Fresh Rum Cocktail

misc_drink Fresh Rum Cocktail - This frozen, blended, alcoholic cocktail recipe is a quick fix, fresh fruit juice and rum mix. The luscious fresh fruit juice, hides the taste of the alcohol very well, especially if outside on a hot day, so be careful, these really pack a punch! A tiny bit of honey is added to eliminate any bitterness, making this quick, easy, party cocktail mouth watering.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Main Ingredient: Rum, Fruit Juice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Fresh Rum Cocktail

1 oz Rum, dark
1/2 oz Liqueur, banana
1/2 oz Liqueur, apricot
1/2 oz Rum, coconut
1/4 oz Grenadine
1/4 oz Honey
1/2 oz Juice, lemon
1 oz Juice, orange
1 oz Juice, pineapple

Directions to make Fresh Rum Cocktail

Step 1:Blend well with a couple ice cubes. Pour over ice in tall glass. Garnish with orange, cherry, etc.

Great Fish Dipping Sauce

grt_fissh Great Fish Dipping Sauce - This sweet and sassy, with a slash of citrus, fish dipping sauce recipe, has a distinct, enticing Oriental flavor, and is a breeze to whip up. We recommend serving it on the side, at room temperature, with all your favorite fish dinners. So yummy!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Great Fish Dipping Sauce

3Tbsp. Fresh lime juice
3Tbsp Thai fish sauce
1Tbsp Honey
3 Tbsp Water
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 Scallion, thinly sliced
2 Slices habenero or jalapeno pepper, depending on desired spice level

Directions to make Great Fish Dipping Sauce

Step 1:In a small bowl whisk together the lime juice, fish sauce and honey until dissolved. Add the water, garlic, scallion and chili slices. Set aside.

Frozen Fruit Fantasy

  Frozen Fruit Fantasy - This decadent fruit recipe, just may be the most versatile one we have! Sweet, healthy fruit, tart fruit juice, and creamy, yogurt are combined to create this fruit fantasy, that is perfect for so many things. Have it for a healthy snack, or give it to the kids for breakfast.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruit, Fruit Juice
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Frozen Fruit Fantasy

1 tb Unflavored gelatin
2 tb Water, cold
1 tb Lemon juice
1 c Unsweetened frozen raspberries, pureed, OR your favorite berry)
1 t Lemon rind, or orange rind
2 tb Frozen apple juice concentrate
2 c Plain lowfat yogurt

**Vary the fruit juice and fruit puree combinations to develop your own creative desserts according to the seasons. It takes almost two cups of fruit to make one cup of puree. Bananas can be mashed with a fork; other fruits do better in a blender.

***If desired, use 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, cinnamon or cardamom in place of lemon or orange rind. Honey may be used in place of the juice concentrate.

Directions to make Frozen Fruit Fantasy

Step 1:Soften gelatin in cold water for 2-3 minutes. Combine gelatin, lemon juice, fruit puree, grated rind or seasoning, fruit juice concentrate and yogurt and mix thoroughly. Freeze until crystals begin to form around the edges.
Step 2:About 30 minutes before serving, remove from freezer to refrigerator to allow dessert to soften. Scoop into stemmed dessert dishes for a festive presentation.

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Healthy Snack Ideas

peanut_banana  Healthy Snack Ideas - Not only are these kid friendly snacks perfect for summer, when there is no school, they also work in lunches!

Prep Time: 5 mins
Main Ingredient: Fruitt, Cheese
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Healthy Snack Ideas

Mix mashed bananas with peanut butter for a tasty and healthy spread for whole grain toast or graham crackers. Another healthy snack for kids (even the big ones) is to top a toasted English muffin with low-fat ricotta cheese, banana slices, and fresh blueberries drizzled with honey.

Directions to make Healthy Snack Ideas

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Simple Roast Pork and Cranberries

  Simple Roast Pork and Cranberries - Let your crockpot do all the work for you, while you receive the complements. Prep time is only five minutes, and the result is a tasty, moist, melt in your mouth, fruity roast! The whole family will love this one, especially after being teased by it’s pleasant aroma all day.

Prep Time: 5 mins
Servings: 6
Main Ingredient: Pork, Cranberries
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Roast Pork and Cranberries

1 3 pound pork loin roast
salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup cranberries, chopped OR ground
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon orange peel, grated
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Directions to make Simple Roast Pork and Cranberries

Step 1:Sprinkle roast with salt and pepper. Place in crockpot. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over roast. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.

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Fabulous Shrimp Dip

fabulous_shrimp_dip Fabulous Shrimp Dip - Can you believe you are only three ingredients away from one of the best shrimp dips you will ever have? Sweet and tangy, all at the same time, it is perfect for coconut shrimp, as the flavors are astonishing when combined. Quick and easy doesn’t even begin to descibe this best recipe!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Mustard, Honey, Horseradish
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Fabulous Shrimp Dip

1 tb Dry mustard
2 c Honey
1/2 c Horseradish

Directions to make Fabulous Shrimp Dip

Step 1:Combine all ingredients and mix together thoroughly.