CHOCOLATE PISTACHIOS MOUSSE CAKE WITH CARAMELIZED APRICOT

For the base of this cake you will need one box chocolate cake mix, 3 eggs, 1/3 cup veg. oil, 1.1/4 cup water.
For the pistachios mousse you will need 1 pk. pistachio pudding, 1.1/2 cups milk, 1.1/2 cups whipped topping, 2 teaspoons clear gelatin.
To caramelize apricots, you will need 1 cup sugar, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 cups fresh apricots.

SWEET AND SPICY PORK WITH VEGETABLES

VEGETABLES AND PASTA SOUP

INGREDIENTS:
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed,
1 carrot, diced,
1 medium onion, chopped,
1/2 orange bell pepper, diced,
1 can 8 oz. green pees.
1 medium zucchini, diced,
1 cup pasta, your choice,
2 tablespoons Vegeta,
2 tablespoons olive oil,
fresh chopped parsley

CHICKEN CHEESE GRILL WITH GARLIC POTATOES

AMBROSIA SALAD

INGREDIENTS:
1 16 oz. can pineapple chunks, drained,
1 8 oz. can mandarins, drained,
1 cup miniature marshmallows,
1/2 cup maraschino cherries (+few for garnish)
1/2 cup coconut flakes,
1/2 cup raisins,
2 cups whipped cream (Cool Whip),
1 teaspoon vanilla extract;
Combine all the ingredients; refrigerate until serving; scoop into your favorite serving dish and garnish is optional...

CHICKEN WITH POTATO STEW AND ASSORTED SALAD

INGREDIENTS FOR POTATO STEW:
5 potatoes, peeled and cubed,
1 large onion, chopped,
4 cloves of garlic, minced,
2 carrots, sliced,
1 cup cherry tomatoes,
fresh chopped parsley,
2 tablespoons Vegeta,
salt and pepper to taste,
1/4 cup olive oil;
3,4 cups of liquid (broth or water)
DIRECTIONS:
Saute onion for few minutes; add garlic and carrots and saute for 2, 3 minutes longer, stirring;
add potatoes, tomatoes, seasonings (hold on to the salt if you are using Vegeta which is salty enough )cover with liquid; cook for 15 to 20 minutes, or until potatoes an carrots are soft but not mushy; garnish with parsley and serve as a side dish for your favorite meat, or no meat at all, next to a fresh crisp salad. I've served mine with rotisserie chicken, cut up in decent pieces and flavored with sweet chili and garlic sauce, for a better taste.

INGREDIENTS FOR ASSORTED SALAD:
few broken lettuce leaves,
1 cup cherry tomatoes,
1/2 English cucumber, sliced or diced,
1/2 medium sweet red onion,
2 tablespoons olive oil,
2 tablespoons white vinegar,
1/3 cup water,
salt;
Mix and serve!

CHOCOLATE RUM CREAM CUPCAKES

INGREDIENTS :
1 box chocolate cake mix,
3 eggs,
1/3 cup oil,
1.1/4 cup water,
3 cups cool whip,
1.1/2 teaspoons rum extract,
strawberries;
DIRECTIONS:
For chocolate cake follow box instructions , just add 1 teaspoon rum extract. Add 1/2 teaspoon rum to cool whip before frosting the cupcakes. Garnish with strawberries.

BEEF AND SPINACH LASAGNA

SIMPLY IRRESISTIBLE - FRUITS AND CREAM DESSERT

INGREDIENTS:
strawberries,
blueberries,
kiwi,
raspberries.
apricots,
oranges,
vanilla pudding,
cool whip;

APRICOT CHEESE MUFFINS

INGREDIENTS:

1.3/4 cup flour,
1 pk. 8 oz.cream cheese, room temp.,
1 stick of butter, room temp.,
1 cup sugar,
2 eggs,
1/3 cup milk,
1 teaspoon lemon zest,
1 teaspoon vanilla extract,
1 teaspoon baking powder,
1/2 teaspoon baking soda,
1/3 teaspoon salt,
12 apricots, (cut in 8 pieces each)

DIRECTIONS:

Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar and lemon zest until fluffy; add eggs one at the time; add vanilla, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add milk; add flour all at once; mix until all ingredients are well incorporated. Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare 24 baking paper muffin cups;
fill cups 3/4 with batter mixture; top with 4, 5 pieces apricot; bake for 20, 25 minutes, or until nice and golden brown. Do not try tooth pick procedure, due to the fruit moisture.