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Warm and Delicious Italian Hot Chocolate Recipe

Friday, March 13th, 2015

italian hot chocolate | @kitchenability

Have you ever had Italian hot chocolate? If not, you’re in for a serious treat, especially if you’re a chocolate lover.

The Italian version of hot chocolate is much richer and thicker than what you may traditionally think of as a hot chocolate here in the U.S. It’s actually almost pudding like, but still more of (more…)

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Boozy and Bright Holiday Eggnog Recipe

Friday, January 2nd, 2015

eggnog recipe | @kitchenability

This year was our first Christmas as a married couple. It was so much fun and we made many memories! We had a lot of family in town and we enjoyed a copious amount of delicious food and homemade eggnog. (more…)

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Boo! 8 Spooky and Fun Halloween Recipes

Monday, October 13th, 2014

easy pumpkin muffins recipe | @kitchenability

How good do Recipe Girl’s Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts look (click for image)?! I’ve been poking around the web looking for spooky Halloween recipes and wanted to share some of my favorites.

First, I have to of course share my tasty Pumpkin Muffins recipe. These are the perfect little pumpkin-y bites for bringing with you to Halloween parties or, really, any fall-time festivities. Then, there’s my Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte — great for pre-Trick-or-Treat sipping to keep you warm (just skip the ice cubes and serve it hot)!

And, here are a few more fun treats for you to enjoy:

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Homemade Pumpkin Spice Iced Coffee Recipe

Wednesday, October 8th, 2014

iced coffee recipe | @kitchenability‘Tis the season of the Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Latte.

But, before you start spending all of your hard-earned money at Starbucks every morning, why not try making a similarly seasonal drink at home?

Because the weather is still warm in some parts of the country, this version is iced, but you can just as easily make a hot version. (more…)

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Breakfast Smoothie Recipes: Strawberry-Banana Smoothie

Monday, August 25th, 2014

strawberry banana smoothie | @kitchenability

Fresh, fruity smoothies are a great way to treat yourself without a ton of calories or added sugar. They’re also a great summertime breakfast—no hot cooking necessary!

I like using strawberries and bananas because strawberries give you antioxidants and bananas give you potassium. But you can follow the general recipe below using any fruit you like! (more…)

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Summer Sips: Spiked Blueberry Lemonade Recipe

Wednesday, August 20th, 2014

blueberry lemonade | @kitchenability

Celebrate National Lemonade Day (August 20) with this cool blueberry lemonade recipe — spiked with a shot of vodka!

First, you’ll want to prep your fresh blueberries by freezing some overnight. Then, when you mix your beverage, the blueberries will act as mini ice cubes, without watering down your drink. Genius!

For more blueberry recipes, check out this blog post, which highlights 11 more recipes that feature the nutritionally beneficial blueberry! (more…)

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10 Recipes for Refreshing Summer Drinks

Monday, August 11th, 2014

jungle juice | @kitchenability

Now that we’re heading into the dog days of summer, I thought it was time to round up a helpful and refreshing list of some of my favorite summer drinks.

First up is The Kitchenability Arnold Palmer…with a Twist! I blogged about this recipe for Parade Magazine. It blends my recipe for Mint Iced Tea with my recipe for Strawberry Lemonade, which are both amazing summer drinks on their own. Blended together, it just adds delicious to delicious, making a drink that’s just doubly amazing. Try it!

Also, if you are an iced tea fan on its own, you must check out (more…)

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22 Fourth of July Recipes: Burgers, Sides & Drinks

Wednesday, July 2nd, 2014

jungle juice recipe | @kitchenability

Yes, it’s almost Independence Day, but it could also be easily referred to as National Cookout Day.

And, since many of you will either be planning your own cookouts or figuring out something to bring to someone else’s celebration, I thought I’d round up all of the Fourth of July recipes that have been swirling around on Kitchenability and on my blog channel at Parade Magazine lately. Enjoy! (more…)

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Drink Your Greens: Green Juice Recipe

Monday, June 23rd, 2014

green juice recipe | @kitchenability

I love my Omega juicer!

I like to juice as often as I can, and pair the juice with a nice, healthy breakfast.

My favorite creation is this awesome, yummy green juice. If you happen to have a juicer, you should try it! (more…)

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5 Cool Treats for Summer

Monday, June 16th, 2014

mint iced tea

This warm summer weather puts me in the mood for something cool, refreshing and delicious. And these five recipes are just that. Try one and let me know what you think! (Note: Click the recipe titles to view the full-recipe posts.) (more…)

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