Antioxidant Berry Blast - Drinking your way to a healthy existence was never easier than this. Packed with antioxidants, this water based strawberry smoothie is light, refreshing and frothy. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an afternoon boost, this is great for adults and…
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Avocado Milkshake - Asians love incorporating all kinds of tropical fruits into our beverages and desserts. Avocado, being one of the most popular fruits, is commonly used in a milkshake. Avocado milkshake is incredibly easy to prepare and has a smooth, mellow flavor…
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Banana Oatmeal Smoothie - Who says that breakfast has to be time consuming or elaborate? Here’s a super quick breakfast smoothie that has kept me addicted for years. Creamy, naturally sweet and so incredibly yummy, this Banana Oatmeal Smoothie will make it hard to…
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Blackberry Almond Smoothie - Serves 4Ingredients10 oz (~ 1 3/4 cups) fresh blackberries1 large banana1 ½ cups non-fat milk1 cup Greek or plain yogurt½ cup plain roasted almonds (unsalted, unseasoned) (Click here to learn how to roast your own almonds)3 tablespoons honey (optional)1 ½…
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Bodacious Blueberry Smoothie - Serves 4Ingredients3 cups blueberries1 ½ large banana, roughly chopped2 big handful fresh spinach leaves2 tablespoon honey (optional)3 cups almond milk (substitute soy milk or regular milk)2 cups crushed iceMethodPlace all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve…
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Brandy Hot Chocolate - Ok, so I had a sip of this decadent hot chocolate as a child. I didn't know there was brandy in it and by the time my neck grew warm, my parents and grandparents were too late to stop me.…
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Coconut Water Spritzer - Many people confuse the nutritional content of coconut water with coconut milk. While the latter does have a high fat content, the former is one of the most powerful antioxidants in nature, long used in Asia both for consumption and…
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Cooling Kale & Honeydew Smoothie - Serves 4Ingredients2 ½ cups coconut water (if you like a thicker smoothie use 2 cups)1 heaping cup cucumber, roughly chopped with or without peel1 large handful raw kale, thoroughly washed and drained½ large ripe banana2 cups honeydew melon roughly chopped2…
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Creamy Lychee Saketini - On warm evenings, there’s little else that can cool you down better than the perfect cocktail. Here’s a super easy cocktail using one of my favorite tropical fruits- lychee, paired with a classic Asian beverage- sake. Light, creamy and frothy,…
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Easy Iced Tea - Remember the old days where you had to boil water for hot tea then wait for it to cool down before you could put it in the fridge or add ice cubes for iced tea? No need for all that…
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Frothy Brandy Milk - Serves 4Ingredients2 2/3 cups skim milk1 cup vanilla bean ice cream (left a room temperature for about 10 minutes)2 heaping tablespoons confectioners' sugar8 to 12 tablespoons brandy (adjust for lighter or heavier flavor)MethodUsing a cocktail shaker, blend half of the…
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Honeydew Soybean Smoothie - Serves 4Ingredients4 ½ heaping cups chopped ripe honeydew melon1 3/4 cups soybean milk2 cups crushed ice4 small honeydew melon wedges for garnishMethodPlace all the ingredients together in a blender and blend until smooth. Pour into individual serving glasses garnished with…
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Hong Kong Milk Coffee - Serves 4Ingredients4 cups freshly brewed hot coffee4 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)2 cups evaporated milk at room temperatureMethodDivide the evaporated milk evenly into four serving cups or glasses. Add one cup of coffee and one tablespoon of sugar per serving glass/cup.…
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Hong Kong Milk Tea - Serves 4Ingredients3/4 tablespoon loose black tea leaves5 cups boiling water left to cool for 10 minutes3 tablespoons sugar (add more if you prefer sweeter tea)1 1/3 cups evaporated milk at room temperatureMethodPlace the black tea leaves at the bottom of…
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Mango Chardonnay Frost - Serves 4Ingredients2 cups ripe mango, chopped and pre-frozen (freeze at least 6 hours before using) + for garnish2 cups Chardonnay, chilled1 cup crushed ice1 tablespoon honey1 tablespoon lime juiceMethodPlace all the ingredients in a blender and blend until thick and…
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Mango Smoothie - Serves 4Ingredients2 cups crushed ice2 medium sized fresh ripe mango, peeled and cut into chunks6 cups coconut water1 cup vanilla yogurtDrizzle of honey (optional and depending on sweetness of mango)Mango wedges & tropical berries for garnishMethodPlace all the ingredients in…
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Peaches'n Cream - Serves 4Ingredients6 large fresh peaches, pitted and roughly chopped (~5 cups)4 cups milk4 heaping tablespoons honey2 cups club soda1 cup crushed ice***Tip: You can use frozen peaches and omit the crushed ice. Also, depending on the sweetness of the peaches,…
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Rose Young Coconut - Asia is well known for exotic cocktails and tropical drinks, many of which use coconuts. With the simple addition of one key ingredient, fresh young coconut is transformed into a refreshing, tropical dessert drink. This recipe works well for both…
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Strawberry Oatmeal Smoothie - Makes 4 glassesIngredients12 large strawberries, rinsed and hulled2 bananas + slices for garnish2 cup crushed ice3 tablespoons honey1 cup raw oatmeal3 cups skim milk (substitute Almond milk)MethodIn a blender, pulse all the ingredients together until smooth. Garnish with strawberries and…
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Tropical Smoothie - Smoothies are my favorite way to pack in daily essential nutrients and antioxidants in a quick and effective way. While there are many smoothie stores to choose from, I find that most of these stores add unnecessary syrups and preservatives…
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Watermelon Lychee Smoothie - Serves 4Ingredients4 cups watermelon cut in chunks2 cup (~20 pieces) lychee3 cups coconut water2 cups crushed icePieces of watermelon and lychee for garnishMethodPlace all the ingredients (except the garnish) into a blender and blend until thoroughly smooth. Serve immediately with…
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