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Cherry Cranberry Fruit Delight

June 14, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

2 (.6 oz.) pkg.  sugar free cherry gelatin
2 C boiling water
1 (12 oz.) pkg. fresh cranberries
1 apple, peeled, cored and chopped
1 orange, peeled, seeded and chopped
1 (1 in.) piece of orange peel
1 (20 oz.) can crushed unsweetened pineapple with juice

How to Make It:

Stir the gelatin into the boiling water until it is dissolved.
Fold in the cranberries, apples, orange and orange peel.
Add the pineapple with its juice and stir to blend in well.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
Once cool place the mixture into the blender in batches and blend until slightly chopped.
Once all the gelatin mixture has been chopped pour it into a 13X9 pan and cover.
Chill for at least 3 hours or until the gelatin if firm.

Makes 16 servings

Fruit is a necessary part of a healthy balanced diet. It can be hard to incorporate all the necessary daily requirements of fruit into a diet but this recipe can give you a good start. You can substitute frozen cranberries in place of the fresh ones. This fruity side dish can also be turned into a healthy dessert by adding a little fat free whipped topping to each bowl full.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Chilling Time: approximately 3 hours
Total Time: approximately 3 hours 15 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 47; Fat 1g; Saturated Fat 0g; Carbohydrates 11g; Protein 2g; Fiber 0g;
Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 46mg

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Pineapple Pork Steak Dinner

May 15, 2010 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment

What You Need:

2 pork steaks, trimmed
2 dehydrated pineapple slices
2 yams
1 C frozen peas and pearl onions
1 C chicken broth
1 tbsp honey

How to Make It:

Cover the inside of a pressure cooker with a cooking spray.
Lay the meat into the heated cooker.
Brown the meat for 5 minutes per side.
Place the pineapple slices over the top of the meat.
Slice both yams 3/4 of the way through, into 5 or 6 slices and place in the cooker.
Dump the peas and onions over the top.
Pour in the chicken broth.
Cover and bring to high pressure, cooking for 10 minutes after the pressure is reached.
Remove and drizzle the honey over the yams before serving.

Makes 2 servings

This is a complete meal in one cooker and ready in about 20 minutes from start to finish. Brown sugar may be used in place of the honey if you wish.

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Seasoned Tropical Shrimp

January 16, 2010 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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islshrimpWhat You Need:

1/2 of an onion, sliced thin
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 t of ginger
1 sweet potato, halved lengthwise and sliced into 1/4 in. pieces
1 1/2 lbs. shrimp
3 bananas cut into 1/4 in. slices
1 bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 T of water
1 T of sugar
1 t red pepper flakes
4 T of white vinegar
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen spinach
1 (14 oz.) can diced tomatoes, drained well

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 450 degrees.
Lightly spray a cast iron Dutch oven with a non stick cooking spray.
Place the onions and garlic into the bottom of the pan and season with the ginger.
Layer the sweet potatoes into the pan.
Spread the shrimp over the top of the sweet potatoes.
Place the bananas over the shrimp.
Stick the bell pepper strips between the bananas.
Pour the water into a measuring cup then add the sugar, pepper flakes and vinegar to the cup.
Whisk the mixture until blended together well.
Pour half of the seasoned mixture over the top of the ingredients in the pan.
Place the spinach into the pan evenly over the bananas and peppers.
Top the spinach with the tomatoes.
Pour the remaining seasoned water over the top.
Cover and bake 25 minutes or until the vegetables are fork tender and the shrimp are cooked through.

Makes 4 servings

Sweet potatoes differ in size so be sure to use only enough to make a single layer in the pan. Be sure to cut away any brown spots on the bananas before slicing them. The bananas are what give this dish is tropical taste. Pineapple rings may be substituted for the bananas. You may also add a chopped Serrano pepper to the onions and garlic if you like a little spice.

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 281; Fat 2g; Carbohydrates 57g; Cholesterol 43 mg; Sodium 317 mg; Protein 11g; Fiber 8g

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Slow Cooked Mixed Fruit

December 9, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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cherriesWhat You Need:

2 (29 oz.) cans of sliced peaches, drained well
2 (29 oz.) cans of sliced pears, drained well
1 (20 oz.) can pineapple chunks, drained well
1 (15 1/4 oz.) can apricot halves, drained well and sliced
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

How to Make It:

In a slow cooker place the peaches, pears, pineapple and apricots.
Add the cherry pie filling and stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
Cook covered on high for 2 hours or until heated through.

Makes 16 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 2 hours
Total Time: approximately 2 hours 10 minutes

Serve this mixed fruit compote on a cold Christmas day and warm their hearts as well as the tummies. This is a great side dish to serve with any meal.

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Slushy Freezer Fruit

November 22, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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frozenfruitWhat You Need:

4 C of water
1 C of sugar
3/4 C of orange juice concentrate
3/4 C of lemonade concentrate
3 firm bananas, sliced
1 (20 oz.) can unsweetened pineapple tidbits
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, drained
1/2 C maraschino cherries, halved

How to Make It:

Place a large saucepan over medium heat and pour in the water.
Stir in the sugar and both of the concentrates.
Cook the mixture 3 minutes stirring constantly being sure the sugar is completely dissolved.
Take the pan from the stove and fold in the bananas, pineapple, oranges and cherries.
Cool slight and pour into a 3 qt. freezer container and freeze overnight.
Remove 1 hour before serving, stir slightly and enjoy.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 1 hour 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 3 minutes
Freezing Time: approximately 8 hours
Total Time: approximately 9 hours 8 minutes

This dish is yummy and adds a little fruit to your Christmas buffet. For a more colorful Christmas touch add red and green maraschino cherries.

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Strawberry Pineapple Citrus Punch

November 19, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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punchWhat You Need:

1 1/2 C of sugar
8 quarts of water, divided
4 (.14 oz.) pkgs. unsweetened strawberry drink mix
3 (6 oz.) cans frozen orange juice, thawed
2 1/4 C frozen lemonade concentrate
2 (46 oz.) cans unsweetened pineapple juice
2 liters of ginger ale

How to Make It:

In a large saucepan over medium heat put the sugar and 2 quarts of the water.
Cook until the sugar is completely melted, stirring constantly.
Take from the heat and add the strawberry drink mix.
Cool the mixture to room temperature.
Put the mixture in a large punch bowl to serve.
Stir the orange juice and lemonade into the strawberry mixture until well combined.
Stir in the pineapple juice and remaining water.
Pour the ginger ale into the punch and stir slightly to combine.

Makes 3 gallons

This is a quick and easy drink to serve on your Christmas buffet. The kids will love the taste.

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Vanilla Christmas Fruit

November 16, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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fruitsaladWhat You Need:

3 (20 oz.) cans pineapple chunks
1 (5.1 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding mix
2 (15 oz.) cans mandarin oranges, drained
3 red apples, chopped

How to Make It:

Drain the pineapple well reserving the juice in a separate bowl.
To the reserved juice add enough cold water to make 2 C.
Whisk the juice mixture and pudding mix in a large bowl for 2 minutes.
Let the pudding mixture set undisturbed for 2 minutes, until the pudding is set.
Gently fold in the oranges, apples and the pineapple.
Cover and chill until chilled through.

Makes 16 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Chilling Time: approximately 1 hour
Total Time: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

This makes a great side dish with any meal. In a pinch it could be serve as a dessert. For a special treat add well drained green maraschino cherries.

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Tropical Sesame Chicken

October 21, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 2 Comments
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pineapplechickenWhat You Need:

4 chicken breast halves
1 1/2 C dry cooking sherry
8 dehydrated pineapple rings
1 T soy sauce
1 T of garlic, minced
1 T fresh ginger root, minced
1 T of sesame seeds
2 T of cornstarch
1/4 C of water

How to Make It:

Place the chicken into the pressure cooker and cover with the sherry.
Lay the pineapple rings over the top of the chicken.
Add in the soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top.
Bring the pressure to high and cook 10 minutes.
Release the pressure quickly by running cold water over the top of the cooker.
Remove the chicken and pineapple from the cooker.
In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth.
Pour the mixture into the cooker and heat stirring almost constantly until thick.
Before serving pour the sauce over the top of the chicken and pineapple.

This tropical dish can be served over a bed of rice or noodles. The convenience of cooking with a pressure cooker is being able to walk away. There is no need to stir, turn or even watch your meal once the desired pressure is reached.
Just release the pressure once the timer goes off and you have a great meal in a matter of no time.

Makes 4 servings

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Cooked Mixed Fruit Dish

August 26, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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cup-of-fruitIngredients:

1/2 C of no soak dried peaches
1/2 C of no soak dried apricots
1/3 C of no soak dried pineapple
1/4 C of no soak dried mango
1 C unsweetened clear apple juice
4 T of low fat plain yogurt

How to Cook It:

Place all the dried fruits into a saucepan.
Pour the apple juice into the pan.
Over medium heat bring the above mixture to a slow boil.
Simmer 10 minute, covered tightly over low heat.
Transfer the fruit to 4 small bowls and top each bowl with 1 T of yogurt.

If you can’t find any of the dried fruit in this recipe you may substitute your favorite ones instead. For a special breakfast treat top with a flavored yogurt instead of plain

Makes 4 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 5 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 15 minutes

Approximate Nutritional Value per serving
Calories 165; Protein 2 g; Carbohydrates 42 g; Sugars 36.6g; Fat .49g; Saturates .06g

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Juicy Grilled Pineapple

August 3, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

pineappleWhat You Need:

1 fresh pineapple

How to Make It:

The grill is prepared for a low fire.
Cut the crown and bottom off of the pineapple.
The sides are sliced down and the peel and eyes are removed.
Cut the pineapple into quarters and remove the core.
Slice each pineapple quarter into 1/2 inch thick slices.
Grill the pineapples slices on the grill rack for 15 minutes or until lightly browned, turning once.

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