Thursday, July 9, 2015

NEVER BUY JEWELLERY CLEANER AGAIN!

NEVER BUY JEWELLERY CLEANER AGAIN!
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1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 tablespoon dish detergent
1 cup water
1 piece aluminum foil
Directions:
1. Heat water in the microwave for 1 or 2 minutes.
2. Cut a piece of aluminum foil that roughly covers the bottom of a small bowl (like a cereal bowl).
3. Pour hot water into bowl. Place salt, soda, and dishwashing liquid into bowl. Place jewelry on top of foil and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes. Rinse jewelry in cool water and dry jewelry completely with soft cloth. Discard solution after use and make a new batch next time.
4.  "this works well for gold-filled, brass, german (nickel) silver, and sterling silver. I have even cleaned jewelry with freshwater pearls, shell cameos and mother of pearl with no problem.".
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Banana-Nutella S'mores

So easy and great for outdoor cooking...... ❤
Banana-Nutella S'mores
Ingredients:
8 whole graham crackers
1/4 cup Nutella
1/4 cup marshmallow fluff
2 small, ripe bananas, sliced 1/4-inch thick
2 tablespoons salted, roasted hazelnuts, chopped
Four 8-inch squares parchment paper
Four 12-inch squares heavy-duty aluminum foil


Preparation:
Light a grill. Spread 4 graham crackers with the Nutella; spread the remaining 4 with marshmallow fluff. Press the bananas onto the Nutella and sprinkle with the hazelnuts. Sandwich the graham crackers together. Wrap them in the parchment paper and then in foil.
Grill the s'mores over moderate heat for about 10 minutes, turning once or twice, until the marshmallow fluff is gooey and lightly toasted. Remove the foil, peel back the parchment and serve.



Triple Chocolate Protein Cake Bars

Triple Chocolate Protein Cake Bars

 This  includes three kinds of chocolate and provides 10 grams of protein per bar.

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup oat flour
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • 1 scoop chocolate whey protein powder
  • 1 scoop vanilla whey protein powder
  • 3 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2 egg whites (may substitute with 2 tablespoons liquid egg whites
  • 1/4 cup NuNaturals stevia baking blend
  • 1/3 cup applesauce (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (plain)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 3 tablespoons dark chocolate chips (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation:

Preheat your oven to 350 F and grease an 8 by 8 baking dish. Combine both types of flour, protein powder, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt in one bowl. In another bowl, whisk the stevia and eggs. When well combined, add in the applesauce, yogurt and almond milk and whisk well. Next, pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. If using the chocolate chips and nuts, add them in.
Transfer batter into your prepared baking dish and bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean (about 20 to 25 minutes). Let cool in pan, then cut as desired. Store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.

S’mores Protein Shake

S’mores Protein Shake

 A high protein dessert . It contains 23 grams of protein per serving.

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz. almond milk (may substitute with another type of milk)
  • 2 scoops vanilla whey protein 
  • 4 tablespoons of Suzanne’s Specialties Ricemellow Creme (gluten-free)
  • 2 graham crackers (crumbled)
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup
  • About 1 1/2 cups ice

Preparation:

Blend the milk, whey protein powder, and Ricemellow Creme. Add the chocolate and graham crackers, and add in ice until your protein shake is appropriately cold and thick.


Strawberry Shortcake Protein Overnight Oatmeal for Breakfast or Dessert

Strawberry Shortcake Protein Overnight Oatmeal
This high protein dessert does double duty. It can be eaten in small portions after dinner or for breakfast as a meal of its own.


Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup strawberries
3/4 cup unsweetened almond milk (can substitute with another type of milk)
1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup low fat plain Greek yogurt (can substitute with applesauce or mashed banana)
1/4 cup protein powder (can substitute with an additional 1/4 cup oats)
2 tablespoons baking stevia
About 1/4 teaspoon salt



Preparation:
Slice your strawberries, then mash 1 cup of them well with a fork. Add the rest of the ingredients (including the remaining strawberries) in and mix well. Refrigerate overnight. Serve cold, or heat it in the microwave just before serving. Serves 2.

Tuesday, July 7, 2015

MEATBALL PARMIGIANA

MEATBALL PARMIGIANA 
So easy to make and everyone will go crazy for this!
 Serve it as is or over some cooked pasta and of course for subs!


Start with fully cooked favorite Italian homemade  meatballs in sauce ...
Place the cooked meatballs in sauce in a skillet and put a lid on it. Heat till bubbly and fully heated through 10 min. Then add some ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese and some Romano or Parmesan and put the lid back on tight and let it heat for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and DO NOT remove the lid for 10 minutes!
I promise this will be a standard in your home at least once a week. Serve from the skillet and you have one thing to clean.



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Zucchine & Pomodori Gratinati

Zucchine & Pomodori Gratinati

Ingredients
100% Organic Extra Virgin Olive oil
3 zucchini
12 oz- of cherry tomatoes
½ onion
2 cloves garlic
bread crumbs
2 tbsp Parmigiano
salt


Preparation
Chop and saute garlic and onion with extravirgin olive oil. Wash and cut into strips then dip the zucchini in extravirgin olive oil and then in bread crumbs.
In a baking dish with extra virgin olive oil then put in layers zucchini, fried, salt, pepper and chopped tomato and finally sprinkle with Parmigiano.
Bake in preheated oven at 350  F for 20 min.
Serve warm.