Guac and Roll this Super Bowl!

Happy Super Bowl Week! Tom Brady is playing (again) and Justin Timberlake is doing the halftime show and that's about all we need to know! 
Of course, one of the best parts about the big game is the snacks! Is your snack game more of a touchdown or a penalty?! 
We want to help you ensure a touchdown with these 15 delicious {veggie based} apps from Real Simple. 
Let's talk about the real MVP...GUACAMOLE. What is a super bowl party, well any party, without Guac?! One of our resident sales reps here at WCPI is affectionately known as "Tony Guacamole."
While he won't give away his top secret recipe, we may have a picture that will help! Even if you can't recreate a Tony Guacamole recipe, we're sure this avocado dip will be a crowd pleaser. 

Creamy Cauliflower soup

It's that time of the year when we are all working on our New Year's Resolutions! Eat healthy, workout...but don't we all need a cheat day?! We're talking Netflix watching, soup sipping and listening to the rain in sweatpants. Sounds like heaven! We found the perfect cheat day soup, and it can't even be considered too "unhealthy" since it's chock full of veggies and all real {delicious} ingredients! Bring us ALL the cream...

Adapted from The Pioneer Woman, find the recipe here

Cold - busting Orange Mango smoothie!

Here at Watsonville Coast, we are really feeling the wrath of the cold and flu season. No man, woman (or child) is safe this time of the year! It can really wear us down, especially after busy holidays filled with indulging food and drinks. 

Let's use our wealth of fresh fruits and veggies to ward off the yucky stuff!

This  "cold-busting" smoothie from I Deliciate is packed with antioxidants and cold and flu fighting ingredients to keep you healthy and is delicious to boot!

INGREDIENTS

• 4 oranges, juiced (about 2 cups of juice)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen mango chunks
• 1-inch piece of ginger, juiced or grated
• 1 cup plain, unsweetened yogurt*
• 1-2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tbsp raw honey
• 1 cup ice, optional
• 2 capsules of probiotic supplement, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Place all ingredients in blender and blend until smooth!

NOTES

*To make this smoothie dairy-free and vegan, just use your favorite non-dairy yogurt.

Delightful Holiday Pomegranate and Persimmon Sangria

What are the holidays without a festive drink or drink(s) to make spirits bright?! We found this {DELIGHTFUL} sangria recipe that is not only delicious, but so pretty to boot!

Don't take our word for it! Try it out for yourself! 

Ingredients

• 2 persimmons
• 1/2 cup pomegranate arils
• 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
• 1/2 cup pomegranate juice
• 1/3 cup Cointreau 
• 1 bottle moscato, chilled
• Soda water (optional)

Instructions

1. Slice the persimmon into thin circles, then cut the circles in half. De-seed a pomegranate to get your 1/2 cup of arils. Add the fruit, including the cranberries, to a punch bowl or pitcher.
2. Add the pomegranate juice, Cointreau, and moscato.
3. I suggest chilling the sangria for at least a few hours (if not overnight) before serving, but it will still taste good if you drink it right away. You may add a bit of soda water to each glass prior to serving if desired.