Twinkle’s Kitchen | Gluten-free Buttermilk Biscuits
Mmmmm…biscuits. It’s often murmured around our house on Sunday morning. Seriously, what’s better than biscuits? Not much, but being without biscuits in a gluten-free household has caused heartbreak and...
View ArticleTwinkle’s Kitchen | Spicy Strawberry-Lime Salsa
I am just aching for summer to be here, so salsa has been on my mind, like a lot. And since strawberries are abundant this time of year, a fresh fruit salsa drizzled over some killer tacos have been...
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Happy Hour | Classic Derby Cocktails
Get out your seersucker suits and put on your feathered hats: Derby season has officially started. Before heading to the track – or catching the big show on the telly – make sure you are equipped with...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | One Pan Meals
For me, Sunday brunch is a big deal. It seriously may be my favorite part of the entire week. I’m always up before everyone else, anyway, and that means I have a few golden hours to myself. I put on a...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Dark Chocolate Paleo Brownies
If you are searching for a good, protein-based snack, paleo brownies are positively perfect. Quick, easy and delicious, these tasty bites are just the thing for a post-workout boost or an after-dinner...
View ArticleSimply Healthy | Mango-Almond Smoothie
This mix of almonds and mango smoothie will give your morning a taste of summer and a big boost of protein. Mango-Almond Smoothie 2 fresh mangos, diced 1 cup almond milk 1 banana 1/2 cup ice How-To:...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Perfect Mother’s Day Brunch
I remember Mother’s Day 1979 very well. I woke up early, snuck $5 out of my mother’s purse and tip-toed out the backdoor to the small bakery on Main Street. I picked out eight of the most beautiful,...
View ArticleRecipe: Springtime Chicken Sandwiches
Sandwiches are a staple in my house. On a busy weeknight, sandwiches are quick to assemble, filling and even healthy. There are endless combinations for what can be put between the bread. One of our...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Sweet and spicy relish
From New York to Chicago to New Orleans and way out West, hot dogs are a part of our food history. Coney Island hosts the annual hot dog eating contest every Fourth of July. Celebrities can be spotted...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Simple grill rub with a kick
INDIANAPOLIS – When I think “Dad”, I think food. With two dads who are wonderful cooks in my life – Brad-Dad and Brett, my stepdad – there are always plenty of great eats to be had whenever one of them...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Grilling salmon
I love grilling, and I love trying out new things to cook on the grill. For a long time, however, I shied away from cooking anything I thought might fall apart to avoid any unwanted failure. Honestly,...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Stuffed Zucchini
Zucchini is now in abundance. If you’ve been cultivating it in your garden this summer, it just keeps growing and growing. It’s filling up the bins at the grocery and tables at the farmer’s markets. A...
View ArticleTwinkle’s Kitchen | Burgers 101
Nothing really defines the first cookout of the year than a juicy, perfectly grilled burger. No matter the toppings, if your hamburgers are grilled just right, then the cookout will be a success. Every...
View ArticleSimply Healthy | Banana Cream Pie Smoothie
This rich, creamy smoothie is just right for a wake-up call, but even better as a healthy dessert. Banana Cream Pie Smoothie Makes one 12 oz. smoothie 2 bananas 1 cup coconut milk 1 tsp. vanilla...
View ArticleRecipe: Grilled Veggies with Italian Herb Dressing
I just pulled the charcoal grill out of the garage for the first time last week. Now that the weather has warmed up, I try to be outside as much as possible. The raised beds have been made and filled...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Fried Green Tomatoes
As the summer tomatoes begin to grow, impatience can grab you. All winter we’ve had to put up with hothouse replacements instead of the homegrown Heirlooms, Big Boys and Beefsteaks hanging from the...
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Twinkle’s Kitchen | Refrigerator Pickles
Canning and pickling the fruits of your summer harvest – and winter harvest for that matter – is one of the most satisfying feelings a body can have. If you aren’t ready to take on a big-time canning...
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The Southern Table: Memories and recipe
By Twinkle VanWinkle, LIN Lifestyle Expert Living in the big city for the last five years, I often long for visits home to Mississippi. Of course there is family to visit and so on, but really I yearn...
View ArticleRecipe: Southern Skillet Hash
By Sara Croft, Food Blogger/Owner @ Solid Gold Eats One-pot meals make me feel like I’ve expedited the dinner process, giving me more time at the dinner table than in the kitchen preparing the meal....
View ArticleTwinkle’s Kitchen | Chorizo & Brown Rice Stuffed Peppers
By Twinkle VanWinkle, LIN Lifestyle Expert We are always looking for ways to make a rich, high-calorie meal healthier. Stuffed bell peppers is one meal that can serve as a side dish and a main course....
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