Archive for June, 2006
Monday, June 26th, 2006
Chinese Sesame Chicken
Ingredients:
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds, divided
-1 teaspoon black pepper
-1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
-5 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into chunks
-5 tablespoons vegetable oil
-1/2 onion, cut into wedges
-1/2 cup green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
-2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
-2 tablespoons honey
-cooked rice
1. In a large plastic bag, combine flour, 1/4 [...]
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Sunday, June 18th, 2006
Iced Cappuccino
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup very strong coffee
-1 cup ice cubes
-1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
-1/2 cup whipped topping, plus more for topping
-2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, plus more for topping
-3 tablespoons chocolate chips
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth
2. Divide among 2 glasses
3. Top each drink with a little whipped topping and a drizzle of [...]
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Sunday, June 18th, 2006
Breakfast Refreshment
Ingredients:
-1 cup orange juice (chilled)
-1 cup vanilla ice cream
-1 cup orange or lemon sherbert
-1 (12 oz) bottle lemon lime carbonated beverage (chilled)
1. Place orange juice, ice cream and sherbert in a blender and blend until smooth
2. Pour into 4 tall glasses
3. Pour lemon lime beverage slowly over the mixture in the glasses
4. Stir gently
5. [...]
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Sunday, June 18th, 2006
Raspberry-Lemon Fizz
Ingredients:
-2 cup sparkling water
-1/2 cup limoncello liqueur
-crushed ice
-4 tablespoons fresh raspberries
1. In a small pitcher, combine the sparkling water and limoncello
2. Place a spoonful of crushed ice into each of 4 flute glasses and top with raspberries
3. Pour the sparkling mixture over the ice and raspberries
4. Serve immediately
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Sunday, June 18th, 2006
The Club Wrap
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup chopped avocado
-1/2 cup chopped tomato
-2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
-1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
-salt
-pepper
-1/4 pound thinly sliced smoked turkey
-1 cup chopped arugula
-two (10-inch) flour tortillas
-your favorite salsa
1. Combine avocado, tomato, basil and lime juice in a small bowl
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste
3. Divide the avocado mixture evenly among the tortillas and [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Sandwiches/Wraps by Svetlana
Sunday, June 18th, 2006
Smoked Salmon Wraps
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
-2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
-1 tablespoon horseradish
-pepper
-2 (10-inch) flour tortillas
-1 cup (about 6 ounces) smoked salmon, cut into thin strips
-2/3 cup chopped cucumber
-1/2 cup chopped fresh dill
-2 teaspoons olive oil
1. Combine the cream cheese, capers, horseradish, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl
2. Divide among the tortillas and spread [...]
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Saturday, June 17th, 2006
Cranberry Scones
Ingredients:
-3 cups flour
-1/2 cup sugar
-1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder
-1 tablespoon lemon zest
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup cold butter (1 stick)
-3/4 cup light cream, plus more for brushing
-2 large eggs
-1 1/2 cups chopped dried cranberries
1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
2. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray
3. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, lemon zest and salt in [...]
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Saturday, June 17th, 2006
Rice Pancakes
Ingredients:
-2 large eggs
-1/4 cup coconut milk
-1/4 cup cilantro
-1 tablespoon minced ginger
-2 cups cooked rice
-1/2 cup chopped green onions
-1/3 cup chopped unsalted peanuts
-salt
-ground black pepper
-1/4 cup flour
-1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1. Whisk together eggs and coconut milk in a large bowl
2. Stir in cilantro and ginger
3. Add rice, onions, peanuts, flour and hot sauce, and mix well
4. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers by Svetlana
Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
Raspberry Sorbet Cake
Ingredients:
-1 pint (2 cups) raspberry sorbet or sherbet, softened
-1 cup cold fat free milk
-1 pakage (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
-1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
-1 cup fresh raspberries
1. Line 9×5-inch loaf pan with foil
2. Spoon sorbet into pan and freeze for 10 minutes
3. Pour [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cakes, Desserts by Svetlana
Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ingredients:
-12 Chips Ahoy! Real Chocolate Chip Cookies
-1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, softened
-1/2 cup sugar
-1 can (12 oz.) frozen berry juice concentrate, thawed
-1 cup crushed strawberries
-1 tub (8 oz.) Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
-2 cups strawberries or any kind of berries, halved
1. Arrange cookies in single layer on bottom of 9-inch springform pan and set [...]
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Tuesday, June 6th, 2006
Chocolate Cupcakes
Ingredients:
-2 cup thawed Cool Whip Whipped Topping
-8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
-4 square Baker’S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted, cooled
-4 tablespoon powdered sugar
-32 Nilla Wafers
-unsweetened cocoa, for garnish
1. Mix 1 cup of the whipped topping, the cream cheese, melted chocolate and sugar until well blended
2. Place 2 of the wafers in bottom of each [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Desserts by Svetlana
Monday, June 5th, 2006
Lobster-Vegetable Wraps
Ingredients:
-1 (8-ounce) container chopped lobster meat
-1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
-1 avocado, peeled and diced
-1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
-1/2 cup your favorite dressing
-salt
-ground black pepper
-1/2 lemon, juiced
-whole chives
-4 (12-inch) low-carb flour tortillas
-Iceberg lettuce, chopped
1. In a medium bowl, combine lobster, tomatoes, avocado, cilantro and dressing.
2. Mix together, adding salt, pepper, and lemon juice and set aside
3. [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers, Sandwiches/Wraps, Seafood by Svetlana
Monday, June 5th, 2006
Berry Slurpy
Ingredients:
-1 cup frozen mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blackberries, boysenberries, blueberries)
-3 1/2 ounces silken soft tofu (1/4 of 14-ounce package)
-1 1/2 cups no pulp orange juice
-1 banana
1. Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth
2. Pour into six glasses and serve immediately
No Comments » - Posted in Refreshments by Svetlana
Monday, June 5th, 2006
Toasted Baguette
Ingredients:
-1 baguette
-1/4 cup olive oil
-salt
-ground black pepper
-2 tablespoons paprika
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. Slice the baguette diagonally into 1/4-inch slices (20 to 25 slices)
3. Place the slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet
4. Brush each slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika
5. Bake the toasts for 15 [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Appetizers by Svetlana
Monday, June 5th, 2006
Sparkling Grape Cocktail
-1 bottle Sparkling Cider, chilled
-1 1/2 cups grape juice, chilled
-Ice, optional
-1 lemon, sliced into thin rounds
-Chopped mint leaves, for garnish
1. Combine the Sparkling Cider and the grape juice in a pitcher
2. Pour into glasses, over ice, if desired
3. Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves
4. Serve right away
No Comments » - Posted in Refreshments by Svetlana
Monday, June 5th, 2006
Scallops and Spinach Salad
Ingredients:
-olive oil to brush
-16 large scallops
-6 cups of baby spinach, washed
-12 cherry tomatoes, halved
-lemon juice, freshly squeezed
-olive oil to drizzle
-salt
-black pepper
-parsley for garnish, optional
-lemon wedges for garnish, optional
1. Heat a grill pan and brush with a little olive oil
2. Place the scallops on the grill pan and cook for 2 minutes, then turn and cook [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Salads, Seafood by Svetlana
Saturday, June 3rd, 2006
Tomato Salsa
Ingredients:
-1 container (10 ounces) grape tomatoes, quartered
-1/2 jar (5.75 ounces) pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
-1 large rib celery, chopped
-10 pitted black olives, chopped
-2 cloves garlic, chopped
-1/2 cup chopped, seeded hot cherry peppers
-3 tablespoons olive oil
-2 tablespoons dried parsley flakes
-1 bag (16 ounces) sliced toasted panini
1. Stir salsa ingredients together in a large bowl
2. Cover and refrigerate [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Dips/Salsas by Svetlana
Saturday, June 3rd, 2006
Walnut Squares
Ingredients:
Cookie Base:
-1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter
-1 cup flour
Filling:
-2 eggs
-1/2 cup brown sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 tablespoons maple syrup
-1 cup chopped walnuts
-whole nuts for garnish
-1 cup shredded coconut
-1/3 cup flour
-1 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Frosting:
-6 tablespoons unsalted butter
-1 box (1 pound) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
-1/4 cup heavy cream
-1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1. Cookie Base: Heat [...]