Thursday, I made Strawberry Mango Smoothie from my smoothie book.
Combine:
- 2 cups fresh or frozen strawberries (I used fresh)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen mango slices (I used frozen)
- 3/4 cup apricot juice
- 1 to 3 ice cubes
*I could not find apricot juice, so I used pineapple instead.
Once everything is smooth, add 3 ice cubes if using fresh fruit and 1 to 2 ice cubes if using frozen fruit. Then process until smooth. Serve immediately.
Bon appetit!
(Sorry, no picture)
April 16, 2011
Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie
From my new smoothie cookbook, I made the Kiwi Strawberry Smoothie.
In your smoothie maker or blender, add:
- 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
- 1 container (6oz) low-fat strawberry yogert
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 2 Tbs honey
*I did not have enough frozen strawberries, so I used fresh. Which worked just as good.
*We did not have strawberry yogert, so I used vanilla. That too worked just as well.
This was very tart, but very good. D and Lil, loved it!
Bon appetit!
(Sorry, forgot to take picture.)
In your smoothie maker or blender, add:
- 2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup frozen unsweetened strawberries
- 1 container (6oz) low-fat strawberry yogert
- 1/2 cup low-fat milk
- 2 Tbs honey
*I did not have enough frozen strawberries, so I used fresh. Which worked just as good.
*We did not have strawberry yogert, so I used vanilla. That too worked just as well.
This was very tart, but very good. D and Lil, loved it!
Bon appetit!
(Sorry, forgot to take picture.)
Garlicky Baked Chicken Breasts
For this past Tuesday's meal, I made Chicago Bears' Tight End, Desmond Clark's Garlicky Baked Chicken Breasts.
You need:
- 2 whole boneless chicken breasts, with skin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 3/4 tsp garlic salt, or to taste
- 3/4 tsp seasoned salt, or to taste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
*I bought skinless chicken, cuz that's what was on sale, and it worked just fine.
*I also did 5 more chicken breasts rather than 2.
Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken breasts with your fingers. Put the garlic under the skin and work it in, massage with your hands to fully incorporate the garlic. Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Then brush the chicken wiht oil and sprinkle with both salts. Place the chicken skin side up in a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken comfortably. Sprinkle the onion around the chicken and add the broth. Bake, basting occasionally, untill golden brown and cooked through, about 45 minutes.
Reheat juices in a sause pan over high heat.
Place the chicken over rice, and then sprinkle with parsley.
Along with the rice, I had broccoli and fresh fernch bread. And not only did the big people like it, the kiddies also enjoyed it!
Thank you to Diego for helping with this meal!!! Love ya, bud!
Bon appetit!
You need:
- 2 whole boneless chicken breasts, with skin
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 Tbs olive oil
- 3/4 tsp garlic salt, or to taste
- 3/4 tsp seasoned salt, or to taste
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
*I bought skinless chicken, cuz that's what was on sale, and it worked just fine.
*I also did 5 more chicken breasts rather than 2.
Carefully loosen the skin of the chicken breasts with your fingers. Put the garlic under the skin and work it in, massage with your hands to fully incorporate the garlic. Set aside for 20 minutes at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight.
Preheat the over to 350 degrees. Then brush the chicken wiht oil and sprinkle with both salts. Place the chicken skin side up in a baking dish large enough to fit the chicken comfortably. Sprinkle the onion around the chicken and add the broth. Bake, basting occasionally, untill golden brown and cooked through, about 45 minutes.
Reheat juices in a sause pan over high heat.
Place the chicken over rice, and then sprinkle with parsley.
Along with the rice, I had broccoli and fresh fernch bread. And not only did the big people like it, the kiddies also enjoyed it!
Thank you to Diego for helping with this meal!!! Love ya, bud!
Bon appetit!
Lemon Cheesecake
Last Saturday, April 09, I was in the mood to cook something. So what did I do? I went to the store, and bought things to make Lemon Cheesecake. My mom and big sister, Becca, send me emails with recipies. Which I love receiving! And this was one that my mom had sent me.
It calls for:
- 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 containers (3.5 oz each) lemon pudding
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping
*for the whipped topping, I just bought a can of whipped cream rather than the frozen kind.
*It also gives the ingredients to make the crust, but I took the easy route and bought a box.
First, make the pudding according to the directions on the box. Once that is done, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, pudding and sour cream on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixed. Pour over crust. Bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes or until edges are set but center of cheesecake jiggles slightley when moved. Turn oven off, open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes longer.
Remove cheesecake from oven; place on cooling rack. Without releasing side of pan, run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rake 30 minutes. Cover loosely; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan before serving.
Bon appetit!
It calls for:
- 2 packages (8oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 containers (3.5 oz each) lemon pudding
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping
*for the whipped topping, I just bought a can of whipped cream rather than the frozen kind.
*It also gives the ingredients to make the crust, but I took the easy route and bought a box.
First, make the pudding according to the directions on the box. Once that is done, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, pudding and sour cream on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until mixed. Pour over crust. Bake 1 hour 20 minutes to 1 hour 35 minutes or until edges are set but center of cheesecake jiggles slightley when moved. Turn oven off, open oven door at least 4 inches. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes longer.
Remove cheesecake from oven; place on cooling rack. Without releasing side of pan, run knife around edge of pan to loosen cheesecake. Cool in pan on cooling rake 30 minutes. Cover loosely; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan before serving.
Bon appetit!
April 15, 2011
April 14, 2011
Golden Sentiments
Hey Bloggers/Readers,
Whether you are crafty or not, or don't even craft at all (like me most of the time)... either way I think you would love this! It's my mom's blog about all the differnt stuff she makes with paper!
Check it out, and if you like what you see, you can order as well!
Golden Sentiments.blogspot.com
Whether you are crafty or not, or don't even craft at all (like me most of the time)... either way I think you would love this! It's my mom's blog about all the differnt stuff she makes with paper!
Check it out, and if you like what you see, you can order as well!
Golden Sentiments.blogspot.com
April 12, 2011
Americano = Yum
For this Tuesday's addiction it is Starbucks' Caffe Americano. I have had it twice in the last week, and love it! Unlike other Starbucks, this one is afordable. It does not have any kind of sweetener in it, it's just espresso. I like to put a little half and half in it, but that's it. And again, unlike other Starbucks drinks, it does not have that oily or smoky flavor like other brews have (as my dad would put it). So for those of you who are like him, you might like this. Give it a try! And I'd love to know what you think, if you agree or disagree. So if you want, feel free to leave a comment.
April 11, 2011
Team Heat!
Today was an exciting day. My team, the Miami Heat went up against the Boston Celtics for the forth time this season. Each time a heartach, except today! It was a tense game for sure. I'm not quite sure what it is, but the Celtics have a way of getting into other team's skin. And today's game was just like any other game vs. the Celtics... they were getting into the Heat's skin.
Midway through the second, as James was going up for a layup, O'Neal (not Shaq, but Jermaine O'Neal) threw his sholder into James. James being the player he is, in return threw the ball and hit O'Neal's back. Some people might not like this type of play, but this is how I see it. It was clear O'Neal was trying to hurt James in some way, and anytime James sinces himself or a teammate in danger, he reacts. I saw him do this during a game a few months ago. Someone was trying to injure Wade, and James reacted. He's not a hot head. He's just protecting his "family".
Well, refs called a T on James, and a flagrant on O'Neal. During this comotion, Pierce pushed Wade aside, and Wade pushed back. Causing a double T.
Just over 2 minutes later, the ball was lose and Wade went after it. Rondo then pushed Wade back and dived after the ball. Rondo not really having the ball even after the dive, Bosh then went down to grab it. Refs called it Celtics ball (which it was clearly a jump ball). At Bosh's surprise, he got really mad, getting himself a T as well. Like I said, it was a tense game... and this was still all in the first half.
Second half came around and it wasn't as bad as the first, but it was still pretty heated. I was holding my breath for most of it. And my dad was getting a little irritated.
At the end Heat sealed it with a 23 point lead, 100-77. The clock was still going when Celtics left for their locker room.... Can we say sweet victory?
But I am still amazed that my favorite player in the NBA, Lebron James, would have ever gone to the Miami Heat! My team since 2002! I can remember how I found out. I almost passed out... really! What a day to remember!
Him and Wade, along with Bosh, make the Dream Team!
I am proud to be a Heat Fan!
GO HEAT!!!!!
Midway through the second, as James was going up for a layup, O'Neal (not Shaq, but Jermaine O'Neal) threw his sholder into James. James being the player he is, in return threw the ball and hit O'Neal's back. Some people might not like this type of play, but this is how I see it. It was clear O'Neal was trying to hurt James in some way, and anytime James sinces himself or a teammate in danger, he reacts. I saw him do this during a game a few months ago. Someone was trying to injure Wade, and James reacted. He's not a hot head. He's just protecting his "family".
Well, refs called a T on James, and a flagrant on O'Neal. During this comotion, Pierce pushed Wade aside, and Wade pushed back. Causing a double T.
Just over 2 minutes later, the ball was lose and Wade went after it. Rondo then pushed Wade back and dived after the ball. Rondo not really having the ball even after the dive, Bosh then went down to grab it. Refs called it Celtics ball (which it was clearly a jump ball). At Bosh's surprise, he got really mad, getting himself a T as well. Like I said, it was a tense game... and this was still all in the first half.
Second half came around and it wasn't as bad as the first, but it was still pretty heated. I was holding my breath for most of it. And my dad was getting a little irritated.
At the end Heat sealed it with a 23 point lead, 100-77. The clock was still going when Celtics left for their locker room.... Can we say sweet victory?
But I am still amazed that my favorite player in the NBA, Lebron James, would have ever gone to the Miami Heat! My team since 2002! I can remember how I found out. I almost passed out... really! What a day to remember!
Him and Wade, along with Bosh, make the Dream Team!
I am proud to be a Heat Fan!
GO HEAT!!!!!
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