Great summer idea!

August 20, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Tid Bits & News at 9:32 am | Comments »

ice drink

For extra flavor, use frozen cubes of lemonade or juice to cool drinks instead of regular ice.

Oatmeal Macaroons

August 19, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Cookie Recipes at 9:26 am | Comments »

macaroons

Ingredients
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup milk
2 cups white sugar
1/2 cup flaked coconut
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

What’s next
In a saucepan over medium heat combine the shortening, milk and white sugar. Stirring constantly bring mixture to a boil and continue to boil and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add cocoa, coconut and oatmeal. Stir mixture well.
Drop teaspoon sized drops onto a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Place cookies in the refrigerator to set then into an airtight container to store.

Meatloaf with Fried Onions

August 18, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Recipe at 9:22 am | Comments »

onions and meatloaf

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup ketchup
3/4 cup herb-seasoned dry bread stuffing mix
1/2 (1 ounce) package dry Ranch-style dressing mix
1 (6 ounce) can French-fried onions

What’s Next
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine meat, eggs, ketchup, stuffing mix, ranch dressing mix and fried onions. Shape into loaf and fit into 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake, covered loosely with foil, at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until meat is thoroughly cooked

Sloppy Joes

August 15, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Beef- It's What's For Dinner, Recipe at 9:16 am | Comments »

sloppy joes

Ingredients

1 pound lean ground beef
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
3/4 cup ketchup
3 teaspoons brown sugar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

What’s next

In a medium skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef, onion, and green pepper; drain off liquids.
Stir in the garlic powder, mustard, ketchup, and brown sugar; mix thoroughly. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Pasta Salad

August 14, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Salad Recipe, Pasta Please, Recipe at 9:14 am | Comments »

pasta salad

Ingredients

3 cups fusilli pasta
3/4 cup broccoli florets
3/4 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup red onion, sliced
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/4 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 cup white sugar
salt and pepper to taste

What’s next

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water. Place pasta in a large serving bowl add the all the vegetables and toss to combine. Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar together, whisk until smooth. Pour over salad and mix well. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.

Healthy Sweet and Sour Pork

August 13, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Recipe at 9:11 am | Comments »

sweet and sour pork

Ingredients:

250g Lean Pork Mince
1 Potato (about 100g)
1/2 Brown Onion, chopped
1.5 Tbsp Light Soy Sauce*
1/2 Tbsp Oyster Sauce*
Tbsp Tomato Ketchup*
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce*
1/2 tsp Sesame Oil*
Dash of Pepper*
100ml Water
1 tsp Cornflour mixed with 1 Tbsp Water

What’s Next

Peel potato. Cut into small cubes. Cook potato pieces in microwave oven (HIGH heat for 3-4 minutes). Heat a little cooking oil in a frying pan or wok. Stir-fry onion pieces until fragrant. Add minced pork seasoning ingredients* and water. Stir to mix.
When pork is almost cooked, add in the potato cubes and cornflour mixture. Stir until sauce is thick. Serve.

Homemade ice cream

August 12, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Dessert Recipes at 10:41 am | (2) Comments »

ice cream

In the mood for ice cream? Here’s a cool collection of recipes for homemade ice cream. It’s possibly the only way to say “healthy” and “ice cream” in one sentence — at least it has no preservatives! Perfect reason to have a second scoop.

Hungarian goulash

August 11, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Beef- It's What's For Dinner, Take It Slow- Crock Pot Recipes at 10:41 am | (1) Comment »

beef goulash

Ingredients

2 pounds Beef — cubed
3 tablespoons Oil
1 cup Mushrooms — sliced
1 Small onion — chopped
1 can Tomato soup
1/4 cup Water
1 Bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Paprika
1/4 pint Dairy sour cream

What’s next
Heat oil in skillet and brown meat on all sides. Place meat in crockpot and saute mushrooms and onion a few minutes in a skillet. To the crockpot, add all remaining ingredients except sour cream and onions. Pour mixture over meat and stir together. Cook for 7-9 hours. At serving time, spoon on sour cream and serve with noodles or rice.

Indian Okra recipe

August 7, 2008 | Posted by Lorena as Vegetable Recipes at 11:35 am | (1) Comment »

okra

Ingredients

300 grams (about 12 oz.) okra cut into small (1/4″) pieces
1 medium onion(s) sliced finely
3 tablespoon(s) oil
1 teaspoon(s) each of red chilli, coriander and cumin powders
½ teaspoon(s) each of turmeric powder and hot spice mix (garam masala) powder
2 green chili(es) slit
a squeeze of lemon and salt to taste

What’s next
Heat oil on medium level in a pan for about 2 minute(s).
Add onions, and stir fry on medium level for about 4 minutes or till they are very lightly browned. Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder and garam masala. Fry again for a few seconds.
Add the okra and the slit green chilli(es). Add a dash of lemon and sprinkle salt to taste. Mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for about 5 minutes or till the okra is cooked but firm.