Garden Fresh Strawberry Smoothie

1 Comment | Written on May 14, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

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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What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season? May

1 Comment | Written on May 2, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

It’s that time again!  Our monthly round up of the beautiful produce in season this month.  April showers not only bring May flowers, they also bring beautiful fruits and vegetables.

If you are wondering what fruits and vegetables are in season this month, keep this image on hand throughout May to help guide your grocery shopping and meal planning.  Hopefully some of these recipes will make it to you dinner table!

Keep reading for the fresh, seasonal recipes! 

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Four Bean Salad

2 Comments | Written on April 24, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

We are in the middle of “gluten-free” week here at Better Recipes!

For the recipe contest, we are in search of the “Best Gluten-Free Recipe Ever.”   (Click here to view the entries and upload your own!)

Plus, we are giving away an awesome Gluten-Free Baking Prize Package right here on the blog.  Complete with a gluten-free baking mix developed by Thomas Keller!  Yep, you need to click here and enter.

This easy and flavorful recipe also just happens to be Gluten-Free and Vegan.  With recipes like this, I can get behind this movement!

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Best Chicken Breast Recipe Ever – Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps

4 Comments | Written on April 19, 2013 at 12:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

The winning dish in our “Best Chicken Breast Recipe Ever” contest is a fresh and healthy meal with a flavorful international twist!  Congratulations to “egadsby2″ for her creative “Chicken Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps with Asian Pear-Cucumber Salsa.”  These low carb wraps are bright and colorful with a satisfying crunch.

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Best Smoothie Ever – Lemon Berry Avocado Green Tea Smoothie

No Comments | Written on April 4, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

Congratulations to “Deezrecipeze” for winning our Best Smoothie Ever contest!

Nowadays we have become quite smoothie savvy.  There are so many ways to incorporate healthy ingredients into a sippable sweet treat that everyone will love.  This winning recipe is packed with super-foods, yet tastes fruity, rich and creamy!  Take a look at this “Lemon Berry Avocado Green Tea Smoothie.”

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What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season? April

1 Comment | Written on April 2, 2013 at 12:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

In March I created the first “produce buying guide” for finding the best fruits and vegetables in season during the month.  Everyone seemed to like it, so I figured I would make another one for April!

Keep this infographic handy throughout the month of April to buy your favorite produce while it is in season.  I like to print it out and keep it near my grocery list for meal planning and shopping.   You can also “pin it” to your Pinterest account boards or share with your friends via Facebook and Twitter.

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Best Lamb Ever – Marinated Lamb and Vegetable Kabobs

1 Comment | Written on March 28, 2013 at 5:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

The winning recipe in our “Best Lamb Ever” contest is a fresh and healthy dish that is great to have on hand as we head into the spring and summer grilling season!

Congratulations to  ”Clsc925” for wowing the judges with her “Marinated Lamb and Vegetable Kabobs!”

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Kale Caesar Salad with Greek Yogurt Dressing

6 Comments | Written on March 20, 2013 at 12:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

Kale is a super food…

Greek Yogurt is super trendy…

Why not combine them both into one super trendy, super food salad?

If you love the tangy zing of a classic Caesar Salad, but not the added fat and calories from the heavy dressing, then this recipe is for you!

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Peperonata Dip

1 Comment | Written on March 19, 2013 at 12:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

This spicy and smoky concoction of stewed red peppers and tomatoes has become my new favorite go to recipe!  It’s so much more than a dip.  It can be a sandwich spread, a pizza topping, a burger condiment…the list goes on and on.   Did I mention it’s vegan and gluten-free?  Believe me, you need to try peperonata!

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Fish Taco Salad

2 Comments | Written on March 13, 2013 at 12:00 am , by Kristina Vanni

Since our recipe contest theme this week is “Mexican” I thought I would share with you one of my favorite Mexican-inspired recipes!  (Did you enter yet?  What are you waiting for!)

Ever since I moved to Southern California, I have fallen in love with fish tacos.  They are light and fresh, crispy and delicious!  Today I wanted to give fish tacos a little bit of a twist and turn them into a taco salad.

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