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Grilled Stuffed Red Snapper

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Description: “You can either stuff the fish with the seafood filling or simplify this recipe for yourself by spooning the stuffing on top of each fish fillet.” Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup celery, diced 1 clove garlic, minced 4 ounces cooked shrimp 4 ounces cooked crabmeat 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 6 (4 ounce) fillets red snapper Directions: 1. Preheat coals in a covered grill to … Continue reading →

Moroccan Grilled Salmon

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Description: Tangy plain yogurt mixed with the classic ingredients for chermoula—a Moroccan spice mix—serves as both the marinade and the sauce in this salmon dish. If you like your food on the spicy side, add a pinch of cayenne to the mixture. Serves 2. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons low-fat or nonfat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic, minced 3/4 teaspoon paprika 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon … Continue reading →

Summer Fruit And Yogurt Parfait

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Description: Add fresh fruits and calcium-rich yogurt to your diet for a tasty and healthy summertime treat. Sometimes I top it off with a little granola. Ingredients: SHOPPING LIST _____ 1 ripe mango _____ 3 tablespoons sugar _____ 1-1/4 cups water _____ 1 pint strawberries _____ 1 pint raspberries _____ 1 pint blackberries _____ 1 pint blueberries _____ 2 cups vanilla or plain yogurt _____ 4 sprigs mint Directions: 1. Peel and dice mango; place in small saucepan with sugar and water. Simmer over medium-low … Continue reading →

Green Tea Latte

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Description: “Green tea powder and soy milk make a great version of the traditional latte.” Ingredients: 1 cup soy milk 1 cup water 1 tablespoon green tea powder (matcha) 2 tablespoons white sugar Directions: In a small saucepan, combine the soy milk, water, green tea powder and sugar. Warm over medium heat while whisking until hot and foamy. Serves 2. Pour into mugs and enjoy.

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Red Bean Ice Cream

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Description: Red bean ice cream is popular in Singapore, Malaysia and Hawaii…..Just trust me, its really good.  If you cant find red bean PASTE, just buy sweetened red beans in a can and blend them to a smooth paste. Ingredients: 1/2 cup sugar 3 egg yolks 1 cup milk 1 1/2 cups sweetened red bean paste 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream Directions: 1 In a large bowl, beat sugar and egg yolks till pale and yellow. Set aside. 2 Bring the milk to a … Continue reading →

A Jewish Mother’s Best Beef Brisket

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escription:I love brisket on Rosh Hashanah. My mother made a GREAT beef brisket. It is perfect, delicious and easily kosher for Passover. Enjoy! Great with mashed potatoes or potato latkes (latkes with this meal are also kosher) or roasted vegetables (with olive oil, salt and pepper – also kosher). Mazel Tav!”Ingredients: 1 (5-7 lb) brisket, washed and drained 1/2 cup oil 1/2 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup honey 4-5 Tbsp. ketchup 1 onion 1/2 tsp. mustard powder 1/2 tsp. paprika Directions: 1. Place brisket … Continue reading →

Chanukah Potato Latkes

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Description: The best latkes are golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. Latkes are traditionally eaten at Chanukah, but they’re a treat anytime you crave crispy, savory potato pancakes. Latkes are traditionally made from potatoes and onions, but many recipes call for shredded sweet potatoes, apples, carrots, garlic, parsnips or zucchini. Just be sure that the majority of the mixture still consists of potatoes; other vegetables do not contain enough starch on their own to make the … Continue reading →

Simple and Healthy Summer Smoothie

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Description: I just gathered together my favorite fruits and added what else was needed. If you like, use a multigrain bar (I use Entenmann’s strawberry flavored), crumble it, and sprinkle some on top of each smoothie.” Ingredients: 1 banana 1 cup frozen strawberries 1 cup frozen blueberries 1 cup frozen cherries 4 ice cubes 1/2 cup orange juice 3/4 cup vanilla yogurt 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional) Directions: Place the banana, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, and ice cubes into a blender. Pour in the orange juice, vanilla … Continue reading →

Butternut Squash Soup

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Description: This is a perfect autumn treat that warms you up and so delicious! Goes great with your favorite home made bread! Serves 6. . Ingredients: * 1 (2 to 3 pound) butternut squash, peeled and seeded * 2 tablespoons unsalted butter * 1 medium onion, chopped * 6 cups chicken stock * Nutmeg * Salt and freshly ground black pepper . Directions: Cut squash into 1-inch chunks. In large pot melt butter. Add onion and cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Add squash and … Continue reading →

Crosby, Stills, and Nash

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The musical partnership of David Crosby(born August 14, 1941), Stephen Stills (born January 3, 1945), and Graham Nash (born February 2, 1942), with and without Neil Young (born November 12, 1945), was not only one of the most successful touring and recording acts of the late ’60s, ’70s, and early ’80s — with the colorful, contrasting nature of the members’ characters and their connection to the political and cultural upheavals of the time — it was the only American-based band to approach the overall societal … Continue reading →