Posts tagged "CU Boulder"
Get Spring Break Ready with Giada's Rise and Shine Juice!

Get Spring Break Ready with Giada’s Rise and Shine Juice!

Need to get healthy before Spring Break? Giada De Laurentiis’s Rise and Shine Juice is a great way to start off your day and get on the right track! With tons of veggies, yummy apples and ginger, this fresh juice doesn’t disappoint!!! Get blending and enjoy! Ingredients 2 servings Rise and Shine Juice 5 to...
Easter Dessert: Banana Cream Pie with Salty Bourbon Caramel!

Easter Dessert: Banana Cream Pie with Salty Bourbon Caramel!

Looking for the perfect dessert for your Easter celebrations? Look no further than Banana Cream Pie with Salty Bourbon Caramel!! This dessert is UNREAL and sure to be a family favorite. Challenge your culinary skills and indulge your sweet tooth! Enjoy! INGREDIENTS Peanut shortbread crust: 1 1/4 cups unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts 1/2 cup all-purpose flour...
Celebrate St. Patricks Day with Grilled Corned Beef and Fontina Sandwiches!

Celebrate St. Patricks Day with Grilled Corned Beef and Fontina Sandwiches!

It’s almost time to sport the perfect green outfit! St. Patrick’s Day is right around the corner! If you are hosting a St. Patty’s party this year, be sure to add these classic Corned Beef Sandwiches to the list! Kudos to Bon Appétit for this brilliant recipe. Don’t forget to visit Rent The Runway for...
Spicy Sriracha-Buttered Shrimp!

Spicy Sriracha-Buttered Shrimp!

Whenever I find a recipe that incorporates the glory that IS Sriracha, I have to try it. Like many hot sauce freaks out there like me, Sriracha is in my top 5. I put this Asian hot sauce on pretty much anything, so Sriracha-Buttered Shrimp recipe sounds perfect to me! This recipe can be served...
Healthy Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges!

Healthy Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges!

Packed with Vitamin A, Beta-Carotene and Potassium, Sweet Potatoes are an excellent veggie to add to your diet! While there are many recipes for these orange root vegetables, my personal favorite is Rosemary Sweet Potato Wedges. With only 195 calories per serving, these are a guilt free treat! Big thanks to Women’s Health Magazine for...
Springtime Strawberry Pineapple Soda!

Springtime Strawberry Pineapple Soda!

Are you craving the sunshine? I know I am! Brighten up your winter blues with this springtime beverage! The mix of strawberry and pineapple will transport you to a tropical island. All you need is a beach! Remember, the first day of spring is March 20th! Enjoy! Strawberry Pineapple Purée 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled...
Delicious Fruit and Nuts Pancakes To Start Your Day Right!

Delicious Fruit and Nuts Pancakes To Start Your Day Right!

We all know how important breakfast is to kick start your day. Having toast and coffee is just not going to cut it ladies! Thanks to SELF magazine, this Fruit and Nut Pancake recipe is the perfect way to begin your morning and get you ready to make the day yours! Pair with your favorite...
Happy Snow Day! Get Warm with Low-fat Lasagna Soup!

Happy Snow Day! Get Warm with Low-fat Lasagna Soup!

We FINALLY got a snow day here in Colorado!!! Now that I officially have the day to bake and cook my favorite dishes, this recipe for Lasagna Soup is PERFECT for a freezing day! There is nothing better than something warm to fill your tummy when your front steps have 2 feet of snow! Get...
Celebrate with Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries!

Celebrate with Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries!

Lets face it, most people have a love-hate relationship with Valentines Day. Whether you are praying for February 15th or you are dressed up as cupid for the day, I think that Valentines Day is the perfect excuse to O.D. on sweets. These Cheesecake Filled Chocolate Covered Strawberries are the best cure to a lonely...
Getting Classy with Crostini, Figs, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese!

Getting Classy with Crostini, Figs, Prosciutto, and Goat Cheese!

How can you resist something that looks SO GOOD?? For me, anything with prosciutto is a YES and this crostini is a BIG yes. The combination o the saltiness of the goat cheese and the sweetness of the fig and honey is absolutely incredible. Thanks to blogger, Confections of a Foodie Bride, this recipe is...
Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings for Superbowl 2012!

Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings for Superbowl 2012!

 Are you ready for some football!! Planning a Superbowl party for the big day? Why not get gourmet! Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings are the perfect way to combine the classic football food with your posh cooking skills! They are DELICIOUS and much better than any fast food wings. Grab your girls and guys and get...
Celebrate The Chinese New Year with Chocolate Kumquat Spring Rolls!

Celebrate The Chinese New Year with Chocolate Kumquat Spring Rolls!

Happy Chinese New Year Everyone! To celebrate the year of the Dragon, try these AMAZING Chocolate Kumquat Spring Rolls from Epicurious! Spring rolls are one of my favorite Chinese appetizers, so why not make a savory treat sweet! Challenge your culinary skills and make this delish chocolate sensation for all your friends! Enjoy! 5 kumquats,...
Our Winter Favorite: Baked Spaghetti Squash

Our Winter Favorite: Baked Spaghetti Squash

Is the winter blues getting you down?? Here is a delicious and nutritious meal that will warm you right up!! Ditch the heavy carbs and try spaghetti squash! Major kudos to bloggerPink Basil for this recipe!!! Trust me, it is DELISH!!! Enjoy! Italian Baked Spaghetti Squash WHAT YOU NEED: 1 spaghetti squash 1 jar marinara...
Fig & Walnut Spaghetti For Your Next Date Night!!

Fig & Walnut Spaghetti For Your Next Date Night!!

What an amazing recipe from blog Green Kitchen Stories!!! This dish is the perfect way to warm your belly while also staying healthy!! If staying fit is one of your 2012 resolutions, make sure to add this DELICIOUS recipe to your date night dishes!  Grab a date, a glass of wine, and enjoy! And don’t...
Raspberry & Honey Bellini's For New Years Eve!!

Raspberry & Honey Bellini’s For New Years Eve!!

Ready for 2012? Whatever your plans may be for New Years Eve, make sure to include this amazing cocktail! Thanks to blogger The Blonde Gourmand for this delicious drink! Don’t forget to rent the PERFECT dress for your celebrations from Rent The Runway!!!!! Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Raspberry and Honey Puree Prosecco or Champagne to top...