Triple Threat Fruit Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 kiwi, sliced
• 1 banana, peeled and chopped
• 1/2 cup blueberries
• 1 cup strawberries
• 1 cup ice cubes
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 (8 ounce) container peach yogurt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender, blend the kiwi, banana, blueberries, strawberries, ice, orange juice, and yogurt until smooth.

Kerri's Holiday Punch

Ingredients

• Servings: 30
• 1 (750 milliliter) bottle southern comfort liqueur
• 6 fluid ounces lemon juice
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
• 1 (6 ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate
• 3 liters lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
• 2 drops red food coloring
• 1 orange, sliced into rounds
• 1 lemon, sliced into rounds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a large punch bowl, combine southern comfort, lemon juice, lemonade concentrate and orange juice concentrate. stir in lemon-lime soda, and add a few drops red food coloring. float orange and lemon slices for garnish.

Mocha Coffee

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup hot brewed coffee
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• pour hot coffee into a mug. stir in cocoa, sugar and milk.

Groovie Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 small bananas, broken into chunks
• 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
• 1 (8 ounce) container vanilla low-fat yogurt
• 3/4 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• in a blender, combine bananas, frozen strawberries, yogurt and milk. blend until smooth. pour into glasses and serve.

Easy Mango Lassi

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 cups plain whole milk yogurt
• 1 cup milk
• 3 mangoes - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 4 teaspoons sugar, or to taste
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• place the yogurt, milk, mangoes, sugar, and cardamom into the jar of a blender and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until cold, and serve sprinkled with a little ground cardamom.

Flax Seed Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 frozen banana, peeled and cut into chunks
• 1 cup frozen strawberries
• 2 tablespoons flax seed meal
• 1 cup low-fat vanilla soy milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place the banana, strawberries, flax seed meal, and soy milk into a blender. puree until smooth.

Banana Spring Rolls

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 2 large bananas
• 8 (7 inch square) spring roll wrappers
• 1 cup brown sugar, or to taste
• 1 quart oil for deep frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat the oil in a deep-fryer or large cast-iron skillet to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• peel bananas, and slice them in half lengthwise, then crosswise into fourths. place one piece of banana diagonally across the corner of a spring roll wrapper, and sprinkle with brown sugar to taste. roll from the corner to the center, then fold top and bottom corners in, and continue rolling. dip your finger in water and brush the last edge to seal. repeat with remaining banana pieces.
• fry a few banana rolls at a time in the hot oil until evenly browned. remove to paper towels to drain. serve hot or cold.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 8 ounces shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 8 slices french bread
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 12 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, shredded cheese and garlic salt. beat until smooth.
• preheat a large skillet over medium heat. spread cheese mixture on 4 slices of bread, then top with the other 4 bread slices. lightly butter both sides of each sandwich. place sandwiches in skillet, and grill until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side.

Grandwich Breakfast Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16.3 ounce) can pillsbury® grands!® refrigerated biscuits
• 8 slices packaged precooked bacon, cut in half crosswise
• 6 egg, scrambled
• 8 slices american cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• bake biscuits as directed on can.
• meanwhile, microwave bacon as directed on package.
• split warm biscuits; top bottom half of each with scrambled eggs, bacon and cheese. cover with top halves of biscuits.

Very Berry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 40 vanilla wafers, crushed
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup cottage cheese, creamed
• 1/4 cup cherry brandy
• 3 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 tablespoon cherry brandy
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. press the mixture into the bottom and 1 3/4 inch up the sides of an 8 inch springform pan. set aside.
• in a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla. beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. set aside. place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. stir into cream cheese mixture. stir in the 1/4 cup cherry brandy. beat in eggs on low speed just till combined. you do not want do incorporate too much air into the batter.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). pour half of the cheese mixture into the crust-lined pan. spread 1 cup of the fruit on top. top with remaining cheese mixture and 1/2 cup of the fruit. place in a shallow baking pan in the preheated oven.
• bake for 40 to 45 minutes or till center appears nearly set when shaken. cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. loosen sides. cool completely on wire rack. cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
• for topping, in a medium bowl combine remaining 2 cups fruit, 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, and 1 tablespoon sugar. cover and chill for up to 2 hours. to serve, cut cheesecake into wedges. top each serving with fruit topping.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Sour Cream Raisin Pie V

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 1/8 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a medium saucepan, mix together cornstarch, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. mix in sour cream. add egg yolks, raisins, and lemon juice. stir until thoroughly combined. cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. boil and stir 1 minute. pour mixture into pastry shell.
• in a large glass or metal bowl, beat together egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. add brown sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until whites are stiff and glossy. beat in vanilla extract. spread evenly over raisin filling, sealing meringue to crust edges.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, until delicately browned.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Dill Cream Cheese, Roast Beef And Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 10 slices dense bread
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 pound deli roast beef, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• wrap grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze to release liquid from cucumber. transfer grated cucumber to a bowl.
• mix cream cheese, dill, salt, and black pepper into grated cucumber.
• spread cream cheese mixture over bread slices.
• divide roast beef and cucumber slices on 5 slices bread and place another slice of bread spread-side down on top to make 5 sandwiches.

Dill Cream Cheese, Roast Beef And Cucumber Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 10 slices dense bread
• 1/2 cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced
• 1 pound deli roast beef, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• wrap grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel; squeeze to release liquid from cucumber. transfer grated cucumber to a bowl.
• mix cream cheese, dill, salt, and black pepper into grated cucumber.
• spread cream cheese mixture over bread slices.
• divide roast beef and cucumber slices on 5 slices bread and place another slice of bread spread-side down on top to make 5 sandwiches.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Aloha Chicken Burgers

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 slices thick cut bacon
• 2 large hamburger buns, split
• 1 tablespoon softened butter
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 2 slices swiss cheese
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 slices pineapple
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 slices of iceberg lettuce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• place chicken breasts into a plastic zipper bag with soy sauce, seal the bag, and marinate in refrigerator for 30 minutes. while chicken is marinating, place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate, and set aside. spread cut sides of hamburger buns with butter.
• preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• remove the chicken from the soy sauce, and discard the excess soy sauce. place the chicken breasts onto the preheated grill, and grill until chicken shows good grill marks, is no longer pink inside, and the juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes per side. when chicken is almost done, brush each piece generously on both sides with teriyaki sauce to finish grilling. place a slice of swiss cheese on each chicken breast, and cover with a lid to help the cheese melt onto the chicken.
• while chicken is grilling, spread the buns open on the grill and cook until toasted and showing grill lines, about 2 minutes. set the buns aside.
• to assemble, spread the grilled sides of each bun with mayonnaise, and top each bottom bun with a cooked chicken breast, 1 1/2 slices of bacon, a slice of pineapple, a slice from a head of lettuce, a slice of tomato, and the top bun.

Sour Cream Raisin Pie V

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 4 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 1/8 cups sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 3 egg yolks, beaten
• 1 1/2 cups raisins
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 egg whites
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe

• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c).
• in a medium saucepan, mix together cornstarch, sugar, salt, and nutmeg. mix in sour cream. add egg yolks, raisins, and lemon juice. stir until thoroughly combined. cook mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture thickens and boils. boil and stir 1 minute. pour mixture into pastry shell.
• in a large glass or metal bowl, beat together egg whites and cream of tartar until foamy. add brown sugar 1 tablespoon at a time, continuing to beat until whites are stiff and glossy. beat in vanilla extract. spread evenly over raisin filling, sealing meringue to crust edges.
• bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, until delicately browned.

Very Berry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 40 vanilla wafers, crushed
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup cottage cheese, creamed
• 1/4 cup cherry brandy
• 3 eggs
• 3 1/2 cups fresh blackberries
• 1 tablespoon cherry brandy
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together vanilla wafer crumbs and butter. press the mixture into the bottom and 1 3/4 inch up the sides of an 8 inch springform pan. set aside.
• in a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla. beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. set aside. place cottage cheese in a blender or food processor. blend until smooth. stir into cream cheese mixture. stir in the 1/4 cup cherry brandy. beat in eggs on low speed just till combined. you do not want do incorporate too much air into the batter.
• preheat the oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c). pour half of the cheese mixture into the crust-lined pan. spread 1 cup of the fruit on top. top with remaining cheese mixture and 1/2 cup of the fruit. place in a shallow baking pan in the preheated oven.
• bake for 40 to 45 minutes or till center appears nearly set when shaken. cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. loosen sides. cool completely on wire rack. cover and chill for at least 4 hours, or until ready to serve.
• for topping, in a medium bowl combine remaining 2 cups fruit, 1 tablespoon cherry brandy, and 1 tablespoon sugar. cover and chill for up to 2 hours. to serve, cut cheesecake into wedges. top each serving with fruit topping.

Avocado Ice Pops

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 avocados, cubed
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• bring water to a boil in a saucepan. stir sugar into boiling water until dissolved. remove from heat and allow to cool.
• mash avocados with lime juice and sugar-water in a bowl until smooth. stir mint through the avocado mixture. pour into ice pop molds.
• store in freezer until frozen solid, at least 3 hours.

Watermelon-mint Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
• 4 cups cubed, seeded watermelon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• mix water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and let cool.
• blend sugar syrup, watermelon, mint, lime juice, lime zest, and salt in a blender until liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze paletas for 2 hours and insert wooden sticks or handles into the molds; return to freezer and freeze until solid, 12 to 24 hours.

Tropsicles

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup sliced mango
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
• 1 small banana
• 1 orange, juiced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• blend yogurt, mango, pineapple chunks with juice, banana, and orange juice in a blender until smooth. pour into ice pop molds; freeze until set, 4 to 6 hours.

Jewel's Chicken Giardino

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• chicken:
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• sauce:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup wine
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• vegetables:
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup spinach, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 zucchini, cut into rounds
• 1 pound yellow squash, cut into rounds
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• combine chicken, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 juiced lemon, chopped fresh rosemary, and garlic in a bowl; marinate chicken in refrigerator, at least 30 minutes.
• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. stir garlic pepper, thyme, and dried rosemary into melted butter and cook for 1 minute.
• whisk chicken broth, water, wine, milk, and 4 teaspoons lemon juice together in a bowl. add cornstarch and whisk until lumps have dissolved; pour into butter mixture. whisk sauce and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper and remove saucepan from heat.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1/4 cup olive oil. remove chicken from marinade, discarding the marinade. cook and stir chicken in the hot olive oil until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. add asparagus, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, peas, and carrots to chicken; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• mix pasta and sauce in with chicken and vegetables; stir until evenly combined.

Ham Bagels With Honey Mustard Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 bagels, split
• 8 slices deli-style ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• mix the cream cheese, mustard, and honey in a small bowl.
• spread cream cheese mixture over cut sides of 4 bagel halves. top evenly with ham. sandwich with the remaining bagel halves.

Black Tea Lemonade

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 orange pekoe tea bags
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 5 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• bring 5 cups of water and the sugar to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from the heat and add the tea bags. allow tea to steep while you mix the lemonade concentrate and remaining water in a large pitcher. pour the tea mixture into the lemonade, discarding tea bags. stir and refrigerate until cold before serving.

Black Tea Lemonade

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 5 cups water
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3 orange pekoe tea bags
• 1 (12 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate
• 5 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• bring 5 cups of water and the sugar to a boil in a saucepan, then remove from the heat and add the tea bags. allow tea to steep while you mix the lemonade concentrate and remaining water in a large pitcher. pour the tea mixture into the lemonade, discarding tea bags. stir and refrigerate until cold before serving.

Jewel's Chicken Giardino

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• chicken:
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 small sprigs fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 clove garlic
• sauce:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 teaspoons garlic pepper seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup wine
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
• vegetables:
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 bunch fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 1 cup broccoli florets
• 1 cup spinach, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 zucchini, cut into rounds
• 1 pound yellow squash, cut into rounds
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/2 cup matchstick-cut carrots
• 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• combine chicken, 1/4 cup olive oil, 1/2 juiced lemon, chopped fresh rosemary, and garlic in a bowl; marinate chicken in refrigerator, at least 30 minutes.
• melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. stir garlic pepper, thyme, and dried rosemary into melted butter and cook for 1 minute.
• whisk chicken broth, water, wine, milk, and 4 teaspoons lemon juice together in a bowl. add cornstarch and whisk until lumps have dissolved; pour into butter mixture. whisk sauce and bring to a boil; season with salt and pepper and remove saucepan from heat.
• heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1/4 cup olive oil. remove chicken from marinade, discarding the marinade. cook and stir chicken in the hot olive oil until no longer pink in the center, about 8 minutes. add asparagus, tomatoes, broccoli, spinach, zucchini, yellow squash, red bell pepper, peas, and carrots to chicken; cook and stir until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. cook the bow-tie pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, until cooked through yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes; drain.
• mix pasta and sauce in with chicken and vegetables; stir until evenly combined.

Avocado Ice Pops

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 avocados, cubed
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh mint (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• bring water to a boil in a saucepan. stir sugar into boiling water until dissolved. remove from heat and allow to cool.
• mash avocados with lime juice and sugar-water in a bowl until smooth. stir mint through the avocado mixture. pour into ice pop molds.
• store in freezer until frozen solid, at least 3 hours.

Ham Bagels With Honey Mustard Cream Cheese

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 4 bagels, split
• 8 slices deli-style ham

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• mix the cream cheese, mustard, and honey in a small bowl.
• spread cream cheese mixture over cut sides of 4 bagel halves. top evenly with ham. sandwich with the remaining bagel halves.

Cocktail Wieners Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages
• 1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) jar grape jelly

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocktail sauce and grape jelly. mix in the little smokie sausages. cook 5 minutes, or until the sausages are hot.

Tropsicles

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups low-fat vanilla yogurt
• 1 cup sliced mango
• 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks, undrained
• 1 small banana
• 1 orange, juiced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• blend yogurt, mango, pineapple chunks with juice, banana, and orange juice in a blender until smooth. pour into ice pop molds; freeze until set, 4 to 6 hours.

Cocktail Wieners Ii

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (16 ounce) package little smokie sausages
• 1 (8 ounce) jar cocktail sauce
• 1 (8 ounce) jar grape jelly

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• in a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cocktail sauce and grape jelly. mix in the little smokie sausages. cook 5 minutes, or until the sausages are hot.

Vanilla-banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 bananas, broken into chunks
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place banana and vanilla ice cream into a blender. pour in vanilla extract, orange juice, and milk. puree until thick and smooth.

Strawberry Sensation Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup frozen strawberries
• 1/2 orange, peeled
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt
• 1 teaspoon finely ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend the strawberries, orange pieces, apple juice, vanilla yogurt, and almonds together in a blender until smooth.

Watermelon-mint Paletas

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar, or to taste
• 4 cups cubed, seeded watermelon
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 45 mins


• mix water and sugar in a small saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar, about 5 minutes. remove from heat and let cool.
• blend sugar syrup, watermelon, mint, lime juice, lime zest, and salt in a blender until liquefied, 1 to 2 minutes. pour the mixture into 10 ice pop molds.
• freeze paletas for 2 hours and insert wooden sticks or handles into the molds; return to freezer and freeze until solid, 12 to 24 hours.

Vanilla-banana Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 bananas, broken into chunks
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• 1 cup milk

Recipe

Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• place banana and vanilla ice cream into a blender. pour in vanilla extract, orange juice, and milk. puree until thick and smooth.

Jersey Shore Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 (4 inch) frozen waffles, toasted
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup strawberry ice cream
• 1 cup chocolate ice cream, softened
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• arrange 2 waffles on a serving plate. divide vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate ice cream evenly over waffles and drizzle with chocolate syrup. top with remaining waffles to create 2 sandwiches.

Peanut Butter, Bacon And Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 slices bread, toasted
• 3 slices crispy bacon
• 1/2 apple, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• spread peanut butter onto one side of one slice of toast. place slices of bacon onto the peanut butter and then the apple slices. top with the other slice of bread.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Peanut Butter, Bacon And Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 slices bread, toasted
• 3 slices crispy bacon
• 1/2 apple, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• spread peanut butter onto one side of one slice of toast. place slices of bacon onto the peanut butter and then the apple slices. top with the other slice of bread.

Summer Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (1 pound) loaf ciabatta bread
• 3/4 cup pesto
• 8 ounces fontina cheese, sliced
• 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 4 leaves butter lettuce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat broiler.
• slice ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. spread pesto on the cut side of each half. top bottom half with slices of fontina cheese, and then place slices of tomato on top of cheese. broil until cheese melts, and remove from broiler.
• place lettuce over tomatoes, and then position top half of bread on top of everything. slice into 8 or 10 small sandwiches, and serve.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Jersey Shore Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 4 (4 inch) frozen waffles, toasted
• 1 cup vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup strawberry ice cream
• 1 cup chocolate ice cream, softened
• 1/2 cup chocolate syrup

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• arrange 2 waffles on a serving plate. divide vanilla ice cream, strawberry ice cream, and chocolate ice cream evenly over waffles and drizzle with chocolate syrup. top with remaining waffles to create 2 sandwiches.

Creamy Dill Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• in a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Grilled Tofu Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 pita bread rounds
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 slices firm tofu
• 1 dash soy sauce
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat your oven's broiler.
• split the pita breads in half so that you have 4 round pieces. spread mayonnaise on one half of each one, and tahini on the other half. place tomato slices onto the mayonnaise halves, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. place 2 slices of tofu onto the tahini halves, and sprinkle a few drops of soy sauce over. place the open sandwiches on a large baking sheet.
• broil in the preheated oven until hot and bread is slightly toasted, about 4 minutes. close the halves of each sandwich together, and cut into wedges to serve.

Creamy Dill Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 5 mins


• in a small mixing bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, and salt and pepper. cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Grilled Tofu Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 pita bread rounds
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame-seed paste)
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 4 slices firm tofu
• 1 dash soy sauce
• 1 pinch salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• preheat your oven's broiler.
• split the pita breads in half so that you have 4 round pieces. spread mayonnaise on one half of each one, and tahini on the other half. place tomato slices onto the mayonnaise halves, and sprinkle with a pinch of salt. place 2 slices of tofu onto the tahini halves, and sprinkle a few drops of soy sauce over. place the open sandwiches on a large baking sheet.
• broil in the preheated oven until hot and bread is slightly toasted, about 4 minutes. close the halves of each sandwich together, and cut into wedges to serve.

Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 slices bread
• salt and pepper to taste (optional)
• 1 slice american cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 4 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• crack the egg into a microwave-safe cereal bowl and whisk in the milk. season with salt and pepper. cook in the microwave on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
• while the egg is cooking, toast the bread. use a spoon to remove the cooked egg from the bowl and set it on one piece of toast. top with a slice of cheese and the other piece of toast. cook in the microwave until cheese is melted, about 15 seconds.

Mocha Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup coffee flavored liqueur, divided
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan. in a large measuring cup dissolve baking soda in water, then add coffee, 1/2 cup of the coffee liqueur, and vanilla.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the cocoa, then the egg yolks one at a time. alternately beat in the flour and the coffee mixture just until incorporated.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly but carefully fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
• pour batter into a 10 inch bundt pan. bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack. pierce warm cake all over with a fork and drizzle glaze a spoonful at a time over cake until it is absorbed. wrap cake tightly with plastic wrap to preserve moisture.
• to make the glaze: in a small bowl combine confectioner's sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of coffee liqueur.

Mocha Bundt Cake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 1 cup coffee flavored liqueur, divided
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 egg whites
• 1 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• preheat oven to 325 degrees f (165 degrees c). grease and flour a 10 inch bundt pan. in a large measuring cup dissolve baking soda in water, then add coffee, 1/2 cup of the coffee liqueur, and vanilla.
• in a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. beat in the cocoa, then the egg yolks one at a time. alternately beat in the flour and the coffee mixture just until incorporated.
• in a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. fold 1/3 of the whites into the batter, then quickly but carefully fold in remaining whites until no streaks remain.
• pour batter into a 10 inch bundt pan. bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. let cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then turn out onto a wire rack. pierce warm cake all over with a fork and drizzle glaze a spoonful at a time over cake until it is absorbed. wrap cake tightly with plastic wrap to preserve moisture.
• to make the glaze: in a small bowl combine confectioner's sugar and remaining 1/2 cup of coffee liqueur.

Egg Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 slices bread
• salt and pepper to taste (optional)
• 1 slice american cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 4 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• crack the egg into a microwave-safe cereal bowl and whisk in the milk. season with salt and pepper. cook in the microwave on 100% power for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cooked through.
• while the egg is cooking, toast the bread. use a spoon to remove the cooked egg from the bowl and set it on one piece of toast. top with a slice of cheese and the other piece of toast. cook in the microwave until cheese is melted, about 15 seconds.

Big Game Grape Jelly Barbeque Ham Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup distilled vinegar
• 6 tablespoons grape jelly
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 (12 ounce) bottles bottled sweet chili sauce (such as heinz® premium chili sauce)
• 6 tablespoons water
• 3 pounds chipped chopped ham
• 12 sandwich buns, split

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 9 hrs 25 mins


• stir together the vinegar, grape jelly, paprika, mustard powder, brown sugar, bottled sweet chili sauce, and water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• mix in the chipped ham and stir to combine with sauce. refrigerate overnight.
• the next day, bring the sauce and ham slowly to a simmer over low heat and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• spoon the ham onto sandwich buns to serve.

Green Tea Latte

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon green tea powder (matcha)
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 2 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine the soy milk, water, green tea powder and sugar. warm over medium heat while whisking until hot and foamy. pour into mugs and enjoy.

Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Crackers

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 pounds vanilla flavored confectioners' coating
• 80 buttery round crackers
• 2 1/4 ounces colored candy sprinkles

Recipe

• spread approximately 1 teaspoon peanut butter on each of half of the crackers. top with remaining crackers to make peanut butter "sandwiches".
• melt chocolate-flavored almond bark or vanilla candy coating in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. reduce heat and keep chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water.
• dip each cracker "sandwich" in chocolate, allowing excess to drain back into pot.
• place coated crackers on wax paper to cool. sprinkle with multi-colored sprinkles or other holiday decoration. allow coating to completely set, placing in refrigerator for 15 minutes, if necessary. store between layers of wax paper in cool, dry place, or refrigerate. these also freeze well.

Chocolate Coated Peanut Butter Crackers

Ingredients

• Servings: 40
• 3/4 cup peanut butter
• 2 pounds vanilla flavored confectioners' coating
• 80 buttery round crackers
• 2 1/4 ounces colored candy sprinkles

Recipe

• spread approximately 1 teaspoon peanut butter on each of half of the crackers. top with remaining crackers to make peanut butter "sandwiches".
• melt chocolate-flavored almond bark or vanilla candy coating in the top of a double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. reduce heat and keep chocolate in top of double boiler over simmering water.
• dip each cracker "sandwich" in chocolate, allowing excess to drain back into pot.
• place coated crackers on wax paper to cool. sprinkle with multi-colored sprinkles or other holiday decoration. allow coating to completely set, placing in refrigerator for 15 minutes, if necessary. store between layers of wax paper in cool, dry place, or refrigerate. these also freeze well.

Pineapple-stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 4 slices good bread
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• mix pineapple and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. top 2 slices with 1/4 cup pineapple mixture apiece; reserve remaining pineapple mixture. place remaining slices of bread atop pineapple mixture and press lightly to make 2 sandwiches.
• whisk remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, milk, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl. lay each sandwich in milk mixture and let bread absorb mixture for a few seconds; flip and repeat.
• heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter in the hot skillet, and fry sandwiches on both sides in butter until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. top each sandwich with half the remaining pineapple mixture and drizzle 1 tablespoon hot fudge sauce over pineapple.

Pineapple-stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 4 slices good bread
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• mix pineapple and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. top 2 slices with 1/4 cup pineapple mixture apiece; reserve remaining pineapple mixture. place remaining slices of bread atop pineapple mixture and press lightly to make 2 sandwiches.
• whisk remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, milk, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl. lay each sandwich in milk mixture and let bread absorb mixture for a few seconds; flip and repeat.
• heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter in the hot skillet, and fry sandwiches on both sides in butter until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. top each sandwich with half the remaining pineapple mixture and drizzle 1 tablespoon hot fudge sauce over pineapple.

Green Tea Latte

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon green tea powder (matcha)
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 2 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine the soy milk, water, green tea powder and sugar. warm over medium heat while whisking until hot and foamy. pour into mugs and enjoy.

Big Game Grape Jelly Barbeque Ham Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup distilled vinegar
• 6 tablespoons grape jelly
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 (12 ounce) bottles bottled sweet chili sauce (such as heinz® premium chili sauce)
• 6 tablespoons water
• 3 pounds chipped chopped ham
• 12 sandwich buns, split

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 9 hrs 25 mins


• stir together the vinegar, grape jelly, paprika, mustard powder, brown sugar, bottled sweet chili sauce, and water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• mix in the chipped ham and stir to combine with sauce. refrigerate overnight.
• the next day, bring the sauce and ham slowly to a simmer over low heat and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• spoon the ham onto sandwich buns to serve.

Big Game Grape Jelly Barbeque Ham Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3/4 cup distilled vinegar
• 6 tablespoons grape jelly
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard powder
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/2 (12 ounce) bottles bottled sweet chili sauce (such as heinz® premium chili sauce)
• 6 tablespoons water
• 3 pounds chipped chopped ham
• 12 sandwich buns, split

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 5 mins

Ready Time: 9 hrs 25 mins


• stir together the vinegar, grape jelly, paprika, mustard powder, brown sugar, bottled sweet chili sauce, and water in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. bring to a boil, turn heat to low, and simmer for 5 minutes.
• mix in the chipped ham and stir to combine with sauce. refrigerate overnight.
• the next day, bring the sauce and ham slowly to a simmer over low heat and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• spoon the ham onto sandwich buns to serve.

Green Tea Latte

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon green tea powder (matcha)
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Cook Time: 1 min Ready Time: 2 mins


• in a small saucepan, combine the soy milk, water, green tea powder and sugar. warm over medium heat while whisking until hot and foamy. pour into mugs and enjoy.

Pineapple-stuffed French Toast

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple, drained
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
• 4 slices good bread
• 2 tablespoons cream cheese
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 tablespoons hot fudge sauce, or to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• mix pineapple and 1 teaspoon cinnamon in a bowl. spread each slice of bread with 1 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese. top 2 slices with 1/4 cup pineapple mixture apiece; reserve remaining pineapple mixture. place remaining slices of bread atop pineapple mixture and press lightly to make 2 sandwiches.
• whisk remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, milk, egg, sugar, and vanilla extract in a shallow bowl. lay each sandwich in milk mixture and let bread absorb mixture for a few seconds; flip and repeat.
• heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt butter in the hot skillet, and fry sandwiches on both sides in butter until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. top each sandwich with half the remaining pineapple mixture and drizzle 1 tablespoon hot fudge sauce over pineapple.

Slamtastic Eggplant Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 eggplant, cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 4 crusty sandwich rolls, split and toasted
• 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• pour the oil into a large skillet and heat over medium-high heat. place the eggplant slices in the heated pan and cook without moving until golden brown, about 4 minutes. flip the eggplant and continue to cook until golden brown on the other side. remove from heat.
• mix together the mayonnaise and garlic in a small bowl.
• lay the toasted rolls out, cut side up. place the cooked eggplant on the bottom half of each roll. layer the eggplant with fresh basil leaves and crumbled feta. spread the garlic mayo very lightly over the cut side of the top each toasted roll. place the tops on the prepared sandwich.

Pink Mimosa

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups orange juice
• 1/2 cup pink sparkling wine
• 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers peach schnapps

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• fill a small pitcher with ice. pour orange juice, sparkling wine, and peach schnapps over ice; stir well.

Fresh Strawberry Pie Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons strawberry flavored jell-o® mix
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 pints strawberries, cleaned and stemmed
• 2 cups whipping cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• combine sugar, gelatin, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan. stir in boiling water. boil mixture for 3 minutes over high heat, stirring constantly. cool completely.
• arrange whole strawberries in pastry shell. pour gelatin mixture over berries. chill before serving. top with whipped cream.

Caramel Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust
• 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Recipe

• in a large pot, place the can of sweetened condensed milk with the label taken off, in the pot and cover with water. cook on high until water comes to a boil, then turn on medium/high for 4 hours, only adding water to keep the can covered.
• carefully open can and pour into pie shell. cool pie in refrigerator. when completely cooled, top with frozen whipped topping. serve.

Winter Refresher Green Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, or to taste
• 1 apple, cored and quartered
• 1 orange, peeled
• 1 cucumber, peeled and quartered
• 1/2 cup cranberries
• 1 (1/2 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place water, spinach, apple, orange, cucumber, cranberries, and ginger in a blender. blend on low until just combined; increase speed to high and blend until smooth and liquefied, about 1 minute.

Marshmallow Icing

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1/3 cup cold water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup miniature marshmallows

Recipe

• put egg whites, sugar, water and syrup in top of double boiler. beat until mixed well. place over rapidly boiling water. beat constantly with electric beater while it cooks for 7 minutes or until it will stand in peaks when beater is raised. remove from heat.
• stir in marshmallows and vanilla. beat until they melt.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Vegetarian Chickpea Sandwich Filling

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (19 ounce) can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• drain and rinse chickpeas. pour chickpeas into a medium size mixing bowl and mash with a fork. mix in celery, onion, mayonnaise (to taste), lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper to taste.

Blt

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 leaves lettuce
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 slices bread, toasted
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• arrange the cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on one slice of bread. spread one side of remaining bread slice with the mayonnaise. bring the two pieces together to make a sandwich.

Liquid Green Platinum Drink

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 cup chopped fresh kale
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 cup fresh parsley
• 1 cup pineapple juice, or more to taste
• 1 fresh pineapple spear (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend kale, spinach, parsley, pineapple juice, and pineapple in a blender until smooth.

Summer Berry Parfait With Yogurt And Granola

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3/4 cup sliced strawberries
• 3/4 cup blueberries
• 1 (6 ounce) container vanilla yogurt
• 1 tablespoon wheat germ
• 1/2 banana, sliced
• 1/3 cup granola

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• layer 1/4 cup strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1/3 container yogurt, 1/3 tablespoon wheat germ, 1/3 of the sliced banana, and about 2 tablespoons of granola in a large bowl. continue to build the parfait, repeating the layers until all of the ingredients are used completely.

Summer Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (1 pound) loaf ciabatta bread
• 3/4 cup pesto
• 8 ounces fontina cheese, sliced
• 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced
• 4 leaves butter lettuce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• preheat broiler.
• slice ciabatta bread in half lengthwise. spread pesto on the cut side of each half. top bottom half with slices of fontina cheese, and then place slices of tomato on top of cheese. broil until cheese melts, and remove from broiler.
• place lettuce over tomatoes, and then position top half of bread on top of everything. slice into 8 or 10 small sandwiches, and serve.

Lemon Pie I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust

Recipe

• in a bowl, combine milk and lemon juice; mix until smooth (mixture will begin to thicken). fold in whipped topping; spoon into crust. chil until ready to serve.

Thanksgiving Sandwich

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 8 slices ham
• 2 thick slices leftover roast turkey
• 1/2 cup mashed potatoes, or as needed
• 4 slices bread

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• place ham, turkey, and mashed potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave until heated through, about 2 minutes.
• lay out two slices of bread; place 4 slices of ham on each slice of bread.
• lay out remaining two slices of bread; place 1 slice of turkey on each slice of bread. spread 1/2 the potatoes on top of each turkey slice. place turkey slice of bread together with ham slice of bread to form sandwiches.

Bacon, Asparagus, And Cheese Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 8 slices bacon
• 1 (10 ounce) can asparagus tips, drained
• 4 thick slices sourdough bread, lightly toasted
• 4 slices sharp cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• adjust oven rack to upper position, and set oven to broil. you may also use a toaster oven to cook the sandwiches if you don't want to broil them in the oven.
• place bacon in a large, deep skillet. cook over medium high heat until evenly brown and crispy. drain on paper towels.
• place a few spears of asparagus on a slice of bread. top with 2 slices crisp bacon then a slice of cheese.
• toast under the broiler until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Peanut Butter, Bacon And Apple Sandwiches

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2 slices bread, toasted
• 3 slices crispy bacon
• 1/2 apple, cored and sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• spread peanut butter onto one side of one slice of toast. place slices of bacon onto the peanut butter and then the apple slices. top with the other slice of bread.

Currant Affairs Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 frozen chopped banana
• 1/2 mango - peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 2/3 cup black currants
• 1/4 cup soft tofu

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend milk, banana, mango, currants, and tofu together in a blender until smooth.

Banana And Brazil Nut Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/4 cup brazil nuts
• spring water as needed
• 1 frozen banana, cut into small chunks
• 1/2 cup plain kefir
• 1/4 cup puffed amaranth (optional)
• 1 tablespoon cocoa powder (optional)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon honey
• spring water as desired

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 5 mins


• pour enough spring water over brazil nuts in a bowl to cover by several inches; soak in refrigerator 8 hours to overnight.
• drain brazil nuts and put them into a blender; add banana, kefir, amaranth, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and honey. blend mixture until smooth, adding spring water as needed to reach desired consistency.

Brandy Pecan Pie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large bowl, beat eggs together with half-and-half. mix in sugar, flour, salt, molasses, corn syrup, vanilla, and brandy. stir in pecans. pour into pie crust.
• bake in preheated oven for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done.

Daily Shake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1/2 cup greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup almond milk
• 1/4 cup fresh spinach
• 1/4 cup fresh blueberries
• 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
• 1 tablespoon ground chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon ground flax seed
• 1 tablespoon ground almonds

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend yogurt, almond milk, spinach, blueberries, grapeseed oil, chia seeds, flax seed, and almonds together in a blender until smooth.

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Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 4 slices bacon
• 2 leaves lettuce
• 2 slices tomato
• 2 slices bread, toasted
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate.
• arrange the cooked bacon, lettuce, and tomato slices on one slice of bread. spread one side of remaining bread slice with the mayonnaise. bring the two pieces together to make a sandwich.

Green Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 cups chopped kale
• 1 cup soy milk
• 1 cup fresh spinach
• 1 banana, broken into chunks
• 1/4 cup frozen raspberries
• 1/4 cup frozen pineapple chunks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• blend kale, soy milk, spinach, banana, raspberries, and pineapple together in a blender until smooth.

Green Monster - Spinach Smoothie

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 banana, broken into chunks
• 1/2 cup frozen blueberries
• 4 cups fresh spinach
• 1 tablespoon water, or as desired (optional)
• 2 ice cubes, or as desired (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• layer yogurt, banana, and blueberries in a blender, respectively. add as much spinach to blender that will fit; pour in water. blend on high speed until smooth, adding the remaining spinach if needed. add ice for a colder and thicker smoothie. add more water for a thinner smoothie.