Tuesday, August 30, 2011

FoodFoodFood-Orange Dream Shake


You can whip up this healthy Orange Dream Shake in seconds in your blender! It gets its creaminess from tangy orange sherbet and frozen yogurt (vanilla is the best to use), and the low-fat milk makes it perfect snacking for anyone watching their calories.
Serves: 1
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup orange sherbet
  • 1/4 cup frozen vanilla yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Place all ingredients in a blender jar, cover, and blend until smooth. Serve immediately.

Friday, August 19, 2011

FoodFoodFood-Beefy Pizza Muffins


Just wait 'til they sink their teeth into our main dish Beefy Pizza Muffins. These fun-to-eat personal-sized English muffin pizzas will score you big points with the kids...with no worries about divvying up the portions!
Cooking Time: 25 min
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground beef (see Note)
  • small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon blackpepper
  • 1/2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • English muffins, split
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
     
  2. In a large skillet, saute ground beef, onion, garlic powder, salt, and pepper over high heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until beef is browned; drain liquid then stir in spaghetti sauce
     
  3. Open English muffins and place the halves on a baking sheet; bake 6 to 8 minutes, or until lightly toasted. Remove English muffins from oven and spoon beef mixture evenly over them. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly over beef.
     
  4. Bake muffins 7 to 8 minutes, or until heated through and cheese is melted. 
Makes 12 mini pizzas

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

FoodFoodFood - Rocky-Road Pie


Life takes us down many rocky roads, but nothing will cheer us up more than a taste of this rich and creamy homemade Rocky Road Pie recipe. If you want a sinful ice cream dessert, this is it.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 1 quart chocolate ice cream, softened
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon mini chocolate chips
  • (9-inch) chocolate graham cracker pie crust
  • 1 cup marshmallow creme
  • 1 cup frozen whipped topping, thawed
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ice cream, marshmallows, 1/2 cup walnuts, and 1/4 cup chocolate chips; mix well. Evenly spoon mixture into pie crust.
     
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together marshmallow creme and whipped topping. Spread evenly over ice cream; sprinkle with remaining nuts and remaining chocolate chips.
     
  3. Cover lightly and freeze at least 4 hours. Thaw 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Note:
We're thinking a nice cold glass of  iced coffee would be the perfect drink to enjoy with a piece of this incredible Rocky Road Pie!

Friday, August 12, 2011

FoodFoodFood-Bacon Apple Coleslaw


Smoky bacon and the crunch of a sweet and tart apple add novel touches to our fresh homemade Apple Bacon coleslaw. This coleslaw recipe teams well with picnic and grill favorites.
Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • (16-ounce) package shredded coleslaw mix
  • large apple, diced
  • slices cooked bacon, crumbled
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, sugar, and salt.
     
  2. Add coleslaw mix and apple, and toss until evenly coated. Sprinkle with bacon and serve, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Monday, August 8, 2011

FoodFoodFood-Adults only "Party Sangria"


This fruity-tasting, adults-only Party Sangria recipe for the classic Spanish wine cooler will turn any gathering into a fiesta! Mix it up from scratch with a few fresh-tasting ingredients and let the fun begin!
Serves: 8
Ingredients
  • (6-ounce) container frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
  • (6-ounce) container frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
  • (6-ounce) container frozen cranberry juice cocktail concentrate, thawed
  • 4 cups Burgundy or other dry red wine
  • 2 cups cold water
  • 16 maraschino cherries
  • lime, washed, cut into chunks
  • orange, washed, cut into chunks
  • Ice cubes
Instructions
  1. In a large pitcher, combine limeade, lemonade, and cranberry juice concentrates; add wine and water, and stir until well combined.
     
  2. Stir in remaining ingredients (see Notes) and serve immediately in wine or tall ice-filled glasses.
NOTE:
If you’re not serving this immediately, don’t add the cherries and the lime and orange chunks when you mix everything else in; stir those in just before serving.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

FoodFoodFood-Grilled Deviled Chicken

If you like grilled chicken, you'll love this southern-inspired recipe for easy Grilled Deviled Chicken. With just the right amount of spicy heat, it'll get everyone fired up at the table.
Serves: 6
Cooking Time: 10 min
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Dijon-style mustard
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dried tarragon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
Instructions
  1. In a small bowl, combine mustard, oil, vinegar, hot pepper sauce, tarragon, salt, and pepper; mix well. Pour mixture into a large resealable plastic storage bag and add chicken; close bag and knead until evenly coated. Marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
     
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
     
  3. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding excess marinade. Grill chicken 10 to 12 minutes, or until no pink remains, turning it over halfway through grilling.