Monthly Archives May 2013

Chocolate & Strawberries

May 18, 2013 Posted in Dessert, Fruit

I served these for Mother’s Day. Better than dipping the strawberry in choclate and eating it off the stem. Very easy and super yummy!

Ingredients:
·         3 baskets of fresh strawberries from the farm (about 24-30 strawberries)
·         1 tub (7 oz.) of Baker’s Dipping Chocolate – Real Milk Chocolate
·         1 cup of cream cheese frosting (store bought or homemade)

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Coconut Fish Soup

May 16, 2013 Posted in Fish, Soups & Salads

I have a recipe for Tom Kha Gai that I plan on making very soon. Something about vegetables and coconut milk together is heaven! I love the Tom Kha Gai at Mu Restaurant in downtown Redlands. I gave this recipe a go last night. Originally I was going to do fish and veggies on kabobs and then made up this fish soup recipe and was so happy that I did. It’s very light, healthy, and a tad spicy which I love.
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Contadina Italian Insalate (Salad)

May 15, 2013 Posted in Italian Food, Soups & Salads

Story: 
While dining at Naples Ristorante e Pizzeria at Downtown Disney in Anaheim, I tasted one of the best salads I’ve had in a very long time. Under Insalate on their menu, you will find the Contadina salad that includes chopped romaine and radicchio, chopped red onion, tomato, pepperoncini, green olives, kalamata olives, garbanzo beans, salami, provolone, and Italian vinaigrette...
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Sloppy Joe’s

May 14, 2013 Posted in Beef, Sandwich, Summer

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Story: I remember these as a kid. My brother and I would devour these. I know my mom makes these for my dad using the brand Manwich back in Ohio. Because my husband is so picky I chose to make these last night after we spent a couple hours working on building our shed. I figured an ice cold beer followed by a beefy sandwich he wouldn’t resist...
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Smoothie or Margarita

May 2, 2013 Posted in Drinks, Fruit, Summer, Vegetables

Tommy’s Green Cup
Protein, Fruits, and Veggie Smoohie
Strawberry Margarita
I have become obsessed with the Nutri Bullet. It’s so easy to toss just about anything into it, blend, and indulge. Always refreshing and I haven’t disliked anything I’ve invented in it yet. Everyone asks how much of each I put in and with these you can really eyeball it...
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