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Cranberry Martini

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This cranberry martini is a tart-sweet spin on the classic vodka martini starring Cointreau, fresh lemon, and cranberry juice. It’s easy to shake up in just 5 minutes! Here’s a tasty, sweet tart spin on the vodka martini that you’ve got to try: the Cranberry Martini! It’s refreshing, zingy, and balanced, shaken up with Cointreau orange liqueur and fresh lemon juice. If you think this drink looks like the classic cocktail the Cosmopolitan, you’re right! The Cosmo is a favorite in my 300 cocktail recipes , and this cranberry martini takes cues from the bright flavor and color. I love serving this one anytime you need a signature drink, and it’s especially perfect for fall and winter holidays (though it works anytime!). Ingredients In a Cranberry Martini The cranberry martini is a spin on the flavored vodka martini. Though the Classic Dry Martini is made with gin and vermouth, there’s a whole family of vodka martinis tha...
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Pumpkin Pasta Sauce with Penne

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This pumpkin pasta sauce recipe is lusciously creamy, flavored with savory spices and Parmesan. Serve it over penne pasta for an easy meatless meal. It’s pumpkin season! A few years ago, Alex and I needed a quick and easy dinner recipe for guests and we were craving pumpkin. This orange squash is often served in sweet dishes, but why not try something savory? Let me tell you, pumpkin puree actually makes for a creamy, irresistible pumpkin pasta sauce! Its texture melds seamlessly with Parmesan cheese, and its subtle flavor works just as well with garlic and chili powder as with pumpkin spices. This pasta sauce is now a family favorite in our house: it’s quick to whip up and takes under 30 minutes to make! 5 Star Reader Reviews “This was honestly so bomb. I’m a little surprised since I haven’t made a savory pumpkin dish before. Thanks for sharing!” -Julia “Just tried this recipe. It was so quick and easy and came out perfectly...
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Pumpkin Smoothie

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This creamy pumpkin smoothie tastes like pie filling, but it’s a healthy snack or breakfast! Pumpkin, yogurt, banana, apple and spices blend up in 5 minutes. Ready for pumpkin season? I’m here for it ! Many of the season’s recipes are sugar loaded: pumpkin cookies , cake , and of course good old pumpkin pie . But why not enjoy all the flavors in a healthy and delicious way? Enter my pumpkin smoothie recipe: it’s creamy and full of pumpkin-spiced flavor and made with Greek yogurt and fruit! It’s a deliciously cozy way to usher in the season without the sugar high. It’s also packed with protein from the yogurt. My son is specifically very into this one (especially sipping it out of a pumpkin mug!). 5 Star Reader Review “I just made this for my husband and me for breakfast this morning. What a pleasant meal that was! I like the combination of flavors in the smoothie, none standing out, but together yielding an enjoyable...
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Pesto Antipasto Sandwich

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This pesto sandwich pairs the bright green herby sauce with fresh mozzarella, artichokes, and roasted red peppers. Toast it until golden for an easy lunch or dinner! I’ve been making loads of pesto with all the basil I have in my garden, and I have my newest favorite idea of what to do with it: this pesto sandwich! Obviously making a sandwich isn’t rocket science, but the combination of these ingredients here is spot on so I had to share. There’s a generous slather of basil pesto along with creamy buffalo mozzarella, marinated artichokes, roasted red pepper and briny olives. The veggies happen to be on an antipasto platter , so I like to call it a pesto antipasto sandwich. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and is a fast lunch or easy dinner that’s so satisfying! Even Alex was a huge believer on this one (after being skeptical when I pitched him the idea). Ingredients For This Pesto Sandwich Here’s what you’ll need to recr...
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