Author Archives: Alyssa

About Alyssa

An accomplished home cook, recipe developer and lover of all things healthy, Alyssa Brantley is an expert in the kitchen. Her focus is on creating healthy and delicious global recipes that use whole foods and natural ingredients, yet fit in with the type of balanced eating recommended by Weight Watchers. Moderation, within healthy guidelines is the key to everyday well-being! www.everydaymaven.com

Crockpot Apple Compote

Have you ever walked into someone’s house while there was an apple pie in the oven? That warm, inviting smell of apples baking with cinnamon, sugar, and flaky crust.  So decadent and delicious but not something that most of us … Continue reading

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The Scoop on Salt

Have you ever wondered which salt to use when?  Sometimes a recipe is specific and states “Kosher Salt” or “Sea Salt” or even “Table Salt” but other times a recipe will just say “Salt”.  Snd then what are you supposed … Continue reading

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5 Ways to Use Kale

In some places, Kale is a dirty word, a misunderstood vegetable that can scare even the most seasoned home cook and incite grimaces from the family. This stems from the fact that Kale can be hard to learn how to … Continue reading

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Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs

Hard boiled eggs are great to have cooked in your refrigerator.  You can add them to a salad, make a quick sandwich, slice on top of an Asian rice dish at dinner, or pair with a vegetable or fruit for … Continue reading

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Smoothie Fundamentals

A great smoothie is life-changing.  Ok, well maybe not life-changing, but certainly an excellent way to incorporate Superfoods into your diet in a rich and creamy way! Tweet

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