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Cubed Turkey Salad with Strawberry Vinaigrette

March 31, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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stawberriesWhat You Need:

8 C of salad greens
2 1/2 C cooked turkey cut into cubes
2 C of kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 C of cherry tomatoes
1/2 C toasted almonds, sliced
1 C fresh strawberries, chopped coarsely
2 T of red wine vinegar
1/8 t pepper

How to Make It:

Place the salad greens into a large salad bowl.
Add the turkey and toss to combine.
Spread the kiwi over the top of the salad.
Add the cherry tomatoes.
Top with the sliced almonds.
Put the strawberries, vinegar and pepper into the blender.
Blend until smooth then drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad tossing to coat well.

Makes 4 servings

This refreshing summertime salad makes a great quick fix meal. Add slices of French bread, bread sticks or crackers on the side. Chicken may be used in place of the turkey if you like.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 20 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 318; Fat 11g; Saturated Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 25f; Fiber 7g;
Protein 30g; Cholesterol 67 mg; Sodium 138 mg

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Curb Their Hunger with Christmas Appetizers

November 26, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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fruitveggieplatesIt’s Christmas and everyone is anticipating the Christmas dinner. The mouthwatering smells from the kitchen have everyone’s stomach growling. Sneaking to kitchen to take a bite is often the most stressful time for family and friends. They don’t want to be in the way but those smells make it impossible to stay away.

Appetizers can help to curb the hunger but still leave room for that turkey and all the fixings. Appetizers don’t have to be heavy. Depending on how long it will be before dinner or if a hearty breakfast was served will determine on the type of appetizers you serve.

Some examples of Christmas appetizers might be:

• Nuts
• Cheese
• Vegetables and dip
• Fruit
• Finger sandwiches
• Chicken nuggets

Nuts can be placed in bowls right from the package. Roasted nuts such as pecans or walnuts are quite tasty. Spruce them up by adding a sugar glaze.

Cheese can be cut in cubes and placed on trays. Cheese and crackers are also a good idea. Cheese balls rolled in nuts or herbs or spreadable cheese topped with bacon, tomatoes or olive slices are great with any type of crackers.

Vegetables and dip make a great appetizer. It’s healthy and won’t spoil their Christmas dinner appetite.

Another healthy appetizer is fresh fruit. Sprinkle the cut fruit with lemon juice to keep it from turning brown. Add a fruit dip made with yogurt for a special treat.

Finger sandwiches are easy to make. Chicken, tuna, ham and turkey salad are great ideas for finger sandwiches. Be sure to leave them refrigerated until time to serve. Anything that is made with mayonnaise shouldn’t be left out for more than a few hours. Deli sliced roast beef and cheese also make easy but tasty finger sandwiches.

Chicken nuggets make wonderful appetizers. Bake them and place them on a tray with toothpicks. Add sides of barbecue sauce or honey mustard for dipping. Wrap them in bacon before baking for something a little fancier.

These are just a few ideas for your Christmas appetizers. Add them to your grocery list this year and keep the nibblers out of the kitchen until it’s time to help with the clean up.

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Creamy Mummy Dip

September 30, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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fullmoonWhat You Need:

1 (1 lb.) loaf of frozen bread dough, thawed
3 pieces of string cheese
1 (16 oz.) container of sour cream
1 envelope of ranch dip mix
1 black olive

How to Make It:

The bread dough should rise according to the directions on the package.
Once the dough has risen roll is out to form a 12 inch oval shape with the bottom narrower than the top.
On both sides of the shape make an indention 1 inch from the top to form the mummies head.
Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray and place the dough onto the sheet.
Let the dough rise 20 minutes in a warm dry area.
Heat the oven to 350 degrees and bake the risen dough 22 minutes or until a golden brown.
Lay strips of the string cheese over the top of the warm bread to form the mummy wrap.
Put back in oven 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
Remove the bread to a wire rack to cool.
Blend the sour cream and ranch dip mix together in a mixing bowl.
Cover and place the mixture in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Cut the cooled dough in half horizontally and remove the bread in the middle leaving a 3/4 inch shell.
Lay the mummy bowl on a serving platter.
Fill the bowl with the chilled dip.
Place the top of the bread back on the mummy.
Place two slices from the olive on the head of the mummy for the eyes.
Cut or tear the reserved bread and serve with the dip along with vegetables or crackers.

Use this mummy as a centerpiece for your Halloween party table. Any type of ranch dressing mix can be used to make this scrumptious dip.

Makes 16 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes + rising
Baking Time: approximately 22 minutes + cooling
Total Time: approximately 47 minutes

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Trick or Treat Ideas Don’t Always Include Candy

September 24, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 2 Comments
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crackersCandy always seems to be at the top of the list when it comes to those treats we give to our scary visitors on Halloween. There are many alternatives to giving out candy. Here are few ideas on some special treats that won’t hurt the teeth, give anyone a tummy ache or make a parent cringe when there little ones come home after a fun filled night of trick or treating.

The Dollar stores may be the place to visit when choosing those special treats. During the year each time you visit one of these stores pick up crayons, coloring books or reading books. These are inexpensive and can be educational as well.

Small games such as jacks, card games, flash cards or even a jump rope will put a smile on any trick or treaters face. These treats will be fun and will last much longer than candy.

How about some coupon books? These coupon books can be found at places like McDonald’s and are pretty inexpensive to purchase. What child doesn’t like to get those chicken nuggets from McDonald’s? Not only are you giving out treats that are not full of sugar and preservatives but by purchasing these coupon books online you can earn college rewards for your own children.

Check with your local dentist and see if you can purchase sample toothpaste and toothbrushes. The kids may not be thrilled with this idea but if you include sugarless candy or gum they might just think it’s one of the best treats they received all night.

If you really want to give out edible snacks why not try one of the low calorie individual packs that many stores now have. These snacks are low in calories and in sugar content. Cookies, crackers and even chocolate covered pretzels are available in these along with many other tasty choices.

Another nutritious snack is individual packages of nuts or trail mixes. Microwave popcorn is another idea. You can find snack sizes, different flavors and no salt popcorn. Watch that you don’t purchase the heavily buttered flavors which can be less nutritious and contain a lot of salt.

Cheese and cracker snacks are also a great alternative to candy. There are many different varieties such as cheese and peanut butter crackers, breadsticks and cheese, cheese on cheese crackers or dunkers. These are inexpensive and children love them.

These are just a few ideas that can help you to change the routine. It doesn’t have to be candy that puts a smile on that goblins face and parents face as well.

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Independence Day and Healthy Snacks

July 2, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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flagpinwheelWhat do you think of when someone mentions the 4th of July? Lots of food, maybe the beach, and then fireworks at the park! With all that traveling and kids on the loose, snacks are a must-have for the day.

There are some great snack foods that can be packed at a moment’s notice for all ages of kids. Preschoolers and teens alike are always “starving” so get the zippered baggies out and fill them with a favorite assortment of goodies! Make sure that they are easy to tote, most of the following ideas are easily portable and healthy too.

Fruit is a great idea for the day. Raisins, grapes, apple slices or any dried fruit like bananas or pineapple can be put in individual bags and sealed for use at any time during the day or night. Nuts like peanuts, almonds, or walnuts or a mixture is also a great treat for the kiddies. Or be really creative and mix the fruits and nuts together to make your own trail mix!

Crackers are also a great choice and there is such a variety to choose from. Try the crackers shaped like goldfish or animal crackers for the little ones and there are wheat crackers, peanut butter filled crackers and graham crackers for everyone. The next time you are at the store, grab some fruit snacks, granola and/or cereal bars and pudding packs. Not only are these healthy but they are already pre-packaged for travel and convenience. Simply stick in a bag and go. Health food on the run and for fun!

The next thing to think about is something to drink! Kids are always “dying of thirst” and you want to make this as simple as possible. These days it is easier to pack healthy drinks for the family and much more convenient than it used to be. There are now all sorts of juice boxes at the local market. There is apple juice, grape juice, and tropical punch flavors to choose from. Mix and match and the kids will love you forever.

Gatorade now comes in smaller travel size bottles for easy packing and toting. Again, the flavors are not to be believed! If you prefer, you can always buy small bottles of water and for those who don’t like just water, there are now flavor packets like kool-aid that can be added to flavor it!

As you can see, snacks and drinks are now built for travel and convenience. What a great country we live in! So celebrate America’s birthday in style and have a safe 4th!

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