I am excited to offer my second recipe a series of colorful and healthy smoothies to “sip the rainbow.”  Last week I presented a red drink called the “Garden Fresh Strawberry Smoothie.”

This week I wanted to create a fruit and vegetable blended drink representing the color orange.  I think you are going to enjoy this “Peaches and Cream Smoothie.”  You will never guess the secret ingredient!

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Are you ready to slice, dice, and julienne your way into summer?  Make the most out of bountiful summer produce with our Mandoline Slicer giveaway!

Did you enter the Mini Desserts giveaway last week?  Click here to find out if you are the winner!    (Winners have three days to respond before an alternate winner is selected!)

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As you are browsing the produce aisles of the grocery store, it can sometimes be difficult to read the tiny little stickers and understand the codes.

When it comes to deciphering organic vs. conventional produce, let me show you how to tell the difference.   If you are trying to make an informed decision for your purchases, I have an easy rule of thumb!

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Get ready to re-think everything you know about the classic BLT.   This is much more than “bacon,” “lettuce” and “tomato.”  Oh, so much more… 

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Right now we are in the heart of Spring party season!  There are graduations and wedding showers, potlucks and picnics.  For years, this has been my go-to recipe to bring to gatherings.  It’s easy to prepare and always a hit.  Once you try this “Marinated Shrimp” your friends and family will beg you to make it again and again!

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My favorite way to start the morning is with a smoothie.  They can be made in seconds and are a great way to front load your day with fruits and vegetables.

Lately “green drinks” have been all the rage, but I wanted to take things a step further.   I have often read that we should try to “eat a rainbow” of colors throughout the week.  Fruits and vegetables in an array of colors each provide different and unique vitamins and minerals.

I decided to take on the challenge of designing a morning smoothie in every color of the rainbow!  Every Tuesday I will post a smoothie recipe in another brilliant hue.  Today I will start off with “Red” and stay tuned over the next several weeks for more delicious colors!

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Join me this Wednesday for a Twitter party to celebrate National Egg Month!  I am teaming up with the Teflon Brand to answer questions, post cooking tips and share recipes.

It’s all happening this Wednesday May 15th at 7:00 PM CST and we will be using the hashtag #TeflonEggMonth

Also, be sure to follow @TeflonBrand and @BetterRecipes on Twitter.

If you love eggs, but hate they way they can stick to your pans, then the Teflon Brand cookware products are for you!  In fact, if you attend the Twitter party and use the hashtag throughout the event, you will have a chance to win some of their amazing products!

Prizes include:

Farberware Triple Pack, A Teflon “Flip It” Pan, Technique Cast Iron Pan,  an apron coated with Teflon Fabric Protector and “Breakfast & Brunches” cookbooks, and even a Tramontina 14-piece cookware set!

For more information check out Teflon.com and be sure to visit their Facebook page for the National Egg Month Sweepstakes!   

In the meantime, take a peek at some of our egg-cellent recipe ideas! 

Southwest Eggs and Veggie Skillet

San Francisco Sourdough Scramble

Breakfast “Sleepy” Joe Bagels

Italian Omelette Brunch Cups

Meal in a Muffin Pan

Southwest Breakfast Sundae

Italian Breakfast Crostada

This giveaway is now closed.  

Congratulations to our winner, comment #160 JUDITH R!

Please email Kristina.Vanni@meredith.com right away to claim your prize.  Winners have 3 days to respond before an alternate winner is selected.  

If you didn’t win this time around, don’t worry!  Check out newest blog giveaway here.  

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The big prize this week is actually “mini!”

I love to end a meal with a sweet treat, but sometimes a full sized dessert is just too much.  This cookbook and serving set package is perfect for when you just want to enjoy just a few small bites of your favorite indulgence.

Did you enter the Stackable Appetizer Maker giveaway last week?  Click here to find out if you are the winner!    (Winners have three days to respond before an alternate winner is selected!)

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Today is the perfect day to announce our “Best Breakfast Ever” winner!  With Mother’s Day just on the horizon, this adorable, single-serving breakfast recipe is perfect for pampering mom with breakfast-in-bed.

It’s everything you love about a scrambled egg breakfast, cleverly served as a savory “sundae.”  Congratulations to “Lisakeys64” for her award-winning “Savory Southwest Breakfast Sundae!”

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Chocolate and peanut butter is a match made in edible heaven!   This flavor combination can take the form of sweet snacks, decadent desserts and even banana bread.  Take a look at some of our best recipes with chocolate and peanut butter!

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