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Spiced Tea Mix
By draingal
In an airtight container, combine all ingredients
- 2 jars (21.1 oz. each) orange breakfast drink mix
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 envelope (5 oz) sweetened lemonade drink mix
- 1 jar (3 oz) unsweetened instant tea
- 2 tsp ground allspice
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp cloves
- 2 tsp nutmeg
Herbed Flatbread
By draingal
Combine the flour, baking soda, salt, rosemary, and thyme in the bowl of an upright mixer, fitted with a paddle att...
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 teaspoons fine sea salt
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary leaves
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup water, plus extra, as needed
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Dill Potato Wedges
By draingal
Wash potatoes well and boil until barely soft
- 7 or 8 new red potatoes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced fine
- 1/4 pound butter
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. celery salt
- 2 tsp. dried dill weed
Cucumber and Radish Salad
By draingal
Active 10 Minutes - Total 15 Minutes
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 small Shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 1 1/2 lb. English hothouse, Persian, or Japanese cucumbers, cut into 1/2" pieces
- 1 bunch radishes, trimmed, cut into thin wedges
- 2 cups fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup left whole
The American Heart Association 3 day diet
By draingal
The American Heart Association 3 day diet should be adhered to strictly with no changes, additions, or substitution...
- Day One
- Breakfast: Black coffee, water, or tea; half of a grapefruit or pink grapefruit juice; and one slice of toast with 1 or 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
- Lunch: Black coffee, water, or tea; 1/2 cup of water-packed tuna; and one slice of dry toast
- Dinner: Black coffee, water, or tea; 3 oz lean meat; 1 cup green beans; 1 cup beets; 1 cup vanilla ice cream; and one small apple
- Day Two
- Breakfast: Black coffee, water, or tea; one egg, any style; one banana (some versions say 1/2 banana); and one slice of dry toast
- Lunch: Black coffee, water, or tea; 1 cup of cottage cheese; and five saltine crackers
- Dinner: Black coffee, water, or tea; two hot dogs; 1/2 cup carrots; 1 cup broccoli (or cabbage); one banana (some versions say 1/2 banana); and 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
- Day Three
- Breakfast: Black coffee, water, or tea; five saltine crackers; one egg (or one slice cheddar cheese); and one 4-oz glass of apple juice
- Lunch: Black coffee, water, or tea; one hard-boiled egg; one small apple; and one slice of dry toast
- Dinner: Black coffee, water, or tea; 1 cup tuna, chicken, or turkey; 1 cup cauliflower or green beans; 1 cup beets; 1 cup cantaloupe or one small apple; and 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
Spinach Salad Dressing
By draingal
Add strawberries, feta cheese and pecans to spinach and serve with this dressing -- yum!
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 tsp. ground mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Easy Cranberry Margaritas
By draingal
Sweet and tart cranberry juice makes for extra festive margaritas!
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry juice (I recommend using a brand that is 100% juice)
- 3/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup tequila
- 1/2 cup orange-flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
- ice cubes
Italian Trifle with Marsala Syrup
By draingal
In a large saucepan, combine the milk with the vanilla bean and seeds and 3/4 cup of the sugar
- 1 quart milk
- 1 plump vanilla bean, split and seeds scraped
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 dozen large egg yolks
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 6 large eggs
- 3/4 cup sugar
- Finely grated zest of 1 orange
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons cake flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sweet Marsala
- 1/3 cup sugar
- Whipped cream and fresh berries, for garnish
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto
By draingal
1. Preheat oven to 400°. 2
- 1 butternut squash, halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Cooking spray
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2.5 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated and divided
- 3/8 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
- 36 wonton wrappers
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup fresh basil
- 1/4 cup walnuts, toasted, chopped, and divided
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons organic vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 6 quarts water
Salmon Marinade and Dipping Sauce
By draingal
I double this recipe -- marinade the salmon
- 2 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp. soy sauce
- 6 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. minced garlic