Sunday, May 31, 2009

TROPICAL FIZZ








Looks good , taste good...
Here is what you need for one serving:

INGREDIENTS:

1/3 cup of your favorite snow cone syrup;
1/2 cup small ice cubes;
2 slices lime;
2 slices lemon;
2 slices kiwi;
1/2 slice orange cut in half;
3 maraschino cherries (one for garnish);
club soda;

(For adults add 1/3 cup vodka, or rum)



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CHICKEN RICE NODDLE SOUP




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ORANGE CHEESE PASTRY



ALMOND POPPY SEED CRESCENTS










Friday, May 29, 2009

FRUIT SALAD WITH ALMONDS




DOUBLE CHOCOLATE BANANA CREAM CAKE

I don't think I had so much trouble making this cake as much as I struggle to come up with a name for it. This cake is very easy to make and the taste is exquisite, specially for chocolate and banana lovers.

The bottom part is made of GHIRARDELLI Double Chocolate Brownie Mix and I just add 1 cup of chopped walnuts for more texture ...

The middle part is made of 1 pk. instant Banana Cream pudding, 2 cups milk and 2 cups cool whip...

The top is made of 1 pk. instant Chocolate pudding, 2 cups milk and 2 cups cool whip...

I decorate with cool whip and fresh strawberries...


...and by the time I'm done posting this more then half of this cake is gone!!! I better get going to have a bite from what ever is left of it...

Have a nice weekend everybody!

Thursday, May 28, 2009

BACKYARD BURGERS



POPOVERS

First time making it and definitely not the last but it still needs some improvements;
basic is to plain.

INGREDIENTS FOR BASIC POPOVERS:

1/2 cup flour,
1/4 teaspoon salt,
2 eggs,
1/2 cup milk;


DIRECTIONS:

In a bowl combine flour and salt. Whisk together eggs and milk; stir into dry ingredients just until blended.Pour into 3 greased and floured 8 oz. custard dishes. Place on baking sheet and bake uncovered at 425 F for 20 minutes or until puffed and edges are golden brown. Do not open the oven door during baking.

RADISH SALAD

INGREDIENT:

1.1/2 lb. sliced radishes,
2 tablespoons olive oil,
2 tablespoons white vinegar,
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill,
salt to taste;

Mix and serve!




ENJOY!

MEAT PATTIES AND LOW CAL. PASTA SALAD

INGREDIENTS FOR MEAT PATTIES:

1.1/2 lb. ground pork meat,
1.1/2 cups chopped onion,
4 minced garlic cloves,
2 eggs,
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley,
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill,
1/2 cup biscuit mix,
salt and pepper to taste,
oil for frying;

DIRECTIONS:

Combine all the ingredients minus oil; form flat patties and fry them in hot oil on both sides for 6 minutes until meat is well cooked. Remove on paper towel to drain excess oil.
Serve with pasta, mashed potato, vegetables, rice...


INGREDIENTS FOR LOW CAL. PASTA SALAD:

4 cups cooked pasta,
1/2 cup thin sliced onion,
1 cup mixed thin sliced orange and yellow bell peppers,
1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley,
1/3 cup chopped fresh dill,
1/4 cup olive oil,
2 tablespoons white vinegar,
salt and pepper to taste;

Mix all ingredients until well coated; serve as is or as a side dish to your favorite meat or fish.

ENJOY!


Have a nice day!

OREO RASPBERRY CREAM DELIGHT

Super easy dessert!

INGREDIENTS:

1 package Oreo cookies, cream removed,
1 package cream cheese, softened,
1 package raspberry gelatin,
1/2 cup powder sugar,
1/2 cup boiling water;
2 cups cool whip,
fresh raspberries;

DIRECTIONS:

Dissolve gelatin in 1/2 cup water; beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add gelatin; mix until well blended; refrigerate until set; sandwich together 3 cookies; top with cool whip and garnish with fresh raspberries.

Enjoy!