Yummy Strawberry Trifle Dessert
Ingredients:
2 pints fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
4 tbsp sugar
2 cups whipping cream, whipped
4oz cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 good quality pound cake, shop-bought
½ cup seedless raspberry jelly, melted
Instructions:
Add 2 tbsp of sugar to the sliced strawberries and mix gently.
In a separate bowl, mix a further 2 tbsp of sugar into the softened cream [...]
Mompreneurs: Pick-Me-Up Foods to Increase Your Energy Levels
Stay-at-home moms are extremely busy. Add entrepreneur to the job description and you can imagine the energy required to pull it off. There’s always something that needs to be done and someone vying for your attention. This is why it is imperative to treat yourself well and pay attention to your health. Food is energy [...]
Whole-Wheat Pasta Parmigiana
Serves 4
Ingredients:
12 oz whole-wheat penne pasta
3 tsp extra virgin olive oil
½ tsp salt
1 lb mushrooms (of your choice), wiped and chopped
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and diced
1 yellow bell pepper, deseeded and diced
Juice of 1 lemon
½ cup Natural yogurt
2 oz Parmesan cheese (or more), grated
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and [...]
Herby Crust Salmon
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 salmon fillets
1/4 cup breadcrumbs (more if needed)
Zest of 1 lemon
2 green onions, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs with lemon zest, green onion, parsley and melted butter. Mix well. Spread mixture onto the salmon fillets. Place fillets on a greased baking [...]
Mexican Food Your Kids Will Love
April 20, 2010 by admin
Filed under Dinner Ideas
The increased number of Mexican people in the country has seen an increase in Mexican restaurants. Perhaps your family has one particular restaurant they like to visit. You can make some Mexican food your kids will love by using some of these recipes.
Tacos
One of the most popular Mexican dishes is tacos. Home-made tacos are easy [...]
Mexican Breakfast Tortillas
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 flour tortillas
8 – 10 eggs
½ cup salsa (medium hot or hot)
1/3 cup milk
2 green onions, sliced
4 oz tasty Cheddar cheese, grated
4 slices of good quality cooked ham, chopped into bite-size pieces
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
Beat the eggs together with the milk. Pour the egg/milk mixture into a non-stick pan and cook over medium heat until [...]
French-Cut Green Bean Casserole
Ingredients:
2 (12oz) packages of frozen French cut green beans
8 oz mushrooms, quartered
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
½ tsp lemon zest
½ tsp salt
Pinch of black pepper
½ cup milk
3 tbsp butter
1 cup sour cream
½ cup of Cheddar cheese, grated
1 (2.8oz) can of French fried onions
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees [...]
Jumpstart Your Metabolism
March 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Healthy Meals
We can all use a metabolism boost once in a while. Sometimes we just feel sluggish or heavy and other times we’re ready to embark on a fitness routine and need a little “oomph” to get us going. Whatever the situation, these tips will help you kick-start your metabolism into its optimum point.
#1 – Eat [...]
Delicious Easter Punch
Ingredients:
6 cups of water
3 cups of sugar (or less)
1 (46 oz) can of pineapple juice
1 (12 oz) can of orange juice concentrate
1 (6 oz) can of lemonade concentrate
½ tsp vanilla extract
1 bottle of lemon lime soda
1 quart of pineapple sherbet
Instructions:
Place the water and sugar into a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from [...]
Delicious Easter Lamb Chops
Serves 4
Ingredients:
4 – 6 lamb loin chops, about 1 inch thick
1/3 cup orange marmalade
2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt and pepper
Instructions:
In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and marmalade.
Season both sides of the lamb chops with salt and pepper. Place chops on an oiled broiler rack. Broil each side for about 6 minutes or until almost [...]
