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Fishin’ in the Garden: Marinated Swordfish with Avocado Butter Recipe

April 5, 2021 by liz

I had just spent some time in Spain, Basque country to be exact, where I’d eaten so much amazing seafood. Octopus charcoal-grilled or swimming in fragrant broth, fish caught that day then wood-oven fired with wine and garlic and zesty, salty sardines to start every meal. When I returned, I decided to make this Grilled …

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The New Zucchini Bread: Whole-Wheat Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies

September 23, 2020 by liz

I know you love baking Zucchini Bread, especially during the summer, so now I’m going to give you a much better alternative for fall: Whole-Wheat Dark Chocolate Zucchini Brownies! Yes folks, zucchini does belong in brownies – it gives the brownies moisture and weight as well as vitamins and other health benefits. In fact, you …

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Rose Wine Peachy Bloody Mary

Wine Cocktail: White Peachy Bloody Mary Recipe

August 27, 2019 by liz

In the South, cold drinks are mandatory near the close of each work day…or maybe I should say just somewhere around 3 pm, when the day is at its hottest… and its humidest (and this is what humidity does to your brain in Alabama). This is featured in the new book The New Bloody Mary: …

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Frozen Avocado Mocha Bliss

Creamy Healthy Smoothies Perfect for Summer

June 8, 2019 by liz

I love healthy smoothies. I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’ve been obsessed with mixing up green concoctions for fruit smoothies and margaritas! But, creamy, green smoothies are one of the best ways to drink your greens. They are my favorite thing to drink on a warm summer morning, and also just after a run. …

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Fruity White Wine Spritzers

Summer Cocktail Recipes, Pitcher Drinks & Cool Sips

June 5, 2019 by liz

You may remember from previous posts that I love a little herb in my desserts – well, I also love a little herb in my drinks. Especially basil. And cilantro. And rosemary…ok I love them all. Give me a fennel-infused bloody mary with a touch of cilantro plus all the fixins and I’m a happy …

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Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake

Less Guilt Dessert: Coconut-Lime Tres Leches Cake

May 3, 2019 by liz

If you’re trying to cut calories and fat, you can always adapt dessert to be better for you! One of my favorites is this recipe for chocolate brownies with zucchini, and the other one that’s great for cookouts, birthday parties and even Cinco de Mayo, is this Coconut Lime Tres Leches Cake. Coconut-Lime Tres Leches …

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Easy Recipe: German Chocolate Cake Sundaes for Dad

May 1, 2019 by liz

My dad’s favorite cake has always been German chocolate cake. Early in this cake’s life, that meant using Samuel German’s baking chocolate to make a light-bodied chocolate layer cake, then adding coconut, caramel and pecan icing or glaze in between the layers and on top. You can see why he liked it so much! When …

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Cooking Light Recipe Makeover: Low Fat Piña Colada

Cooking Light Recipe Makeover: Low Fat Piña Colada

June 12, 2018 by liz

Written by Liz – The June issue of Cooking Light features a recipe makeover for that refreshing summertime treat: Low Fat Piña Coladas, shown above (photos by Randy Mayor, recipe and content by Cooking Light). They use Carnation evaporated milk to help lower fat but keep the creamy flavor: “You’ll like our way of losing …

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Shanghai Steamed Black Cod with Summer Vegetables

Chinese Inspiration: Shanghai Steamed Black Cod with Summer Vegetables

June 10, 2018 by liz

Written by Liz – Eating out is probably my very favorite thing to do. I love to pick out a new restaurant, then go check out its neighborhood and decor, imagining myself living nearby and becoming a regular, noting coffee shops on the corner I might frequent in the morning and places to find new …

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