Orange You Glad To See Me Granita ™

This is my version of a granita. 

This is perfect for summer and anytime of the year too.

 Enjoy!

10 oz (1 1/4c) water
1/8 c. sweetener (optional)
1/2 c. fresh orange juice (1 -2 fresh oranges)

Juice oranges into a cup, set aside in fridge.

Bring water to boil over high heat.

Reduce heat to medium high, add sweetner and stir until dissolved about 2- 5 minutes. 

Set aside to let cool for 20 - 30 min.

Pour juice through a strainer into pan with water. 

Mix well with a fork. Pour mixture into a meatloaf pan.

Run fork through liquid a few times.

Cover with plastic wrap, and put in freezer.

40 minutes into freezing, take pan out of freezer and run fork through liquid a few times.

Put back in freezer. Repeat the process every 40 minutes for 3 - 4 hours or until done. 

This will keep the mixture from freezing solid.

Serves 4 approx.

Great Caesars Steak! ™

This is a great way to enjoy a steak for Fathers day. 

It's called Caesar steak because it has some of the components of a Caesar salad. I've used a grill pan for this recipe but it also works on the grill and under a oven broiler too.

4 steaks
1/4 tsp each: salt, pepper, granulated garlic, lemon juice, dried parsley
1/4 - 1/2 tsp olive oil
1 T each: Worcestershire sauce, grated Parmesan cheese


Place steaks in a shallow baking dish. Drizzle Worcestershire sauce and olive oil over both sides of steaks.

Sprinkle salt, pepper, parsley, garlic lemon juice over both sides of steaks. Cover and let marinate in fridge for a few hours.


Heat grill to medium high heat. Lower heat to medium.  Just before placing steaks on grill, Sprinkle lightly both sides of steaks with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired. 


Place steak on grill and cook on 1 side for 5-11 minutes. Turn steaks over and repeat cooking process until desired doneness.


Serves 4.

Happy Memorial Day, Thank You Veterans!

For many this weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. 

Across this country millions of Americans will be enjoying their holiday weekend. Whether it's relaxing at the beach, going to festivals, enjoying the Indy 500 on tv, or grilling in the backyard, many Americans are enjoying their freedom.

Whatever you're doing this weekend, stay safe. Also remember those who sacrificed their lives for our freedoms.  


Thank you veterans, and first responders for serving our country. Thank you for preserving our freedom.

Recipe For A Cleaner Earth

This is a very simple recipe that everyone can do to preserve our Earth.

All over the world millions are remembering Earth Day. 

Earth Day was started to bring awareness to environmental and conservation issues.

There are many simple, painless ways that you can make a difference to help our planet every day.

You can start by simply recycling. Here is a photo of some of the many items that appear in my recycling bin. 

By recycling you are not only making less garbage, but what you recycle can often be used to make new items too.

 You can even recycle some used electronics. You can call your city for more info for what can be recycled.

Instead of plastic bags, you can use canvas or ask for paper ones at your local stores.

 You can buy local and organic produce at your local markets. You can buy products that use less packaging. 

You can bring a coffee mug instead of using styrofoam or plastic cups at work, home or school.  

You can even remove your name from junk mailing lists to stop unwanted mail.  

You can use environmentally safe cleaning products. You can use cloths instead of paper towels for cleaning. 

You can use less energy turning off lights and electronics when not in use. You can even support businesses that are eco-friendly.

By making a few small changes you can impact our environment greatly. We all share this world together. 

Why not do your part to keep it clean.

Make a difference. preserve our planet!

Broasted Brussel Sprouts ™

This is a great way to get kids to eat the dreaded vegetable, brussel sprouts.


1 lb. package Brussel Sprouts
non stick cooking spray
1/8 c - 1/4 c olive oil
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp each: black pepper, granulated garlic, lemon juice


Preheat oven to 350' F.


Spray baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.


Rinse brussel sprouts thoroughly in colander. 

Pat brussel sprouts dry with paper towel.


In a mixing bowl combine brussel sprouts, salt, pepper, garlic, lemon juice. 

Adjust amount of oil as needed. 

Mix well to coat sprouts.


Spread sprouts on baking sheet and place in oven and bake for 30 min. 

Halfway through cooking take baking sheet out of oven, stir or sprouts to cook evenly for 15 minutes or until done.


Serves 4. 

Tickled Pink Cosmopolitan ™

What's a better way to celebrate spring than with a refreshing cocktail.

4 - 6 oz.  vodka

1 - 1 1/2 c. cranberry juice cocktail
lime juice
Ice

Put 4 martini glasses in freezer to chill for 10 - 15 minutes.

Add vodka, ice, lime juice, cranberry juice into shaker, shake well.

Take glasses out of freezer.

 Strain Cosmopolitans into glasses. 

Serves 4.  

Luck Of The Irish Coffee ™

This is my version of a St. Patrick Day staple. 

I've used brown sugar for this recipe, but you can use diabetic sugar if desired.


24 oz. brewed coffee (regular or decaf)
2 - 3 oz whiskey
1 - 2 tsp. sugar (optional)
2 T. whipped cream


Brew coffee according to your coffee maker instructions.

Pour coffee into mugs. 

Add whiskey to coffee. 

Add sugar to desired sweetness. 

Top coffee with whipped cream.


Serves 2.