Thursday, July 22, 2010

FAVORITE WATERGATE SALAD

This recipe brings back many memories of days gone by parties and family and friends get-to-gethers. Prepare for your family and friends to enjoy.

FAVORITE WATERGATE SALAD:

1 pkg. pistachio instant pudding
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1 med. container Cool Whip
1 can crushed pineapple, with juice

Mix all ingredients. Chill.

CASHEW HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS

CASHEW HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN SALAD WRAPS:

1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
6 T. honey mustard
1 T. red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp. salt
dash pepper
3 Cups chicken, cooked and cubed
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup cashews. chopped
4 flour tortillas (6"). warmed
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (more if you like)

In a bowl. combine mayo. mustard. vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in chicken, celery, onion, and cashews. Spoon about 1 cup of chicken salad down the center of each tortilla. Top with 2 T.
cheese. Roll up. Enjoy!!!!!!

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

ROSE VICTORIA'S SCOOPS

My Ice Cream Scoops only have 167 calories each. Low in fat, and DELISH!!!!!

ROSE VICTORIA'S SCOOPS:

1 1/2 Cups Frosted Cornflakes
1/4 C. chopped cocktail peanuts
2 T. mini M & M's
8 Scoops low-fat frozen yogurt or ice cream

Combine cereal, nuts, and M&M's. Roll scoops of frozen yogurt or ice cream in mixture. Place on wax paper lined baking pan. Freeze up to 6 hours.

Monday, July 19, 2010

REALLY EASY & GOOD APPLE BUTTER

This is so easy to make and so good....If you like apple butter you will definetely want to prepare this recipe.

MY REALLY EASY & GOOD APPLE BUTTER:

2 C. Applesauce
1 C. Sugar
1 Tsp. Cinnamon (preferably my freshly ground cinnamon on the market)

Mix together and Bake at 350 degrees, stirring every 15 - 20 minutes.
That's It....SOOOOO EASY!!!!!

ROSIE'S LEMON CUPS

Make a batch of my Lemon Cups today and treat your family and friends to this luscious homemade goodie!

ROSIE'S LEMON CUPS:

Crust:
1 c. flour
5 T. butter
1 egg yolk
1 tsp, fine lemon zest
1 pinch salt
1 tsp. lemon extract
3 T. sugar

Finely combine flour and butter. Add rest of ingredients and work dough into a ball. Make 24 small dough balls. Place into small muffin pan and press each ball of dough in with your thumb.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 - 20 minutes.

Cream filling:
8 oz. cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar
1 egg
3 T. lemon zest
1 T. fresh lemon juice
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all ingredients. Fill prebaked cups and bake an additional 10-12 minutes, until set.
May place a twist of lemon on top of each cup after baking. Cool and refrigerate.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

FAVORITE MAHI MAHI

Just Mix all marinade ingredients together and marinate mahi mahi in refrigerator for 30 minutes. Then all you have to do is place the fish on lightly oiled broiler. Broil 4 inches from heat for only 4 to 5 minutes on each side...And Then Enjoy!!!!!

FAVORITE MAHI MAHI:

2 lbs. Mahi Mahi
1/3 C. frozen lemonade
1 T. prepared mustard
1/2 Tsp. garlic salt
1/3 C. Vegetable Oil
1/3 C. Ketchup
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1 Lg. Bay Leaf

Monday, July 5, 2010

WONDERFUL MIDSUMMER ITALIAN BREAD SALAD

IF YOU LIKE BRUSHETTA YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THIS SALAD!!!! JUST REMEMBER TO SERVE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PREPARING THIS SALAD....."Delish"!!!!!!!

WONDERFUL MIDSUMMER ITALIAN BREAD SALAD:

1 Loaf Italian Bread, cubed
1 clove garlic
1 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cucumber, chopped
1/2 - 1 cup red onion, chopped
2 cups fresh basil, chopped
2 T. fresh thyme, chopped OR 1/4 tsp. dried oregano if you prefer
1/4 C. Olive Oil
2 T. Balsamic Vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste
(I have been known to add small cubes of provolone, or asiago cheese, or even mozzarella to this salad too)

Spread bread cubes on baking sheet, Bake at 300 degrees for 5 - 10 minutes, just until dry.(I prefer very light brown)
Set ASIDE....Now combine vegetables and herbs in salad bowl, mince garlic clove and add to the
vegetables and herbs....Now add the bread cubes and enough olive oil and vinegar to just coat lightly, along with a little salt and pepper to taste. Toss and serve immediately.
(I sometimes top with some small good cheese cubes....just is my preference) YUMMO!!!!

CORN SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING

This is a great salad to make when you want to serve something different for your friends and family. The Lime and Chopped Red Bell Pepper really makes this salad good.

CORN SALAD WITH LIME DRESSING:

1/2 C. Fresh Lime Juice
1/2 C. Vegetable Oil
3 Tsp. Honey
1 Tsp. finely grated Lime Zest
1/2 Tsp. each: Salt and Caynenne Pepper
6 Cups Fresh or Thawed frozen Corn Kernels
1 1/4 C. finely Chopped Red Bell Pepper (1-2 peppers)
1 Med. red onion, finely chopped
1/2 C. coarsley chopped Fresh Basil

In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, vegetable oil, honey, lime zest, salt and cayenne pepper; wisk well. Add the corn, bell pepper, red onion and basil. Stir and serve.

This salad can be refrigerated up to 1 day, just add the basil right before serving!!!!!!