Archive for April, 2007
Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Berry Delight
Ingredients:
-1 (12 oz) angel food cake
-1 cup cream, whipped
-2 packages frozen raspberries
-2 packages raspberry gelatin
-1 1/2 cups hot water
-1 cup cold water
1. Dissolve gelatin in hot water and let stand until slightly set
2. Add whipped cream; add berries
3. Break cake into pieces the size of walnuts
4. Place pieces in pan and pour berry mixture over [...]
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Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Angel Berry Cake
Ingredients:
-1 (10 inch) Angel Food cake
-10 oz. package strawberries, partially thawed
-2 cups whipping cream
-1/4 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla
1. With knife, make slits at 1 inch intervals around top of cake between center and rim, cutting through cake from top to bottom
2. Insert strawberries into slits
3. Spoon juice over berries
4. Whip cream with vanilla and sugar
5. [...]
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Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Strawberry Cookies
Ingredients:
-1 cup sugar
-1/2 cup butter
-1 teaspoon Almond extract
-1 egg
-2 cups flour
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1 cup sweet strawberries, mashed
-1/2 cup chopped walnuts
-3/4 cup Confectioners’ sugar
1. Remove 2 tablespoons of the crushed strawberries with juice and set aside
2. Cream sugar, butter, and almond extract until creamy
3. Beat in egg
4. Mix flour with baking powder [...]
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Sunday, April 29th, 2007
Oatmeal Cranberry Muffins
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
-1 tablespoon baking powder
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
-1/2 cup dried cranberries
-3/4 cup old fashioned oats
-3 tablespoons butter, softened
-3/4 cup brown sugar
-3/4 cup milk
-1 egg
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Grease 16 muffin pan cups
3. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl
4. Toss nuts and cranberries with [...]
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Friday, April 27th, 2007
Citrus Rice
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups instant white rice, uncooked
-1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
-1/2 cup orange juice
-2 teaspoons soy sauce
-1/4 cup sliced green onions
-3 tablespoons Sliced Almonds
1. Combine rice, broth, orange juice and soy sauce in microwaveable bowl; cover
2. Microwave on high 5 minutes
3. Let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed
4. Fluff rice with fork; [...]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Fish Cakes
Ingredients:
-500 grams pollock fillets (or any other white fish)
-1 onion, minced
-4 sliced French bread, soaked in milk
-3 teaspoons fresh dill, finely chopped
-3 teaspoons parsley, finely chopped
-1 egg
-olive oil for frying
1. Combine all ingredients, except oil, in a large bowl and mix well
2. Refrigerate for 20 minutes before making fish cakes
3. Make 18 small round fish [...]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Shrimp & Asparagus Risotto
Ingredients:
-8 cups chicken broth
-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
-2 cups Arborio rice
-1/2 cup dry white wine
-1/2 lb fresh asparagus spears, stemmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
-18 large shrimp, shelled and deveined
-1/2 cup butter
-1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
-Salt and pepper, to taste
-1 cup chopped tomatoes
-Fresh parsley, chopped
-1/2 cup yellow onions, chopped
1. In a large pot or [...]
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Thursday, April 26th, 2007
Risotto
Ingredients:
-5 cups chicken broth
-2 tablespoons butter
-2 ounces pancetta, chopped
-1 link (about 6 ounces) spicy Italian sausage, casing removed
-3/4 cup finely chopped onion
-1 cup chopped red bell pepper
-4 ounces button mushrooms, coarsely chopped
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-1 1/2 cups medium-grain white rice
-3/4 cup dry white wine
-1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh [...]
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
Муравейник
Ingredients:
Тесто:
-1 стакан сахара
-3 яйца
-5 ст. ложек масла растопить
-1 чайная ложка соды с уксусом
-щепотка соли
-3 1/2 стакана муки
Крем:
-Банку сгущенки варить 1 1/2 часа ПОСЛЕ закипания воды. Полностью остудить
-200 г масла
-3 столовых ложки мёда
Тесто:
Замесить крутое тесто. Разделить на 4 кусочка. Положить тесто в морозильник на ночь. Pротивень смазать маслом. Натереть тесто тонким слоем прямо на протвень, по [...]
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
Watermelon-Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
-4 slices of chopped watermelon
-16 cubes of ice
-1 tablespoon of powdered sugar
-5 strawberries with tops off
1. Put all the ice into the blender and blend for about 5 seconds or until it is partially crushed
2. Add the watermelon, strawberries, and sugar and blend with the ice in the blender until the texture is smooth
3. Pour [...]
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Wednesday, April 25th, 2007
Eggplant-Stuffed Shells
Ingredients:
-1 medium eggplant
-20 pasta shells, stuffing size
-1 lb extra-firm tofu
-1/4 cup capers
-1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted, finely diced
-2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves, minced
-1 tablespoon fresh thyme
-5 sun-dried tomatoes, diced
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
-2 cups tomato pasta sauce
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. Slice the eggplant in half lengthwise and place the [...]
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Tuesday, April 24th, 2007
Greek Salad Pita Pockets
Ingredients:
-1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
-1 tomato, finely chopped
-½ cup finely diced cucumber
-8 thin slices red onion
-1 oz (30g) crumbled feta cheese
-4 pitted black olives, sliced
-4 pitted green olives, sliced
-½ tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
-½ tablespoon lemon juice
-2 whole grain pita breads, cut in half and opened into pockets
1. Mix together all the ingredients in a [...]
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Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Apricot Macaroons
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons matzo cake meal
-3/4 cup whole blanched almonds
-3/4 cup matzo cake meal
-3/4 cup sugar
-1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
-1 teaspoon grated orange rind
-1/4 teaspoon almond extract
-3 large egg whites
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons matzo cake meal
3. Place the almonds in a [...]
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Saturday, April 21st, 2007
Banana & Almond Cake
Ingredients:
-2 eggs
-1/2 cup white sugar
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-3 bananas, peeled
-1/2 cup sliced almonds
-250 grams raw whole almonds, toasted
-juice of 1/2 lemon
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-icing sugar, to serve
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
2. Grease an 8-inch fluted flan tin with removable base
3. Take a good sized square of baking paper and moisten
4. Line base and [...]
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Friday, April 20th, 2007
Peach and Brie Quesadillas
Ingredients:
Lime-Honey Dipping Sauce:
-2 tablespoons honey
-2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
-1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
Quesadillas:
-1 cup firm ripe peaches, peeled and thinly sliced (about 2 large)
-1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
-1 teaspoon brown sugar
-3 ounces Brie cheese, thinly sliced
-4 (8 inch) flour tortillas
-Cooking spray
-Chive strips (optional)
Lime-Honey Dipping Sauce:
1. Combine first 3 ingredients, stirring with a whisk; set aside
Queasadillas:
1. [...]
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
Easy Kahlua Tiramisu
Ingredients:
-12 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons Kahlua
-18 soft lady fingers
-1 (8-ounce) container mascarpone cheese, softened
-1 tablespoon granulated sugar
-3 (4-ounce) containers refrigerated prepared vanilla pudding
-6 teaspoons frozen non-dairy whipped topping, thawed
-Cocoa powder
1. Line 6 (1-cup) glass custard cups with plastic wrap
2. Spoon 2 teaspoons Kahlua into each cup
3. Soak 3 lady fingers in each cup, turning to [...]
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
Mango Bread
Ingredients:
-2 cups flour
-2 teaspoons baking soda
-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
-3/4 cup vegetable oil
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1 1/4 cups sugar
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
-3 eggs
-2 cups diced mango
-1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1. Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl
2. Make a well and add remaining ingredients
3. Mix until well blended
4. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 5 [...]
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Wednesday, April 18th, 2007
Chocolate Cake
Ingredients:
-1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
-1 3/4 cups brown sugar
-3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
-1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 1/4 cups buttermilk
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
-2 eggs
-4 tablespoons vegetable oil
-1 cup boiling water
-Confectioners’ sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Combine dry ingredients in large bowl and slowly whisk in wet ingredients
3. Pour [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Poppy Seed & Banana Muffins
Ingredients:
-1 1/4 cups whole wheat flour
-1 cup wheat bran
-1/2 cup wheat germ
-1 teaspoon baking soda
-1 teaspoon baking powder
-2 eggs
-1/4 cup honey
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1 cup mashed bananas
-1/2 cup milk
-2 teaspoons lemon juice
-1/3 cup poppy seeds
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin pan
3. In a large bowl, mix whole wheat [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Mango Refreshment
Ingredients:
-2 medium mangoes, peeled and sliced
-2 peeled limes
-2 apples, cored and quartered
1. Juice the mango, limes, and apples in a juice machine
2. Serve over ice
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Strawberry Salad
Ingredients:
-1 (6 ounce) package strawberry flavored gelatin
-1 1/2 cups boiling water
-1 (16 ounce) package frozen strawberries, thawed and drained
-1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple, drained
-1 cup chopped walnuts
-4 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
1. Mix gelatin and water together
2. Stir until dissolved, then add frozen strawberries
3. Chill until slightly firm
4. Fold in nuts and pineapple
5. Add [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Potato Pancakes
Ingredients:
-10 russet potatoes, peeled and shredded
-1 carrot, peeled and shredded
-1 onion, finely diced
-5 cloves garlic, crushed
-1 tablespoon chopped flat leaf parsley
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1/4 cup olive oil
-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-2 cups dry bread crumbs
-salt and pepper to taste
-olive oil for frying, as needed
1. Mix potatoes, carrot, onion, garlic, parsley, and [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Yogurt Parfait
Ingredients:
-2 cups vanilla yogurt
-1 cup granola
-8 blackberries (or berries of your choice)
1. In a large glass, layer 1 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup granola and 4 blackberries
2. Repeat layers
3. Serve immediately
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Coconut Flax Bars
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup shredded coconut
-1/2 cup butter
-3 tablespoons brown sugar
-1 egg
-3 tablespoons dark corn syrup
-3 tablespoons apple juice concentrate, thawed
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/2 cup whole wheat flour
-2 tablespoons vital wheat gluten
-2 cups rolled oats
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 cup shredded coconut
-1/2 cup flax seed
-1/2 cup raisins
-1/2 cup roasted soy nuts
1. Preheat oven to 350 [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Blueberry Flax Pancakes
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups dry pancake mix
-1/2 cup flax seed meal
-1 cup skim milk
-2 eggs
-1 cup fresh or thawed frozen blueberries
1. Set a nonstick skillet over medium heat
2. In a medium bowl, stir together the pancake mix and flax seed meal
3. In a separate bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the milk and eggs
4. Pour the [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Seafood Ceviche
Ingredients:
-1/2 pound cleaned, cooked crawfish tail meat
-1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
-1/2 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
-1/2 cup lime juice
-1/2 cup ketchup
-2 tablespoons hot sauce
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/3 cup chopped cilantro
-1/2 cup diced red onion
-1 cup peeled, seeded, and diced cucumber
-1 cup diced jicama
-1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and minced
-salt to taste
-1 large avocado, [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Cucumber & Olive Stacks
Ingredients:
-1 large cucumber
-1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
-1/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing
-1 (1 pound) loaf cocktail rye bread
-15 pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1. Slice the cucumber into 1/4-inch thick rounds
2. In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese and blue cheese dressing
3. Spread the cheese mixture on the rye bread slices
4. Top with a [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa
Ingredients:
-1 mango, peeled, seeded and diced
-1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and diced
-4 medium tomatoes, diced
-1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
-1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon salt
-2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
-1/4 cup chopped red onion
-3 tablespoons olive oil
1. In a medium bowl, combine the mango, avocado, tomatoes, jalapeno, cilantro, and garlic
2. Stir in the [...]
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Avocado Milkshake
Ingredients:
-1 avocado, peeled, pitted, and cubed
-5 cubes ice
-3 tablespoons white sugar
-1 1/3 cups milk
-1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
-1 scoop vanilla ice cream
1. Place avocado, ice, sugar, milk, lemon juice, and ice cream into a blender
2. Puree until smooth
3. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy!
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Fruit Smoothie
Ingredients:
-1 quart strawberries, hulled
-1 banana, broken into chunks
-2 peaches
-1 cup mango juice
-2 cups ice
1. In a blender, combine strawberries, banana and peaches
2. Blend until fruit is pureed
3. Blend in the juice
4. Add ice and blend to desired consistency
5. Pour into 2 glasses and serve
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Papaya Smoothie
Ingredients:
-1 papaya, peeled, seeded and diced
-1 banana, peeled and sliced
-1/2 cup sliced fresh strawberries
-1/3 cup milk
-1/4 cup sugar
-15 ice cubes
1. In a blender, blend the papaya, banana, strawberries, milk, sugar, and ice cubes until smooth
2. Pour into 2 glasses and enjoy
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
-1 banana
-6 strawberries
-1 kiwi
-1/2 cup vanilla frozen yogurt
-3/4 cup pineapple and orange juice blend
1. Place the banana, strawberries, kiwi, vanilla frozen yogurt, and pineapple and orange juice blend in a blender
2. Blend until smooth
3. Serve in two smoothie glasses
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Horseradish Beets
Ingredients:
-8 (15 ounce) cans canned beets
-2 (4 ounce) jars prepared horseradish
1. In an electric blender, grind the beets; drain
2. Add horseradish to beets and mix well; refrigerate until ready to serve
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Friday, April 13th, 2007
Sherry Chicken
Ingredients:
-4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
-1 teaspoon salt
-1 teaspoon ground black pepper
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1/2 cup cooking sherry
-1/2 cup chicken broth
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1/2 lemon
-4 carrots, thinly sliced
-4 zucchini squashes, julienned
1. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag with flour, salt, and pepper
2. Seal bag and shake to coat
3. Remove chicken from [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Marinated Fresh Berries
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons sugar
-Grated zest 1 lemon
-Grated zest 1 lime
-1 cup water
-1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
-1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
-1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
-1/2 pint raspberries, rinsed
-1/2 pint blueberries, rinsed
-1/2 pint strawberries, rinsed, tops trimmed, halved
-1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt
1. In a small saucepan, combine the sugar, citrus zests, and water
2. Bring to a [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Ingredients:
-6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
-3 ounces white chocolate, chopped
-1 pound strawberries with stems (about 20), washed and dried very well
1. Put the semisweet and white chocolates into 2 separate heatproof medium bowls
2. Fill 2 medium saucepans with a couple inches of water and bring to a simmer over medium heat 3. Turn off the heat; [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Strawberry Bruschetta
Ingredients:
-3 slices (1/2-inch-thick) rustic white bread
-2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
-10 strawberries, sliced
-3 to 5 teaspoons sugar
1. Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat
2. Grill the bread until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side
3. Spread the butter over the toasts
4. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the toasts
5. Sprinkle the strawberries with the sugar
6. Broil [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Baked Tilapia
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup celery
-1/4 cup onion, chopped
-1/4 cup sweet red pepper, chopped
-3 tablespoons butter
-3 tablespoons flour
-Salt and pepper to taste
-1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
-1/2 teaspoon dried basil
-1 1/4 cup milk
-1 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
-1 1/2 lbs. Rain Forest Tilapia fillets
1. In a medium skillet, saute the celery, onions and sweet red pepper in butter until tender
2. Add [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Scallop & Shrimp Lasagna
Ingredients:
-12 lasagna noodles
-3 tablespoons unsalted butter
-1 small onion, finely chopped
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
-2 1/2 cups half-and-half
-1 cup grated Romano
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon pepper
-3/4 pound sea scallops, cut in half or quartered if very large
-3/4 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
-1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
2. Spray a [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Fruit Tart
Ingredients:
Crust:
-1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
-1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, softened and sliced
Filling:
-1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup granulated sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
-strawberries
-kiwi slices
-blueberries
-raspberries
Glaze:
-1 (6-ounce) can frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
-1 tablespoon cornstarch
-1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
-1/4 cup granulated sugar
-Whipped cream, for garnish
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. For the crust: [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Mango Strawberry Snow Cones
Ingredients:
-2 mangoes, peeled and chopped
-1 pint strawberries, hulled and sliced
-1 lime juiced, plus wedges for garnish
-8 cups ice
1. Put the mangoes and strawberries into a blender
2. Squeeze in the lime juice and puree
3. Crush ice in a blender until it is very fine, like snow
4. Pile the crushed ice into four dessert dishes; pour the [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Honeydew Smoothie
Ingredients:
-2 cups honeydew melon, cubed
-1 cup vanilla yogurt
-2 tablespoons apple juice, from frozen concentrate
-Ice
-Honeydew melon slices, for garnish
1. In a blender, combine melon, yogurt, and apple juice concentrate
2. Blend until smooth
3. With blender running, add ice until frothy
4. Pour into 2 (16-ounce) glasses and garnish with sliced melon
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Quick Tuna Melts
Ingredients:
-1 (6 ounce) can tuna, drained
-1/2 small onion, minced
-ground black pepper to taste
-12 slices pickled jalapeno
-2 English muffins, split
-4 slices Cheddar cheese
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. In a small bowl, combine tuna, minced onion, and black pepper
3. Divide mixture onto 4 halves of English Muffins
4. Arrange 3 slices jalapenos on each muffin half
5. [...]
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Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Pink Meringues
Ingredients:
-3 egg whites, at room temperature
-1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
-3/4 cup sugar
-1 teaspoon imitation strawberry extract
-3 drops red food coloring
1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees F
2. Line 2 heavy large baking sheets with parchment paper
3. Beat egg whites in a large metal bowl on medium speed until foamy
4. Add cream of tartar
5. Increase speed to [...]
No Comments » - Posted in Cookies, Desserts by Svetlana
Thursday, April 12th, 2007
Salmon Cakes
Ingredients:
-2 pounds salmon steaks (about 4)
-3 tablespoons cider vinegar
-1 teaspoon salt
-3/4 cup finely crushed saltine crackers
-2 eggs, beaten
-1/3 cup minced yellow onion
-1/3 cup minced celery
-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
-1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
-3 tablespoons olive oil
1. Place salmon steaks in deep skillet
2. Add water to cover, vinegar and salt
3. Bring to a simmer and poach 8 minutes, turning [...]
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Angel Hair Pasta with Chicken
Ingredients:
-2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
-2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into cubes
-1 carrot, sliced diagonally into 1/4-inch pieces
-1 (10 oz) package frozen broccoli florets, thawed
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-12 ounces angel hair pasta
-2/3 cup chicken broth
-1 teaspoon dried basil
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium heat; add [...]
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Thai Shrimp Kabobs
Ingredients:
-1 (14 oz) can unsweetened coconut milk
-1 1/2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
-3 tablespoons lime juice
-1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoons green curry paste
-1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
-1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
-1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
-2 to 3 cups hot cooked rice
1. Soak skewers in water for 30 minutes
2. In a small bowl [...]
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Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Chocolate Berry Parfaits
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups cold milk
-1 package (4 oz) Jell-O Chocolate Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
-1 cup Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
-32 Vanilla Wafers, divided
-2 cups mixed berries (blueberries, raspberries and strawberries)
1. Pour milk into large bowl
2. Add dry pudding mix
3. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended
4. Gently stir in 1/2 [...]
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
Ladyfinger Dessert
Ingredients:
-2 packages (3 oz. each) ladyfingers, split, separated
-1 cup freshly brewed strong coffee, at room temperature, divided
-1 package (8 oz.) Cream Cheese
-2 cups cold milk
-2 packages (4-serving size each) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding & Pie Filling
-1 tub (8 oz.) Whipped Topping, thawed, divided
1. Brush cut side of ladyfingers with about 1/4 cup of the [...]
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Tuesday, April 10th, 2007
Creamy Broccoli Soup
Ingredients:
-1 cup chopped carrots (about 2 medium)
-1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
-3/4 cup chopped onions (about 1 medium)
-3 tablespoons oil
-2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) chicken broth
-1/2 teaspoon pepper
-4 1/2 cups broccoli florets (about 2 small bunches)
-1/2 cup instant white rice, uncooked
-2 cups milk
-1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1. Cook and stir carrots, celery and [...]