223 light simple Recipes

superfine sugar, light rum, strawberries, fresh lime juice, lime cordial (rose s), simple syrup (2 parts sugar 1 part water), ice, crushed

vodka, tequila, gin, light rum, triple sec, simple syrup, lemon juice, ice, cola

gin, light rum, tequila, vodka, iced tea, simple syrup, chambord raspberry liquor (or any desired flavoring), lemon, ice

baked cheddar broccoli rice cups, thanks to fountain ave. grill: http://fountainavenuekitchen.com/baked-cheddar-broccoli-rice-cups, simple to whip up with ingredients you have on hand, this side is a sure kid-pleaser that adults will enjoy as well. i employ 1 of my favorite kitchen tricks with this recipe: any time i use frozen broccoli or spinach that needs to be thawed and drained well, i put it inside a tea towel and literally wring it out. you will be surprised by how much water is released, and getting rid of it will prevent your finished product from becoming soggy., vary the cheese if you like or bake in a casserole dish or jumbo muffins tins. for my better-for-you ranch dressing, quick-cooking rice , like minute rice (can substitute about 2 cups regular, cooked rice and omit the 1 cup stock below), chicken stock, frozen, chopped broccoli, thawed and excess water squeezed out, shredded cheddar cheese, divided, homemade ranch dressing (see recipe), or store bought, eggs, lightly beaten, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, low-fat buttermilk, chobani 2% plain yogurt, mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, canola or olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, minced chives, whisk all ingredients together ., dressing will keep for a week or so, covered, in the refrigerator., if you prefer a thicker dressing , use approximately 1/4 cup of buttermilk depending on your personal preference and intended use.

seedless watermelon chunks, simple syrup, limes, cut into chunks, fresh blueberries, lightly packed fresh mint leaves, plus sprigs for garnish, plata (silver ) tequila, crushed ice

orange rind strips, lightly crushed fresh or frozen cranberries, bourbon, simple syrup

limes , juice of, grated lime zest, champagne vinegar or 1 1/2 tbsp white wine vinegar, salt, cracked black pepper, salt-free garlic powder, extra virgin olive oil, fresh baby spinach leaves, rinsed and dried to remove excess moisture, tomato, seeded and diced, shallots, peeled and sliced, english cucumber, sliced, celery & leaves, sliced thinly, carrot, grated, fresh basil , chiffonade (my addition-optional)

active dry yeast, lukewarm water (105-115 f), sour cream, granulated sugar, butter, salt, baking soda, egg, beaten lightly, all-purpose flour (maybe a little more), sweet unsalted butter, softened to room temperature, brown sugar , packed, ground cinnamon, raisins, pecans, chopped, simple icing, powdered sugar, sour cream, heavy cream

cooked salmon, from fresh (see jubes simple and healthy poached salmon), canola oil, divided, red bell pepper, finely chopped, green onions, sliced (green part ), lemon-pepper seasoning, salt, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, whole egg, lightly beaten, panko breadcrumbs, divided (plain or seasoned ), mixed salad green (optional), plain greek yogurt, sour cream, peeled seeded and chopped cucumber, lemon juice (to taste), olive oil, salt and pepper, minced garlic

dark rum, light rum, curacao, orange juice, lime juice (fresh ), orgeat syrup, syrup (simple sugar)

mixed berries , such as strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries, coconut rum, light rum, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, ice , as needed, soda water, strawberry for garnish

chardonnay wine or 1 (750 ml) bottle pinot grigio wine, chilled, frozen lemonade, light rum, triple sec or 1/2 cup cointreau liqueur, simple syrup, pineapple chunks or 1 (20 oz) can tidbits with juice, apple, unpeeled cored quartered and cut into chunks, orange, halved and sliced thin, lemon, halved and sliced thin, strawberries, sliced, carbonated lemon-lime beverage (like 7-up , sprite, sierra mist), strawberries (optional) or red grapes, for garnish (optional), maraschino cherry, for garnish (optional), ice

mango pureed, sugar, cornstarch, eggs, butter, butter, very soft, sugar, light corn syrup, kosher salt, unsalted cashews, all-purpose flour , sifted before measuring, sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla bean, salt, cake, store-bought or pre-made, simple syrup or your favorite liqueur, jam, cream, grilled pineapple rings, coconut

fresh mint leaves , coarsely torn by hand, thick slices fresh watermelon, light rum , such as bacardi, simple syrup, freshly squeezed lime juice (3 limes), mint and spears of watermelon, for serving

blood orange, cut into 32 pieces, fresh small basil leaves or mint leaves, reserve a few for garnish, natural raw cane sugar (demerara sugar), ice cubes or chipped ice, basil syrup , recipe follows, or simple syrup, light rum, seltzer water or sparkling water, sugar cane sticks, for garnishing, granulated sugar, water, well-washed fresh basil leaves

pineapple juice, orange juice, pomegranate juice , preferably a filtered (not cloudy) brand, grenadine, simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, light rum, triple sec, dark rum, orange slices, for garnish, lemon slices, for garnish, maraschino cherries, for garnish

sized eggplants (about 4 lb total ), sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, vegetable spray, ricotta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, shredded mozzarella, grated parmesan, toasted pine nuts, basil leaves , chiffonaded, extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling, fresh tomato sauce , recipe follows, simple tomato sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic, chopped, stalk celery, chopped, carrot, chopped, sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, crushed tomatoes, dried bay leaves, unsalted butter , optional

octopus, cleaned, flakey sea salt, white balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, chopped simple preserved lemons , recipe follows, plus more for garnish, juice and zest of 1 meyer lemon (about 3 tbsp), extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra to garnish, fresh basil leaves , finely julienned, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, olive oil, for grilling, kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, lightly packed cups baby arugula, washed and trimmed, cooked white beans, sliced fresno chile, radishes , finely sliced on a mandoline or with a sharp knife, red onion, finely sliced, flakey sea salt , for garnishing, note : to clean fresh octopus, turn the head inside out and remove the ink sac, innards and mouthparts. rinse gently and pat dry., meyer lemons, salt, water or freshly squeezed lemon juice, to cover