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.

APRICOTS FROM MY GARDEN

ROAST BEEF, MORTADELLA AND SWISS CHEESE SANDWICH

KIWI APPLE FIZZ

INGREDIENTS FOR 2 SERVINGS:
1 green apple, sliced,
2 kiwi peeled and sliced,
1/2 cup apple syrup,
3 cups 7 UP
4 maraschino cherries

PORK TERIYAKI AND APRICOT GLAZED, BATTERED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

BANANA CREAM PUFFS

INGREDIENTS FOR PASTRY:
(makes about 12 puffs)

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter,
1 cup water,
1 cup flour,
3 large eggs,
dash of salt;

DIRECTIONS:

In a saucepan heat butter, water and salt over medium heat until mixture boils and butter melts. Reduce heat to low; vigorously stir in flour all at once until mixture forms a ball. Transfer pastry to a bowl and cool for few minutes. Stir in eggs 1 at the time, beating well after each addition. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a baking sheet; form 2 inches balls and place them on prepared baking sheet few inches apart. Bake until light golden brown , for about 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Gently slice the top of each puff and spoon filling (or use the cake decorator for more attractive look). Replace the top of each puff and dust with powder sugar.

INGREDIENTS FOR BANANA CREAM:

1 pk. (3.1/2 oz.) instant banana pudding
2 cups milk
1.1/2 cup whipped topping (optional)
Mix banana pudding and milk until smooth. Chill for 1 hour.

PORK AND CABBAGE STEW WITH RICE

INGREDIENTS:
1 head cabbage finely shredded,
1 lb. ground pork meat,
1 large onion, sliced,
1 cup rice,
1 can 8 oz. diced tomatoes,
2,3 bay leaves,
1/3 teaspoon dry thyme,
2 tablespoons olive oil,
salt and pepper to taste;
DIRECTIONS:
In a cooking pan heat oil; add meat and cook it until light brown; add onion and all the spices ; cook for a minute or so stirring; add rice and tomatoes; cook for a minute or so; add cabbage and 1.1/2 cup water; stir, cover and simmer for 15 to 2o minutes, or until cabbage is well cooked.

CABBAGE AND MEAT TARTS - APPETIZER

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups finely shredded cabbage,
1 cup ground meat (pork, beef, chicken...)
1/2 cup sliced onion,
1 medium tomato, diced,
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic,
salt and pepper to taste,
slices of french bread,
olive oil or butter for grilling;
DIRECTIONS:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil; add meat and cook it until golden brown; add onion, cabbage, garlic, salt and pepper; stir fry for 3 , 4 minutes; add tomato and stir fry for 1, 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat, set aside.
Using olive oil or butter, grill bread slices on both sides to light golden brown. Top with cabbage and meat mixture and serve warm. Reheat leftover (if any) before serving!