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Pineapple Mint Juleps

June 27, 2014

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I wanted to put a tropical spin on an American favorite for 4th of July festivities – Pineapple Mint Juleps.  This pitcher drink is perfect to whip up for your BBQ’s next week!

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Pineapple Mint Juleps

  • 2 cups bourbon
  • 1 cup pineapple puree
  • 3/4 cup mint simple syrup
  • 1-2 cups club soda (depending on preference)
  1. Combine ingredients in a large pitcher and gently stir.
  2. Serve over crushed ice.
  3. Garnish with mint and enjoy!

Pineapple Puree

  • 1 pineapple, cubed
  • 3 tablespoons mint simple syrup
  1. Puree pineapple in a food processor and drizzle in simple syrup until combined.

Mint Simple Syrup 

  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 large bunch of mint
  1. Mix mint leaves in boiling water and sugar until sugar dissolves.
  2. Let steep for 5-10 minutes, then strain leaves.

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Slow-Roasted Chipotle Salmon with Pineapple Cilantro Rice

June 9, 2014

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One of my favorite parts about getting older is seeing how my sisters and I have applied what my parents have taught us.   Growing up, family dinners were a nightly occurrence, and thus cooking has always been a big part of my (and my sisters) life.  I love that Taylor can open the fridge and put together a 5 star meal that not only is tasty but manages ONLY to be made with healthy ingredients… and then there is Kendall.  As you may have seen on her Instagram, is the queen of presentation and delicious meals. When she posted this picture last summer, I knew I needed to try this next time she was in a cooking mood.  Luckily for me, she was a couple weeks ago and whipped up this amazing dish – which I proceeded to document for next time I’m up to tackle this recipe.

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*Mind you, she whipped this up after a long day of pool and sun… and all under an hour!  Everyone at the table couldn’t stop raving about it!  Also for those that don’t LOVE salmon, we made a couple servings with boneless, skinless chicken breasts, and it was just as big of a hit.

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Skinny Chi Cocktail

April 4, 2014

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A Chi Chi is a popular Hawaiian cocktail… but with cream of coconut, vanilla ice cream and blue curaçao the calories really add up.  Luckily one of my favorite restaurants – Honu, has created a low calorie and equally delicious option!

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Skinny Chi

  • 1.5 oz coconut vodka
  • 2 oz pineapple juice
  • 2 oz coconut water
  • .5 fresh lime sour
  • .5 oz Malibu Black
  • fresh pineapple
  1. Muddle pineapple in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
  2. Add pineapple juice, coconut water, lime sour and coconut vodka to shaker.
  3. Add ice and shake vigorously.
  4. Strain into ice filled glass and top with Malibu Black floater.