No Bake Recipes for Kids

No Bake Recipes for Kids Healthy fun no bake recipes are as close as you mouse. No need to heat up the oven or turn on the microwave for these simple treats. These no bake easy recipes for kids will provide them some scrumptious deserts and healthy treats. The kids will have fun and you can relax while the kids enjoy preparing their own snacks.

No Bake Peanut Butter Balls Instructions: 1. Spread peanut butter on one graham cracker. 2. Spread jelly on the other and make a sandwich - Now that's easy. 3. Set out all the ingredients so the kids can experiment with several combinations to create a one-of-a-kind creation. No-Bake Yogurt Pie Ingredients: *1-9" graham cracker crust shell *1-8oz. container of orange flavored yogurt *1- C. thawed whipped non-dairy topping *1/2-C. canned mandarin orange slices - drained and broken into pieces Instructions: 1.Combine yogurt and whipped topping together in a bowl and stir with a spoon 2.Add mandarin orange slice and stir 3. Spoon into the pie shell 4. Cover with plastic 5. Wrap and chill You can freeze this pie and thaw slightly before serving. ---------------- Appetizers and Snacks Vegetable Dippers Ingredients: *Bowl of carrots *Celery *Cucumbers *Cherry tomatoes Instructions: 1. Mix a 16 oz. container of light sour cream with dry soup mixes like tomato, vegetable or onion. 2. Allow the dip to blend over night or mix it up in the morning. Cream Cheese Dip Ingredients: *1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese with chives *1 (5 ounce) container sharp processed cheese food Fruit Dips-1 Ingredients: *2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened *1 cup brown sugar *2 teaspoons vanilla extract Fruit Dip #2 Ingredients: *Cream cheese *Crushed pineapple Instructions: 1. Combine cream cheese and crushed pineapple 2. Stir until you reach the desired taste and consistency No Bake Recipes for Kids Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

Christmas Cookie Recipes - Holiday Gumdrop Cookies

Christmas Cookie Recipes - Holiday Gumdrop Cookies These cookies are filled with color and sweetness.

1 1/2 cups gumdrops 3/4 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped 1/2 cup golden raisins 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour, divided 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Take out all of the black gumdrops and store for another use. Cut the remaining gumdrops into small pieces. Place gumdrops into a bowl. Add in the walnuts, raisins and 1/4 cup flour; toss to coat. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add egg; beat in buttermilk, flour; stir into creamed mixture. Add gumdrop mixture and mix well. Chill for 1 hour. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool . Makes 36 cookies. => Christmas Cookie Recipes: Frosted Cashew Cookies A tasty frosted cookie decorated with a cashew in the middle. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1/3 cup sour cream 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon each baking powder, baking soda, and salt 1 3/4 cup salted cashew halves Browned Butter Frosting Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Beat in the egg, sour cream and the vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture; mix thoroughly. Fold in the cashews. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool before serving. Browned Butter Frosting 1/2 cut butter 3 tablespoons half and half cream 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups confectioners' sugar Additional cashew halves, optional Directions In a saucepan, lightly brown the butter. Remove from heat. Stir in the cream and vanilla. Beat in confectioners' sugar until smooth and thick. Frost cookies. Top each cookie with a cashew half, if desired. => Christmas Cookie Recipes: Soft Mincemeat Cookies A unique holiday cookie with the distinct taste of mincemeat. 1/4 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup mincemeat 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar. Add in the eggs and mincemeat; mix well. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts, if desired. Drop cookie dough by the tablespoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet, space 2-inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Let cool completely. Makes 48 cookies. Christmas Cookie Recipes - Holiday Gumdrop Cookies Related articles: Spring Valley Vitamins , ทำseo

Easy Snack Recipes for 200 Calories or Less

Easy Snack Recipes for 200 Calories or Less Easy snack recipes are great for a boost of energy and a way to add in extra nutrients between meals. There is no reason for snack time to undermine your efforts to follow a healthy diet.

Enjoy these tasty snacks for under 200 calories! Cinnamon Apple Sauce: This is one of my favorite snack recipes to enjoy when I'm craving something sweet! Canned or homemade apple sauce is fine for this low calorie snack.Use whichever you prefer or have on hand. Sprinkle a bit of cinnamon over a cup of apple sauce for just under 200 calories. Cut out extra calories by enjoying just half a cup instead. Throw in a handful of raisins for a small serving of dried fruit, if desired. Just be careful about how many you add. Dried fruit is full of nutrients, as well as calories. Peanut Butter Crackers: Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter onto 5 whole wheat crackers for a satisfying, protein-rich snack. Select crackers that are lower in sodium and that have some fiber content to make this even more filling. This easy snack recipe is more cost effective than constantly buying packaged snacks all the time. It is also generally lower in calories, contains less sodium, and more nutritious. Not a fan of peanut butter? Try another nut butter instead, such as cashew or almond butter. If you are allergic to nuts, top your crackers with thinly cut, low-fat cheese slices or hummus instead. Hummus with Fresh Vegetables: Dip baby carrots, celery, and cucumber slices in a few tablespoons of hummus. This is a good source of protein and way lower in calories than ranch dressing or dip! Hummus comes in a wide variety of flavors. Choose from lemon flavored hummus to garlic or even a spicy variety. It is a great staple to keep on hand to prepare many easy snack recipes that are tasty and good for you! Mini Quesadilla: Craving Mexican food, but want to avoid the sodium and calories? Try this easy, lower calorie version of my favorite easy Mexican recipe. Fill a small, whole-wheat wrap with a handful of low or reduced fat shredded cheese. Add in chopped tomatoes, olive, jalapenos, or other vegetables if desired. Fold the wrap in half. Microwave on high for 1 minute or until the cheese is melted all the way. Enjoy with a side of Salsa or hot sauce, if desired. Strawberry Banana Smoothie: Although smoothies are sometimes high in sugar and calories, they don't have to be. Make you own at home to ensure a low-calorie snack recipe. Combine 1 cup of low-fat yogurt, 1 sliced banana, 1/2 cup of chopped strawberries (fresh or frozen), and a handful of ice. Blend until it reaches desired consistency. For thicker smoothies, add a bit more yogurt. If it's too thick, add more ice or even pour in a little water or milk. Use different types of fruit for more variety. Try pineapple, mango, and different types of berries. Even throw in a handful of fresh spinach leaves for extra nutrients, but little effect on the fruity flavor of your smoothie. These easy snack recipes are high in nutritional value and low in calories. Keep snack time interesting by making variations to snack recipes that you frequently use, such as using different types of cheese, fruits or vegetables. Eating some of these tasty treats between meals is a great way to increase your energy and improve your concentration throughout the day. Easy Snack Recipes for 200 Calories or Less

Hoosier-Style Persimmon Recipes From Grandma's Recipe Box

Hoosier-Style Persimmon Recipes From Grandma's Recipe Box Every fall in Southern Indiana the persimmon is celebrated with a big festival. These tasty little fruits grow wild on trees all over the area. Once they have been run through a food sieve, the pulp is treasured. One of the most popular desserts in the area is persimmon pudding. There are also other tasty treats to be made from the pulp. Here are three recipes to turn those tasty fruits into delicious desserts.

SOUTHERN INDIANA PERSIMMON COOKIES 1 cup sugar 1 stick butter 2 eggs, beaten 2 cups persimmon pulp 2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp cloves 1 cup chopped nuts 1 cup raisins In a large mixing bowl, combine sugar and butter. Beat in eggs and pulp. Add flour and mix in. Add remaining ingredients in order listed. Drop onto greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes in a 350 degree oven. PERSIMMON FUDGE FROM SOUTHERN INDIANA 1 cup persimmon pulp 3/4 cup butter 1 small can evaporated milk 3 cups sugar 1 jar (7-oz) marshmallow cream 1 tsp vanilla 1 box powdered sugar, sifted Cook the pulp, butter, milk, and sugar to the soft ball stage, about 10-15 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the marshmallow cream, vanilla, and sifted powdered sugar. Mix well and pour into buttered pan. Add hickory nuts, if desired. Hickory nuts are similar to pecans and grow on the hickory trees that populate Southern Indiana. MIDWESTERN-STYLE PERSIMMON PUDDING 2 cups persimmon pulp 2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 cups buttermilk 1 tsp soda 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 cup milk 1/2 stick melted butter 1/4 tsp vanilla Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine pulp, eggs, and sugar, blending well. Combine buttermilk and soda; add to the pulp mixture and blend in. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; add to mixture. Melt butter in pan and add to mixture with milk and vanilla. Grease a 9x13-inch pan with butter. Pour pudding batter into pan and bake at 325 degrees 45 minutes to one hour. Enjoy! Hoosier-Style Persimmon Recipes From Grandma's Recipe Box

Refreshing and Delicious Dessert Recipes - Fruit Luau, Easy Apple Dessert, Fruit Pizza, Etc

Refreshing and Delicious Dessert Recipes - Fruit Luau, Easy Apple Dessert, Fruit Pizza, Etc Sometimes the meal has been heavy or it is so hot one just wants a lighter refreshing dessert. For those times we recommend the following recipes: Fruit Luau is a refreshing dessert of fruit and ice cream. In keeping with the Hawaiian theme, the Hawaiian-Style Dessert is an easy dressed-up tapioca pudding. I recommend my late mother's recipe for an easy Fruit Pizza as a good way to get the kiddos to eat fresh fruits and berries. The Apple Dessert is probably not as light but is a good cake-like dessert you can enjoy without frosting. All are yummy desserts!

FRUIT LUAU 1 can fruit cocktail, drained Vanilla ice cream Pineapple rings whipped cream or frozen whipped topping, thawed 4 fresh strawberries Divide the fruit cocktail into 4 small dessert dishes. Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Lay a pineapple ring over the ice cream. Fill pineapple center with whipped cream and top with a strawberry. DREAMY HAWAIIAN-STYLE DESSERT 1 pkg (4-servings size) vanilla tapioca pudding mix 1 small can sliced pineapple 2 tbsp butter 1/3 cup brown sugar, firmy packed 1/4 cup flaked coconut Prepare the pudding mix according to the package directions. Set aside to cool for 15 minutes. Stir the pudding well and then spoon evenly into 4 dessert dishes. Chill. Drain the pineapple well, reserving 1/3 cup juice. Cut the pineapple slices in half. Melt the butter in a skillet and add the brown sugar, stirring until softened. Gradually add the reserved pineapple juice while stirring constantly. Add the pineapple and the coconut and bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat and just simmer for 4 minutes. Serve the pineapple warm over the pudding. MY LATE MOM'S EASY FRUIT PIZZA 1 roll refrigerated sugar cookie dough 1 pkg (8-oz) cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla fresh fruits and/or fresh berries of your choice Completely cover a pizza pan with the cookie dough and bake it according to the package directions. Cool completely. Beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla together until creamy and smooth. Spread mixture over top of the cooled pizza cookie. Arrange the fresh fruit in a pretty fashion over the top of the cream cheese mixture. Chill before serving to allow the cream cheese layer to set. EASY APPLE DESSERT 1 can apple pie filling 1/2 box yellow cake mix, dry 1 stick butter 1/4 tsp cinnamon Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray an 8 X 8-inch baking pan or dish with a nonstick cooking spray. Empty the can of pie filling into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the dry cake mix evenly over the pie filling. Cut the butter into portions and dot over the top of the cake mix. Sprinkle the cinnamon evenly over the top (may use more cinnamon or apple pie spice, if desired). Bake at 375 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. This is great served as is. It is especially good served warm with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream on top. Enjoy! Refreshing and Delicious Dessert Recipes - Fruit Luau, Easy Apple Dessert, Fruit Pizza, Etc

Fun Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Fun Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes The emotional trigger that a smell can stir up is one of the most powerful triggers that there is. If you live anywhere in the United States, chances are that the smell of chocolate chip cookies baking conjures up some kind of emotional memory for you. Smells are part of how we remember, part of how we define our memories, our stories, our lives.

For me, the smells of baking were part of my childhood, part of the fabric of how I define my childhood and part of the fabric of how I define my life to this day. The smell of a favorite baked treat can still bring a smile of remembrance to my face. What kitchen smells define your childhood memories? What smells do you want your children to define as their childhood memories? Here a couple of great variations on that old favorite, chocolate chip cookies. I hope you use these baking recipes to make wonderful memories with your children. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter. Mix together until creamy. Add in the egg and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture. Add in the chocolate chips and peanuts. Drop the dough by teaspoons onto baking sheets. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are set but the centers are soft. After removing the cookies from the oven, leave them on the baking sheets for 4 minutes before removing them. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 3/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, packed 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking or old-fashioned oats 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt. In a large bowl, mix together the brown sugar, butter and regular sugar. Add in the eggs, milk and vanilla extract. Slowly add the flour mixture. Add the oats, chocolate chips and nuts. Drop by tablespoons onto baking sheets. Bake in a 375 degree oven for 9 to 10 minutes for soft cookies and 12 to 13 for crispy ones. Fun Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipes

Popcorn Recipes - A Healthy Choice

Popcorn Recipes - A Healthy Choice Popcorn is fun and convenient whole grain snacks. It is an excellent source of fiber. It also helps steady one's blood sugar levels. Aside from this, it can be incorporated as a low-fat snack, having a lot of nutritional benefits.

By experimenting with some healthful ingredients on your popcorn, one can achieve a healthy balanced diet without any risks. Below are some of healthy popcorn recipes that can meet your daily needs, for a delicious and quick snack mixture. Peppy Popcorn Preparation Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: o 14 cups popcorn, air-popped o 2 tbsp. parmesan cheese, grated o 1/4 tsp. dried oregano o 2 tsp. paprika In a small bowl, mix oregano, paprika and cheese. Sprinkle these onto the popcorn and toss. It can yield up to 14 cups. You can also melt organic raw cheese with organic milk and pour this over the popcorn. Nutrition Data for 1 cup serving: 30 calories/0.5 grams fat Spicy Peanut Curry PopCorn Preparation time: 10 minutes Number of serving: 1 Ingredients: o 8 cups air-popped popcorn( no oil or salt) o 1 teaspoon chili paste (Sambal Oelek) o 2 tablespoons Better than Peanut Butter o 1 teaspoon curry powder Air-pop about ½ cup of corn kernels. Put peanut butter on a microwave cup. Add sambal with small amounts of water. Stir in order to make out a creamy and thick peanut butter mixture. Microwave it approximately 30 seconds. Fold the peanut butter mixture onto the popcorn. Praline Popcorn Crunch Ingredients: o 12 cups popped popcorn o 1/2 cup margarine o 1 cup firm-pack brown sugar o 1/2 teaspoon vanilla o 1/4 cup honey o 1 cup pecan halves o 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Grease a 15x10 inch baking pan and place the popcorn on top. Combine sugar, honey and margarine in a 1 ½ quart saucepan. Cook and stir constantly with a wooden spoon. Place this in medium heat until it boils. Cook this for about 5 minutes and then remove from the heat. Mix vanilla and baking soda then pour it over the popped corn. Next, add some pecans, stir until evenly coated and bake at 300 degrees for about 15 minutes. Stir gently for five more minutes and lay everything down on waxed paper. Lastly, allow to cool and break into chunks. Popcorn Trail Mix Full Recipe: 1 quart Yield: 3 cups Ingredients: 1 quart air-popped popcorn 8 ounces raisins 6 ounces dried fruit (apricots, apples, etc.), diced Add diced fruit and raisins to a large bowl of popped corn. Combine and toss thoroughly. Nutritional Information (based on 3-cup serving) - Protein 8g; Calories 651; Carbohydrate 162g ; Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 3g; Fiber 15g; Sodium 420 mg. Other nutritional ingredients that can be mix in popcorn are: - 1 /3 cup chopped dried fruit provides iron and fiber - 2 tbsp. soy nuts gives fiber and calcium - 2 tbsp. whole almonds gives protein, iron and fiber - 2 tbsp shredded Parmesan cheese gives protein and calcium - 10 pretzel sticks gives B vitamins - 2 tbsp. pumpkin seeds gives protein and fiber - 1 /2 cup dry unsweetened cereal gives iron and B vitamins While enjoying your favorite movies at home you can prepare popcorn in just a few minutes. There are many ways to include popcorn on one's healthy diet. Popcorn Recipes - A Healthy Choice

Recipes For Old Fashion Gingerbread and Scandinavian Almond Crescents

Recipes For Old Fashion Gingerbread and Scandinavian Almond Crescents I love digging through my vintage recipe collection and finding new (well old, really) recipes to try. Here are a couple that are perfect for the holidays but would be tasty treats at anytime of the year. This old-fashion gingerbread recipe is perfect for the holidays since it is quick, easy, and serves eighteen. The Scandinavian Almond Crescents make a wonderful treat for sharing with family, friends, co-workers, teachers, etc. They would also make a great "food" gift that's sure to please. I hope you will enjoy these recipes.

SCANDINAVIAN ALMOND CRESCENTS This recipe was cut from the back of an old Parkay margarine package. 1 container (8 oz)Soft Parkay Margarine Sifted powdered sugar 1 1/2 tsps almond extract 2 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted Beat margarine and 1/4 cup powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Blend in extract. Add flour; mix well. Stir in almonds. Shape leve teaspoonfuls of dough into crescents; place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheet immediately. Cool 5 minutes; sprinkle lightly with additional powdered sugar. Yield: Approximately 5 dozen cookies OLD FASHION GINGERBREAD 2 eggs 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup shortening 1 cup molasses 1/2 cup sour milk with 1 tsp soda* 2 1/4 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cloves 1 tsp cinnamon 1 1/2 tsp ginger 1 cup hot water or hot coffee Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix eggs, sugar, shortening, molasses, and milk thoroughly. Add flour, baking powder, salt, cloves, cinnamon, and ginger. Mix into sugar mixture; mix well. Add the hot water or coffee; blend thoroughly. Grease and lightly flour a 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes. Serves 18. *Sour milk is buttermilk Enjoy! Recipes For Old Fashion Gingerbread and Scandinavian Almond Crescents

Homemade Trout Dough Bait Recipes

Homemade Trout Dough Bait Recipes There are obviously many types of trout bait sold in retail stores, but making homemade trout dough bait is a great way to really involve yourself in the process of catching some trout. Homemade trout bait recipes can easily be altered based on what colors, flavors, and smells are successful for trout in your area. The following are guidelines for making two different types of homemade trout bait.

The first type of homemade bait is meant to entice the trout's taste buds and sense of smell by employing cheese and garlic. First, take a quarter of a pound of Velveeta and melt it in your microwave. Then, create the dough by mixing together the melted Velveeta, 2 cups water, 1 cup flour, 1 cup cornmeal, ½ cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon garlic powder (you can always add more garlic powder to create a stronger smell). Once you have mixed these ingredients until they form a pliable dough, fill a stockpot with water and bring it to a boil. Form the dough into small balls and cook in the boiling water for 1-2 minutes as if you were cooking dumplings. After cooking, dry the dough balls out by laying them on some sheets of paper towel. The second method of creating homemade trout dough bait is done by utilizing food coloring to attract trout visually. The use of sardines will also cater to their sense of smell. In this recipe, combine 1 cup water, ¼ cup light corn syrup, several drops of food coloring (your choice of color, just make sure it is bright) and about 2 tablespoons peanut butter in a small saucepan and allow it to heat up. Mix ½ cup flour and ½ cup cornmeal in a bowl and add this mixture to the saucepan. Continue to cook over low heat until the mixture has thickened. Remove the saucepan from the stove and add to the dough mixture ¼ cup Marshmallow Fluff and one can of sardines. You will want to puree the sardines in a blender or food processor so it is liquefied before adding it to the dough. Allow this mixture to cool, and then mix in some cotton balls, which will help give your bait some texture and shape, and then form the dough into small balls. This recipe is very smelly but the discomfort you may experience while cooking up this concoction could lead to some very big rewards the next time you are trout fishing. Both of these trout baits can be attached to a treble hook and used with a bobber. By engaging several of the trout's sense at one time, you will find that these dough baits are some of the best rainbow trout lures you could ever use. Homemade Trout Dough Bait Recipes

Sugar Free Cookie Recipes

Sugar Free Cookie Recipes So many foods are loaded with sugar. This is really no big surprise. The reality is that people in general, at least in America, love sugar. It gives you a quick burst of energy, and it tastes great. You can find it in all kinds of foods, such as cookies, candy, chocolate, ice cream, juice beverages, soft drinks, liquor drinks, popsicles, cake, pie, and even condiments. Although may not have given it much thought before, ketchup has a great deal of sugar in it. Just read the label on the back. You may not even realize the amount of sugar you consume on a daily basis. However, there are ways to cut out a lot of sugar; even from dessert foods.

Ever heard of sugar free cookie recipes? Regardless, there are plenty of them out there. Now, I know you may be thinking, but you should not pre-judge sugar cookie recipes before you have tried them out. Even though there is not sugar used in these tasty treats, they can still be great. The thing is, artificial sweeteners are used instead. There are a number of artificial sweeteners nowadays that are actually made from real sugar. Okay, it may sound a little confusing. To clear things up a bit, we will refer to them as sugar substitutes. You can substitute sugar with a number of options like Truvia and Stevia. What do these sugar free cookies taste like? This is the ultimate question, and it always comes down to the taste. Well the first factor is what sugar free cookie recipes were used? There are some that turn out bad, and there are some that turn out wonderful. You cannot even distinguish the difference between the sugar free cookies and the real thing. So, what you need to do is have an open mind to modern sugar cookie recipes. These may be what you need to alter your diet a bit. Especially if you have diabetes or are worried about getting type 2 diabetes in the future. It is time to pull some sugar out of your daily diet plan. The main hype of sugar free cookie recipes comes from the problem with type 2 diabetes. With so many people suffering from this condition, as well as obesity, it is important to seek out ways to alter or adjust your lifestyle. One of these ways is with sugar free recipes of all kinds. There are not merely sugar cookie recipes. There are also countless recipes for cakes, pies, candy, and other desserts that are sugar-free. This is very important to some people, since their life depends on it. In order to check out a few sugar cookie recipes and other recipes, try the website called allrecipes.com. Sugar Free Cookie Recipes

Easy Recipes for Your Stand Mixer

Easy Recipes for Your Stand Mixer If you're like me, I have a stand mixer that's well...standing. I try hard to use it often, but just run out of ideas. One thing that has helped me is to look at what foods I buy in a jar, box or can. Sauces, dough, soups and even ice creams can be made very easily with your stand mixer when you have a recipe. Luckily, there are literally thousands of recipes available on the internet and in books for this exact appliance. If you too own a stand mixer that's just sitting idle, here are a few jump-start recipe ideas for you to consider.

Stand Mixer Pancakes What You Need: 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons sugar 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 ½ cups milk 3 tablespoons butter How To Make It: Begin by mixing all your dry ingredients together and place it in the stand mixer bowl. Allow this to mix slowly with a flat beater and then add in your wet ingredients little by little. You will then want to beat them together on a medium setting for about 15 seconds, or until the mixture is smooth. Take the griddle or skillet you have and coat it with non-stick spray or oil. Place 1/3 cup of batter onto the cooking surface and then allow the mixture to cook until bubbles form. That's how you know it is ready to flip. Flip once to brown on the opposite side. Serve warm with butter or peanut butter. Stuffed Cheese Shells What You Need: 2 eggs 1 package ricotta cheese 2 cups shredded mozzarella 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese 2 teaspoons parsley 2 teaspoons salt Jumbo pasta shells 3 cups marina sauce How to Make It: Begin by taking all of your ingredients, except the marinara sauce and shells and place them into your mixer. Turn on the mixer to a medium setting and allow the mixture to mix thoroughly. Then take 3 tablespoons of this mixture and fill each shell, placing them in a baking pan. When filled, pour your marinara over them. Bake in the oven, covered in foil, for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Fantastic Whipped Frosting What You Will Need: 1 cup cream cheese 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups heavy cream How to Make It: Place your cream cheese, vanilla, almond extract and sugar into a mixing bowl and allow it to mix slowly until smooth. When that is done, increase the speed of the mixer to medium and add in your whipping cream slowly. Begin to scrape the sides of the bowl as it mixes and remove the bowl when peaks begin to form in your frosting. Your fantastic frosting is done and ready to top your favorite cupcake or dessert. These are just some starter recipes to give you ideas on how to use your stand mixer more often. I hope you will go explore and find more recipes for sauces, fillings, dough (think cookies!) and much more. Easy Recipes for Your Stand Mixer

3 Easy Baked Salmon Recipes You Will Love

3 Easy Baked Salmon Recipes You Will Love If you are looking for a fast and easy way to feed your family tasty and healthy meals, one excellent choice would be to get a hold of some easy baked salmon recipes. The good news is that this fish is rich in flavor as well as healthy Omega-3s. It does not require a lot of ingredients or advanced cooking skills, so that makes it easy for you to prepare a great tasting dinner for your family.

The Easiest Baked Salmon Recipe Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds of salmon fillets (serves 4), with the skin still on one side 1/4 cup melted butter 4 tablespoons of sliced butter Juice from 1 lemon 4 teaspoons of Mrs. Dash Cooking Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a glass baking dish (9x13) with 2 layers of foil and spray the foil with cooking spray. Place the salmon on the foil, with the skin side down. Pour the juice from 1 lemon and melted butter over the fish. Sprinkle Mrs. Dash on top of each fillet along with slices of butter. Fold the foil loosely so that it is closed, but still leaves some space between the foil and fish. Bake for 30-45 minutes, or until the salmon flakes off easily with a fork. Baked Salmon With Red Pepper and Cream Cheese Ingredients 4 pieces salmon to serve 4 1 red pepper 2 tablespoons of parmesan cheese 1/4 cup cream cheese 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise 2 cloves of garlic Cooking Directions Cut the red pepper up into small pieces. Crush the garlic using a garlic press. Mix together the parmesan cheese, cream cheese, garlic, red pepper and mayonnaise. Place the pieces of salmon on a baking sheet and cover with the sauce. Sprinkle extra parmesan cheese over the top. Bake in the oven at 350-375 degree for 15-20 minutes. Italian Baked Salmon Recipe Ingredients 1 large salmon fillet (serves 2) 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried oregano Pepper to taste 2 cloves of garlic, minced 1/2 onion thinly sliced 1 tomato, thinly sliced 1/4 cup of dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil Cooking Directions Pre-heat the oven to 450 degrees. Spray a shallow glass baking dish with cooking spray. You can also line the pan with foil. Place the salmon in the baking dish. Mix together the Italian seasoning, oregano, pepper and garlic together and sprinkle it over the fish. Thinly slice the 1/2 onion and 1 tomato and place the slices on top of the fish. Sprinkle parsley on top. Mix up the bread crumbs with vegetable oil and place on top of the fish. Bake in a 450 degree oven for about 10 minutes, or until the bread crumbs brown and the salmon flakes off a fork easily. Baked salmon recipes are so delicious. Just add a few of your favorite herbs and seasonings, stick the fish in the oven for a few minutes, and you will have a tasty, healthy meal to enjoy in no time. 3 Easy Baked Salmon Recipes You Will Love

Simple Cookie Recipes for The Young and Old

Simple Cookie Recipes for The Young and Old Cookies have always been favorite baked products of both children and elders. They are also the preferred dessert for a dinner party or potluck gatherings. Nobody can resist the smell of baking homemade cookies. With the advent of simple cookie recipes, baking cookies is just as easy and quick as reciting your alphabet.

Some people are just crazy for cookies. There are variations in types of cookies that allow even people who are watching their diets to enjoy them. There are simple cookie recipes that use low carb ingredients as well as low fat or fat free ingredients. Some types of cookies that you commonly find baking in many home kitchens are thumbprint cookies, chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cookies and peanut butter cookies. Mother and children find do their bonding while creating no bake cookies. Take a look at some simple cookie recipes that you may want to try the next time you plan on entertaining at home. Sunflower Seed Butter Cookies: This cookie recipe is a good substitute for peanut butter cookies. The ingredients are 2 cups of all purpose flour, a teaspoon of baking soda, 3/4 cup each of sugar, packed brown sugar, softened butter and cold sunflower seed butter, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs and 1 and ½ teaspoons vanilla. Preheat your oven to 275 degrees. In a medium mixing bowl, combine together baking soda, baking powder, flour and salt. In another mixing bowl, combine together and beat sunflower seed butter, sugar, butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Then add eggs and vanilla and beat to combine. Gradually add the flour mixture and mix them well. Then wrap the dough in plastic food wrap and chill for about 3 hours. Roll dough into balls and placed on ungreased cookie sheet. Dip into the flour the back of a spoon or fork, then press in each cookie to flatten. Bake for 10 minutes and then allow to cool slightly before placing the cookies on wax paper or cooling rack. Snickerdoodle Cookie: Another must-bake recipe, this cookie needs ½ cup softened butter, a cup of sugar, ¼ teaspoon each of baking soda and cream of tartar, a large egg, 1 and ½ cups of all purpose flour, ½ teaspoon vanilla, 1 and ½ teaspoons of cinnamon and 4 tablespoons of granulated sugar. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, beat the butter for 30 seconds. Then add sugar, cream of tartar and baking soda. Combine together and beat well. Add egg and vanilla and beat well to blend. Also blend in the flour. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about an hour. Combine the sugar and cinnamon. Roll the ball-shaped dough into the cinnamon sugar mixture to coat. Then place the dough on an ungreased cookie sheet, making sure that each is 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 11 minutes and allow to cool before serving. There are thousands of simple cookie recipes that you can try. Be creative when it comes to ingredients because the fun of baking cookies is substituting the usual ingredients and coming up with cookies that are more to your taste or suit the occasion. Simple Cookie Recipes for The Young and Old

Drop Cookie Recipes For Diabetics

Most of you diabetics know that all our sweets cost more in the stores than the regular sweets do. If you are tired of buying the more expensive cookies, or you pass them up to save money, try these quick and easy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies that are sweetened with orange juice or the Orange Drop Cookies. The Orange Drop Cookies do have a small amount of sugar so remember that when adding these to your diet.

OATMEAL RAISIN DROP COOKIES 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup uncooked rolled oats 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/8 tsp ground cloves 3/4 cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 3 tbsp egg substitute 2 tbsp margarine, melted 2 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup raisins Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray. Combine flour, oats, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and cloves in a large bowl. Combine remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; blend well. Add to dry ingredients; blend well. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes. Remove from refrigerator and drop 2 tablespoonfuls dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely on wire racks. Yield: 28 cookies ORANGE DROP COOKIES 1 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 cups Splenda 1/2 cup sugar 3 eggs 1/3 cup unsweetened orange juice 1 tbsp grated orange peel 4 cups flour 2 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda In a mixing bowl, cream butter, sugar, and Splenda together. Beat in eggs, orange juice, and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 8 dozen Note: These cookies do contain a small amount of sugar. Remember this when working them into your diet. Do not over indulge! Enjoy!

Top 3 Red Lobster Recipes

Red Lobster Cheese Biscuits 2 cups Bisquick 2/3 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes

Heat oven to 450. Mix Bisquick, garlic powder, milk and cheese until well blended. Drop dough by spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8-10 minutes. Combine butter, garlic powder, old bay, parsley and salt. Melt in microwave for 20 seconds. Red Lobster Shrimp Alfredo Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound shrimp, peeled, deveined and remove tails 2/3 cup clam juice or chicken broth 1/3 cup dry white wine 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons each lemon juice and chopped parsley 1/4 teaspoon each dried basil leaves and dried oregano leaves, crushed 1 package linguine pasta (8 ounce size) cooked and drained Directions: Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; reduce heat to low. Simmer until garlic is tender. Add shrimp in same skillet and cook over medium-low heat until opaque. Remove; reserve liquid in pan. Add clam juice (I use the chicken broth when I'm out of clam juice); bring to a boil. Add wine; cook over medium-high heat 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low; add cream, stirring constantly. Add cheese; stir until smooth. Cook until thickened. Add shrimp to sauce. Heat through. Add remaining except linguine. Pour over linguine in large bowl; toss gently to coat. Serve with additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi 1 cup white wine 1/2 cup unsalted butter, do not use margarine 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined Bake at 350-degree oven for about 6 to 7 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the Shrimp. The shrimp is done when it has turned pink.

Bisquick Recipes Cookies - Easy & Quick To Prepare!

These bisquick recipes cookies are quick, easy and delicious. Just check these out and I'm sure you'll be amazingly surprised.

So here we go for some bisquick recipes cookies: >> Bisquick Cookies 1 egg 1 instant pudding/small package 1/4 c oil 3/4 c bisquick Combine all ingredients. Roll into balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten slightly. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes. >> Bisquick Sausage 1 lb cheddar cheese 1 lb breakfast sausage 3 c bisquick mix Combine sausage, bisquick and grated cheese and mix very well. Form into 1 to 2 inch size balls. Place on un greased baking sheet and bake at 300 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. May be made ahead and frozen. >> Bisquick Butterscotch Brownies 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 1 box brown sugar 1 can coconut 1 stick butter- room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups bisquick® baking mix 4 large eggs Mix all ingredients and bake in 9x13 baking pan. Bake on preheated 350f oven for 45 minutes. Cool on rack, cut while warm. >> Strawberry Shortcake (Bisquick) 2 Pt strawberries -- sliced 2/3 c sugar 2 1/3 c bisquick 3 tb sugar 3 tb margarine or butter -- melted 1/2 c milk 3/4 c whipping (heavy) cream Sprinkle strawberries with 2/3 c. Sugar; let stand 1 hr. Preheat oven to 425 f. Mix bisquick, 3 tb. Sugar, margarine and milk until soft dough forms. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls into 6 mounds on ungreased cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Beat whipping cream in chilled bowl until stiff. Split shortcakes; spoon strawberries between halves and over tops. Top with whipped cream. High altitude: heat oven to 450 f. Decrease the 3 tb. Sugar in shortcakes to 1 tb. That's it for today! If you want more bisquick recipes cookies, be sure to visit us today at:

Delicious Recipes Made With Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is usually a favorite food from childhood through adulthood. All the recipes in this article have that special ingredient, so you know they have to be good! Yummy! The PB Ripple Brownies are made with a boxed mix so they easy to prepare and the Marshmallow Pudding goes together in minutes. Want a good healthy yet tasty bread recipe? Try the bread recipe below. With oats and whole-wheat flour in the ingredients along with the p. butter, you have quite a healthy combination. You can make it even healthier and suitable for diabetics by substituting Splenda Granulated for the granulated sugar!

PB RIPPLE BROWNIES
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 boxed brownie mix with chocolate syrup
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
2 eggs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the bottom only of a 9 x 13-inch baking pan; set aside.

In a small mixing bowl, with mixer on medium speed, beat together the sugar, p. butter, flour, and eggs for a couple of minutes or until blended. Set bowl aside.

In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the brownie mix, syrup, water, canola oil, and eggs. Stir until well blended. Spread the brownie mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Drop the sugar mixture onto the batter by the tablespoonfuls. Swirl a knife through the batters.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, frost by adding 1/3 cup peanut butter and approximately 2 teaspoons of milk to a can of vanilla frosting. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts if desired.

Yield: 48 brownies

PEANUT BUTTER MARSHMALLOW PUDDING
1 jar (7-oz) marshmallow creme
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 container (8-oz) plain yogurt
mini chocolate chips for garnish, if desired

Melt the marshmallow creme with the milk over low heat, stirring until smooth. Add the peanut butter and stir until smooth. Remove the mixture from the heat and allow to cool. Fold in the yogurt and pour into 4 small individual dessert dishes. Chill. Garnish with the mini chocolate chips, if desired.

Yield: 2 cups or 4 1/2 cup individual servings.

PEANUT BUTTER BREAD
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup quick oats
1 cup sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1 egg
1 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Grease a 9 x 5 x 3-inch loaf pan; set aside.

In a 2-quart bowl, combine the flour, oats, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the peanut butter until crumbly. Combine the egg, milk, and vanilla; stir into the flour mixture just until moistened.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake at 350 degrees for 55 minutes to an hour or until a wooden toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy!

Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes - One Recipe with Many Variations

There are so many Christmas cookie recipes around but often so little time to bake during the busy holiday season.

The solution? A great tasting basic cookie recipe that quickly and easily turns into such a variety of easy to make Christmas treats, friends and family will think you poured over all your favorite Christmas cookie recipes.

Let's start with the basics.

Basic Cookie Dough Recipe

1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter (or margarine) at room temperature

1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Beat with an electric mixer, scraping the sides of the bowl several times, until the mixture is light and fluffy. With mixer at a low speed, add the flour gradually, beating just until everything is well blended.

Place the mixture on a baking sheet using a tablespoon measure and press down with a spoon to flatten a bit. Or roll our and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Bake at 350ºF for about 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.

This basic cookie mixture is also the base for the following cookie recipes (all baked in a preheated oven at 350ºF).

Orange Cookies

(Makes about 32)

Add 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest to the recipe. Shape into a log that is about 1 1/2" in diameter and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Slice dough into 1/4" thick slices. Place on cookie sheet. Cookies can be decorated with candies, rolled in colored sugar, or cut into pretty holiday shapes before baking. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Cherry Coconut Chocolate Squares

(Makes about 54 squares)

In addition to the basic dough you will need:

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3 cups flaked coconut

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and coarsely chopped

Line a 13"x9" baking pan with foil.

Stir cocoa powder into basic dough mixture. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust looks dry.

In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, sugar, almond extract and baking powder until well blended. Stir in coconut and cherries. Pour over the baked crust.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until top just begins to brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Lift it out on to a cutting board using the foil ends and cut into 1 1/2" squares. Squares can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Coconut Pineapple Cookies

(Makes about 36)

In addition to the basic dough you will need:

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

1/3 cup pineapple preserves (use raspberry or apricot if you prefer)

Add 1 cup of the flaked coconut to the basic dough mixture and mix well. Shape the dough into 1 1/2" balls and roll in the remaining coconut to coat them. Place the balls 1" apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie with your fingertip.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookie is firm and the coconut is lightly toasted. When cooled, fill each hole in the center of the cookies with the preserves.

You can vary this basic dough to make a wide variety of Christmas cookie recipes. Add other flavorings like maple, ginger or cinnamon. Add chopped dried fruits like apricots or dates. Or bake them plain in holiday shapes and decorate with colored icing.

Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. Here's hoping these quick and easy Christmas cookie recipes help keep the pressure off the cook.

Apple Recipes - Apple Pie Pockets and Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies

The apple is so universal to baking that Apple Pie is known as an All-American standard. For convenience and your own individual apple pies, try this recipe for Apple Pie Pockets. These little gems are perfect for lunchboxes and picnics as well as for a grab and go treat. The Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies offer a fresh take on another familiar American icon--the oatmeal cookie.

APPLE PIE POCKETS

Butter Cookie Recipe

1 pkg refrigerator pie crust
3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
1/3 cup sugar
2 tbsps flour
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp butter
milk
1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp cinnamon combined in a small bowl

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cut each circle of pie crust into four wedges. Mix together the sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Toss apple slices with the mixture in a medium sized bowl. Place 6 to 8 mixture-coated apple slices on half of the pie crust wedges. Dot with a bit of butter and fold pie crust over top of apples. Seal around the open side edges with a fork dipped in milk. Slit top with a knife in a few places to make air holes. Bush with a little milk and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture. Repeat the process with the remaining wedges. Bake on a lightly greased cookie sheet until golden brown or about 15 to 18 minutes. Great served warm with ice cream.

Yield 8

APPLE FILLED OATMEAL COOKIES

This recipe is from an old community cookbook.

1 cup finely chopped apples
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tbsps water
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
2 cups flour
2 tsps baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp cloves
2 cups oatmeal

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

In a saucepan, combine apples, raisins, pecans, granulated sugar, and water. Cook and stir this mixture until thick and apples are tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.

Cream the brown sugar with the butter then beat in the eggs. Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and cloves. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the milk to the creamed mixture. Stir in the oatmeal. Set aside 3/4 cup of the dough. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheets. Make a small depression in each cookie and add a small amount of the apple mixture to the depressed spot. Top apple mixture with a small amount of the reserved dough. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes at 375 degrees until cookies are lightly browned.

Enjoy!

Apple Recipes - Apple Pie Pockets and Apple Filled Oatmeal Cookies

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Exciting Chicken Salad Recipes

Salad is versatile and can be an appetizer, a lunch, a snack or a dinner. If you are going to serve salad as an entree, it will need to be satisfying and filling enough. Lettuce leaves are a nice garnish but they do not tend to satisfy a hungry person very much! If you enjoy grilled chicken recipes, what about making a grilled chicken salad for dinner?

Grilled chicken has an incredible flavor and you can use it to make the most delicious chicken salad recipes. One great idea is to serve a warm chicken salad. Make a bed of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, chopped cabbage and anything else you want, for the base, and then top it with a mixture of warm grilled chicken and crumbled bacon.

Easy Peanut

Add blue cheese and walnut halves and serve some Caesar dressing or ranch dressing on the side. Chopped pineapple, pine nuts, maraschino cherries, black olives or raisins would also be nice with such a salad.

Instead of serving grilled chicken with a salad, what about a smoked chicken salad? Smoked chicken tastes fantastic and you can add it to any salad recipe to give an extra flavor dimension.

Even processed chicken slices can be chopped and added to a mixed salad, but cooking some boneless chicken pieces and adding those to a salad is the best way to make the most appealing and wonderful chicken salad recipes.

How to Make a Fancy Chicken Salad

If you are looking for chicken salad recipes which are suitable for a dinner party, you will also want them to look elegant. Use mixed salad leaves and arrange smoked chicken or grilled chicken on top.

For a buffet you will want to serve the dressing on the side, else the salad might go soggy after a while. Use fresh herbs for an elegant garnish and perhaps some colorful ingredients like cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh peach or fresh cilantro to add visual appeal.

Recipe for Grilled Chicken Salad with a Lime Dressing

This recipe is simple to make and the warm grilled chicken is served on a bed of lettuce which has been tossed with a lime dressing. A smooth, delicious peanut butter sauce is drizzled over the top and this Asian inspired recipe is sure to thrill anyone you serve it to. This recipe makes enough for two people.

You will need:

2 warm grilled chicken breasts 4 tablespoons hot water 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 tablespoon ground ginger 4 teaspoons honey mustard 1 teaspoon black pepper 7 1/2 tablespoons honey 2 teaspoons sesame oil 1/2 head iceberg lettuce 1/2 teaspoon salt 4 tablespoons soy sauce 1/2 cup lime juice 2 cloves minced garlic 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

How to make it:

Combine the peanut butter, hot water, soy sauce, ginger and sesame oil in one bowl. Mix together the lime juice, honey, honey mustard, salt, pepper, oil and garlic in another bowl and stir in the lettuce.

Divide the lime and lettuce mixture between two bowls. Slice the chicken breast and arrange it on top of the lettuce. Drizzle the peanut butter sauce on top and serve.

Exciting Chicken Salad Recipes

You can serve chicken salad recipes at any occasion and these recipes range from basic and healthy to luxurious and gourmet. If you enjoy grilled chicken recipes why not make a grilled chicken salad, pairing the warm, juicy chicken with your favorite salad leaves and salad dressing?

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