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How to Make a Smoothie without Yogurt or Banana

two Tropical Island Green Smoothies with a pineapple

Want to know how to make your morning smoothie without yogurt or banana? I’ve got you! There are lots of ways to customize smoothie recipes and I’ll teach you my ways! When making a smoothie recipe, you may be annoyed to discover you are out of banana and/or yogurt, so what should you do? Or,…

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Filed Under: breakfast, cooking tips, smoothies

Easy Stir Fry Sauce

a hand pouring stir fry sauce over ground turkey and vegetables

Whip up an easy Stir Fry Sauce with only three ingredients! It’s the perfect addition to quick stir fry dinners and meal prep lunches. Easy Stir Fry Sauce Recipe When it’s time to put together a quick meal, I often turn to stir fry dinners. Stir fry is always a great idea because I can…

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Filed Under: homemade basics, Main Course

Green Chile Egg Casserole

a fork, berries and egg caserole on a gray plate

Green Chile Egg Casserole makes a wonderful make-ahead breakfast for meal prep, for brunch or to serve to overnight guests! This Green Chile Egg Casserole breakfast casserole is one of my favorites. That might be because it has all of the same flavors as my favorite breakfast burritos. When I lived in New Mexico, we…

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Filed Under: breakfast, Christmas Recipes, Easter Recipes, holiday recipes, meals for others, savory breakfast

Chocolate Smoothie

two chocolate smoothies on a pink background.

Silky and smooth, a Chocolate Smoothie is a sweet way to start the day. Made with avocado instead of the usual banana, this thick, yogurt-based smoothie tastes almost like a milkshake. Chocolate Smoothie without Banana Don’t get me wrong: I love a fruity breakfast smoothie but sometimes I’m in the mood for something that more…

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Filed Under: breakfast, smoothies

How to Clean a Blender

Pouring pineapple smoothie into a glass.

Dirty blender? You’re in the right place. Once you know how to clean a blender properly, you’ll never waste time scrubbing again. This simple hack will change everything! So you just made a smoothie. Or perhaps a batch of muffins. Or maybe some salad dressing. Or whatever! And now your blender is a big ol’…

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Filed Under: cooking tips

Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry

stir fry sauce in a jar next to turkey stir fry in a pot

This easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry is perfect for weeknight dinners or for meal prep. Made with a simple stir fry sauce and loaded with fresh veggies, you can serve it with rice or noodles but it’s hearty enough to enjoy all on its own. Easy Ground Turkey Stir Fry Weeknight dinners don’t have to…

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Filed Under: chicken and turkey, Main Course

How to Freeze Bananas

Freezing bananas is an excellent way to save these quick-to-go-bad fruits and use them later in smoothies or baked goods like muffins and banana bread. Here’s how to do it properly. How to Freeze Bananas: Three Ways Bananas are wonderful quick breakfasts and snacks, and they’re excellent in baking recipes like banana bread or banana…

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Filed Under: homemade basics, smoothies

Pineapple Smoothie

a glass of pineapple smoothie next to a kitchen towel and a fresh pineapple.

Pineapple Smoothies with Banana are a fresh way to start the day. Made with frozen fruits and yogurt, it tastes like vacation in a glass and has tons of Vitamin C. With just 4 ingredients, these smoothies are so easy to make for busy mornings! Easy Pineapple Smoothie with Banana Ahhh, it’s the start of…

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Filed Under: breakfast, smoothies

Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Berries

This citrus berry spinach salad is loaded with ingredients like pistachios, cranberries, goat cheese, oranges and blackberries and it's perfect for a summer salad!

This Spinach Salad with Mandarin Oranges and Berries salad is loaded with goodies like pistachios, cranberries, goat cheese, oranges and blackberries. It’s perfect for either a winter or summer salad! Spinach Salad Recipe with Mandarin Oranges and Berries A while back, a new soup, salad and panini-style restaurant opened down the street from us. We…

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Filed Under: Easter Recipes, salads, side dishes, Thanksgiving Recipes

Blueberry Chia Seed Muffins

a blueberry muffin cut in half

Make these light and fresh blueberry chia seed muffins for breakfast this weekend! The chia seeds add a fun texture and the blueberries are the perfect amount of sweetness for this breakfast treat. 2022 Update: This recipe was originally created by Jenna of A Savory Feast and shared as a guest post. She writes about…

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Filed Under: breakfast, muffins, breads & scones

Judah Asher: Home Birth Story

In typical third born fashion, I’m writing this birth story months after Judah Asher was born. Sitting here writing this birth story with an almost four month old on my lap, the whole experience still feels surreal. Like with my other two birth stories (Greyson’s and Camden’s) the details in this blog post are real…

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Filed Under: lifestyle, motherhood

Champagne Floats

a raspberry lies next to a champagne flute with a pink champagne cocktail.

Champagne Floats make the perfect, easy party cocktail or punch idea for any party! Using any sparkling wine and a fruity sorbet, you can have a beautiful cocktail that’s perfect for toasting anything! Champagne Float Recipe There are two things that make me think about the time I studied abroad in Italy. Wine and sorbet….

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, cocktails, Desserts, drinks, holiday recipes, party recipes, Valentine's Day Recipes

Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

a red and white striped tin filled with Peppermint Crinkle Cookies.

Ring in the holidays with these simple, six-ingredient peppermint crinkle cookies! These red-and-white cookies will be a hit at your holiday parties. There are affiliate links in this post! These links provide a commission to me if you make a purchase at no additional cost to you! Thank you for supporting A Joyfully Mad Kitchen!…

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, cookies & bars, Desserts, holiday desserts, holiday recipes

Introducing Judah Asher

In typical third child fashion, I’m writing this post much later than my introduction posts with our first two boys, Greyson and Camden. On August 25, 2022 at 2:32 AM, we welcomed our third baby boy at home! Like Camden, Judah arrived very fashionably late, at 41 weeks and 6 days. And by arrived, I…

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Filed Under: lifestyle, motherhood

Roasted Rosemary Potatoes

Roasted rosemary potatoes are the perfect flavorful side dish for any weeknight dinner or even a holiday meal. This 3-ingredient recipe is so easy to put together. Roasted Rosemary Potatoes Side dishes always get me when I am planning. I could make proteins all day, but I can never decide what to serve with dinner!…

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, Easter Recipes, holiday recipes, savory breakfast, side dishes, Thanksgiving Recipes

Mexican Christmas Dinner

A stack of tamales on a wood board on a table in front of a lit Christmas tree.

From tamales to tacos, a Mexican Christmas Dinner with family is a great way to celebrate Mexican culture at the holidays. Making traditional dishes, Tex-Mex food or a combination is a tradition in New Mexico. Christmas traditions are so fascinating to me in the way this holiday is celebrated around the world, especially when it…

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, cooking tips, holiday recipes, hospitality, parties, party recipes

Cinnamon Cookies

A stack of crackled cinnamon cookies.

Nothing says delicious quite like a warm Cinnamon Cookie. These soft, chewy cookies have a crisp outer layer of cinnamon sugar. This quick and easy recipe is great for the holidays or any time you’re craving some cinnamon. Easy Cinnamon Cookies recipe There’s nothing quite like cinnamon this time of year. I’ll take it on…

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, cookies & bars, Desserts, fall dessert recipes, holiday desserts

Sausage & Egg Breakfast Casserole

A breakfast spread including strawberries and egg casserole.

Who doesn’t love a cheesy breakfast casserole? This easy egg casserole without bread features sausage, cheese and potatoes and makes a wonderful weekend breakfast for a crowd! Serves 16. Breakfast Casserole with Sausage recipe The holidays are upon us and it’s time to plan out those menus! Are you ready? I feel like breakfast often…

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Filed Under: beef and pork, breakfast, Christmas Recipes, holiday recipes, meals for others, savory breakfast

Stained Glass Cookies with Marshmallows (No-Bake)

Looking for a different kind of treat to bring to a holiday get together this year? Stained Glass Window No Bake Cookies are one of the easiest desserts you can bring to a party and they're bound to be a hit! Anyone can make these no bake treats that are made with butter, mini colored marshmallows and melted chocolate chips. The mixture is rolled into logs and sliced into one inch thick cookies.?

No Bake Stained Glass Window Cookies are made with melted butter and chocolate chips plus colorful mini marshmallows. The mixture is rolled into logs and sliced into one inch thick cookies. This quick recipes makes enough for a crowd so this recipe is perfect for all of your holiday gatherings!

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Filed Under: Christmas Recipes, cookies & bars, Desserts, Easter Recipes, holiday desserts, holiday recipes

Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese Appetizer

Quick appetizers are a must for parties and family get togethers! This Pepper Jelly Cream Cheese Appetizer is a huge holiday tradition because it's super easy to make and the whole family can enjoy it! It's simply a block of cream cheese with your choice of pepper jelly or fruit preserve on top, served with Back to Nature Pink Himalayan multi-grain crackers. The combination is a perfect blend of sweet, spicy and salty!

Quick appetizers are a must for parties and family get-togethers! This Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese appetizer is a delicious holiday tradition. It’s super easy to make and the whole family can enjoy it! Pepper Jelly and Cream Cheese appetizer Holiday entertaining is the best kind of entertaining if you ask me. Whether it’s Thanksgiving…

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Filed Under: appetizers, Christmas Recipes, holiday recipes, party recipes, Thanksgiving Recipes

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