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Here’s how to make a refreshing homemade Gatorade with coconut water and citrus for all natural hydration! This healthy drink recipe is great for kids and contains no artificial colors or preservatives. My 8 year old son absolutely loves Gatorade. In our house it’s typically treat food he enjoys occasionally. But the other day I wondered, could I create a homemade version that he would love just as much? Turns out, coconut water and fresh citrus juice make a pretty convincing dupe! I also had some blue spirulina left over from making my favorite blue smoothie , so it was perfect for making the blue flavor. It takes just 5 minutes to put together and is so refreshing, I might love it even more than he does! Why make your own Gatorade? Store-bought sports drinks like Gatorade often contain artificial colors, high fructose corn syrup, and preservatives. When you make your own, you control every single ingredient that goes into your body! Ingredients in homemade Gatorade He...

This sauteed zucchini recipe comes out perfectly tender every time! In just 10 minutes you can make this bland veggie into a delicious healthy side dish. To be honest, zucchini wasn’t my favorite vegetable growing up: I thought it was bland, watery, and frankly, pretty boring. But all that changed when my mom found a delicious sautéed zucchini recipe with Parmesan that the whole family actually ate. Here I’ve recreated her recipe, with a few small tweaks—and I find myself sneaking bites straight from the pan whenever I make it! In just 10 minutes, you can make the humble zucchini into something actually irresistible: tender, golden, and bursting with savory flavor. Ingredients for the perfect sauteed zucchini After years of experimenting with different zucchini cooking methods, I’ve found that sautéing is one of the best ways to cook it. (Well, outside of using it in chocolate zucchini bread .) The key is using high heat to quickly cook the zucchini while making a golden-bro...

This easy caprese pizza recipe combines fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and fragrant basil for an authentic Italian flavor. Ready in no time with my foolproof pizza dough tips! Who doesn’t love a good caprese salad ? I actually have eaten one on the island of Capri in Italy on our honeymoon, which was a defining life moment for sure! This tomato and fresh mozzarella salad has gotten very popular here in the US, so I thought—why not take all those delicious flavors and put them on a pizza? After over a decade of pizza research and recipe testing, I’ve found that this dough and sauce combination is consistently incredible. It’s great for dinner parties or even weeknight dinners, especially if you make a cheater pita pizza or naan pizza ! Tips for perfect caprese pizza Use a pizza stone: I cannot stress enough the difference a properly preheated pizza stone makes. I preheat mine to 500°F for at least 30 minutes before baking. This creates that crispy bottom crust that’s esse...

This frozen espresso martini is a fun twist on the classic that comes together in 5 minutes! This creamy, frosty cocktail has rich coffee flavor with just 4 simple ingredients. Here’s my new favorite cocktail for any season: the frozen espresso martini! The classic espresso martini is one of the most popular cocktails in America, and guess what? My frozen version is even easier to make (and more delicious, in my opinion). My spin on this recipe is extremely simple. Many recipes call for making espresso and freezing it into ice cubes, but who has time for that? (Not me.) When I started recipe testing, I realized a game-changing secret: cold brew coffee. It makes this drink into a simple 5-minute blender recipe! Now I can whip up a pitcher of frozen espresso martinis whenever the craving strikes, and it’s become one of my most-requested summer cocktails by friends and family! Ingredients in a frozen espresso martini This recipe came about as a happy accident. Wonderin...