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Why have green drinks gone from diet trend to diet staple, with Starbucks being the latest to jump on board? Simple: drinking green alkaline vegetables balances the body, clears the skin, and lifts the spirits. Katrine van Wyk shows readers how to enhance these benefits with added protein, fiber, and superfoods such as acai and bee pollen. By taking your smoothie to the next level, you’ll find yourself satisfied more quickly, which means eating less of what you don’t need. The results will shrink inches from your hips and add a smile to your lips! From the Cococabana to the Tropical Green to the Green Kiss, all these drinks sneak a bit of green into every sip.

The mug cake is a warm, sweet little confection for one. And so quick and easy to make: A few spoonfuls of flour, sugar, butter, maybe some cocoa or fruit, sometimes egg and in less than two minutes in the microwave, there’s a delicious cake. Here are the best of the best recipes, for cakes from decadent to healthy(ish), including Raspberry Cobbler Mug Cake, Apple Spice Mug Cake, Nutella Mug Cake and Coffee Crumb Mug Cake.

Leafy greens are the talk of the town, for they are the most nutritionally dense foods available. They are versatile ingredients that pack an enormously healthy punch. As Katrine Van Wyk demonstrated in Best Green Drinks Ever (ISBN 978 1 58157 227 8), leafy greens make terrific smoothies and juices, but she definitely does not recommend an all-liquid diet.With 75 outrageously delicious recipes, there's something for everyone. Also included are modifications to make nearly every dish acceptable for a multitude of diets, from raw to cooked, paleo to vegan to gluten-free.

Entertaining has never been so easy! These effortless starters are both beautiful and delicious, and will impress any guest. With 70 outrageously tasty and creative recipes, there's something for everyone. Create the perfect appetizer to pair with your meal, or serve creamy dips at cocktail hour. Here at last is the solution to any last-minute dinner party or potluck. Or just whip one up as a tasty snack! You'll want to try them all, including:Salmon Canapés Caprese Salad Vietnamese Spring RollsWith a variety of fresh and flavorful options, this book will be the go-to guide for any party.

Slow cooker food conjures images of meat and potatoes—using a different sauce every day doesn’t hide the fact that it’s pot roast again. But who has time for incredibly complex recipes with dozens of ingredients? Home cooks can take back the slow cooker with these midcentury family favorites, updated for today’s tastes and adapted to make ahead of time and cook all day. With an eye toward entertaining, these recipes come together in a flash with zero time spent standing over the stove. Artichoke Red Pepper DipMolasses Baked BeansBrown Sugar Cider HamBanana Caramel CakeSpicy Hot Chocolate  There’s a recipe for any occasion—from weeknight dinners to impromptu parties to festive holiday meals—and they will please even the pickiest eater.

These retro-style treats are fun to make and fun to eat. Using ingredients you can find at any supermarket, these easy recipes combine something creamy (think Cool Whip, sweetened condensed milk, or cream cheese) with something fruity (if you’re feeling lazy, old-school canned fruit is a surprisingly delicious option) or something chocolate. Just mix it up and freeze it. If you’re feeling fancy, dump it into a ready-made piecrust before freezing! Recipes include:Frozen AmbrosiaSouthern Cherry FluffOrange Cream Fruit SaladFrozen Key Lime PieBanana Split SaladGreat for any occasion, these desserts are real crowd-pleasers.

The classic snack question: Salty or Sweet? But why choose when you can have both? Perfect for parties or late-night treats, this collection of salty and sweet delights will change the way you snack. From gooey to savory to crunchy or chocolatey, here you’ll find whatever you need to satisfy your cravings. Recipes include:Salted Caramel Pecan TartsCandied Bacon StripsChocolate Marshmallow Popcorn BallsSpicy Hot ChocolatePecan Pralines  With delicious classics and creative new munchies, Best Salty Sweet Snacks will have the whole family asking for more!

Delicious dinners have never been so easy--or so inexpensive--to prepare. When both time and money are tight, it's tempting to buy cheap, processed foods, but it's not necessary. You can cook well with inexpensive cuts of meat, in-season vegetables that will fill you up, and a variety of side dishes to make based on what's on sale that week, or what's in your fridge. The fast and flexible recipes (you can swap ingredients if something is on sale) include:Butternut Squash Chicken Pan RoastBBQ-Beef Stuffed PotatoesTuna Hash Brown CasseroleBacon and Chives FrittataSlow Cooker Pork and Beans No matter your budget, the recipes, shopping lists, and tricks to stretch pricey ingredients are invaluable.

Delicious dinners don’t have to mean endless dishes! Introducing Skillet & Sheet Pan Suppers, a collection of one-pan meals that will revolutionize the way you prepare dinner. Feed your family in half the time with a fraction of the effort—and no one will know the difference! With mouthwatering meals like:   Roasted Salmon with Lemony Asparagus and TomatoCheesy Pea & Carrot FrittataLemony Chicken Wings and Sweet Corn  These heartwarming, stick-to-your-ribs spreads will provide delicious and nutritious meals for your table. Spend less time prepping and cleaning, and more time with the ones you love.

Nothing says home like warm, gooey chocolate lava cake. The moist heat of a slow cooker is perfect for cooking and serving cakes, puddings, cobblers, and more. These recipes are made for busy people, so it’s a matter of dumping in a few ingredients and letting the pot do all the work. Come home to delicious, sweet treats that you can serve to even the most discerning guest. Mouthwatering recipes include:  Apple-Cinnamon CobblerRed Velvet CakeSweet Cinnamon RollsPumpkin-Spice Cake with Cream Cheese FrostingWarm Brownie Pudding Pie  Fix it and forget it, for a party or any time!

Winter stews and casseroles don’t have to be boring. Here are 50 surprisingly simple updates on classic recipes, most of which can be prepared ahead of time and cooked when you’re ready to eat. After all, the last thing you want to do after a long day of chilly weather is shop for hard-to-find ingredients in order to prepare an elaborate dinner. Forget about that! Feed the whole family in no time with these stick-to-your-bones dishes, including:Creamy Chicken CasseroleBeef StroganoffSausage and Spiral Pasta BakeCajun-Style Chicken StewCheesy Scalloped Potatoes  These hearty eats will hit the spot, and bonus: There will be plenty of leftovers for lunch, snacks, or another quick dinner.

There’s nothing quite like a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie or slice of cake, but who wants an entire batch of sweets when only one or two people are around to eat them? Well, now have your bite-size treats and eat them too! Gone are the days of throwing out leftover cake and brownies. Try making one of these portion-friendly desserts instead, with recipes like:Cheesecake BitesCoconut Chocolate MacaroonsRocky Road CakeFlourless Chocolate Mini CakesCherry Hand PiesWith Best Sweets & Treats for Two, indulge your love for baking but keep the portions in check.

Whether you’re preparing for a romantic night in, cooking for you and a friend, or just don’t feel like packing up leftovers, these quick and easy meals for two are sure to make dinner a whole lot easier. You’ll never sacrifice flavor for convenience when whipping up these simple salads, starters, and main dishes. The fast and flavorful recipes include:Taco Salad with Fresh CornHoney Buffalo Chicken WingsBBQ Pork ChopsVegetable Fried RiceOnce you’ve discovered the joys of cooking for two, you’ll never go back!

Certified lifecycle celebrant Christopher Shelley is on a mission to revolutionize the wedding ceremony—or at least to make it as enjoyable as the reception. In Best. Ceremony. Ever., he will forever alter the way couples and wedding pros think about tying the knot. Shelley, who has officiated hundreds of weddings, walks couples and officiants through working together, from setting the atmosphere to telling an unforgettable love story. He shares questions for the couple to ask themselves before meeting with their officiant, and offers a wedding vow workshop and complete sample ceremonies.Shelley cares about the guests as much as the couple getting married, and his friendly, entertaining guide is a treasure chest of ideas to make guests laugh, cry, and then laugh at how much they’re crying. From announcing the wedding (insert cliff-hanger) to selecting venues (consider breweries!) to choreographing processionals (dance party!) to explosive recessionals (balloon drop!), opportunities to surprise guests abound.

The Great Lakes Basin has become home to some of the best steelhead fishing in North America. Several world-record fish have now come from this region, and its popularity has grown along with the health of this fishery. Now, for the first time in a single volume, Bob Linsenman gives you the background on these fish, how they came to be in the Great Lakes, what they feed on, what flies best imitate their food base, plus the low-down on tackle, tactics, and where to go to have the best luck. No other volume offers this detailed assessment of the best fly fishing streams along the shores of all five Great Lakes. This indispensable book is a must- have for every angler contemplating a shot at these great fish. 50 black & white photographs, 8 color pages, 10 maps, index.

Don't let the name fool you -- a dump cake is a dream come true for any busy person. This effortless dessert will impress everyone because it's outstandingly delicious. Easy, too: you just pour canned fruit or pie filling into a baking dish, "dump” a dry cake mix over the fruit, and finish it off with pats of butter. It bakes up magically in the oven into something like a cobbler. You can mix and match at home, or use the handy recipes tried and tested here, including: Pineapple-Coconut Dump Cake • Salted Caramel Dump Cake • Peach-Raspberry Dump Cake • Cherry Chocolate Chip Dump Cake. Here at last is the perfect answer to last-minute potluck dinners, bake sales, school events, and even holiday parties.

Who wants to eat meat without potatoes? Chicken without rice? Chili without cornbread? Sides can really make the meal. (Sometimes even taking center stage, as Aunt Annie's sweet potato casserole tends to do at the holidays.)  Add the perfect compliment to all of your favorite dishes with the delicious--and deliciously healthy--recipes in this book. With many gluten-free and sugar-free options, there's sure to be something for everyone.

Getting a nutritious dinner on the table is one of the top everyday challenges for most families—busy cooks are always eager for healthy, quick, and delicious options that their families will eat. Slow Cooker Dump Dinners offers 50 recipes for hot, homemade meals that can be made by “dumping” a few ingredients into a slow-cooker. And the best part? Each dump dinner is made with just 5 ingredients or less! Talk about quick and easy!

Cobblers, crisps, and crumbles are classic American desserts for a reason: They’re delicious ways to showcase seasonal fruit by combining them with a sweet, crispy topping. And, best of all, they are quick and easy to make—think of them as pie’s less intimidating, equally delicious cousins. Make amazing weeknight desserts or entertain a crowd with this collection of 50 recipes, accompanied by beautiful full-color photography.  Recipes include:    Peach Raspberry CobblerApple Crisp with Salted CaramelStrawberry Rhubarb CrispBlueberry Lemon Cobbler

Barbequing is a delicious way to get dinner on the table in a flash, whether it’s your annual backyard cookout or your weeknight family dinner. With 50 mouthwatering recipes for meats, marinades, and rubs, as well as grilled vegetables and sides, this book will be your quick and easy go-to guide for any summer gathering.  Recipes include:Bourbon-Brown Sugar Steak MarinadeHoney Barbeque ChickenGrilled Asparagus VinaigretteFennel-Rosemary Pork Tenderloin Short-Rib BurgersYou'll want to grill every day with these simple, and simply good, recipes.

Make your meal memorable with amazing appetizers, sensational side dishes, and delicious dips.  These tasty supper supplements will steal the show, and with 60 creative recipes, there’s something for everyone. Create the perfect appetizer to prepare palates, pair the main course with a complementing side dish, and thrill at happy hour with creamy dips for chips or veggies. All of your favorites are here, with a few new twists that will leave you wanting more:Spinach & Bacon DipFiery MeatballsBalsamic Brussels SproutsCheesy CauliflowerLime & Chicken Chili KebabsSavory Pinwheels Main dishes are great, but they shouldn’t stand alone. Create a complete, delicious meal with the quick and easy recipes in Best Dips, Apps, & Sides.