Archive for July, 2007
Tuesday, July 31st, 2007
Mahi-Mahi
Ingredients
-4 mahi mahi fillets
-2 tablespoons butter, divided
-1 clove garlic
-1 tablespoon teriyaki sauce
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
-1 teaspoon honey
-1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1. In skillet set at medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter; add garlic, saute until tender
2. Remove from heat
3. Stir in teriyaki, lemon juice, honey and sesame seeds.
4. Pour over mahi mahi fillets, marinate 30 minutes
5. [...]
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Sunday, July 29th, 2007
Cool Raspberry Soup
Ingredients:
-20 ounces frozen raspberries, thawed
-1 1/4 cups water
-1/4 cup white wine
-1 cup cran-raspberry juice
-1/2 cup sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
-3 whole cloves
-1 tablespoon lemon juice
-1 (8 ounce) container raspberry yogurt
-1/2 cup sour cream
1. In a blender, puree raspberries, water and wine if desired.
2. Transfer to a large saucepan; add the cran-raspberry juice, sugar, cinnamon and [...]
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Sunday, July 29th, 2007
Banana Smoothie
Ingredients:
-2 bananas
-1 cup soy milk
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
-3 ice cubes
1. Using a blender, add milk, cut up bananas, and vanilla
2. Blend for 2 minutes
3. Then add ice cubes and blend for 20 seconds
4. Serve in tall glasses immediately
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Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Oriental Shark Steak
Ingredients:
-1 ½ pounds Shark steak, cut into 1-inch thick
-1/2 cup soy sauce
-1 tablespoon sesame oil
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
-¼ teaspoon ground ginger
-2 clove garlic, minced
-½ teaspoon sugar
-fresh parsley, for garnish
1. Combine all ingredients except shark steaks in shallow baking dish
2. Marinate steaks about 2 hours, turning occasionally
3. Pour off excess marinade and reserve
4. [...]
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Saturday, July 28th, 2007
Blueberry Smoothie
Ingredients:
-1 ripe medium banana
-3/4 cup fresh blueberries
-1/4 cup nonfat vanilla yogurt
-3/4 cup soy milk
-Pinch of cinnamon
-1/2 cup crushed ice
1. Combine all of the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth
2. Pour in tall glasses and serve
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Thursday, July 26th, 2007
Mango Smoothie
Ingredients:
-1 cup mango, peeled and diced
-1 cup plain nonfat yogurt
-1/2 cup crushed ice
-soy milk, optional
1. Place mango, yogurt and ice in a blender or food processor and blend or process
2. If too thick, add a little milk
3. Serve right away
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Fresh Guacamole
Ingredients:
-2 ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
-1/2 cup diced canned tomato
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-2 small limes, juiced
-2 tablespoons torn or chopped fresh cilantro leaves
-salt
-black pepper
1. In a zip-top bag or medium bowl, mash avocado lightly
2. Then add tomato, garlic, lime juice and cilantro and combine
3. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Ginger Glazed Mahi Mahi
Ingredients:
-2 mahi mahi fillets
-3 tablespoons honey
-3 tablespoons soy sauce
-3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-1 tablespoon gingerroot, finely grated
-1 garlic clove, minced
-1 teaspoon sesame oil
-2 teaspoons olive oil
-salt and pepper
-1 tablespoon olive oil (reserved)
1. Mix all ingredients in a ziploc bag and add fish
2. Leave in fridge to marinate for up to 2 hours
3. Preheat oven to 400 [...]
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Grilled Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/4 cup lemon juice
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
-1 tablespoon minced garlic
-ground black pepper to taste
-1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1. In a large, non-reactive bowl, stir together the olive oil, lemon juice, parsley, garlic, and black pepper
2. Add shrimp, and toss to coat
3. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes
4. [...]
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Wednesday, July 25th, 2007
Asian Grilled Chicken
Ingredients:
-1 3/4 cups Chicken Broth
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 tablespoon vinegar
-1 teaspoon sugar
-1 teaspoon garlic powder
-1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
-4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1. Mix broth, soy, vinegar, sugar, garlic powder and red pepper in shallow dish
2. Add chicken and turn to coat
3. Cover and refrigerate 1 hr
4. Remove chicken from marinade
5. Grill or broil [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Crunchy Romaine Strawberry Salad
Ingredients:
-1 package (3 ounces) ramen noodles
-1 cup chopped walnuts
-1/4 cup butter
-1/4 cup olive oil
-1/4 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
-1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
-8 cups torn romaine
-1/2 cup chopped green onions
-2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced
1. Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles
2. Break noodles into small pieces
3. In a skillet, saute noodles and walnuts in butter for [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Coconut Ice Cream Torte
Ingredients:
-18 macaroons, crushed
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-3/4 cup hot fudge ice cream topping
-26 snack-size Mounds or Almond Joy candy bars
-1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened
-1 quart strawberry ice cream, softened
-1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1. In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter
2. Press onto the bottom of a greased 10-inch spingform pan
3. Freeze for 15 [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Cranberry Quencher
Ingredients:
-1 gallon cranberry-apple juice, chilled
-1 can (46 oz) pineapple juice, chilled
-1 can (6 oz) frozen lemonade, thawed
1. In a large punch bowl, combine the juices
2. Stir in lemonade concentrate
3. Serve immediately
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Ingredients:
-3 3/4 cups fresh lemon juice (about 6 lemons), divide
-2 cups sugar
-5 cups water, divided
-1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1. In a large saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups lemon juice, sugar, 1 cup water and lemon peel
2. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved, about 4 minutes
3. Remove from the heat
4. Stir in [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Chicken-Stuffed Tomatoes
Ingredients:
-4 medium tomatoes
-1 cooked rotisserie chicken, skin removed and cubed
-1/2 cup shredded carrot
-1/4 cup chopped green onions
-1/3 cup mayonnaise
-1/3 cup ranch salad dressing
-1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1. Cut a thin slice off the top of each tomato
2. Scoop out pulp
3. Invert tomatoes onto paper towels to drain
4. In a small bowl, combine the chicken, carrot and [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Almond Rice Pilaf
Ingredients:
-3/4 cup chopped onion
-1/2 cup slivered almonds
-1 tablespoon butter
-2 cups chicken broth
-2 cups uncooked instant rice
-1/2 cup frozen peas
-1/2 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon pepper
1. In a large skillet, sauce onion and almonds in butter for 5-6 minutes or until onion is tender and almonds are golden brown
2. Add broth and bring to a boil
3. Stir in [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Ingredients:
-4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
-4 slices deli ham
-2 slices Havarti cheese, halved
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-1 envelope seasoned coating mix
1. Flatted chicken to 1/4-inch thickness
2. Place ham and cheese down the center of each; roll up and secure with toothpicks
3. Place butter and coating mix in separate shallow bowls
4. Dip chicken in butter, then roll [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Cod in a Sack
Ingredients:
-Parchment paper
-1 bulb fennel, cored and thinly sliced
-1 large onion, thinly sliced
-4 large cloves garlic, chopped
-1/2 cup pitted and chopped black and green olives
-2 pounds thick cod fillets, cut into 4 portions
-Salt and pepper
-1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, chopped
-Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
-1 lemon
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Rip off 4 sheets of parchment [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Lemon and Eggs over Foccacia
Ingredients:
-1 large loaf foccacia bread
-2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil combined with 1 teaspoon lemon juice
-3 eggs
-1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
-1/4 cup grated Parmesan
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-1 cup milk
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
2. Cut the top off the foccacia and hollow out the bread inside
3. Tear the top [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Salmon & Dill Napoleons
Ingredients:
-1/2 package Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet)
-1 cup sour cream
-1/2 cup chopped seedless cucumber
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
-1 3/4 cups Chicken Broth
-1/4 teaspoon pepper
-6 salmon fillets, 1″ thick (about 1 1/2 lb.)
1. Thaw pastry sheet at room temperature 30 minutes
2. Preheat oven to 400°F
3. Unfold pastry on lightly floured surface
4. Cut [...]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2007
Shrimp and Scallop Shells
Ingredients:
-1 package Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Shells
-2 tablespoons butter
-1/2 lb. medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
-1/2 lb. scallops, cut into halves
-2 cups sliced mushrooms
-1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup
-1/2 cup milk
-1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
-Chopped fresh parsley
1. Bake pastry shells according to package directions
2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet
3. [...]
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Pudding & Pastries
Ingredients:
-1 package Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Shells
-1 package (about 3 1/2 oz.) chocolate instant pudding mix
-1 1/2 cups cold milk
-1 cup thawed frozen whipped topping
-Whipped topping for garnish (optional)
-berries for garnish (optional)
1. Bake pastry shells according to package directions
2. Remove from baking sheet and cool on wire rack
3. Prepare pudding mix according to package [...]
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Cappuccino Puffs
Ingredients:
-1 package (10 ounces) Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Shells
-2 bars (1 ounce each) dark chocolate
-2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
-1 teaspoon water
-1 cup heavy cream
-1 tablespoon sugar
-1/2 cup candy toffee bits
-Ground cinnamon
1. Heat the oven to 400°F
2. Bake and cool the pastry shells according to the package directions
3. Finely chop 1 chocolate bar
4. Shave the [...]
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Berry Crumb Tarts
Ingredients:
-1 package Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Shells
-1/3 cup all-purpose flour
-2 tablespoons sugar
-1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-2 tablespoons butter, melted
-1 can (21 oz.) fruit pie filling (blueberry, cherry or strawberry)
1. Bake 6 pastry shells according to package directions
2. Mix flour, sugar, cinnamon and butter until crumbs form
3. Spoon about 1/3 cup pie filling into each pastry [...]
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Mixed Berry Baskets
Ingredients:
-1 package Pepperidge Farm Frozen Puff Pastry Shells
-1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam
-1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
-3 cups fresh or frozen berries (sliced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
-nonfat plain yogurt
1. Bake pastry shells according to package directions
2. Let cool and discard pastry tops
3. Heat jam in saucepan until melted
4. Remove from heat
5. Stir in lemon juice and berries
6. [...]
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Sparkling Fresh Fruit
Ingredients:
-1 1/2 cups sliced fresh strawberries
-1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
-1 cup cubed cantaloupe
-4 scoops raspberry sherbet
-1 cup lemon-lime soda
1. Combine strawberries, blueberries and cantaloupe; divide among 4 dessert cups
2. Top each with a scoop of sherbet
3. Drizzle with soda
4. Serve immediately
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Asparagus with Sesame Vinaigrette
Ingredients:
-1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
-3 tablespoons water
-2 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
-3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
-1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
-1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
-1/2 teaspoon sugar
-1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
-2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
-2 tablespoons chopped tomato
-1 teaspoon minced fresh basil
1. Place asparagus and water in a microwave dish; cover and microwave [...]
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Saturday, July 21st, 2007
Ginger Salmon Salad
Ingredients:
-2/3 cup lime juice
-1/2 cup honey
-1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
-4 salmon fillets, skin removed
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1 package (5 oz) mix salad greens
-1 cup sliced peeled mango
1. In a small bowl, combine lime juice, honey and ginger; set aside 1/2 cup for serving
2. Place fillets on a broiler pan coated with nonstick cooking spray
3. Spoon 1/2 [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Crab Salad Croissants
Ingredients:
-1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
-1/2 cup mayonnaise
-1/4 cup chopped celery
-2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
-1 tablespoon chopped onion
-1 teaspoon prepared mustard
-1/4 teaspoon fresh dill
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1/8 teaspoon pepper
-4 lettuce leaves
-4 croissants, split
1. In a small bowl, combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, celery, cheese, onion, mustard, dill, salt and pepper
2. Serve on lettuce-lined croissants
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Chocolate Chip Bars
Ingredients:
-1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
-1 cup brown sugar
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-2 cups flour
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-6 oz Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, chopped
-1 cup chopped pecans
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Beat butter, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended
3. Mix flour and salt in separate bowl
4. Add to butter [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Carrot-Ginger Cupcakes
Ingredients:
-1 package (16 oz) pound cake mix
-3/4 cup shredded carrots
-1 tablespoon ground ginger
-1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
-1/2 cup walnut pieces, toasted
-1 package (8 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
-2 cups Cool Whip whipped topping, thawed
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Prepare cake batter as directed on package; stir in carrots, ginger, 3/4 teaspoon of the [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Chocolate Cheesecake Squares
Ingredients:
-24 Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, crushed (about 2 cups)
-1/2 stick butter, melted
-4 packages (8 oz each) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
-1 cup sugar
-2 tablespoons flour
-1 teaspoon vanilla
-1 package (8 squares) Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, melted, slightly cooled
-4 eggs
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
2. Mix crumbs and butter; press firmly onto bottom of a baking pan; [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Hot Parmesan Artichoke Dip
Ingredients:
-1 can (14 oz) artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
-1 cup Mayo
-1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
-1 clove garlic, minced
-2 tablespoons chopped tomato
-2 tablespoons sliced green onions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
2. Mix all ingredients except tomato and onions
3. Spoon into shallow ovenproof dish
4. Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
5. Sprinkle with tomato and onions
6. Serve [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Homemade Wonton Wrappers
Ingredients:
-1 egg
-3/4 teaspoon salt
-2 cups all-purpose flour
-1/3 to 1/2 cup water, as needed
-Extra flour as needed
1. Lightly beat the egg with the salt
2. Add 1/4 cup water
3. Sift the flour into a large bowl
4. Make a well in the middle and add the egg and water mixture
5. Mix in with the flour
6. Add as much [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Lemon Chicken
Ingredients:
-4 boneless chicken breast halves
-1 can cream of chicken soup
-1/2 cup water
-1/4 cup chopped red pepper OR green pepper
-1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
-1 tablespoon lemon juice
-1/2 teaspoon paprika
-4 lemon slices
1. Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray and heat 1 minute
2. Add chicken and cook until browned
3. Add soup, water, pepper, parsley, lemon juice and paprika
4. [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
New York-Style Cheesecake
Ingredients:
Crust:
-1 cup graham cracker crumbs
-2 tablespoons sugar
-2 tablespoons butter, room temperature
Cheesecake:
-3 (8 oz each)packages cream cheese
-3 eggs
-2 cups sugar
-1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees F
2. Make the Crust: Stir all ingredients with fork and press into 8-inch springform pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray
3. Make the filling: Allow the [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Spanish Rice
Ingredients:
-1 cup chicken broth
-1 cup tomato sauce
-6 slices bacon
-2 onions, diced
-1 cup uncooked white rice
-2 tomatoes, diced
-2 green bell peppers, diced
-1/2 teaspoon chili powder
-1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste
-1 (10 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained (optional)
-1 (10 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained (optional)
1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine chicken [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Hawaiian Chicken
Ingredients:
-1 (10 ounce) jar sweet and sour sauce
-1 cup packed brown sugar
-1/2 cup orange juice
-4 tablespoons white wine
-1/4 cup butter, melted
-4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F
2. In a bowl, combine sweet and sour sauce, brown sugar, orange juice, white wine, and melted butter or margarine; mix well
3. Place chicken [...]
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Tuesday, July 17th, 2007
Greek Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
-1 cup cucumber, diced
-1 cup tomatoes, chopped
-1/2 cup canned chickpeas, drained, rinsed
-1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted, sliced
-1/4 cup scallions, sliced
-1/4 cup coarsely chopped parsley
-juice of 1 lemon
-1 clove garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon sugar
-Salt and pepper to taste
-3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
-3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1. Combine the cucumbers, tomatoes, chickpeas, olives, scallions, and parsley in a [...]
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Banana Pudding Squares
Ingredients:
-20 Nilla Wafers, finely crushed
-3 tablespoons margarine, melted
-1 package (8 oz) Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup powdered sugar
-1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip whipped topping
-3 medium ripe bananas
-3 cups milk
-2 packages (4 oz each) Jello Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
-1/2 square Baker’s Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate, grated
1. Mix wafers and margarine
2. Press firmly onto bottom of a [...]
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Cookies ‘n Cream Pudding
Ingredients:
-8 Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, divided
-2 cups cold milk
-1 package (4 oz) Jello Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
-3/4 cup Cool Whip Whipped Topping, thawed
1. Break 1 of the cookies into 4 pieces; reserve for garnish
2. Crush remaining 7 cookies; set aside
3. Pour milk into medium bowl
4. Add dry pudding mix; beat with wire whisk 2 minutes [...]
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Quick Chicken Teriyaki
Ingredients:
-1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
-1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
-1 1/3 cups water
-1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
-2 cups frozen broccoli florets
-1 1/2 cups Minute White Rice, uncooked
1. Heat dressing in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat
2. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 to 7 minutes or until cooked through
3. [...]
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Wednesday, July 11th, 2007
Pink Puffs
Ingredients:
-1 cup water
-1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1 cup flour
-4 eggs
-strawberry ice cream
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
2. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper
3. In a saucepan, bring salted water to a boil; add butter and simmer until melted
4. Remove from heat
5. Add flour and stir until combined
6. Add eggs, one at a [...]
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Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Chicken, Rice and Tropical Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
-1 cup uncooked basmati rice
-2 cups cubed skinless, boneless chicken breast
-1 cup cubed fresh pineapple
-1 cup sliced peeled mango (Del Monte SunFresh)
-1/2 cup seedless red graped, halved
-1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
-2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
-1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
-1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-4 romaine lettuce leaves
1. [...]
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Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Shanghai Pasta
Ingredients:
-8 oz dried fusilli pasta
-3 tablespoons soy sauce
-1 tablespoon plum sauce
-1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-1 medium red sweet pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
-1 cup pea pods, trimmed
-12 oz frozen peeled and deveined large shrimp without tails, thawed
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
-2 green onions, thinly sliced
-2 [...]
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Thursday, July 5th, 2007
Avocado Basil Pasta
Ingredient:
-8 oz dried bow tie pasta
-2 medium avocados, halved, seeded, peeled, and coarsely chopped
-6 slices bacon, crisp cooked, drained, and crumbled
-2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
-2 tablespoons lemon juice
-1 tablespoon olive oil
-3 cloves garlic, minced
-1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
-1/8 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup finely shredded Romano cheese
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain
2. Meanwhile, in a [...]
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Wednesday, July 4th, 2007
Grapefruit Smoothie
Ingredients:
-juice of 2 red grapefruits
-8 large strawberries
-2 medium bananas, sliced
-1 (8 ounce) container strawberry-banana yogurt
-2 tablespoons honey
-1 cup crushed ice
1. Place the grapefruit juice, strawberries, bananas, yogurt, honey, and ice into a blender
2. Cover, and blend until smooth
3. Serve immediately
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Monday, July 2nd, 2007
Strawberry Lassi
Ingredients:
-10 large ripe strawberries, washed and hulled
-8 ounces plain yogurt
-2 tablespoons honey
-1/4 cup cold water
-6 ice cubes
1. Combine all ingredients in blender
2. Blend on high until smooth
3. Serve in tall glasses
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Sunday, July 1st, 2007
Watermelon Frappe
Ingredients:
-4 cups cold watermelon chunks
-3 tablespoons honey
-8 mint leaves
1. Run the blender at medium speed and drop chunks of watermelon through the feed hole one at a time until they are well integrated
2. Add the mint and run the blender at medium speed for 1 minute until the watermelon has liquefied
3. Add honey
4. Strain into [...]