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July 2009

Banana Smoothie

2 c cold milk
1 c mashed ripe banana
2/3 c chocolate syrup
5 c ice cubes
Place all ingredients in a blender, cover and blend 2 minutes on high. Reduce speed and blend 1-2 minutes or until frothy. Serve immediately. Serves 4

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Just Peachy Ham Roll-ups

8 ham slices, thin
1/4 cup orange juice, fresh
1/2 cup peach preserves
1/2 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Dash cloves, ground
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll each ham slice into a tight roll. Stick with toothpicks. Place in shallow baking dish. Combine remaining ingredients in a small pan. Heat just until well combined and syrup-like. Spoon sauce over [...]

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Chicken and Bean Baked Tortillas

2 cups diced cooked chicken breast meat
1 can (15 oz) of black beans (you can substitute your favorite bean)
1 cup medium or hot chunky salsa
1 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
OR
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
6 (10-inch) flour tortillas
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine the beans, diced chicken, salsa and [...]

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Cheese Nut Halibut

1/2 cup butter or margarine
4 pounds halibut
1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dill
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Slivered almonds, for garnish
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take a 13 × 9 × 2″ baking dish. Melt 1/2 cup butter in the dish. Put the halibut on top of the melted butter, sprinkle with garlic powder [...]

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Bacon Bagel Pizzas

This week is Kid’s Week at My Online Meals.  Each day will feature a kid friendly recipe.
Bacon Bagel Pizzas
6 bagels , split and toasted
1 14-ounce jar Ragú Pizza Quick Sauce (or similar)
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz.)
12 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup sliced stuffed green olives
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place toasted [...]

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Why I Eat Organic Foods

Why I Choose to Eat All- Natural and Organic Foods as Opposed to Conventional Foods.
Nicole Rocke
Organic foods have been under this huge debate as to whether they are healthier or there are significant health benefits to eating them as to conventional foods. I believe that that topic alone is almost a personal opinion as to [...]

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Cheesy Vegetable Sandwiches

1/4 cup lowfat cottage cheese
1 carrot, shredded
1/2 cup chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup alfalfa sprouts
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped radishes
1 green onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
4 whole wheat bread slices, toasted
4 low-fat American cheese slices
Combine cottage cheese, carrot, mushrooms, sprouts, celery, radishes, green onion and basil in a medium bowl. Spoon 1/2 cup cottage cheese mixture [...]

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Chow Mein on a Bun

1 pound ground beef
2/3 cup water
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ginger
8 1/2 ounces canned water chestnuts, sliced, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon molasses
16 ounces canned bean sprouts, rinsed and drained
8 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Cook and stir the meat and onion in a large skillet until the onion is tender. [...]

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Gorgonzola & Pecan-Crusted Tomato Slices

5 large tomatoes
2/3 cup Gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
2/3 cup cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons parsley, finely minced
Ground black pepper to taste
1 cup ground pecans
Core tomatoes and remove enough pulp to make a narrow opening for the cheese stuffing. Turn tomatoes upside down to let seeds and juices drain.
In a bowl, combine cheeses, parsley and pepper. Stuff each [...]

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Tomato and Onion Salad

6 medium tomatoes, wedged
4 scallions, chopped
1 small sweet onion, sliced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon mint
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 garlic clove, crushed
salt and pepper
pita wedges
Combine tomatoes, scallions, onion, cilantro and mint. Whisk together oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.
Pour dressing over tomato mixture. Cover and chill. Serve with pita wedges. Alternatively, this [...]

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Coffee Cooler

3 1/2 cups strong coffee
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 cup vanilla ice cream
ice to fill blender
Chocolate syrup, optional
In blender, combine coffee, brown sugar, ice cream and ice. Process to desired consistency and enjoy. Add the chocolate syrup for a mocha coffee.

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Mirepoix

Mirepoix – is the French name for a combination of onions, carrots, and celery. But this is not the only combination of vegetables referred to as aromatics. These vegetable combinations are intended to provide a background flavor for a finished dish.
To create the basic mirepoix you will need 2 parts onion, 1 part celery, and [...]

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Vegetarians at the BBQ

Vegetarians at the BBQ
by: Emma Snow
It would seem that nowadays there are a lot of options for vegetarians. Meatless alternatives seem to abound everywhere, from the neighborhood deli, to the sushi shop, to the hamburger joint. The hamburger joint? Yes, you heard correctly. With the introduction of several brands of meatless “burgers,” vegetarians can [...]

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Caramel Crunch Dessert

2 sticks softened margarine
2 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. Quick oatmeal
1 jar caramel ice cream topping
1/2 gal soft ice cream
Mix together margarine, flour, nuts, sugar, and oatmeal. Spread onto a cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and crumble. Put half of crumbs on bottom [...]

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Almond Mocha Popcorn

1/2 cup Strong coffee
1/2 cup White corn syrup
1/4 cup Butter
1 cup Brown sugar
1 tablespoon Cocoa
1/2 cup Popcorn — popped
1 cup Almonds; chop — toasted
In a heavy saucepan put the coffee, corn syrup, butter, brown sugar and cocoa. Cook over a moderate heat to 280~ on a candy thermometer. Pour over the popped corn and [...]

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Baby Ruth Cookies

1/2 cup butter, softened
3 cups flour, sifted
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla
5 Baby Ruth bars, chopped
Cream butter, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy; beat in beaten eggs and mix well; add vanilla. Sift dry ingredients together and add alternately [...]

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Cream of Broccoli Soup

2 c. milk
3 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. finely chopped onion
3 tbsp. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. white pepper
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/2 tsp. granulated garlic
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 1/2 c. boiling water
2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese
1 c. cooked finely chopped broccoli
Cook onions in butter until tender. Blend in flour, salt, pepper, thyme and garlic, cook 3 to 4 [...]

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Mini Dessert Cups

1 pkg. refrigerated sugar cookie dough
2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
2/3 c. powdered sugar
Assorted fruits: strawberries, kiwi, grapes, etc.
Mix cream cheese with powdered sugar and set aside. Form cookie dough into 48 walnut-sized balls. Place each into greased mini muffin tins. Dredge tart shaper in a little powdered sugar and press cookie [...]

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Foods Baby Should Avoid

Foods Baby Should Avoid
Baby may want to eat everything they see, but it’s not a good idea.  Some foods should be avoided at the beginning of baby’s solid food journey.  These foods can bring on food allergies.
Have you ever been at a family gathering with your baby?  Everyone seems to know what is best for [...]

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APPLE COCONUT SMOOTHIE

1/4 cup apple juice
1 pinch grated coconut or 1 T. coconut milk
1/2 banana
1/4 tsp fresh ginger root peeled
2 small ice cubes
 
Put all ingredients into blender. Blend until smoothie consistency is reached!

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