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Friday, March 5, 2010

Peanut butter and the midnight snack

Got a late-night craving? Try this! PEANUT BUTTER CARAMEL DIP 1⁄2 cup creamy peanut butter 1⁄2 cup sugar-free caramel ice cream topping 1 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons milk 2 apples, cut into wedges Mix together peanut butter and caramel topping …

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

New Orleans-style sandwich

Try this sandwich from New Orleans for a lunch that’s out of the ordinary. MUFFULETTA Garlic Aioli: ½ cup mayonnaise 1 teaspoon original Tabasco pepper sauce 1 garlic clove, crushed Spicy Olive Filling: 1 cup pimento-stuffed olives, finely chopped ¼ …

Tuesday, March 2, 2010

Peanut butter – mid-morning snack

Quick and easy! Perfect for a snack ORANGE PINWHEEL 1 caramel corn flavor rice cake 2 tablespoons chunky peanut butter 1 tablespoon sugar-free orange marmalade 6 canned mandarin orange or clementine segments, drained, and patted dry Spread rice cake with …

Monday, March 1, 2010

Peanut butter for breakfast

This week, we’re going to experience the joys of peanut butter, from breakfast to dinner. Start of your day with these muffins! PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY MUFFINS Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 2 cups Pillsbury BEST All Purpose Flour 1½ …

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Fabulous phyllo

Whip up these quick and easy snacks for unexpected company. CHIPOTLE SHRIMP CUPS 2 boxes Athens Mini Fillo Shells 1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled & coarsely chopped ½ yellow bell pepper, peeled & diced ½ red bell pepper, peeled & …

Monday, February 22, 2010

Have fun with Phyllo

If you like phyllo dough – and who doesn’t? – check out this tasty recipe Spicy Mexican Manchego Stacks 16 sheets Athens Fillo Dough, thawed 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 teaspoon Mexican chili powder 1 cup Manchego cheese, grated …

Monday, February 22, 2010

Friday happy hour with a sweet tooth

This will satisfy your sugar craving with a punch! RUM ’N’ COKE FLOAT 2 parts Bacardi Superior Rum 3 parts Coca-Cola 1 ball vanilla ice cream Cubed ice Fill a highball glass with ice cubes. Pour on the Bacardi ACARDI …

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Quick and easy: Tomato soup

This is a way to jazz up canned tomato soup. Easy and so yummy! TOMATO SOUP 1/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 (10. …

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Hot sauce to warm up

With the first snowstorm of the season upon us, we’re now looking for ways to warm up! Try out this recipe from Tabasco: SPICY SPINACH QUICHETTES Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cups …

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Punch it up

Looking for something tasty for the kids? They can even help with this easy punch recipe from Nestle: RAINBOW PARTY PUNCH Preparation Time: 5 min Servings: 24 1 bottle (64 fl. oz. …

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

A pretty Christmas dessert

Looking to impress family this Christmas? Try out this cake recipe from Nestle. KRIS KRINGLE BÛCHE DE NOËL Makes 10 servings FOR THE CAKE: Powdered sugar 5 large eggs, separated 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2/3 cup granulated sugar, divided …

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Sweet soup

Here's another cold soup recipe for you! Combine some of your favorite fruits to get your ideal taste. The recipe comes from the National Honey Board: SUMMER FRUIT SOUP Makes 4 servings 1/2 cup honey 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 teaspoon …

Friday, December 4, 2009

Friday happy hour

Here’s the perfect drink for this time of year, courtesy of Tullamore Dew. TULLAMORE TODDY 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 3 pieces Cardamon 2 pieces Anise 1 tablespoon Allspice 1 very small Vanilla Stick (or half a large …

Friday, July 31, 2009

Friday happy hour!

The rain might not be getting you excited, but the fact that it's Friday sure will! This recipe comes from Carlo Rossi: SPARKLING PEACH MELBA SANGRIA 3 large ripe peaches, pitted and sliced ½ pint raspberries 1 1.5 liter bottle …

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Warm pumpkin shortbread

Who doesn’t love pumpkin this time of year? Serve this shortbread warm with ice cream, Nestle suggests. AUTUMN-SPICED PUMPKIN SHORTBREAD Makes 12 servings Nonstick cooking spray 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice …

Friday, August 14, 2009

Friday happy hour!

Here's a refreshing weekend drink for you, courtesy of Hpnotiq: HPNOTIQ Cooler 2 oz. Hpnotiq 1 oz. Pinot Grigio . …

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Stay stuffed during the holidays

Stuffed mushrooms are a hit at holiday parties, and they’ll be gone before you know it. Try out this recipe that comes to us from French’s. HOLIDAY STUFFED MUSHROOMS Tip: Prepare these mushrooms ahead of time. …

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

Frittata time

There are so many ingredients to taste in this dish! It comes to us from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board: WISCONSIN CHEESE PASTA FRITTATA By Ina Pickney, Ina's, Chicago, IL Serves 6 to 8 Vegetable oil 3/4 cup onion, chopped …

Friday, September 4, 2009

Friday happy hour!

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Updating a classic

It's hard to beat ham and cheese together. Try out this sandwich idea from the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board: GRILLED HAM, WISCONSIN BRIE & BLUE CHEESE SANDWICH Makes 1 sandwich 2 slices (1/2 inch thick) rustic white country bread or …

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