What’s not to love about pizza? There’s gooey cheese, rich sauce, and plenty of tasty toppings layered on crust and baked to perfection. Pizza is simply delicious, that’s why America has dedicated an entire day to celebrating it. In honor of National Pizza Day, we’ve compiled a list of creative pizza recipes that are sure to satisfy your strongest cravings. Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza Meat, cheese, and a creamy white sauce combine to create a flavorful pizza that will make your taste buds sing. Spread half a cup of ranch dressing onto a 12-inch pizza crust. Next, top the dough…
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If you can’t stand the taste of a black coffee or unsweetened tea, you are not alone. Nothing is better than starting your day off with a sweetened cup of caffeine. However, the kind of sweetener you add can make or break your healthy habits. Sugary syrups, artificial sweeteners, and refined granulated sugar may be popular at your local coffee shop, but they aren’t good for your body. Thankfully, there are healthy sweetening substitutes out there that aren’t hard to find. Kick the bad habits and get down with these healthier swaps. Your taste buds won’t even notice the difference…
Many people turn to energy drinks and other caffeinated beverages when they need a little more energy, but there are more natural choices available. Plant-based foods offer us some of the best sources of energy, as well as providing high concentrations of the vitamins, minerals, and protein our bodies need to function at optimum efficiency. Before you reach for that energy drink, consider one of these all-natural alternatives when trying to boost your energy. Lemon Water Lemon water is nature’s energy drink and it’s cheap and easy to make. Add a few drops of real lemon juice to a bottle…
Are you exhausted from a long day? Did you forget that company is coming over? Is a relative stopping by for a surprise visit? Don’t despair you can whip up something delicious in a jiffy! Here are fast and easy hors d’oeuvre recipes that will have your guests thinking you spend hours slaving away in the kitchen. Avocado Toasts Avocados are a useful ingredient when it comes to whipping up an appetizer or hors-d’oeuvres on the fly. You can make a quick and spicy guacamole or avocado toasts. This sophisticated ingredient is versatile and can be incorporated with any ingredient…
Just because you’re done with your cup of joe, doesn’t mean that the rest of the pot has to go to waste. Leftover coffee lends a robust and unique flavor to so many dishes; it’s no wonder that using this magic ingredient has been a favorite trick of some of the best home and restaurant cooks. Here’s a few ways you can incorporate leftover coffee into your recipes. Leftover Coffee Chocolate Cake Chocolate and coffee are a match made in heaven. The bitterness in coffee cuts through the sweetness in chocolate, lending a slightly savory and complicated note to cake…
Many people take part in a Dry January challenge after all the holiday season partying is over. Taking a break from alcohol has many mental and physical benefits. Enjoy feeling refreshed and focused while you give your liver a chance to detox. Being sober for a month might seem intimidating, but you can still enjoy celebrations while cutting alcohol from your diet. Here are some “mocktails” that won’t make you give up on your Dry January goals. Saratoga Buck The Saratoga Buck is a tropical drink that will help chase away the winter blues. This drink will satisfy the cravings…
Getting in shape is one of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. If your workout goal is to build muscle, lose weight or to get healthy, what you eat matters. Give yourself the right fuel to get through your workout and give your body what it needs to recover; this will help you meet your fitness goals. Here are some dietary suggestions to keep you moving and give your body what it needs before and after working out. Before Working Out If you want to get the most out of your workout, your best bet is to fuel yourself before…
Whether you are on your own or have a family, it’s helpful to learn some pointers on how to save money while eating healthy. Like many people, you probably have a food budget that you try to stay within. Get your food budget down to less than $10 a day with the helpful tips below, while still being able to eat healthy. Have Cheap and Convenient Foods Available Potatoes Did you know that a 5 pound bag of potatoes costs only a couple dollars in most supermarkets? Potatoes sometimes get a bad rap because of the amount of starch in…
Drinking a vitamin infused water is a great way to keep hydrated while replenishing necessary nutrients and electrolytes that you lose throughout the day. To determine what type of vitamin water you want to make, you’ll first want to decide what ingredients you wish to incorporate into your drink. Store bought vitamin waters have multi-vitamin supplements added to them as well as various types of artificial colors and sweeteners. A healthier way to enjoy vitamin water is by creating your own homemade version using only fresh, organic fruits. There are several recipes you can use to achieve a myriad of…
A lot of people spend more on their weekly groceries than originally planned. Grocery shopping is a significant expense on most families’ budgets. Here are tips where you can save money and still buy everything on your list grocery shopping. Keep Track Of Your Grocery Spending For a Month Make a budget for your weekly grocery shopping trips. But before you do that, you should have some idea of what you spend each month, keep all of your receipts and track what you spend. To help keep track of your food expenses, group all of your groceries into separate categories.…