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Plum, Rum and Almond Upside Down Cake

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GOLDEN MILK TURMERIC LATTE

WITH 4 COMMENTS

A nutritionally dense warming beverage to start your morning, end your day and help heal what ails you all day long.

KUMQUAT GIN & TONIC

WITH 8 COMMENTS

Kumquats come into season during the winter and this Kumquat Gin and Tonic is just the thing to add a little sunshine to a cold and stormy winter's day.

ITALIAN DELI CHOPPED SALAD

WITH ONE COMMENT

A hearty one-dish-meal salad, bursting with Italian antipasto flavors that doesn't require turning on the stove.

TEQUILA LIME BOOZY POPS

WITH 6 COMMENTS

These frosty Margaritas on a stick provide a refreshing summer cooler eaten as is... or use them as a fancy garnish for Margaritas, Palomas or Mexican Mules.

GRAPEFRUIT & APEROL BOOZY ICE POPS

WITH 7 COMMENTS

These refreshing and lightly boozy ice pops are the perfect treat for a hot summer's day. For a wow presentation use them as a garnish for a gin and tonic or vodka soda.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD PAPAYA BOATS

WITH 6 COMMENTS

Chilled papaya halves are filled with a curried chicken salad filled with dried cherries and diced apples. Topped with chopped macadamia nuts, this salad is the perfect hot weather meal.

PINEAPPLE, KALE ANTI-INFLAMMATORY SMOOTHIE

WITH 3 COMMENTS

Make this Pineapple and Kale Anti-Inflammatory smoothie to increase your daily intake of fruits and vegetables.

BLOOD ORANGE, GIN & APEROL SANGRIA

WITH NO COMMENTS

A light, citrusy, refreshing and vibrant orange sangria that is perfect for kicking off the summer at your next barbecue or picnic on the beach.

SPRING VEGETABLES AND BURRATA CROSTINI PLATTER

WITH 2 COMMENTS

This vegetable-dense spring crostini platter does dual duty as an appetizer platter or a complete meal. A luscious ball of burrata & salty prosciutto round it out. Serve with my Spanish-style Aperol Gin and Tonic and you have a perfect warm-weather meal.

EASY WEEK-NIGHT CHICKEN