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Oh, The Things We'll Make!

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Recipes

A slice of Spanish tortilla on a plate in front of some chorizo and cheese and the rest of the tortilla.

Authentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe

January 14, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The ultimate Spanish comfort and party food, the Spanish tortilla, or tortilla de patatas, is a potato omelet or frittata that can be served as a …

Read moreAuthentic Spanish Tortilla Recipe
Closeup of coconut date balls in a white bowl.

Coconut Date Balls (Or Bites)

January 10, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for a naturally sweetened treat that is easy to make? Made with only two ingredients, coconut and dates, these coconut date balls are …

Read moreCoconut Date Balls (Or Bites)
Overhead view of a slice of a paleo key lime pie garnished with coconut cream and a raspberry being placed on a white plate with a silver spatula next to a slice of lime and a raspberry.

Key Lime Pie Without Condensed Milk – Paleo, Dairy Free, Grain Free

January 7, 2021 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Creamy yet refreshing, this tangy paleo key lime pie without condensed milk, combines healthy foods like avocados, coconut milk, and gelatin to create …

Read moreKey Lime Pie Without Condensed Milk – Paleo, Dairy Free, Grain Free
Homemade pastissets, a dessert empanadilla filled with a sweet boniato filling, on a baking tray with one broken open to show the filling.

Pastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries

December 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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The most popular Spanish Christmas pastry in my area of Spain, pastissets are a type of empanadilla that is often filled with a sweet boniato (white …

Read morePastissets de Boniato: Spanish Christmas Pastries
A small bowl of dulce de boniato, a sweet Spanish pastry filling made from white sweet potatoes.

Dulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling

December 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Dulce de boniato is a sweet Spanish pastry filling used mostly around Christmas for filling pastries like pastissets (pastelitos) or empanadillas …

Read moreDulce de Boniato – A Spanish Christmas Pastry Filling
A snowman made out of cream cheese surrounded by square crackers.

Snowman Cheese Ball

December 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Festive and delicious, this cute snowman cheese ball can be made ahead of time and is the perfect addition to your holiday spread when …

Read moreSnowman Cheese Ball
Closeup of a turkey soup with celery, carrots, and turkey pieces in view.

Thanksgiving Leftover Soup: Turkey Rice Soup With Everyday Chicken Alternative

November 26, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Don’t throw away the skin, bones and leftover turkey pieces, make this turkey rice soup, the best Thanksgiving leftover soup idea! You can also …

Read moreThanksgiving Leftover Soup: Turkey Rice Soup With Everyday Chicken Alternative
A whole roasted turkey on a platter

How to Roast a Perfect Turkey

November 24, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Roasting a turkey doesn’t have to be intimidating, and is actually quite simple. Learn 3 methods for roasting a turkey, either whole roasted, …

Read moreHow to Roast a Perfect Turkey
Overhead view of espencat, a roasted vegetable salad, in a casserole dish

Espencat: Roasted Vegetables Salad

October 8, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Healthy and delicious, espencat is a roasted vegetable dish that works well as an appetizer, side dish, or even a salad of sorts. Especially popular …

Read moreEspencat: Roasted Vegetables Salad
A closeup of a glass of soda and grenadine over ice in front of pomegranates and a bottle of homemade grenadine.

How to Make Grenadine Syrup from Scratch

September 5, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It is easy to make grenadine from fresh pomegranates or store-bought pomegranate juice. Impress your friends with a delicious homemade grenadine, free …

Read moreHow to Make Grenadine Syrup from Scratch
Closeup of a Shirley Temple Drink, garnished with a lime slice and Maraschino cherry

Shirley Temple Recipe

August 27, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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A kid’s favorite mocktail, the Shirley Temple is a delicious drink, perfect for all ages. By making it from scratch, you can enjoy this classic …

Read moreShirley Temple Recipe
A watermelon sorbet in a white bowl on a plate with some slices of watermelon and half a lime.

5 Minute, Easy Watermelon Sorbet

August 20, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Quickly whip up this easy watermelon sorbet in under 5 minutes. Perfect for summer, this sweet, refreshing treat is actually healthy, paleo, and …

Read more5 Minute, Easy Watermelon Sorbet
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Homemade Waffle Cones and Bowls

June 22, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun and easy to make, these delicious grain-free waffle cones and bowls are the perfect accompaniment to ice cream or frozen yogurt. They’re …

Read moreHomemade Waffle Cones and Bowls
Close-up of homemade chocolate shell sauce being pouring over some vanilla ice cream with raspberries, inside a light blue bowl.

Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell

June 19, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Looking for the perfect chocolate sauce for ice cream? This homemade “magic shell” starts as a liquid and hardens into a crunchy chocolate …

Read moreHomemade Chocolate Magic Shell
Closeup of 2 scoops of homemade kefir ice cream, or frozen kefir, in a blue bowl, garnished with red raspberries.

Homemade Kefir Ice Cream (Frozen Kefir)

June 16, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Slightly tangy, yet creamy and smooth, this homemade kefir ice cream, or frozen kefir, is a delicious frozen treat with the probiotic benefits of …

Read moreHomemade Kefir Ice Cream (Frozen Kefir)
Homemade ginger ale with ice in a mason jar mug in front of some ginger and lime

Healthy Homemade Ginger Ale

June 13, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Surprise your senses with this healthy, sugar-free, homemade ginger ale. It’s a fun, refreshing, carbonated detox water that will curb your …

Read moreHealthy Homemade Ginger Ale
Closeup of a glass of carbonated water with ice, garnished with a slice of lime.

How to Make Soda Water (And Ways to Use it)

May 31, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Bubbly and refreshing, soda water, also known as sparkling water or seltzer, is a fun alternative to still water. It’s easy to make, and great …

Read moreHow to Make Soda Water (And Ways to Use it)
Top view of an open jar of pickled ginger that has been colored pink with beetroot. It's next to a small bowl filled with pickled ginger slices and some chopsticks.

Pickled Ginger for Sushi (Gari)

May 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Tangy yet sweet, pickled ginger pairs perfectly with sushi and a variety of other foods. While you could buy it, it’s easy to make from scratch …

Read morePickled Ginger for Sushi (Gari)
A mason jar mug filled with ice and a ginger switchel drink, garnished with a sprig of spearmint. There is a carafe of switchel in the background.

Ginger Switchel: A Natural Electrolyte Drink

May 23, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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One of the most refreshing and natural electrolyte drinks, the ginger switchel, also known as Haymaker’s Punch, is regaining popularity partly …

Read moreGinger Switchel: A Natural Electrolyte Drink
4 glass jars filled with 4 different types of colorful sprinkles made from shredded coconut. From left to right: green, purple, yellow, and bright pink.

Homemade Healthy Sprinkles (Paleo)

May 21, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to be boring. Make these fun and healthy sprinkles with vibrant colors that are made with natural …

Read moreHomemade Healthy Sprinkles (Paleo)
3 bowls of liquid, one turquoise, one pink, and one purple, in front of a bottle of liquid made from red cabbage, and next to a fresh red cabbage head sliced in half.

DIY Magical, Color Changing Food Coloring

May 17, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Fun for all ages, these magical, color-changing food colorings are obtained naturally from foods with special pigments whose hue changes in different …

Read moreDIY Magical, Color Changing Food Coloring
3 bottles of homemade food coloring behind 7 bowls of coconut that has been colored in a variety of colors using the homemade food colorings.

DIY Natural Food Coloring and Homemade Colored Sugar Crystals

May 10, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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It’s simple to make vibrant natural homemade food coloring from a variety of colorful foods that you may already have in your pantry. These …

Read moreDIY Natural Food Coloring and Homemade Colored Sugar Crystals
overhead view of a green smoothie made with nettles, garnished with nettle leaves.

Foraged, Tropical, Stinging Nettle Smoothie

May 4, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Don’t let its sting scare you away, the stinging nettle packs a powerful nutritional punch and is a tasty addition to many recipes. Use it in …

Read moreForaged, Tropical, Stinging Nettle Smoothie
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Surprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)

April 28, 2020 by Tracy Ariza, DDS

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Think stinging nettles are just a weed? Think again. They’re a delicious, plant with numerous health benefits that can be used in recipes and in …

Read moreSurprising Ways to Use Stinging Nettles (With Recipes)
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