Pomegranate Smoothie

Pomegranate Smoothie   

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 cups pomegranate juice

 1 cup fresh blueberries, frozen

 2 ripe bananas   

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.

Pumpkin-Apple Oatmeal

Pumpkin-Apple Oatmeal  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 1⁄3 cups water

 2⁄3 cup apple juice

 1⁄2 cup canned or fresh pumpkin

 1⁄3 cup chopped dried apples

 1 1⁄4 cups quick-cooking oats  

 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar  

 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  

 1⁄4 teaspoon ground nutmeg  

 Directions

1. In a medium saucepan combine the water, apple juice, 

pumpkin, and dried apples. Bring to a boil.

 2. In a small bowl combine oats, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon 

cinnamon, and nutmeg. 

 3. Stir oat mixture into boiling pumpkin mixture. 

Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.

 4. Top with yogurt or with additional cinnamon. 

Serves 3-4

Bacon Spinach Pizza

Bacon Spinach Pizza  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 can Refrigerated Pizza Crust 

 1 pkg Chopped Frozen Spinach (about 9 oz.) 

 1/2 cup chopped onion 

 1 Tablespoon oil 

 6-8 oz. chopped chicken breast, cooked

 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

 6-8 bacon slices,cooked and chopped 

 Directions

 1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

 2. Grease 15x10x1-inch baking pan.

 3. Place dough in greased pan. tarting at center, 

press out dough to edge of pan. 

 4. Bake at 400°F. for 9 to 13 minutes or until 

edges are light golden brown.

 5. Cook spinach as directed on package. Drain well; 

squeeze to remove liquid.

 6. Heat oil in small skillet over medium-high heat until hot. 

Add onion; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until tender, 

stirring frequently.

 7. Remove the partially baked crust from oven. 

Top crust with spinach, onion, chicken, cheese and bacon.

 8. Return the pizza back to oven; bake an additional 

9 to 12 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

Banana Pancakes With Coconut Syrup

Banana Pancakes With Coconut Syrup 

  

            

       Ingredients

 Pancakes:

 1 cup pancake mix

 3/4 cup milk

 1 tbsp. oil

 1 egg, whipped

 1 chopped ripe banana

 Coconut Syrup:

 1 cup sugar

 1/2 cup water

 2 tbsp. butter

 1 tsp. coconut extract

 Directions

 Pancakes: 

 1. Mix all ingredients together just until blended. 

Cook as per directions on the pancake mix box.

 Coconut Syrup:

 1. Combine sugar, water and butter and bring to a boil; 

boil 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in coconut extract. 

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie 

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 bananas, sliced

 1/2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter

 1/4 cup 2% milk

 3/4 cup ice cubes  

 Directions

 1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.

Scalloped Bacon And Eggs

Scalloped Bacon And Eggs  

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 cup chopped onion

 2 tbsp. butter

 2 tbsp. flour

 1-1/2 cup milk

 1 cup shredded sharp cheese

 6 hard cooked eggs, halved the long way

 1 1/2 cup potato chips, crumbled

 10 to 12 slices crisp bacon, crumbled 

 Directions

 1. Cook onion in butter; blend in flour. Add milk and stir 

until thickened. Add cheese; stir until melted. In a 10 x 6 x 1 1/2 inch 

baking dish, make a single layer of eggs.

 2. Cover with cheese sauce, potato chips, and bacon in that 

order. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 35 minutes. 

Apple Cinnamon Waffles

Apple Cinnamon Waffles 

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 cups all-purpose flour

 3 Tablespoons sugar

 2 teaspoons baking powder

 1/2 teaspoon salt

 2 large eggs - separated

 1 1/4 cups milk

 1/3 cup vegetable oil

 1 apple - finely sliced

 2 teaspoons cinnamon

 Directions

1. Sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

 2. In a small mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff.

 3. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks well. Stir in milk. 

Add sifted ingredients to egg yolks and mix until moistened 

(do not to over mix). 

 4. Add vegetable oil. Fold in egg whites. Pour cinnamon 

in mixture. Stir. Add the apples. Blend lightly into mixture.

 5. Bake in preheated waffle maker for 4 to 6 minutes or 

until the waffle is golden brown. 

Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie

Strawberry Cantaloupe Smoothie   

  

            

       Ingredients

 1 cup cleaned and sliced fresh strawberries

 1 cup cubed cantaloupe

 1/2 cup 2% milk

 1/2 cup ice                

 Directions

 1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.

Cajun Tartar Sauce

Cajun Tartar Sauce   

  

            

       Ingredients

 3 cups mayonnaise

 6 tablespoons minced capers

 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning

 2 tablespoons minced stuffed olives

 1 tablespoon pickle relish

 3 tablespoons lemon juice

 2 teaspoons garlic vinegar

 2 tablespoons minced green onion

 1 tablespoon minced parsley

 1 tablespoon Tobasco hot sauce                

 Directions

 1. Combine all ingredients and mix very well. 

Homemade Cocktail Sauce

Homemade Cocktail Sauce 

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 cup ketchup

 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

 1 teaspoon soy sauce

 1/4 teaspoon onion powder                

 Directions

 1. In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, lemon juice, horseradish, 

Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, and onion powder.

 2. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

 Makes about 6 oz. 

Pumpkin Yogurt Smoothie

Pumpkin Yogurt Smoothie 

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/2 Cup pumpkin puree

 3/4 Cup vanilla yogurt

 2 teaspoon brown sugar

 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

 4-6 ice cubes                

 Directions

 1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.

Gingerbread Raisin Pancakes

Gingerbread Raisin Pancakes 

  

            

       Ingredients

 2-1/2 cup flour

 5 tsp. baking powder

 1 1/2 tsp. salt

 1 tsp. baking soda

 1 tsp. cinnamon

 1/2 tsp. ginger

 1/4 cup molasses

 2 cup milk

 2 eggs, slightly beaten

 6 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

 1 cup raisins               

 Directions

 1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and spices.

 2. Combine molasses and milk; add to eggs. Stir in melted butter. 

 3. Add molasses mixture to flour mixture; stir only until moistened. 

Stir in raisins.

 4. Bake on hot griddle using 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. 

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

Blueberry Banana Smoothie

  

            

       Ingredients

 4 oz fresh blueberries

 2 large ripe bananas

 2 cups crushed ice

 2 Tbsp honey or sugar

 3/4 cup 2 % milk               

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.

Pork Stewed with Prunes

Pork Stewed with Prunes 

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 pounds boneless pork loin, cubed 

 8 ounces pitted prunes

 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 

 Grated zest of 1 lemon

 2 tablespoons cornstarch

 1/4 cup cold water

 2 teaspoons lemon juice

 Salt and black pepper, to taste

 4 cups cooked rice, warm              

 Directions

1. Combine all ingredients, except cornstarch, water, 

lemon juice, salt, pepper, and rice, in crock pot; cover

and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. 

2. Turn heat to high and cook 10 minutes; stir in combined 

cornstarch and water, stirring 3 to 4 minutes. Season to 

taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; serve over warm rice.

Caribbean Style Chicken

Caribbean Style Chicken

         
       Ingredients


 1 4 to 5 lb chicken
 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
 1 tablespoon ground allspice
 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 2 teaspoons Sea salt
 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
 Fresh Lime juice from 3-4 limes            


 Directions

 1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sugar and all the
seasonings. Mix well.

 2. Rub the spice mixture on the inside and outside of the chicken.
Place chicken in the crock pot.

 3. Pour the fresh squeezed lime juice over the chicken.

 4. Cover, and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours. Serve with
hot cooked rice.

Pinto Bean Soup

Pinto Bean Soup

  

            

       Ingredients

 2 cups dry pinto beans

 5 1/2 cups water, divided

 2 (14.5-oz) cans low-sodium chicken stock

 1 teaspoon ground cumin

 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

 1 (14.5-ounce) diced tomatoes, undrained

 Shredded Monterey Jack cheese for garnish

 Sliced green onion tops for garnish              

 Directions

 1. Place the beans and 5 cups of the water in a Dutch oven 

over high heat. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the 

heat to medium low. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes and 

remove from the heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain 

and rinse the beans, then transfer to a lightly greased medium 

slow cooker.

 2. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of water, stock, cumin, 

onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and cayenne.

 3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 1/2 hours 

or until the beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes and their juices, 

cover, and cook for 30 minutes longer. 

 4. Serve warm with a garnish of cheese and green onions.

Pea Soup with Rice

                                                 

Pea Soup with Rice

  

            

       Ingredients

 1/4 Cup white rice

 1 Cup fresh shelled peas

 2 Cup milk

 4 Cup water

 1 TBSP butter

 Salt and pepper to taste               

 Directions

1. Place the water in a large soup pot over medium high heat.

 Bring the water to a rapid boil.

2. Add the rice and continue boiling for 10 minutes.

 Add the peas.

3. Stir in the butter, salt and pepper.

4. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until the peas are as tender as you like.

5. Pour in the milk.

6. Place heat back on medium. Bring soup back to a boil.

7. Serve when soup is a thick as you like. 

Apple Ice Cream Smoothie

Apple Ice Cream Smoothie 

  

            

       Ingredients

2 red apples, cored, peeled and cubed

1 1/2 cups apple cider

1 teaspoon cinnamon

2 cups vanilla ice cream

2 cups ice                

 Directions

 1. Combine all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend at high speed until thick and smooth.