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Strawberry Yogurt Pops Made With Stevia

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When it’s oppressively hot outside, the last thing anyone wants is to have to count calories when consuming a delicious frozen treat. No worries when you make these delicious frozen Strawberry Yogurt Pops Made With Stevia — they’re made with just three ingredients.

Keep in mind that you don’t have to follow the recipe exactly — you can use different fruits such as blue berries, raspberries, mangoes, pineapple, etc. — whatever fruit you enjoy the most. Also, do not put any water in the mixture or it will form ice crystals and weaken the taste of the pop. Instead, if your mix is extremely thick add more yogurt to thin out. Taste your mix before placing it in molds to check for desired sweetness.

** You can find ice pop molds just about anywhere, at a really affordable price.

Strawberry Frozen Yogurt PopsIngredients
2 cups whole strawberries (or the fruit of your choice)
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup Stevia

Instructions
Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Fill ice pop molds with mixture.

Allow the mixture to freeze for about 3 hours.

Enjoy your Strawberry Yogurt Pops Made With Stevia!

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Stuffed Green Peppers Recipe

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As a child, I was never a big fan of green peppers. Now as an adult, my taste buds have “come alive” and I’m open to new things. This recipe for Stuffed Green Peppers was conceived out of the boredom of traditional recipes that I have been consuming for years. Never did I expect my stuffed peppers to have such a heavenly and mouth watering taste! It’s great on its own since you have a few of the key food groups stuffed into one delicious entree.

Green Peppers Ready to Be Stuffed

Keep in mind that you can replace the ground beef in this recipe with ground turkey or chicken for a healthier choice. For added flavor you can also put Italian sausage into the mixture. Don’t worry — any leftovers of the mixture can be frozen for future use. This recipe will feed four adults, very well.

Ingredients

  • 4 Large Whole Green Peppers
  • 1lb Lean Ground Beef
  • 1 8oz Can Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Cup Cooked Brown Rice (white or wild rice can be used as well)
  • 2-3 Cloves Finely Chopped Garlic
  • 1 Medium Onion Finely Diced
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Oregano

Directions
Cut off the tops of your greens peppers about 1/4 inch down from the top to create a bowl and a lid. Carefully, remove the seeds and the rib from the inside. Be careful not to tear your peppers. Place the peppers aside. Preheat oven to 350.

Now in a large skillet on medium heat, brown ground beef and drain excess oil. Place heat on medium low and add chopped onions, oregano, salt and onion powder. Cover with lid and allow to cook until onions become translucent (approximately 3-4 minutes). Next add your chopped garlic and combine well with the mixture. Now add your cooked rice and tomato sauce and mix well. Taste mixture to ensure no added salt is needed. If so, add a little at a time. Remove from heat.

Now, get a large casserole dish. Begin filling your peppers with the mixture and fill to the top. Place the lid back onto the pepper and place in dish. Pour 1/4 cup of water in the bottom of the dish. This will help ensure that the bottom of your peppers will not burn. Place dish in oven on the middle rack and allow to bake for 25 minutes until done.

* Sprinkle some shredded mozzarella cheese on top of your stuffed green peppers to make it a true Italian meal!

 

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Images: Flickr/jeffreyww & Flickr/nate 

Boston Butt Pork With Homemade Gravy

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This recipe for Boston Butt Pork With Homemade Gravy is rather simple to make and tastes delicious. All that you need is a few key ingredients to make a home made meal that you, your guests and your family will enjoy. They will think that your spent hours in the kitchen when it’s more like a half an hour. You can also replace the pork with beef or chicken in this recipe if you wish. This will feed three people very well.

Ingredients
1-2 Pounds of Boston Butt ( cut into bite size pieces )
Boston Butt Pork with Homemade Gravy3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
3 Cloves of Fresh Garlic ( finely chopped )
1-2 Teaspoons of Salt
4 Tablespoons Flour
2-3 Teaspoons Onion Powder
1 Small Red Onion ( diced )
1 Small White Onion ( diced )
1-2 Tablespoons Rosemary
1/2 Large Green Pepper ( diced )

Gravy Mixture Ingredients
1-2 Tablespoons Flour
1/2 Chicken Bouillon ( beef OK )
1 Cup Warm Water

Instructions
In a large sauce pan add olive oil and place on medium high heat.
Add onions and green peppers to sauce pan
season with:

1 Tablespoon Rosemary
1 Teaspoon Salt
3 Cloves Finely Chopped Garlic (add last, to make sure garlic doesn’t burn)
Sautée until tender
Remove onions and green peppers and set aside
Season pork with remaining spices and coat meat with 2 Tablespoons of flour
Add: 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil to sauce pan on medium high heat and allow oil to heat up for 1-2 minutes
Add: seasoned and floured meat to pan (spread out evenly in sauce pan)
Cook meat for 2-3 minutes on each side until browned
Return sautéed onions and green peppers to pan
Allow to cook on medium heat for 2-3 minutes ( to allow flavors to blend )

While flavors are combining make gravy mixture. In a large bowl add:
1 Cup of hot water
1/2 bouillon cube
2 Tablespoons Flour

Whisk until bouillon is disintegrated and combines with flour
Now, reduce heat to low and pour mix over meat and peppers
Mix gently until gravy thickens ( if too thick, add a little water slowly to thin out gravy )
Serve this over rice with a side salad.

Enjoy!!!!

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Arabian Inspired Chicken with Garlic Sauce

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This recipe for Arabian Inspired Chicken with Garlic Sauce is savory and delicious. If you enjoy the wonderful flavors of the Middle East, this will surely please your taste buds. If you are looking for a dish that your friends and family will rave about, this is it! This recipe will feed approximately four adults.

Ingredients For Garlic Sauce

6-10 Cloves Garlic ( grated )
Juice of 1 Large Lemon
1Teaspoon Salt
1/2 Cup Olive Oil
1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro (finely chopped)
1/2 Cup Greek Yogurt
Mix all ingredients together, taste for flavor and place in air tight container, refrigerate

Ingredients For Marinated Chicken

image1-2-024-6 Skinless Chicken Thighs (deboned and cut into cubes)
1 Medium Red Onion (diced)
2 1/2 Teaspoons of Cumin
1 1/2 Teaspoons Turmeric
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Pepper
1 Teaspoon Chili Powder
4 Cloves Garlic (grated)
2 Tablespoons Dry Parsley
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil

In a large bowl add oil and spices, mix well.
Add cubed chicken to bowl and blend with oil and spices.
Refrigerate for 2 hours (best results if marinated overnight).

In a large skillet on medium high heat, add marinated chicken, cook uncovered for 4 minutes on each side until done.

Serve this delicious Arabian Inspired Chicken with Garlic Sauce on top of spring mix lettuce with cucumbers and extra garlic sauce or serve on warm pita or flat bread.

Enjoy!

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Homemade Tomato Soup

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If you enjoy homemade tomato soup, I have an awesome recipe for you to try.  It does not cost much and any extra soup can be frozen for later consumption.  This recipe is a chunky version but you can make a less chunky version by simply allowing it to pulse in your food processor longer.

Ingredients

Homemade Tomato Soup
Homemade Tomato Soup (Chunky)

3-4 Lbs Roma Tomatoes
2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1-2 Teaspoons Salt
1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
5 Large Cloves Garlic (grated)
1 Tablespoon Basil (dry)
1 Tablespoon Oregano (dry)
1 Teaspoon Red Chili Flakes (optional)
1-2 Tablespoons Cilantro (fresh)
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 1/2 Cups Water

Directions

Steam your tomatoes in a colander for 5 minutes.  Set aside and allow it to cool. Then gently peel off skin.  Removing the skin is important because if this step is avoided the skin will roll up into a “needle” and ruin your soup.
Place tomatoes in a saucepan and add spices.
Allow tomatoes and spices to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
Carefully, pour mixture into a food processor and pulse until tomatoes are broken down.
Return mixture to saucepan.
Slowly, add 1/2 of a cup of water at a time and gently stir.  Add more water, if you prefer a thinner soup. Taste to see if more salt is required.
Allow soup to simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes.
Serve soup with garlic bread or French bread for a light afternoon lunch.
If you like a more creamier soup add a spoon of sour cream or heavy cream to each serving.

If you love tomatoes as much as I do, you might find yourself addicted to this healthy and simple homemade tomato soup. Enjoy!!

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Eve’s Homemade Spaghetti Sauce

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My family really enjoys spaghetti night and anyone who knows Italian food understands that the tomato sauce is what makes the dish. This homemade spaghetti sauce recipe is great to use for just about any pasta dish, such as baked ziti, lasagna and even as a pizza sauce.  Double this recipe and make plenty so that you can freeze and thaw the rest on another night for a super easy dinner.  This recipe is best made with fresh ingredients, but it’s perfectly fine to use dried spices.

Ingredients:
Spaghetti Sauce29 ounce can of tomatoes (I like Tuttoroso brand)
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 of a small onion ( diced)
1/2 of a green pepper (diced)
3 garlic cloves ( grated)
1 lb of ground beef ( optional)
1 tablespoon of oregano
1/4 teaspoon dried red chile flakes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 cup of water

Instructions
In a large sauce pan set on medium heat sauté diced onions cook till soft and place to the side
Add ground beef to pan and cook until meat is browned
Add can of tomato sauce and mash tomatoes with a potato masher
Add tomato paste
Bring to a simmer
Add onions and green pepper and grated garlic combine well
Add oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, sugar, salt and pepper and water
Stir together
Set heat on low and simmer 45 minutes stirring occasionally
Serve over spaghetti or noodle of your choice.

This homemade spaghetti sauce is savory and delicious — so good that you might find it hard to resist grabbing a second helping. Enjoy!

Posted by Eve