Summer – flip flops, swimming pools, lemonade and frozen yogurt. Can I just get a round of applause for frozen yogurt? Ever since my Mom gifted me with an ice cream maker I have been churning all sorts of flavors out. And while Mr. Beet and I love the more traditional flavors like chocolate and …
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Here is an easy copycat Starbucks strawberry acai refresher recipe you can make in batches at home and store in the refrigerator for up to a week. It's been several years since Starbucks introduced their line of caffeinated refreshers - with the first being the original Cool Lime Refresher. Now, Starbucks introduced a flavor with …
Make it at home - the Starbucks Green Drink - another drink off the Starbucks rainbow menu of summer beverages. For me, my summer Starbucks obsession started with the Pink Drink. Which led to the Purple Drink, then the Orange Drink. Though there is also a blue drink (the jury is still out on what …
A few months ago I posted a recipe for Almond Butter Energy Bites and they became pretty popular across social media. And since then I have had several requests for a few variations so I came up with these Maple Blueberry Oatmeal Energy Bites - mostly in a haste to use up a few pints of …
By now it is no secret that I have been on a big blueberry recipe mission lately. Well, mainly because of the contest I won with Wish Farms as part of my winnings was a flat of blueberries. That’s 12 pints. That’s a lot of blueberries considering that my household consists of myself, Mr. Beet …
Yes, there is yet another colorful Starbucks drink - the Orange Drink and this one is really easy to recreate at home. #OrangeDrink Because we,as consumers,are not satisfied with only having a Pink Drink, and a Purple Drink, there is now an Orange Drink.I kid you not.The rainbow palette is alive and well at your …
This is the original Starbucks Purple Drink copycat recipe with Passion Fruit Tea, vanilla simple syrup, and blackberries. Ok people…this Starbucks thing is getting out of hand. First we had the Pink Drink, now we have the Starbucks Purple Drink (not to be confused with the Violet Drink), though it really isn’t purple. The Pink …
I don't know what is more delicious than Vanilla Simple Syrup. I use it in everything from milkshakes to Starbucks copycat drinks. I guess maybe just because it is summer but I drink a lot of iced tea when the weather is hot. I love all the flavors- green, hibiscus, passion fruit, blueberry, etc. One …
I recently spent a week in San Antonio where I visited a restaurant called Ocho at Hotel Havana. The restaurant was beautiful, decorated in glass chandeliers, bright blue chairs and white tables, overlooking the famous San Antonio River. The menu was a bit traditional, a bit quirky. One thing that caught my eye was the …
There is nothing more refreshing on a hot summer day than fresh homemade lemonade. This blueberry lemonade will be an instant hit for your next barbeque. Even growing up in Northern Virginia, summers were always hot and humid. We picnicked a lot as a family growing up – lots of good food and ice cold …
A few weeks ago, I entered a recipe contest with Wish Farms blueberries, and to my surprise I took home second place with my Blueberry and Fig Quinoa Salad. I won a conference pass to the Food Wine Conference, a cash prize and a flat of blueberries. A flat equals 12 pints. TWELVE pints. That’s …
These delicious Vegan Zucchini Boats are stuffed with Cauliflower Walnut meat and topped with cashew sour cream. As someone who eats a mostly Vegetarian diet, I cannot stand those fake meats that are out on the market today. SHAMburgers, PRETENDerloins and BLUFFalo wings * are all worse for you than eating a 15-patty Big Mac. …
The original Starbucks Pink Drink Copycat Recipe. Barista approved. Easy to make at home and keep in the fridge for up to a week. Do you remember back in the summer of 2016 when Starbucks introduced all these color drinks? It started with the Pink Drink, and then there was the Purple Drink, the Violet …
I may have been one of the only kids in the world that would not only eat Brussels sprouts, but I would ask for them. I am pretty sure marinated brussels sprouts is the first recipe I asked my Mom for when I had a place of my own. I absolutely love these. And they …
Turmeric is said to have amazing healing abilities to whatever ails you. Here is an easy recipe for warm turmeric golden milk. I am an extremely HUGE fan of turmeric. I take 500mg a day, in a pill form and I swear by it. I have been taking turmeric for about a year and a …
I like chickpeas. Well, love chickpeas. I especially love them on salads. I love roasted chickpeas. And curried chickpeas. And chickpea mash. And on zucchini boats. Yes, I post recipes with chickpeas a lot. Chickpeas have gained a major boost since hummus has become so popular. You can find hummus at some many restaurants now …
As a someone who loves to make her own salad dressing, I love experimenting with different types of oils and vinegars. However, I do miss using creamy dressings, not only on salads, but also as dip or topping for vegetables. One of my favorite recipes is for Cauliflower Buffalo Wings with a Vegan Blue Cheese …
Whoa! Is is May already? Summer is just around the corner? It's time to start thinking about recipes that are light and refreshing using seasonal ingredients like fruits and herbs. May is also the start of blueberry season for most of the country and have I got a recipe for you. How about a super …
The easiest recipe for Coconut Bacon - it's Vegan, maple-y, smoky, sweet and delicious. Perfect topping for a Veggie Burger. On a recent trip to San Antonio, Texas, Mr. Beet and I ate a restaurant called Vegeria (pronounced Ve-heh-ria) and it changed my foodie life. We had a veggie burger topped with coconut bacon – …
I love Beets. Papa Beet does not. So when I brought this Iced Beet Cake over to his house for him to try, I didn’t tell him at first that beets were involved. And he liked it. After I told him both the cake and the icing were made with beets he said he would …
I love cooked tomatoes. Tomatoes on their own, in a raw state, are delicious on salads and in sandwiches, but tomatoes, when cooked properly, are on another level entirely. I made very simple steamed potatoes, carrots and asparagus, adding some slow roasted tomatoes and suddenly my meal was elevated to this sophistication you can only …
Anyone who knows me can attest to my love for Brussels sprouts. I think Mr. Beet and I make them at least two or three times a week. Now that we invested in a food steamer we are eating sprouts sometimes four times a week. They are so versatile. Roasted, steamed and sautéed. About a …
Happy 2016! How was your New Year’s Day? Chad and I stayed in and did absolutely nothing. Well, not nothing- we did a little cooking, a little cleaning and a whole lot of watching the college football bowl games. We spent the Christmas Holiday in Indiana with Chad’s parents and while it was fairly warm …
So, this one time, in Austin….I had a smoothie. Not just any smoothie. An Egg Nog Smoothie. A Vegan Egg Nog Smoothie. And it was magical. One of my most favorite things to do is to try and re-create the different foods I experience during my travels. And this time I nailed it. #nailedit A …
The days are shorter, the nights are colder- sounds like a good time for oatmeal! Gosh- sometimes oatmeal is so….blah. Boring. (I said sometimes) But oatmeal is so darn healthy! Well this recipe has come just in time, no? Hello Maple Blueberry Breakfast Quinoa! Quinoa is so versatile and I have used it before as …
I’ve often been intrigued by the idea of a raw foods diet. However, unless you plan your meals well in advance, following an all raw-foods diet can be rather difficult and impractical. But sometimes you can find it easy to consume mostly all raw foods for a day or even just for a meal. Sometimes …
So usually I am sharing recipes that are Vegetarian, healthy and chock full of vegetables, but sometimes I admit I like to bake with sugar and sweets. Sugar just really isn’t my thing normally but then I will see a recipe that inspires me and I love to see what I can do with it. …
First off, let me just start by saying I am not a cookie person. I like to think I do a good job steering clear of excess sugar and flour. (The exception being when I am out and about traveling I love to indulge in some of the sweets we find along the way) However, …
Chad and I took a recent trip to the Smoky Mountains and we had an amazing breakfast at a place called Biscuit Head in Asheville, North Carolina. We dined on biscuits and vegetarian gravy, then ended our meal with biscuit donuts and lemon curd. They were absolutely delicious and a perfect way to start the …
I’ve never been a big fan of meatballs on their own. Something about a big ball of meat just doesn’t appeal to me- long before I decided to eat a mostly Vegetarian diet. However, when I did eat meatballs it was usually on a soft roll with parmesan or mozzarella cheese. I used to love …
Ah…the weekend. The glorious sleep in, sleep late and fix a fun breakfast days of the weekend. I find that healthy eating is fairly easy to do during the week, that’s when we are often rushed to eat something quick on our way out the door and usually a bowl of fruit, avocado and toast …
Chad and I have been traveling these last two weeks which has not left me a lot of time in the kitchen. However, we have eaten at some really fabulous places and ate some amazing dishes. Look for a few inspired recipes in the future. So this week, I am sharing a very easy recipe …
I only recently discovered the magic of avocado on toast as a breakfast treat- I have been so behind the times. Now I am looking for ways to make avocados and toast a little more eggs-citing. See what I did there? In researching different ideas for breakfast and avocados I came across something called egg …
Pickled Peanuts are a Southern specialty and easy to make. However, the peanuts have to marinate for at least 24 hours so you must be patient. Seriously- who has ever heard of such a thing. PICKLED peanuts? I first saw this on Pinterest and became fascinated with the idea. Google became my friend for an …
Really?? Another Brussels Sprouts recipe? Yes, my friend. Another recipe with my favorite little fun veggies. Usually we eat them steamed or sautéed, basically cooked right? Well, have you ever tried them raw? Many people will shave them, as in grate them, and toss them in lemon and oil, or use them as a filling …
We here at Beauty and the Beets are huge fans of Brussels Sprouts. Huge. Marinated, raw, steamed, roasted, fried- I’ve done it all to Brussels Sprouts and have met very few recipes I didn’t love. I decided to try my hand at putting together a Fried Brussels Sprout Salad. I wanted to make it incredibly …
My Mom and I recently visited a place called Flavors Cafe in New York City and tried Quinoa Breakfast Bowls. Their bowls came in three flavors- Mexican, Morrocan and Greek. All we served with a fried egg and were topped with a specialty sauce. I’ve never had quinoa for breakfast but the idea intrigued me …
I love easy recipes I can throw together in a quick minute. The other day I found this recipe for a Pea, Avocado and Radish Stack I thought I would serve alongside a big salad I was making. I would call this lunch. But these also make a quick and easy appetizer. The original recipe …
Cauliflower Buffalo wings are delicious with a creamy vegan blue cheese dressing - perfect for your Super Bowl party! Game day around the Beets household means sitting in front of the TV watching football, cheering on the Arizona State Sun Devils or the Austin College 'Roos and eating. Stuffing my face with lots of snack …
The Very Berry Hibiscus Refresher, while no longer on most Starbucks menus, comtinues to be one of their most popular refreshers, second only behind the Strawberry Acai Refresher Recipe. I love going to Starbucks and grabbing one of those iced coffee blended concoctions. However, probably my most favorite things there are those refresher drinks. It …
It’s Meatless Monday time! I’ve been trying to stick to mostly Vegan fare but sometimes you see a great recipe and decide this is what you crave this week. I found a basic recipe for these black eyed pea sweet potato sliders, tweeked them slightly and immediately wrote up my shopping list. First of all, …
Welcome to Vegan Monday, also Meatless Monday. It’s been 6 months since I started writing my Vegan Monday articles every week. Some recipes have been so good that we have put them into the regular rotation for meals at the house…others have just been too time consuming and complicated to bother making again. Lately I …