Saturday, December 13, 2008

Orange-Avocado Salad


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 20 min/Total Time: 20 min/Makes: 6 servings

Orange Vinaigrette:
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
½ teaspoons ground mustard
¼ teaspoon salt

Salad:
salad greens
3 oranges, peeled, sliced
2 avocados, peeled, pitted, sliced
6 thin slice red onion, separated into rings

In a tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients until well blended. On each of the 6 salad plates, arrange salad greens. Top with oranges, avocados, and onion. Serve with vinaigrette.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.bettycrocker.com/

Southwest Cheese Soup


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 20 min/Total Time: 20 min/Makes: 4 servings

1 pkg. (1lb.) pasteurized prepared cheese product loaf, cut into cubes
1 can (15.25oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 can (10oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
1 cup milk
fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired

In a 4-quart dutch oven, mix all ingredients except cilantro. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and soup is hot. Garnish each serving with cilantro.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Ginger Teriyaki Salmon

Recipe from: associatedcontent.com (Lynn Smythe)
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 35 min

1lb. salmon fillets
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
1/3 cup water
2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F. Place salmon in a 1-1/2-quart glass baking dish. Pour the teriyaki sauce and water over the fish and sprinkle with the ginger root. Place the pan in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes until the fish is thoroughly cooked and flakes easily with a fork. Baste frequently with the teriyaki sauce while cooking.

Sweet & Nutty Moroccan Couscous

Recipe from: allrecipes.com (submitted by Christina S.)
Prep:15 min/Total Time: 20 min/Makes: 6 servings

2 cups vegetable broth
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/3 cup chopped dried apricots
1/3 cup golden raisins
2 cups dry couscous
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Pour the broth into a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Add the butter, apricots, dates, and raisins. Boil for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in couscous. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and toasted almonds. Serve warm.

Monday, December 8, 2008

Asparagus with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipe from: Maceys Ad Dec 3rd-9th 2008

A Fresh Look at: Asparagus
"Use asparagus as soon as possible after purchase. To store, trim the ends. Stand stalks upright in 1 inch of water in a tall container. Cover the tops with a plastic bag and refrigerate for no more than a few days. "

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 4 servings

2 lbs. Asparagus stalks, washed and trimmed
3 tablespoons good-quality balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons minced red onion
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
coarse salt to taste

Blanch asparagus in lightly salted boiling water for about 3 minutes or until crisp-tender; do not overcook. Remove from heat and refresh under cold water; drain well. Arrange asparagus on serving platter or individual serving plates. In a bowl or jar, whisk together balsamic vinegar, red onion, olive oil, garlic, and pepper. Spoon vinaigrette over the asparagus, allowing a little to puddle on either side. Sprinkle lightly with coarse salt.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

Slow Cooker Spiced Cranberry-Apple Cider


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 4 hours 5 min/Makes: 24 servings

This warm, wonderful drink comes from bettycrocker.com's 5 ingredients or less collection!

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons whole allspice
4 sticks cinnamon (3 inch)
1 bottle (48oz) apple cider (6 cups)
1 bottle (48oz) cranberry juice cocktail (6 cups)

In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 4-6 hours. Before serving, remove allspice and cinnamon

For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com

Eggnog French Toast

Recipe from: allrecipes.com (submitted by robynp80)
Prep: 15 min/Total Time: 20 min/Makes: 6 servings

2 eggs, beaten slightly
1-1/2 cups eggnog
1-1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
12 slices French bread

Whisk eggs, eggnog, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice together in a mixing bowl until well blended. Pour mixture into a shallow dish. Preheat an electric skillet to 300 degrees F. Lightly grease the skillet. Dip one slice of bread at a time into the eggnog mixture, being sure to coat each side of the bread thoroughly. Place the prepared bread slices into the pre-heated skillet, and cook, turning once, until golden brown on each side. Place cooked slices on a serving plate and cover with foil to keep warm until all French toast is cooked. Serve immediately.

Monday, December 1, 2008

Cranberry Cheese Bars


Recipe from: allrecipes.com
prep: 15 min/ total time: 1 hour 10 min

2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups oats
¾ cups plus 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) butter or margarine, softened
1 (8oz) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (14oz) can Eagle Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk
¼ cup lemon juice
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 (16oz) can whole cranberry sauce

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, ¾ cup brown sugar and butter; mix until crumbly.
Reserving 1-1/2 cups crumb mixture, press remainder firmly on bottom of greased 13X9-inch baking pan. Bake 15 minutes.
In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth; stir in lemon juice. Spread evenly over prepared crust.
In a small bowl, combine remaining 1 tablespoon brown sugar and cornstarch; stir in cranberry sauce. Spoon evenly over cream cheese layer. Top with reserved crumb mixture. Bake 40 minutes or until golden. Cool. Chill. Cut into bars. Store leftovers covered in refrigerator.

Wednesday, November 26, 2008

Pesto Turkey and Pasta


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 17 min/ Makes: 4 servings

3 cups uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta (6oz)
2 cups cubed cooked turkey breasts
½ cup basil pesto
½ cup coarsely chopped roasted red bell peppers
sliced ripe olives, if desired
Cook and drain pasta as directed on package in a 3-quart saucepan. Mix hot cooked pasta, turkey, pesto, and bell peppers in the same saucepan. Heat over low heat, stirring constantly, until hot. Garnish with olives
For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com


Turkey-Pesto Calzone


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 25 min/ Makes: 4 servings

1 can (10oz) refrigerated pizza crust
16 slices turkey breast
4 slices of fresh provolone cheese
¼ cup pesto

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Unroll pizza dough onto clean work surface.
Pat out to a 15X11-inch rectangle; cut in half lengthwise, then in half cross-wise to form four rectangles.
Cover each dough rectangle with 4 turkey slices, 1 cheese slice, and 1 Tbsp. Pesto; fold rectangle in half to enclose filling. Seal edges with fork. Place on baking sheet sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 15 min. or until golden brown.
For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Tuesday, November 25, 2008

Open-Faced Southwest Turkey Melt


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes:1 servings

1 Tbsp. Miracle Whip dressing
2 slices French bread
1/8 tsp. chili powder
2 Tbsp. chunky salsa
½ cup cooked turkey (about 2oz.)
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat broiler. Spread dressing evenly onto bread slices; sprinkle with chili powder.
Top with salsa, turkey , and cheese.
Broil, 4-6 inches from the heat source, 2 min. or until heated through and cheese is melted.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Monday, November 24, 2008

Cranberry Chicken

Recipe by: K.R.
Prep: 15 min/Total Time: 15 min

1 pkg. onion soup mix
1 can (16oz) whole cranberry sauce
1 bottle (16oz) Russian dressing
cooked chicken breast halves or cooked turkey breasts, sliced thick

In a medium saucepan, combine onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and dressing. Cook over medium heat 5-10 minutes or until warmed through. Spoon desired amount over cooked chicken or turkey and serve.

Turkey Slaw Salad


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 2 servings


1 cup chopped cooked turkey
1 cup coleslaw blend
¼ cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp. Miracle Whip Light Dressing

Toss turkey lightly with coleslaw blend and cranberries in a medium bowl. Add dressing, mix lightly. Cover. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Friday, November 21, 2008

Fresh Green Beans & Basil


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 8 servings

1/3 cup KRAFT Sun-Dried Tomato Dressing
1 lb. green beans or yellow beans, trimmed
1 red onion, sliced
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil

Heat dressing in large skillet on medium heat. Add beasn and onions; cover.
Cook 5 minutes or until beans are tender-crisp.
Top with basil; cover. Cook 1 minute. Serve warm.

*Tip* Don't have fresh green beans on hand? Frozen green beans work just as well! You can even find 1lb. packages of green and yellow beans in the frozen food section of your grocery store!

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Chicken Cordon Bleu Chowder


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 15 min/Total Time: 25 min/Makes: 4 servings

2 cans (18.5oz each) Progresso Traditional roasted garlic potato chowder -OR- Progresso Rich & Hearty chicken corn chowder
1 cup cubed cooked chicken
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4oz)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

In a 3-quart saucepan, heat chowder, chicken, and ham over medium-high heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Slowly stir in cheese. Cook about 2 minutes longer, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. Serve topped with chives.

For nutrition infomation, visit www.bettycrocker.com

Cranberry Banana Parfaits

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 4 servings

1 (4-serving) package French vanilla pudding, prepared, divided
1 cup craisins, divided
1 cup Macey's Bakery granola
2 bananas, sliced

In a small bowl combine craisins and granola. In 4 individual serving glasses layer pudding, craisin-granola mix, banana slices, and pudding, garnish top with extra granola and craisins. Serve immediately.

Friday, November 14, 2008

Bruschetta Chicken Bake


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 40 min/Makes: 6 servings

1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 pkg. (6oz) stuffing mix for chicken
½ cup water
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tsp. bottled minced garlic)
1-1/2 lb. Boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces.
1 tsp. dried basil leaves
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Mix tomatoes, stuffing mix, water, and garlic just until stuffing mix is moistened. Layer chicken, basil, cheese, and stuffing in 3-qt. Or 13X9-inch baking dish. Bake 30 min. or until chicken is cooked through. Enjoy now or cover and refrigerate. To reheat, microwave each serving on HIGH 2-3 minutes.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Friday, November 7, 2008

Cranberry Pork Roast

Recipe By: K.A.
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 6-8 hours

1 can (16oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 can (14oz) chicken broth
1 boneless picnic roast, 3-6lbs.

Place roast in crock pot. Pour chicken broth & cranberries over roast. Cook on high for one hour. Reduce heat & cook for another 5-7 hours or until roast is cooked through. Serve roast drizzled with cranberries.

Broccoli with Pine Nuts

Recipe from: Betty Crocker's Cookbook: Bridal Edition (9th Edition)
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 4 servings

1 cup water
1-1/2 lbs. broccoli, cut into spears
¼ cup butter or stick margarine
½ cup pine nuts, almonds, or pecans

Heat water to boiling in 2-qrt. Saucepan. Add broccoli. Cook uncovered 5-7 minutes or until stems are crisp-tender; drain. Melt butter in 8-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook pine nuts in butter about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown. Stir pine nuts into broccoli.

*Tip* You can buy packages of frozen broccoli spears in the frozen food section of your grocery store, making preparation for this dish a cinch!

Friday, October 31, 2008

Mini-Caramel Apples


Recipe from: familyfun.com

4-inch lollipop sticks
melon baller
granny smith apples (one apple makes about 8 mini apples)
butterscotch or peanut butter chips
chopped nuts, nonpareils, sprinkles, shredded coconut (optional)
small paper candy cups

First, cut the lollipop sticks in half at an angle (the pointy end will go into the apple pieces easier). With the melon baller, scoop little balls out of the apple. Each ball should have a section of apple peel. Push half of a lollipop stick into the peel. Pat the apple pieces dry.
Melt the chips according to the package directions. Dip and Swirl the mini-apples in the melted chips, then roll the apples in nuts, sprinkles, nonpareils, or coconut, if desired. Place the mini apples in paper candy cups to set.

Dragon's Blood Punch


Recipe By: Sandra Lee (foodnetwork.com)
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 20-25 servings

1 (46oz) can red punch (recommended: Hawaiian Punch)
1 (46oz) can apple juice
1 (48oz) bottle cranberry juice
1 (2-liter) bottle ginger ale
Ice cubes
Combine all ingredients in a large punch bowl or pot. Add ice and stir.
*Tips* Keep your creepy concotion cold by placing gummy worms into an ice tray and pouring a red punch into the tray to fill; freeze for several hours. You can also make another scary ice mold by pouring cold water into a clean plastic glove, tying off the opening, and freezing on a cookie sheet in your freezer overnight. Cut away glove before placing in punch bowl. Or if you really want to spook your guests, take a clean plastic mask and using tape, cover the eyes, mouth, and nose holes. Lay mask flat and fill "face mold" with cold water. Place on cookie sheet in freezer and freeze over night. Place mask in shallow cool water for a few moments to dislodge mask from mold, and float in punch bowl, face up.

Friday, October 24, 2008

Pasta with Creamy Pumpkin Sauce


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 25 min/Total Time: 25 min/Makes: 8 servings

1 pkg. penne pasta, uncooked
1 pkg. (8oz.) cream cheese, cubed
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup (1 stick) butter or margarine
½ cup milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
½ tsp. ground red pepper
ground nutmeg to taste

Cook pasta as directed on package. Meanwhile, place cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, butter, and milk in large saucepan; cook on low heat until cream cheese is melted, stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and spices; cook until heated through, stirring ocasionally. Add pasta; toss lightly. Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Friday, October 17, 2008

Apple Crisp



"Have some apples at home that aren't getting eaten up? This quick and easy apple crisp topping is a tasty and quick way to use up those apples. You can find this product in our produce department."

Key Lime Strawberry Mini-Pizza

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 4 servings

1 package Maceys mini-pizza crusts 4-count
1 cup PHILIDELPHIA key lime cheesecake filling
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
optional whipped topping

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place pizza crusts on cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes. Remove from oven and carefully place on clean workspace. On each crust spread 1/4 cup of cheesecake filling. Place 1/4 cup of the strawberries on each crust. Place dollop of whipped topping in center of each crust if desired.

Bacon Alfredo Mini-Pizza

Recipe by: Carrie
Prep: 5 min/ Total time: 15 min/ Makes: 4 servings

"Our Bakery's new pre-cooked mini-pizza crusts are a great way to get your children involved in the kitchen! Just have them top each pizza with their favorite sauce and toppings, and all you have to do is bake them at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes!"
1 package Maceys mini-pizza crusts 4-count
1 cup alfredo sauce
1 cup pre-cooked, shredded chicken
4 slices pre-cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup pizza blend shredded cheese
2 green onions, sliced
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. On each pizza crust spread 1/4 cup sauce, 1/4 cup chicken, 1/4 of the bacon, 1/4 cup of the cheese, and 1/4 of the green onions. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Saturday, October 11, 2008

Apple Lemonade


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 8 1-cup servings

1 tub CRYSTAL LIGHT Lemonade Flavor Drink mix
6-1/2 cups cold water
1-1/2 cups cold apple juice

Place drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher or punch bowl. Add water and juice; stir until drink mix is dissolved. Serve over ice cubes.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Friday, October 10, 2008

Quick & Easy Chili Dip

Recipe from: B.F.O.
Prep: 1 min/Total Time: 5 min

2 cans (15oz.) regular chili
1 (8oz.) package cream cheese

Cube cream cheese and place in large microwave-safe bowl. Pour chili over cream cheese. Heat one minute on HIGH; stir. Heat another 2-3 minutes or until cream cheese is melted and chili is heated through and warm, stirring after each extra minute. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

After School Snack Ideas





From: parents.com


1) Cream cheese & sliced cucumbers
2) Tuna salad & a sliced tomato
3) Almond butter with slivered almonds & dried cranberries
4) Hummus & chopped bell peppers
5) Apple butter & fresh apple slices
6) Whipped cream cheese & fresh blueberries
7) Laughing Cow spreadable cheese with ham & grated carrot
8) Blueberry cream cheese & fresh strawberry slices
9) Reduced sugar jam & cream cheese

After-School Snack Ideas



Ideas from: parents.com

"These creative combos add up to one-of-a-kind after-school treats"

1)Sesame sticks+chopped cereal-nut bars+dried pineapple
2)Mini-pretzel twists+cashews+dried cranberries
3)Low-fat granola+sunflower seeds+dried apricots
4)Dried papaya+whole-grain cereal (like LIFE)+golden raisins
5) Almonds+M&M's+dried mangoes
6) Mini-pita chips+soynuts+mini chocolate chips

Peanutty Dip


From: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 5 min/ Makes: 3 servings

2 oz. (¼ of 8-oz. pkg.) Neufchatel cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp. peanut butter
1 Tbsp. honey
1 Tbsp. milk
21 RITZ sticks Crackers
1 apple, cut into slices
1 pear, cut into slices

Mix Neufachatel cream cheese, peanut butter, honey, and milk in a small bowl until well blended and smooth.
Serve with crackers, apple, and pear for dipping.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Friday, September 26, 2008

Pork Chops with Apples and Stuffing


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 50 min/Makes: 6 servings

1 package (6oz) stuffing mix for chicken
1 can (21oz) apple pie filling
6 boneless pork loin chops (1-1/2 lb.), ¾ inch thick

Heat oven to 375°F. Prepare stuffing mix as directed on package.
Spread pie filling onto bottom of 13X9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with chops and stuffing. Cover with foil.
Bake 30 min.; uncover. Bake 10 min. or until chops are cooked through (160°F)

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Green Beans & Tomatoes Italian


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 6 servings

3 cups hot cooked green beans (1.lb)
2 plum tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil
¼ cup Kraft Light House Italian Reduced Fat Dressing

Toss ingredients in a large bowl.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Friday, September 5, 2008

Kretschmar Pinwheels

Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 4 servings

4 tortillas
12 slices Kretschmar Ham
12 slices Kretschmar Cheese
For sauce:
Blend together ½ cup mayonnaise and ¼ cup mustard.

Warm tortillas up in microwave (about 20-30 seconds). Spread a thin layer of mayo-mustard sauce on each tortilla. Place 3 slices of meat and 3 slices of cheese on each tortilla. To wrap tortillas, fold in left and right sides in about an inch, then begin rolling tortilla in from the bottom, keeping the sides tucked in. Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
To make pinwheels, place toothpicks about an inch apart along the center of the wrap down its length and slice wrap between toothpicks.

*Tip* Mix and match Kretschmar meats and cheeses to you family's tastes!

Friday, August 29, 2008

Easy BBQ Pineapple Rings

Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 4 servings

3 Tbsp. butter, divided
4 fresh pineapple rings
1/2 cup of your favorite BBQ sauce

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Place pineapple rings in skillet. Cube remaining butter and place in centers of pineapple rings. Drizzle with 1/4 cup of BBQ sauce and saute for 2-3 minutes. Turn rings over and drizzle with remaining BBQ sauce. Saute for another 2-3 minutes. Serve alone or on hamburgers.

Dedicated to my Dad: Ride On!

Friday, August 15, 2008

Game Day Cocktail Smokies

Recipe by: K.A.
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 1 hour 5 min

2-3 packages (14oz each) cocktail smokies
1 cup grape jelly
1 cup mustard

Place cocktail smokies in crock pot set on high setting. In a medium bowl combine jelly, mustard until well blended. Pour over cocktail smokies. Let simmer for an hour. Serve warm.

Friday, August 8, 2008

How to Fry Scone Dough

Since there aren't any directions on the label for our Bakery's Frozen Scone Dough, we get a lot of questions as to how to prepare them, so I decided to post them here for easy access.

Makes: 24 servings

1 package Maceys frozen scone dough, thawed
oil
honey butter

Pour oil 2 to 3-inches deep into an electric frying pan and heat to 350-375 degrees F. Flatten thawed dough to 1/2-inch thickness. Carefully lower scone dough into oil 2-3 at a time and fry on each side until golden brown (about 15 seconds). Remove and drain on several paper towels. Serve hot with honey butter.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Pineapple Limeade


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time:5 min/Makes: 16 servings

1 cup sugar
6 cups pineapple juice, chilled
1 cup lime juice
2 liters sparkling water, chilled
Lime slices, if desired

Mix sugar and juices in large plastic or glass pitcher. Pour half of mixture into another pitcher.
Just before serving, stir sparkling water into juice mixture. Serve over ice. Garnish with lime slices.
For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com

White Grape Cooler Punch


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 24 servings

2 cans (12oz each) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
2 cans (11-1/2 oz each) frozen white grape juice concentrate, thawed
6 cups cold water
12 cups (about 3 liters) chilled lemon-lime soda pop
lemon and lime slices

In a large container, mix juice concentrates. Stir in water. Just before serving, pour into punch bowl. Add soda pop and lemon lime slices. Pour over ice in glasses.
For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com

Friday, July 18, 2008

Fruity S'mores


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 2 min/Total Time: 3 min/Makes: 4 servings

Take 4 marshmallows, 8 graham cracker squares, and mix & match your recipe from these options...

Graham Cracker Options-
Honey Grahams, Chocolate Grahams, Chocolate Grahams, Cinnamon Grahams

Filling Choices-
2 Tbsp. strawberry jam, 2 Tbsp. peanut butter, 1 chocolate candy bar (1.55oz), 2 Tbsp. cream cheese spread

Fruit Possibilities-
8 strawberry slices, 8 banana slices, 8 raspberries, 16 blueberries

Then roast marshmallows until lightly browned and melted inside.
Spread or top 4 graham squares with ¼ of the filling. Top each square with marshmallow.
Top with fruit and second graham square; press lightly to secure. Serve warm.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Tin-Foil Dinner Chicken & Tomatoes Tortellini


Recipe From: reynoldskitchens.com
Prep: 5 min/ Makes: 2 servings
2 sheets (12X18-inches each) Reynolds Wrap® Release® Non-Stick Foil
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (1/2-3/4 lb.)
½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 package (9oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
½ can (from a 2.25oz. can) sliced ripe olives, drained
Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F.
Center one chicken breast half on each sheet of foil with non-stick (dull) side toward food. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Arrange tortellini around chicken. Spoon tomatoes and olives over tortellini. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets. Bake 20-25 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill 14-18 minutes in covered grill.

Friday, July 11, 2008

Insalata Caprese (Salad in the Style of Capri)


Recipe from: Maceys Ad July 11th, 2008

A Fresh Look at: Cluster Tomatoes
"Cluster Tomatoes are simply tomatoes sold on the vine. They are a great source of vitamins C & A. Select fragrant, blemish-free tomatoes that are heavy for their size and have a bright, even color. Ripe tomatoes will yield slightly to pressure. Tomatoes are delicious raw or cooked."

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 4 servings
3 large tomatoes, sliced
1 package (9oz) fresh mozzarella cheese (6 balls), drained, sliced
1/3 cup fresh basil
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
¼ teaspoon of each: salt and freshly ground black pepper

Arrange tomatoes and cheese alternately on a platter. Top with basil. Beat oil and vinegar with wire whisk until well blended. Drizzle over tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Parmesan Rosemary Garlic Chicken

Recipe By: K.A.

Prep: 5 min/Makes: 4 servings

4 chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
oil

In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on medium-high heat. Add garlic, salt, and rosemary. Cover and simmer until chicken is tender. Add Parmesan cheese and cook another minute. Great with alfredo pasta.

Thursday, July 3, 2008

B.'s Mexican Pasta Salad

Recipe By: B.F.O
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 40 min/Makes: 10-12 servings

12oz rotini pasta, cooked & rinsed in cold water
2 cans (4oz.) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 can (15oz.) red kidney beans, drained & rinsed
1 can (15oz.) black beans, drained & rinsed
1 can (15.25oz.) whole kernel corn, drained & rinsed
1-3 large avocados, cubed
½ red onion, diced
Dressing:
2 cups buttermilk
2 cups mayonnaise
1 package (1.1oz.) dry Hidden Valley Fiesta Dip

In a large serving bowl, gently toss together pasta, olives, beans, corn, avocados and red onion; set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk buttermilk, mayonnaise, and Hidden Valley Fiesta Dip packet until well combined. Pour over pasta mixture and gently stir until coated. Place pasta salad in fridge for 30 minutes to an hour for dressing to thicken before serving. Can also add up to 2 cups of your favorite flavor of cheese cubed into mixture before adding dressing mixture.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Tin-Foil Dinner Apricot-Glazed Pork Chops

Recipe From: reynoldskitchens.com
Prep: 5 min


2 sheets (12X18-inches each) Reynolds Wrap® Release® Non-Stick Foil
2 boneless pork chops (about 4oz. each)
season salt and pepper
2/3 cup apricot preserves
1 Tablespoon soy sauce
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 package (16oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables with broccoli, onion, and bell peppers


Preheat grill to medium-high or oven to 450°F. Center one pork chop on each sheet of foil with non-stick (dull) side toward food. Sprinkle with season salt and pepper. Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, and garlic powder. Spoon 1 tablesppon mixture over each pork chop. Arrange vegetables beside pork chops; drizzle with remaining sauce. Bring up foil sides. Double fold top and ends to seal packet, leaving room for heat circulation inside. Repeat to make two packets. Bake 18-20 minutes on a cookie sheet in oven or grill 10-12 minutes in covered grill until pork chops are no longer pink in center.

For nutrition information, visit www.reynoldskitchens.com

Friday, June 20, 2008

Zesty Tomato Salad

Recipe by: Carrie P., Kira J., Mandy S.
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 4-6 cup servings

2 tomatoes, diced
1 small yellow onion or ½ of a sweet onion, thinly sliced
1 pkg. pre-sliced mushrooms
1 pasilla (poblano) pepper, seeded and sliced
¼ tsp. salt
½ cup zesty Italian salad dressing
1 tsp. dried parsley
coarse ground black pepper to taste


In a medium serving bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, and mushrooms. Add salt, dressing, and parsley ; toss until well combined. Top with poblano pepper slices, and pepper. Serve immediately.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

Brussels Sprouts & Red Bell Pepper Strips

Recipe from the American Heart Association
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 13 min/Makes: 4 ½-cup servings

10oz. fresh or frozen Brussels sprouts, thawed if frozen
½ large red bell pepper, cut in thin strips
1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. light tub margarine
½ tsp. Worcestershire sauce (lowest sodium available)
½ tsp. grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp. salt
4-6 drops red-hot-pepper sauce, or to taste

Steam Brussels sprouts and bell pepper for 6-8 minutes, or until tender. Transfer to a medium bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 51, Total Fat 2.0g, Saturated Fat 0.0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat 1.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 195mg, Carbohydrates 8g, Sugars 3g, Fiber 3g, Protein 3g Dietary Exchanges: 1 ½ vegetable, ½ fat

Pan-Seared Fish with Tarragon-Mustard Sauce

Recipe from the American Heart Association
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 4 servings; 3oz fish and 2 Tbsp. sauce per serving

4 tilapia or other mild, thin fish fillets (about 4oz. each)
½ tsp. paprika
½ tsp. pepper (coarsely ground preferred)
1/8 tsp. salt
1 tsp. canola or corn oil
¼ cup fat-free evaporated milk
2 Tbsp. fat-free or light mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fat-free or light sour cream
1 tsp. prepared mustard
¼ tsp. dried tarragon, crumbled
¼ tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice

Rinse the fish and pat dry with paper towels. On a plate, stir together the paprika, pepper, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Coat both sides of the fish with the mixture. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the fish for 3 minutes on each side, or until it flakes easily when tested with a fork. Remove the skillet from the heat, leaving the fish in the skillet. Meanwhile, in a small microwaveable bowl, stir together the reaming ingredients except the lime juice. Microwave on 100% power (high) for 30-40 seconds, or until warm; do not let the mixture come to a boil. To serve, spoon lime juice over the fish in the skillet. Spoon the sauce onto the plates. Place the fish on the sauce.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 3.5g, Saturated Fat 1.0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g, Monounsaturated Fat 1.5g, Cholesterol 59mg, Sodium 379mg, Carbohydrates 5g, Sugars 3 g, Fiber 0g, Protein 25g
Dietary Exchanges: ½ other carbohydrate, 3 very lean meat

Friday, June 6, 2008

Tuna-Topped Veggie & Pasta Salad

Recipe from the American Heart Association
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 12 min/Makes: 4 1½-cup servings

6oz. dried tricolor rotini
1 14oz. can quartered artichoke hearts, rinsed and well drained
1 cup quartered grape tomatoes or cherry tomatoes (about 5 oz.)
½ medium green bell pepper, chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. cider vinegar
2 Tbsp. olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
1 medium garlic clove, minced
¼ tsp. salt
1 7oz. vacuum-sealed pouch light tuna


Prepare pasta using the package directions, omitting the salt and oil. Drain in colander. Run under cold water to cool quickly. Drain well. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients except the tuna. Toss gently. Spoon onto plates. Sprinkle with the tuna. Do not stir.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 316, Total Fat 8.0g, Saturated Fat 1.0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g, Monounsaturated Fat 5.0g, Cholesterol 27mg, Sodium 539mg, Carbohydrates 41g, Sugars 5g, Fiber 3g, Protein 19g Dietary Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 vegetable, 2 lean meat

Yellow Summer Squash with Pesto & Pine Nuts

Recipe from: The American Heart Association
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 20 min/Makes: 4 ½-cup servings

1 Tbsp. pine nuts
1 tsp. olive oil
2 small yellow summer squash (about 4oz. each), cut crosswise into ¼-inch slices
1 14.5oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
¼ tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. prepared pesto
1 Tbsp shredded or grated Parmesan cheese

Put pine nuts in a single layer in a large ungreased skillet. Dry-roast over medium heat for about 4 minutes, or until just fragrant. Transfer to a small bowl. Pour oil into the same skillet, swirling to coat the bottom. Cook the squash for 1-2 minutes, or until tender-crisp, stirring occasionally. Stir in the undrained tomatoes and salt. Increase heat to medium high and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 6-8 minutes, or until the squash is tender. Stir in the pesto. Simmer, covered, for 1 minutes. Pour into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and Parmesan.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 93, Total Fat 6.0g, Saturated Fat 1.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1.0g, Monounsaturated Fat 3.5g, Cholesterol 3mg, Sodium 268mg, Carbohydrates 8g, Sugars 5g, Fiber 3g, Protein 4g Dietary Exchanges: 1 ½ vegetable, 1 fat

Friday, May 30, 2008

Picnic Slaw

Recipe from the American Heart Association
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 20 min/Makes: 10 ½ cup servings

8 oz. packaged coleslaw mix
1 cup matchstick-size carrots strips
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup finely chopped onion
6 medium radishes, thinly sliced and halved
¼ cup vinegar
3 Tbsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. pepper


In a large bowl, gently toss together all the ingredients. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 min to 1 hour for peak flavor and texture.


Nutrients per serving: Calories 34, Total Fat o.og, Saturated Fat 0.0g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g, Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 133mg, Carbohydrates 8g, Sugars 6g, Fiber 1g, Protein 1g Dietary Exchanges: 1½ vegetable

Rustic Italian Tomato Soup

Recipe from the American Heart Association
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 30 min/Makes: 4 1-cup servings

1 16oz package frozen mixed bell pepper strips (may be labeled stir-fry mix)
1 14.5oz can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 14- or 14.5oz can fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
½ 15.5oz can no-salt-added navy beans, rinsed and drained
3 Tbsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
2 Tbsp. snipped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
½ tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/8 to ¼ tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
1 Tbsp. olive oil (extra-virgin preferred)
¼ tsp. salt

In a food processor or blender, process the bell peppers, undrained tomatoes, broth, beans, basil, parsley, vinegar, oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes until slightly chunky or smooth. Pour into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes or until flavors are blended. Remove from the heat. Stir in oil and salt. Ladle into soup bowls.

Nutrients per Serving: Calories 136, Total Fat 3.5g, Saturated Fat 0.5g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g, Monounsaturated Fat 2.5g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 215mg, Carbohydrates 22g, Sugars 12g, Fiber 5g, Protein 5g Dietary Exchanges: ½ starch, 3 vegetable, ½ fats

Friday, May 23, 2008

Texas BBQ Beef Brisket

Recipe submitted by: C. O.
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5hours 5 min/Makes: 6-8 servings

2-3 lbs. flat cut beef brisket
2 Tbsp. Macey’s Blend Seasoning


Preheat oven to 225°F. Rub each side of beef brisket with Macey’s Blend Seasoning, wrap brisket loosely in tin foil, fat side up, and place on baking sheet. Cook brisket in oven 5 hours or until cooked through. Serve with your favorite BBQ sauce.

Creamed Corn

Recipe submitted by: C.O.
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 4-6 servings

¼ c. butter
4oz. cream cheese, softened
¼ c. milk
3 Tbsp. sugar
2 cans (15oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
salt and pepper to taste
½ tsp. cornstarch *optional


In small sauce pan, melt butter and cream cheese over medium heat. Add milk and sugar and whisk until mixture is smooth; Add cornstarch to thicken mixture, if desired. Add drained corn and stir until corn is coated; season with salt and pepper.

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Spring Cucumber Mix

Recipe By: Martin Robert
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 20 min

For Balsamic Dijon Dressing:
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
5 Tbsp. Balsamic vinaigrette dressing
½ tsp. Italian seasoning
½ dried parsley
1 Tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

For Salad:

3 large or 9 small mushrooms, thinly sliced
½ yellow onion and 1/2 red onion, chopped
½ bag lettuce
½ avocado, diced
6-8 cherry tomatoes
2 large cucumbers, peeled and diced.

In small bowl whisk together dressing ingredients until blended; set aside.
Combine salad ingredients together in large salad bowl; toss lightly. Top with Balsamic Dijon dressing and serve immediately.

Hawaiian Carmelized Pineapple

Recipe By: M.R.
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 3-4 servings

10-12 pineapple cubes
2 Tbsp. butter
1 tsp. teriyaki sauce
¼ tsp. rice vinegar
1 Tbsp. raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing
¼ tsp. BBQ sauce
dash of each: Worcestershire sauce & soy sauce
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
1 tsp. honey or syrup
fresh oregano *optional

Combine all ingredients in skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes, turning pineapple to coat on all sides. Place on platter, put toothpicks in each pineapple & sprinkle with fresh oregano.

Saturday, May 3, 2008

Chile Verde Diera "Real Green Chili"

Recipe submitted by: A.P.

Prep: 15 min/Total Time: 1 hr/ Makes: 6 servings


5-6 lbs. chopped lean meat (pork or chicken)
2 cloves crushed garlic
1 diced green bell pepper
1 diced medium onion
2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper
1-1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 Tbsp. chili powder
½ bunch of cilantro, chopped
12 oz. lemon-lime soda
15oz. can mild or medium green salsa
3-5 drops liquid smoke


May be cooked in any pot, Dutch oven is ideal. Mix all ingredients and simmer until done, about 40-45 minutes. To thicken, remove 2 cups of the broth, add mixture of ¾ cups corn starch and a ½ teaspoon of Kitchen Bouquet (optional). Pour back onto chili, mix well and bring to simmering to thicken. Serve on soft, warmed flour tortillas. Top with: diced tomatoes, diced green peppers, cilantro, grated cheese, sour cream, ranch dressing, sliced olives, guacamole, etc…

Monday, April 28, 2008

Garlic Sautéed Asparagus


Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 16 min/ Makes: 4-6 servings

1 bundle asparagus, bottom ½-inch to 1-inch cut off
2 tsp. garlic salt
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine

Melt butter in medium-sized skillet over medium high. Add asparagus and sprinkle with garlic salt. Sautee asparagus for 11 minutes or until tender-crisp.

Stuffed French Bread

Prep: 10 min/Total Time:25 min/ Makes: 6 servings

1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 tsp. chopped garlic
¼ red onion, chopped
1 can (10 ¾ oz) cheddar cheese soup
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. teriyaki Sauce
1/4 tsp. Macey’s blend seasoning -OR-steak seasoning
1 loaf French Bread, cut in half length wise
1 lb lean ground beef
1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese

Preheat oven to 350° F. In a small skillet sauté bell peppers, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, teriyaki sauce, and Macey’s Blend Seasoning until onions are tender. In a large skillet brown hamburger, drain grease. Add cheddar cheese soup and garlic, onion mixture to hamburger. Bring to simmer and mix until well blended. Remove insides of bread from crusts and add piece to hamburger mixture, mix well. Divide hamburger mixture evenly filling both crusts of bread. Sprinkle Italian cheese evenly over both loaves. Place bread on a jelly roll pan or cookie sheet bake 10-15 min. or until cheese is melted and crust is browned. Slice width wise into pieces.

Friday, April 25, 2008

Summer Berry Punch

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 10-12 servings
Recipe by: M.R.


1 can (46oz.) Dole pineapple mango juice
1 bottle (64oz.) Langers mango carrot juice OR V8 Splash peach mango juice
1 bottle (64oz.) Hawaiian Punch Fruit Juicy Red Juice
*optional 1 of each mango, pineapple, and papaya; each peeled, cored, and cubed


Shake all juices well in containers before opening. In large punch bowl combine all juices. Let chill in fridge before serving. Garnish with mango, pineapple and papaya just before serving.

Stuffed Pineapple Chicken

Prep: 10 min/Total Time:15 min/ Makes: 6 servings
Recipe by: M. R.

12 oz. pre-cooked chicken, diced
1 can (20oz.) pineapple chunks, drained
5 tsp. creamy Caesar dressing
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1-1/2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1-1/2 Tbsp. pineapple salsa or mango salsa
3 Tbsp. each of diced red onion, diced green bell pepper, and diced red bell pepper
¼ tsp. each of season salt, ground basil leaves, dried rosemary leaves, and dried marjoram leaves
salt and pepper to taste

In medium mixing bowl combine all ingredients and stir until well blended.

*Optional presentation: Take a fresh pineapple and slice lengthwise, leaving the leaves intact. In one of the pineapple halves, remove fruit from rind (you can use this fresh pineapple to substitute for the canned pineapple chunks) Place chicken mixture inside pineapple half and serve.

Saturday, April 19, 2008

Crock Pot Sweet & Sour Chicken

Recipe By: K.A.

Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 5 hours /Makes: 5-6 servings


1 can (20 oz.) crushed pineapple, drained
5-6 lbs. chicken breasts, cubed, or chicken tenders
1 bottle World's Harbor Sweet and Sour Sauce

Place chicken in crock pot on high for 2 hours. Carefully drain juices; add pineapple and sauce. Continue cooking for 1-2 hours or until chicken is cooked through. Serve over rice or vegetables.

Friday, April 11, 2008

Honey Lime Fruit Toss



Recipe from: dole.com
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 15 min

1 can (20 oz) Dole Pineapple Chunks
1 can (11 oz) Dole Mandarin Oranges, drained
1 large Dole Banana, sliced
1 Dole Kiwi fruit, peeled, halved and sliced
1 c. Dole strawberries, quartered
¼ tsp. grated lime peel (optional)
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 Tbsp. honey

Drain pineapple; reserve ¼ c. juice. Combine pineapple chunks, mandarin oranges, banana, kiwi fruit and strawberries in large serving bowl. Stir together reserved pineapple juice, lime peel, lime juice and honey in a small bowl. Pour over salad; toss to coat.

Friday, April 4, 2008

Baked Coconut French Toast


Recipe from: tasteofhome.com
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 20 min

12 eggs
1-1/4 cup milk
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 loaf Texas toast style bread
1 (7oz.) package flaked coconut
maple syrup

Preheat oven to 475ºF. Meanwhile, in a large shallow dish beat together the eggs, milk, sugar, and cinnamon. Place coconut flakes in a separate shallow dish. Dip each slice of bread into egg mixture on both sides. Then, coat each slice with coconut flakes on both sides, and lay in a single layer in a greased baking dish. Bake 5 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through. Serve with syrup.

Friday, March 28, 2008

Rosemary Caper Sauce Chicken

Recipe by: M.R.
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 20 min/ Makes: 4 servings

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
season salt to taste
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. butter
1 (14.5 oz) can stewed tomatoes
1 rosemary sprig or dried rosemary leaves
2 tsp. crushed or minced garlic
2 Tbsp. drained bottled capers
2 Tbsp. sweet relish
1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning

Sprinkle chicken with Salt, Pepper and Season Salt. Heat 1 tbsp oil in 12-inch heavy skillet over medium-high heat, bring to a simmer, add chicken, cook approximately 5 min on each side; or until chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from pan and place on serving dishes. While chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan add butter, drained tomatoes, 2-3 leaves from rosemary sprig and remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through. Pour sauce into chicken pan and deglaze. Season with butter, salt & pepper to taste. Pour sauce over chicken and garnish with Rosemary Sprig.

Strawberry and Cucumber Salad

Prep: 15 min/ Total Time: 15 min/ Makes: 6 servings

4 ½ cups (1 ½ lbs) Strawberries, stemmed and sliced
1 Medium Cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into ½-inch dice
3/4 cup Italian parsley leaves
4 green onions, chopped
6 Radishes, thinly sliced
¼ c. Lighthouse Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing

In a large bowl, toss Strawberries, cucumber, parsley leaves, green onions, and radishes. Coat with vinaigrette dressing. Serve on chilled plates.

Saturday, March 22, 2008

Pineapple Sauce

Recipe submitted by: K.J.
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 6-8 servings

1/3 C. Packed Brown Sugar
1 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 Can Pineapple (Crushed or Tidbits)
2 Tbsp Butter
½ tsp Lemon Juice

In a saucepan combine Brown Sugar and Cornstarch. Stir in Pineapple juice drained from pineapple. (Add enough water to make 1 cup). Bring to a boil over medium heat for one minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add drained pineapple, butter and lemon juice. Serve over ham.

Litehouse Spinach Salad

Recipe from: litehousefoods.com
Prep: 5 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 6-8 servings

1 pkg. Pre-washed Spinach
1 pint Fresh Strawberries, sliced
1 Can Mandarin Oranges (or fresh oranges, sectioned and cut in half)
2 Tbsp. Dry Roasted Sunflower Seeds
½-1Cup Litehouse Raspberry Walnut Vinaigrette Dressing

Gently toss spinach, strawberries, oranges and dressing (start with ½ jar and add according to taste). Top with Sunflower Seeds. Serve Immediately.

Friday, March 14, 2008

Corned Beef

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 2.5 hrs./ Makes: 6-8 servings

2-2 ½ lbs. Corned Beef Brisket with Seasoning Packet

Place brisket in crock pot; add juices and spices from package of corned beef. Add enough water to cover brisket. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer covered 2 hours or until tender. Drain juices. Slice meat across the grain to serve. Transfer to serving platter, salt and pepper. Serve with prepared horseradish sauce, cabbage, or colcannon.

Colcannon

Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 15 min/ Makes: 6-8 servings

3 lbs. mashed potatoes, prepared
1 head of cabbage, boiled until tender and coarsely chopped
2 tbsp butter
1 6-8 green onions, chopped
1 lb. smoked ham, diced

In large serving bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve warm.

Friday, March 7, 2008

M.'s Hot Artichoke Crab Dip

Recipe by: M.R.
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 40 min/ Makes: 4 cups or 16 servings

1 pkg. (8oz) cream cheese, softened
1 C. mayonnaise
1 garlic clove, pressed OR use 1 Tbsp. chopped garlic
1 can (14oz) artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
1 pkg. (8oz) imitation crabmeat, chopped (1-1/2 C.)
¾ C. (3oz) grated fresh parmesan cheese
1/3 C. thinly sliced green onions with tops
1 Tbsp. lemon zest
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/3 C. red bell pepper, chopped

Preheat oven to 350°F. Using a standing mixer or food processor, combine all ingredients and blend well. Spoon mixture into a deep glass baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown around edges. Then, broil until top is just barely golden brown, immediately remove from oven. Garnish top with additional lemon zest, green onions, parmesan, and red bell pepper.

Friday, February 29, 2008

Santa Fe Tilapia

Recipe By: M.R.
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 4 servings

4 tilapia fillets
season salt
½ c. butter or margarine
1 tsp. chopped garlic
2 lbs. fresh salsa
1 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Season tilapia with season salt; set aside. In a large skillet melt butter. When butter is almost melted lay tilapia fillet on remaining cube of butter. Cover and cook 3-4 min on each side or until tilapia is cooked through (145°F). Flake tilapia into small pieces with spatula. Add garlic and salsa; stir until salsa is heated through. Top with cheddar cheese and stir until cheese is melted. Serve over rice or cooked vegetables, if desired.

Easy Fruit Dip

Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 5 min/Makes: 8 servings

1 container (8oz) Western Family whipped topping, thawed
1 pkg. (4-serving size) Western family strawberry gelatin, or any flavor
1 container (8oz) Western family strawberry yogurt, or any flavor
assorted cut fruit

In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients until well blended. Serve with cut fruit. Refrigerate leftover fruit dip.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

Asparagus-Dijon Chicken Fettuccine

Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 15 min/ Total Time: 35 min/ Makes: 5 servings

1 Tbsp. margarine or butter
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (4oz.) mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 package Chicken Helper fettuccine alfredo
2-1/2 cups hot water
1 cup milk
2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 package (9oz.) frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained

Melt margarine in 10-inch skillet over high heat. Cook chicken, onion and mushrooms in margarine 3-5 min, stirring occasionally, until the outside of chicken turns white.
Stir in sauce mix, hot water, milk, and mustard. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked pasta; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 min. stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender. Stir in asparagus. Cover and cook 2 min, stirring occasionally; remove from heat. Uncover; let stand about 5 min. or until sauce is as thick as you’d like (sauce will thicken as it stands). Stir before serving.

For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com

Friday, February 15, 2008

Chicken Scampi

Total Time: 20 min/ Makes: 5 servings

5 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves- cut into 1-inch strips
1/4 C. grated parmesan cheese
1/2 C. chicken broth
4 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 cloves garlic minced
2 Tbsp dried parsley
2 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt

In an 8-inch skillet mix Chicken Broth, Lemon juice, Worcestershire Sauce, Garlic, Parsley, Oregano, Salt & Pepper over medium heat. Add Chicken, cover and let simmer until chicken is cooked thoroughly. Sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve over rice or noodles.

Saturday, February 9, 2008

Raspberry-Stirred Custard

Recipe from: Betty Crocker Cook Book, Bridal Edition
Prep: 5 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 4 servings
1 cup raspberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups half-and-half
½ teaspoon vanilla
4 tsp. packed brown sugar

Divide raspberries evenly among 4 individual serving bowls. Mix granulated sugar, cornstarch, and salt in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in half-and-half. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring frequently. Stir in vanilla. Spoon custard over raspberries. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Serve warm or cold. Store in refrigerator.

Refreshing Rosemary Lemonade

Recipe by: M.R.
Prep: 20 min/ Total Time: 2 hours 20 min/Makes: 2 quarts

6 C. water
2 C. sugar
½ C. fresh rosemary needles (leaves)
2 ½ C. fresh lemon juice
Peel of one lemon (optional)

Bring water, sugar, and rosemary to a simmer. Remove pot from stove and chill rosemary base in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. Add lemon juice and pour through strainer.Fill large glasses with ice cubes and lemonade. Garnish with a rosemary sprig or lemon wedge.

Pan-Seared Rosemary Pork Chops

Recipe By: Sandra Lee (foodnetwork.com)
Total Time: 18 min/ Makes: 4 servings

1-1/2 lbs. boneless center-cut pork chops
salt
ground black pepper
1/3 C. Italian-style bread crumbs
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh rosemary
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
fresh rosemary sprigs

Season pork chops with salt and pepper; set aside. In a small bowl, combine bread crumbs and rosemary. Spread mixture on a plate. Press both sides of chops into bread crumb mixture to coat; set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chops to hot oil; cook for 4-6 minutes per side or until cooked though.

Friday, February 8, 2008

Chocolate Malt-Cherry Mix


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 15 min/ Total Time: 20 min/ Makes: 25 servings

2 C. corn Chex cereal
2 C. rice Chex cereal
2 C. wheat Chex cereal
1 C. dry roasted peanuts
1 C. semisweet chocolate chips
¼ C. butter or margarine
1 C. natural flavor malted milk powder
2 C. miniature marshmallows
1-1/2 C. coarsely chopped malted milk balls
½ C. dried cherries, chopped

In a large bowl, mix cereals and peanuts. In a 1-quart saucepan, heat chocolate chips and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally, until melted and blended. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Gradually stir in malted milk powder until evenly coated. Stir in remaining ingredients. Store in airtight container.

For nutrition information, visit www.bettycrocker.com

Cherries Jubilee

Prep: 15 min/Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 8 servings

1-1/4 C. cold fat-free milk
½ tsp. almond extract, divided (optional)
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Fat Free Sugar Free Instant Reduced Calorie Pudding & Pie Filling
1 C. thawed Cool Whip Lite Whipped Topping
2 Tbsp. Toasted Planters Slivered Almonds, chopped, divided
1 can (21oz) lite cherry pie filling

Pour milk and ¼ teaspoon of the extract into a large bowl. Add pudding mix. Beat with wire whisk 2 minutes or until well blended. Stir in whipped topping and 1 tablespoon of the almonds. Mix cherry pie filling and remaining ¼ teaspoon extract. Spoon pudding mixture and pie filling alternately into 8 dessert glasses. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Garnish with remaining almonds.

For nutrition information, visit http://www.kraftfoods.com/

Friday, January 25, 2008

Roasted Red Pepper Chicken & Avocado Salad


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 20 min/ Total Time: 20 min/ Makes: 4 servings

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and sliced
1 tsp. lemon juice
1 bag (10oz) torn romaine lettuce (about 10 C.)
2 C. shredded cooked chicken
1 medium tomato, cut into wedges
1 small cucumber, sliced
¼ of a medium Vidalia or Walla Walla onion, chopped
½ C. KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing
½ C. croutons

Toss avocadoes with lemon juice in large salad bowl. Add lettuce, chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions; mix lightly. Add dressing; toss to coat. Sprinkle with croutons, serve immediately.
For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Saturday, January 19, 2008

Honey Graham Muesli


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 20 min/ Total Time: 20 min/ Makes: 2 servings

MUESLI: a mixture of cereals (esp. rolled oats) dried fruits, nuts, typically eaten with milk at breakfast.

2 honey graham crackers, coarsely broken
2 Tbsp. finely chopped dried apricots
1 Tbsp. raisins
1 Tbsp. sliced almonds, toasted
1 container (6oz) vanilla low-fat yogurt
½ or a large apple, finely chopped (about 1 C.)

Mix graham pieces, apricots, raisins, and almonds. Spoon ¼ of the graham mixture into each of two bowls; top evenly with yogurt, apple, and remaining graham mixture. Serve immediately.

Fresh Fruit Pudding Milk Shake

Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 10 min/ Makes: 4 servings

3-1/2 C. milk
1 pkg. (4-serving size) JELL-O Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding and Pie Filling, or any flavor
1 medium ripe banana, cut into chunks
½ C. strawberries

Place all ingredients in blender container; cover. Blend 1 minute or until smooth. Serve immediately.

For nutrition information, visit www.kraftfoods.com

Friday, January 18, 2008

Tomato Tortellini Soup


Recipe from: bettycrocker.com
Prep: 15 min/ Total Time: 15 min/ Makes: 4 servings

2 cans (19oz each) Progresso® Vegetable Classics tomato basil soup
1 pkg. (9oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

In a 3-quart saucepan, mix soup and tortellini. Heat to a boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4-5 minutes or until tortellini are desired doneness. Sprinkle individual servings with parmesan cheese.
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Lemon Chicken Soup


Recipe by: Sandra Lee (foodnetwork.com)
Total Time: 15 min/Makes: 4 servings

3 cans (10.75oz each) condensed chicken and rice soup
3 C. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 C. lemon juice
3 large egg yolks
1 precooked chicken breast, shredded
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)

In a large saucepan, combine soup, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to simmer. In a small bowl, lightly whisk egg yolks. Gradually whisk ¼ cup of the hot broth mixture into egg yolks to prevent curdling. Slowly pour the egg yolk mixture into remaining hot broth mixture, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken; heat through. Stir in parsley (optional). Ladle hot soup into 4 soup bowls.

Monday, January 14, 2008

Fast Herbed Vemicelli

Recipe from: Betty Crocker Cook Book: Bridal Edition
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 15 min/ Makes: 6 servings

1 pkg. (7oz) vermicelli
1 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
2 Tbsp. pine nuts, toasted
2 Tbsp. sliced ripe olives
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 tsp. chopped fresh sage leaves
1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut into fourths (2 C.)
freshly ground pepper

Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. Toss vermicelli and remaining ingredients.

Fresh Broccoli Salad


Recipe by: Sandra Lee (foodnetwork.com)
Prep: 10 min/Total Time: 10 min/Makes: 4 servings

4 C. cooked broccoli florets from grocery store salad bar
12 cherry tomatoes, cut in half
¼ C. red onion slivers
½ C. fresh pearl-size mozzarella
1/3 C. red wine vinaigrette
fresh ground black pepper

In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients, except black pepper. Divide among 4 chilled salad plates. Serve with freshly ground pepper.

Saturday, January 12, 2008

Honey Mustard Ginger-Grilled Chicken


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 1 hr. 22 min/ Makes: 4 servings

½ C. honey mustard
1-¼ C. orange marmalade
2 Tbsp. finely chopped peeled gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 (1lb.) boneless skinless chicken breast halves

Mix Mustard, marmalade, ginger, and garlic. Place chicken in a glass dish or plastic bag. Pour ¼ cup of mustard mixture over chicken; turn to coat. Cover. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Remove chicken from mustard mixture; discard mustard mixture. Grill or broil chicken 5-6 min. on each side or until cooked thru. Heat remaining mustard mixture. Serve over chicken.

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Friday, January 11, 2008

Creamy Tomato & Basil Pasta


Recipe from: kraftfoods.com
Prep: 10 min/ Total Time: 18 min/ Makes: 4 servings

8 oz. bow tie pasta, uncooked
1 container (16oz) cottage cheese
2 C. chopped tomato
¼ C. thinly sliced fresh basil
¼ tsp. pepper

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain pasta; place in large bowl.
Stir in remaining ingredients.
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