This is the time of year for me to start The Master Cleanse Diet! I start every January with this tasty Lemonade Diet! This recipe is featured in my second Ali in the Valley episode for 2019, and you can watch it on my Youtube channel here: The Master Cleanse Diet (don’t forget to subscribe)! […]
My Seafood Gumbo is the BOMB!🔥It’s made with a whole bunch of love and is a super easy one-pot recipe. It’s that time of year, celebrating MLK Day and the weather is cold outside, so it’s the perfect time for a big pot of Gumbo! Most people make Gumbo for special occasions but Gumbo is […]
You know I love sharing an easy and delicious recipe perfect for New Year’s Day! Well here it is Black-Eyed Pea Soup! This soup is full of all the good stuff that’s perfect for New Year’s Day: Black-eyed peas, collards, smoked sausage, tomatoes, vegetables and seasonings. And I’ll be serving it with cornbread! On New […]
So, keeping in the holiday spirit and speaking of good stuff…if you think you love margaritas now, just wait until you try my delicious Cranberry Margaritas. Gorgeous, colorful, refreshing, delicious…and red! You’ll be filled with love immediately. Note: Tread lightly…and sip slowly! They taste so good, it’s easy to forget there’s booze in there. These […]
I absolutely love this Sweet Potato Goat Cheese Appetizer. They’re so good I have to make myself not eat too many! Sweet Potatoes make a great companion to your holiday meals as either mashed, candied, sweet or savory and can be enjoyed in recipes from breakfast to dessert too. But today, I’m sharing a way […]
Top Thanksgiving side dishes start today with Meatless Monday’s Green Beans with Fried Onions. Sautéed almonds and seasoned onions make this Green Bean dish a savory side perfect for any holiday dinner. Don’t have onions? Substitute garlic in this 100-calories-per-serving dish. Spice up Thanksgiving traditions by adding new twists to classic Thanksgiving side dishes. I’ll be […]
Tis the season! I made these beautiful and delicious Cranberry Ombre Sparkler Cocktails for my upcoming Christmas Special which I’ll be announcing when to tune in very soon. This holiday cocktail is so easy to make and is the perfect drink to ring in the Christmas spirit or can be just as good for any other celebration. Inspired and […]
Halloween is quickly approaching and I’ve been waiting to post this delicious but spooky Squid Ink Pasta Dish! Okay, I know…This is one of those weird recipes. But it is Halloween, and I was looking for something black and creepy to make, and I saw a package of squid ink pasta at (where else?) Trader Joes […]
I love a good meaty fish so Tuna Steaks are perfect for me. This quick and easy recipe is Garlic, Jalapeño, Lemon Seared Albacore Tuna Steaks! Tuna Steaks are a great alternative to meat and if you’re looking for a great meal to please your guests then you should consider browsing online for different tuna […]
I’m obsessed with these Quinoa-Stuffed Heirloom Tomatoes! So simple to make and so delicious! Vibrant heirloom tomatoes are the perfect vessels for a light filling of quinoa, chickpeas, and fresh-herbs. For a stunning presentation, serve the tomato tops alongside. I added Trader Joe’s Cilantro Salad dressing instead of the romesco sauce, which the recipe called […]
It’s time to get in the Halloween spirit with a delicious Pumpkin Smoothie! Here at the Kilmer household we’re gearing up to go crazy on pumpkin recipes! The kids and I are starting our traditional Halloween decorating this weekend. Shh…I’m not really in the mood but when you got kids, well it’s not your choice. […]
Your girl over here needs this Sinister Cider Cocktail badly and thank you Martha Stewart for this recipe! Of course I changed the recipe up a bit to make it my own here at Ali in the Valley. The past few weeks have been tougher than normal for me. And in full transparency, as I’m […]