The food guide recommends a healthy eating pattern with a balance from each of theČítať ďalej “SPORTS NUTRITION: FACTS ON CARBOHYDRATE,FAT AND PROTEIN”
STRAWBERRY BUTTERMILK CAKE RECIPE
This Strawberry Buttermilk Cake is so soft, light, and moist. It’s the perfect dessert with just the right flavor! INGREDIENTS: 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature ¾ cup granulated white sugar plus ¼ cup for sprinkling later 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice zest of 1 lemon zest of 1 orange 3 large eggs ¼ cup sour creamČítať ďalej “STRAWBERRY BUTTERMILK CAKE RECIPE”
SNICKERS COOKIES BARS RECIPE
These Snickers Cookies Bars are made with a shortbread base, caramel, chocolate, and peanuts. It’s the best Christmas cookie recipes ever! This cookie bars recipe tastes just like Snickers and they are just so delicious. INGREDIENTS: FOR THE SHORTBREAD LAYER 2/3 cup butter softened 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract FOR THE CARAMEL LAYER 1 11Čítať ďalej “SNICKERS COOKIES BARS RECIPE”
CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE WITH VANILLA FROSTING
A seriously delicious chocolate cake recipe filled with vanilla icing. The ultimate indulgent treat! INGREDIENTS: 3 squares (1 oz) unsweetened chocolate 2 1/4 c. flour sifted 2 t. baking soda 1/2 t. salt 1/2 c. butter – softened 2 1/4 c. light brown sugar – firmly packed 3 eggs 1 1/2 t. vanilla extract 1 c. sour cream 1 c. boiling water INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 2. Grease and flour two 8-inch, roundČítať ďalej “CHOCOLATE CAKE RECIPE WITH VANILLA FROSTING”
SUPER EASY BANANA PANCAKES
Diary free pancakes made in a blender These dairy free pancakes are made with almondmilk, bananas, oats, and lots of other good stuff. Healthy pancakes for a delicious breakfast! You’re going to LOVE this easy banana pancake recipe. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup Almond Breeze Almondmilk Blended with Real Bananas 1 ripe banana mashed (plus more for serving) 1 Egg 2 Egg WhitesČítať ďalej “SUPER EASY BANANA PANCAKES”
EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE WITH EASY EGGS BENEDICT SAUCE
This EASY eggs benedict recipe is made with english muffins, filled with ham, and topped off with a simple eggs benedict sauce. This makes the perfect Mother’s Day or Easter brunch! INGREDIENTS: 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 8 tablespoons melted, 2 tablespoons softened 12 English Muffins torn or cut into 1½-inch pieces (Thomas’ original work well) 10 ounces thinly sliced Black Forest Ham choppedČítať ďalej “EGGS BENEDICT CASSEROLE WITH EASY EGGS BENEDICT SAUCE”
CREAMY GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE
Green detox smoothie This Green Goddess Smoothie Recipe will make you feel bright and sunny first thing in the morning, after workouts, or any time you whip one up. SO delicious, easy, and healthy! INGREDIENTS: 2 cups of baby spinach 2 cups of baby kale 1 cup COLD almond milk 1 cup Tillamook Farm Style Greek Yogurt 1 cup chopped green apple 1 cup frozen banana sliced (slicing beforeČítať ďalej “CREAMY GREEN SMOOTHIE RECIPE”
ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM GRILLED PIZZA
INGREDIENTS: 1 can (28 oz each) Whole Peeled Plum Tomatoes, drained well 1 clove garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pkg (16 oz each) ready to bake pizza dough 1/2 pound hot Italian pork sausage links (1/2 pound = 2 links) 4 ounces baby portobello mushrooms 1-1/2 cups shredded Italian blend or mozzarella cheese 1/4 cupČítať ďalej “ITALIAN SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM GRILLED PIZZA”
