This Starbucks Dragon Drink Recipe copycat is based on one of the most popular refresher drinks at Starbucks. It all started in 2012. Starbucks introduced the Cool Lime Refresher and an era of refreshing caffeinated summer drinks began. The Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher came next, followed by the color refreshers - pink, purple, orange, green, …
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Springtime Cupcakes - we've got blue monsters, fried eggs, and grassy cows! I am not a baker. I love the Vegan Desserts class from Rouxbe Online Culinary School but that’s as good as it gets for me. I bake cupcakes twice a year - once at Halloween (because spiders and candy corn!) and I make …
These Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Tacos are so simple to make, packed with healthy proteins, and easy on the digestive system. Taco Bell was always my favorite fast food splurge back in my unhealthy days. I could sit down and scarf down a 6-pack of beef tacos loaded with packets of mild sauce paired with an …
Healthy breakfast on the go. These egg muffin bites are simple to make and will store up to 5 days in the refrigerator for easy grab and go. I am not a morning person. I prefer to start my day with a run, then a shower, then breakfast. By the time I get anything to …
What's the difference between candied pecans, glazed pecans, pecans praline, and praline pecan candy? Here's an easy recipe for Southern Candied Pecans. Growing up in the South, I lived in a house where peanuts were boiled every weekend and hand kneaded biscuits were served at most meals. I recently learned that my family owned a …
(This post for Avocado Pasta was first published on July 6, 2015 and was updated February 17, 2021) I think I am part Italian. I eat a lot of pasta. I think we are all part Italian. Americans consume more pasta per person than our friends in Italy. According to The 2013 National Noodles Poll, …
This simple recipe for homemade strawberry soda is better than any commercial soda you will find at the supermarket. Seriously. This recipe for Homemade Strawberry Soda is so simple it’s embarrassing to even call it “homemade”. However, it’s so delicious and addicting I couldn’t help but share. It’s strawberry season here in Florida. And usually …
It's part Mexican, it's part French. Wake up your fiesta with these Breakfast Tacos with warm maple syrup and French toast tortillas. Throughout the state of Texas you can’t trip over your own feet without falling into a taco joint. Tortillas are serious business. San Antonio is where I learned to make Grilled tortillas with …
The ultimate Shamrock Shake Copycat Recipe is here. Made with real vanilla bean syrup and mint extract. Now you can enjoy this year round! I can remember the cold winters growing up in Northern Virginia. I always looked forward to March when the weather began to warm in the South. Spring for me officially started …
Valentine Hot Chocolate Bombs Just because the Holidays are over doesn't mean hot chocolate season ends. Let's make Valentine Hot Chocolate bombs! Read on to learn about the Good Cookie Food Bloggers' Valentine's Event and how you can help us fight pediatric cancer. Good Cookie Food Bloggers' Valentine's Event I’m so excited to participate in …
The Mango Dragon Fruit Refresher was around for a hot minute. It is part of the collection of Starbucks famous Refresher beverages. Man, we Americans love our Starbucks drinks. Google searches indicate that Americans are caffeinated junkies more concerned with how to perfect a Starbucks Frappuccino at home than how to roast a vegetable, any …
Want to be voted most popular at your next brunch gathering? Whip up this Very Berry Cherry Breakfast Custard. I admire anyone who can wake up and whip up a seven course breakfast for their family and guests. I think it takes a lot of patience and discipline to create a spread worthy of a …
It's Buffalo Blue Cheese Dip! You are only a food processor and two hours of chill time away from the Tom Brady of Super Bowl foods; the G.O.A.T. of creamy dips, a successful Hail Mary on the 4th down. Here’s my problem: you mix anything with cream cheese and I can make it disappear faster …
Feeling under the weather? Try this Cure All Ginger Tea. A few years ago, a friend and I flew out to Northern California to visit some Brussels sprout farms in San Mateo County (for a work assignment). We added a few extra days to the trip to spend a little time in Napa Valley and …
Jamaica Ackee and Saltfish is to Jamaica what hot dogs and apple pie is to the United States. It’s been over 4 years since I got my certification as a Plant Based Home Chef with the Rouxbe Cooking School and Forks Over Knives (see below the recipe for a link to the class I took …
Welcome to Brussels sprouts 101: How to roast Brussels sprouts like a boss. I can’t remember the first time I tasted a Brussels sprout. All I do know is that I was very young. I was a child in the late 70’s/early 80’s when the only way most people prepared these little cabbage balls was …
Easy and foolproof recipe for recreating the famous Masters Pimento Cheese Sandwich. If you can't score a coveted grounds pass to Augusta National, relax in knowing you can still enjoy the festivities and food from the comfort of your living room. I was three years away from becoming a food blogger..... The year was 2008. …
This Houston's Kale Salad with Peanut Dressing recipe is based on the popular Emerald Kale Salad at both Hillstone and Houston's Restaurants. Many years ago, I was introduced me to a restaurant called Houston’s (also known as Hillstone Restaurant in some markets). I ordered a veggie burger and by my Mother’s suggestion, substituted their Emerald …
This blueberry skillet cake is a fan favorite and is requested in my house once or twice a month. It's a super easy prepare and go dish and versatile enough to add strawberries or raspberries to the bueberries. Sunday is the best day of the week in Beetsland. I get to sleep in, go for …
It only takes 6 ingredients to make easy homemade peanut butter cups in your own kitchen! Ask me what my favorite candy bar is. Go ahead…ask me. Why, thanks for asking! Peanut Butter Cups. Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. I am a sucker for them. Especially the mini ones you just pop into your mouth. I …
An easy recipe for No Bake Almond Butter Energy Bites. Read on to learn how to make the many different varieties of this super easy no bake recipe. As we are all embarking on this life of quarantine, I know we are spending a lot more time in the kitchen trying to come up with …
These are so cute and easy to assemble! Brownie Santa Hats are a fun afternoon project for the Holidays. From Beauty and the Beets. Did you survive Thanksgiving? We spent the holiday on Hilton Head Island and went out for a buffet dinner at the Sea Pines Resort. It was absolutely delicious and the weather …
Pulled squash is a tasty and healthy BBQ dish for Vegans and Vegetarians. Based off the sandwich from Butcher and Bee's in Charleston, South Carolina It’s no secret that my favorite restaurant is Butcher and Bee in Charleston, South Carolina. Located just north of the downtown historic city, Butcher and Bee used to post their …
A delicious recipe for a Sweet Potato Black Bean Burger with a tangy homemade BBQ sauce. I also have some great ideas for the leftovers. I created this Sweet Potato Black Bean burger a few years ago after tasting a similar version in St. Augustine at a restaurant called The Floridian. They been offering it …
The copycat recipe for the Chick-fil-A Vegetarian wrap. Here's how to order it and how to make it at home. When Mr. Beet travels, there’s one place he will eat at almost everyday – Chick-fil-A. And he’s a Vegetarian so he doesn't eat chicken. Did you know about the Chick-fil-A Vegetarian Wrap? It's a secret …
An easy 5-ingredient Kimchi Quesadilla, makes a great appetizer or serve with a side of vegetables and green salad for a full meal. When I was a Flight Attendant at Delta Airlines, I had a long layover in Kalispell, Montana. A place I had never heard of prior to flying. On long layovers, our crew …
A bright and flavorful salad. Topped with an Apricot Vinaigrette, this simple salad is perfect for the warm summer months. Summertime and the weather is warm, I want refreshing lemonade and summer salads. Lite crisp salads with loads of flavor. And no heavy dressings. This is the time for airy vinaigrettes. During a recent trip …
Sweet corn hummus is a great way to use this summer vegetable staple. Pair with pita bread crisps with a simple summertime snack. Florida is just starting its summer season. It’s hot outside, the afternoons are bringing fierce thunderstorms, and the air conditioning has never felt better. We spend our days lounging by the pool …
Now that I am in school full time, plus a full time travel job, I just don’t have time to cook these fancy meals anymore. If you have been reading Beauty and the Beets for a while now, you may have even noticed it’s been quite some time since I have posted a recipe. I …
Three ingredients is all you need for this delicious and easy dish - Brussels sprouts with bacon and Parmesan. So, ew, why Brussels Sprouts? * But Brussels Sprouts are so gross. Well, those of us who grew up in the 70’s, 80’s, and even the 90’s remember when Mom would boil Brussels sprouts in a …
Easy recipe for Glazed Biscuit Doughnuts with a basic sugar glaze. Dress them up with sprinkles or cocoa powder. I am not normally a person that likes sweet things for breakfast. Occasionally I may splurge on French toast or chocolate chip pancakes but normally I’m more of a cold pizza for breakfast type of girl. …
An easy recipe for an Orange Vanilla Spritzer inspired by Chef Dana Herbert for Macy's Culinary Council. Tastes like a creamsicle! Chef Dana Herbert, a.k.a. “Sugar Daddy” is a Baker from Delaware who rose to fame with a win on Cake Boss: Next Great Baker in 2010. Following his win he has appeared on Cake …
Based off the Fifth Avenue Salad as served at Blue Box Cafe (a.k.a. Breakfast at Tiffany's) in New York City. In case you missed the last month of posts on Beauty and the Beets, I visited Blue Box Cafe (a.k.a. Breakfast at Tiffany’s) on the fourth floor of Tiffany’s flagship store on Fifth Avenue in …
I hate to admit that I entered college as a film major, and I had never seen the 1961 movie “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. And now that I have seen the film, it’s definitely on my top 10 favorite list. Audrey Hepburn had a croissant standing outside the iconic jewel filled windows which is why the …
Who wants a super easy 3-ingredient recipe for Smoked Salt Chickpeas? This girl (me) is not one for sweets. I am more of a salty girl and like my potato chips and veggies more than cupcakes and fruit. However, one cannot snack on potato chips alone. Well, I can, but I would like to think …
Mexican Street Corn Nachos combines two favorites - Esquites (Mexican street corn) and cheesy nachos for a delicious twist on a classic party dish. I know whether I am going to love a restaurant based on its Caesar salad, or an egg roll if it’s a Chinese spot. I want a creamy Caesar dressing with …
This recipe for Chocolate Beet Brownies poses the question: if no one knows there are vegetables in the brownies, are they really in there? A few years ago I posted a recipe for my Iced Beet Cake and it was a huge success. I had a lot of great feedback and some glowing comments, but …
With summer just around the corner, we are turning away from our hot frothy coffee drinks, and diving into lighter drinks like lemonades and iced tea. Our addiction habits at Starbucks change just like our choices in lighter clothing and healthier foods in the summer. I am more likely to order a Berry Hibiscus Refresher …
Brussels sprouts and sweet potato quesadillas are a unique and delicious combination of flavors, providing a hearty and satisfying meal. You know what I like? Going to the grocery store and finding a selection of already spiraled and shredded veggies. Veggies like Brussels sprouts, zucchini, carrots, and sweet potatoes. It opens up an entire world …
Jump to recipe Happy Monday. Happy Meatless Monday. Are you one of the millions of people in over 44 countries that have joined the Meatless Monday Global Movement? This week, along with every week, I share one of my favorite meatless recipes- and this week I am going breakfast-y on you. With this super easy, …
This simple homemade cola syrup recipe will help you cut out those chemical-laden-sugary-mass-market sodas. I drink soda when I am on the airplane. I drink soda when I get a migraine. I drink soda because it’s a Tuesday. I love Coca-Cola. I love Pepsi. I want to marry Cheerwine. I want to have a secret …
Mr. Beet and I drove from Orlando, Florida to northern Indiana for the holidays. While we have done the drive in past years, this year we took our kittens with us. They are no strangers to road trips as we bring them with us sometimes when we drive somewhere - that’s what happens when you …