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Breakfast on Skewers

July 16, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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What You Need:

1/4 C sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
8 brown and serve rolls, cut into quarters
4 tbsp butter, melted
1 pint strawberries, hulled
2 firm bananas, peeled and cut into chunks

How to Make It:

Prepare the grill for low heat.
Toss the sugar and cinnamon together well.
Brush the rolls evenly with the butter.
Sprinkle the rolls with the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat very well.
On 4 skewers thread a strawberry, a roll piece and a banana chunk until the skewers are filled.
Grill these for 8 minutes or until the rolls are toasted, turning often for even grilling.

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Sparkler Fruit Salad

June 30, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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sparkling-fruitWhat You Need:

1 C of blueberries
1 C of plums, sliced
1 C pitted cherries, sliced
1 C cantaloupe, chopped
1 C strawberries, sliced
1 C peaches, sliced
1 C of small green grapes
1 C of raspberries
1/4 C of lime juice
2 tbsp of honey
1 tsp grated lime peel
1 C lemon lime flavored sparkling water, chilled
Mint sprigs

How to Make It:

Lay the blueberries into the bottom of a 2 quart glass bowl.
Layer the plums then cherries over the blueberries.
Add the cantaloupe then the sliced strawberries and peaches.
Sprinkle the grapes then the raspberries over the top.
Whisk the lime juice and honey together in a mixing bowl.
Fold in the lime peel.
Pour the sparkling water into the mixture and whisk until blended in well.
Pour the sauce over the top of the fruit and allow it run through all the layers of fruit.
Add the mint sprigs for garnish.

Makes 8 servings

Try any combination of fruit in this refreshing salad. Watermelon, honeydew, nectarines, lemons and limes will blend in well. A lemon based sauce can also be used in place of the lime sauce by substituting lemon juice and lemon peel.

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Spinach Salad with Chicken and Berries

May 14, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What You Need:

1 t + 1 T of olive oil, divided
3/4 t ground cumin, divided
1/2 t salt, divided
1/4 t pepper, divided
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 T of honey
2 T of lemon juice
2 t lemon peel, grated
1 (5 oz.) pkg. baby spinach leaves
2 pints strawberries, halved
1/3 C red onion, sliced thin

How to Make It:

Pour 1 T of the olive oil into a skillet set over medium heat.
Put 1/4 t of cumin, 1/4 t salt and 1/8 t of the pepper into a mixing bowl and blend together well.
Sprinkle the mixture over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Place the breasts in the heat oil and brown for 5 minutes.
Turn the chicken over and continue cooking 4 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Transfer the chicken to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
Place the honey into a small bowl.
Add the lemon juice and lemon peel and blend together well.
Stir in the remaining cumin, salt and pepper.
Blend in the remaining olive oil until well combined.
Place the spinach into a large salad bowl.
Add the strawberries and onion slices tossing to combine.
Slice the chicken into strips and arrange over the salad.
Pour the dressing over the entire salad and toss until completely coated.

Makes 4 servings

Its well worth the time it takes to prepare this salad. Mom will be impressed when she takes the first bit. Add some toasted pecan pieces to the salad before adding the chicken and dressing to give this salad an extra crunch.

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls with Strawberries

April 25, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

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What You Need:

1 (16 oz.) pkg. hot roll mix
4 T of sugar, divided
1 C warm water (120-130 degrees)
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 T + 1/2 C butter, softened and divided
2 C frozen strawberries, sliced
1/2 C brown sugar, packed
1/2 C light corn syrup
2 t ground cinnamon

How to Make It:

Allow the oven to preheat to 375 degrees.
Pour the hot roll mix into a mixing bowl.
Add the yeast from the hot roll mix.
Add 2 T of sugar to the bowl.
Pour the water into the bow but do not stir.
Add the egg and 2 T of butter and blend the ingredients together to form soft dough.
Turn the dough out on a lightly floured flat surface.
Knead for 5 minutes or until the dough is smooth.
Place the dough into a mixing bow, cover and allow standing 5 minutes.
Place a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the strawberries to the pan.
Stir in the brown sugar, corn syrup and remaining butter.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Once boiling, cook the berry mixture for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Pour the berry mixture into the bottom of an ungreased rectangular baking dish.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle.
Toss the remaining sugar and the cinnamon together in a small mixing bowl.
Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the entire piece of dough.
Starting with the longer edge roll the dough into a jelly roll then cut into 12 pieces.
Place the dough cut side down onto the berry mixture in the pan.
Bake the rolls for 22 minutes or until they have turned a light golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly then invert onto a serving platter.

Makes 1 dozen cinnamon rolls

It’s a guarantee that Mom will be surprised when you serve her one of these little treats. Add a cup of coffee or tea and it will be a breakfast she will always remember. Fresh strawberries or fresh or frozen rhubarb can also be used.

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