Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Watermelon Cake Recipe

(2-layer package) white cake mix
1 small package mixed fruit gelatin powder
1-1/3 cups seedless watermelon cut from the center and cubed into 1-inch blocks
3 egg whites
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 cup miniature chocolate chips, optional
Frosting:
1/4 cup watermelon juice
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
2 cups powdered sugar
2 (3-ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
2 to 3 drops red food coloring, optional
1/8 cup miniature chocolate chips, optional
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease and flour a bundt cake pan (or 9 x 13-inch cake pan). In a medium bowl, whisk together
cake mix and gelatin powder until combined

Monday, April 21, 2008

Pizza Recall

This week Cucina Stone Baked Mixed Vegetable Pizza was recalled because it was placed in the BBQ chicken Flavor pizza packaging.

Friday, April 18, 2008

Marmalade-Glazed Carrots

INGREDIENTS:
1 package (32 oz) fresh baby carrots
1/2 cup marmalade
1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water
salt and pepper to taste
PREPARATION:
Combine all ingredients in Crock Pot and cook on low for 7 to 9 hours, until carrots are tender. About 15 minutes before serving, make a paste of the cornstarch and cold water; stir into carrots. Taste and adjust seasonings.Serves 4 to 6 as a side dish.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Drink Orange Juice

Put more Vitamin C in your diet says a recent article in First Magazine. The reason by eating a orange or drinking the orange juice you will get less Urinary Tract infections.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Stay Young, Eat An Orange

Vitamin C gives you younger looking skin. A recent article in recent health magazine showed that vitamin C in woman ages 40-74 years old helps woman look younger by keeping the skin firm. The Vitamin C prevents dryness that can cause you to look old.

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup melted butter, divided
1 can (10 1/2 ounces) cream of mushroom soup
1 can (4 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 roll (6 ounces) garlic cheese, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 packages (10 ounces each, or about 3 cups total) frozen chopped broccoli
2 cups herb-seasoned stuffing mix
Directions for broccoli cheese casserole In a heavy skillet, sauté onion in 1/4 cup butter until onion is tender. Combine cooked onion, soup, mushrooms, chopped garlic cheese, salt, pepper, almonds, and broccoli; mix well.
zSB(3,3) Spoon broccoli cheese casserole mixture into a lightly buttered 2-quart casserole. Combine stuffing mix and 1/4 cup melted butter; spoon over broccoli casserole. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes.Broccoli cheese casserole serves 6.

Thursday, April 10, 2008

Eat Fruit stay Trim

Staying trim the trick try eating a piece of fruit instead of juice with your lunch. Says a recent study done in Men's Health Magazine they say that chewing satisfies hormones better.

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Trying to lose weight

First magazine suggested recently in an article that you eat outdoors to help lose weight. The said that a study showed that people who ate out doors would eat less. The reason dieters are not likely to over eat in bright light. The sunlight also suppresses a hormone in your body.

Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Chicken With Apples

2 cups apple juice
3 medium green apples, such as Granny Smith,
3 leeks, white and only the tender light green part, halved lengthwise, rinsed, cut in 1/2-inch slices
6 boneless chicken breast halves, skin removed
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup apple brandy, such as Calvados or Apple Jack
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons minced green onion
PREPARATION:
In a large skillet over medium heat, bring the apple juice to a simmer. Add the apples and leeks; simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. With a slotted spoon, transfer apples and leeks to a bowl; set aside.
Increase the heat to high and bring the remaining apple juice to a boil.
Cook until reduced to about 1/4 cup, about 5 minutes. Pour reduced juice into a small bowl and set aside.
Rinse the chicken and pat dry. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper. Arrange in a single layer in the skillet. Pour chicken broth and apple brandy over chicken. Place skillet over medium-low heat and cook, covered lightly so steam can escape, about 10 to 14 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove chicken to a plate with slotted spoon.

Increase the heat to high and boil the liquid until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 6 to 8 minutes. Pour into the bowl with reduced apple juice.
Add the butter to the skillet and heat over medium heat until melted. Whisk in flour and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, until smooth and bubbly. Whisk in the reserved juices and bring to boil, whisking until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Reduce heat to low; stir sour cream into the thickened sauce. Add the leeks, apples, and chicken to the sauce, gently stirring to coat well. Cook about 2 minutes, just until heated through.
Serves 6.

Monday, April 7, 2008

Drink more water

A recent study in Mens Health Magaizine showed that if a man drinks 50 ounces of cold water a day. He will burn around 17,400 calories.

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Spiced Up Chicken Enchilada Casserole

8 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons favorite Mexican spices
About 10 flour tortillas (either white or wheat)
1 1/2 cups refried beans
2 cups whole kernel corn
2 cups Mexican-blend
cheese inside + 1 cup more for topping
2 1/2 cups Enchilada sauce
Cook chicken breasts sprinkled with Mexican spices either in skillet or in the oven until thoroughly cooked; shred the chicken and set aside. Take a 9X13 pan and grease it with cooking spray. Cover bottom and half way up sides with tortillas (2 or 3), tearing to fit. Spread HALF of the refried beans over tortillas. Sprinkle with HALF of the chicken, corn, cheese, and 1 cup of the enchilada sauce. Layer more tortillas on top to cover and repeat layering process. When done with the second layer, put the remaining tortillas on top and spread the remaining 1/2 cup of enchilada sauce on top. Cover with foil and place in a 375 degree oven for about 35 minutes, or until hot. Remove foil for last 8 minutes of baking and sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese. Cut, serve, and enjoy!

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Cut Fruit Recalls

Due to Canantaloupe recall this week Jard recalled all fruit containers that had canantaloupe in them. The cause for this recall Salmonella.