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Snack Attack: Mexican Pinwheels
I am always looking for snacks that are tasty and easy and this recipe for Mexican Pinwheels from the American Diabetes Association is one that you can make ahead of time and bring for lunch at work:
Mexican Pinwheels
Serving Size: 1 tortilla roll, sliced into pinwheels
Total Servings: 1
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chilling time: 2 hours
Ingredients:
2 Tbsp canned fat-free refried beans
1 10-inch tortilla
2 Tbsp diced tomato
2 Tbsp drained cooked corn, cooled
1 Tbsp reduced-fat sharp cheddar (optional)
1/2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro (optional)
2 Tbsp mashed avocado
1 Tbsp fat-free sour cream
2 Tbsp salsa
Directions:
Spread the refried beans on the tortilla. Sprinkle tomato, corn, and if desired, cheese and cilantro onto refried beans. Mix avocado, sour cream, and salsa.
Prescription drug abuse ravages a state's youth
This is a really long article (I tried to hit the high points), but it really shows how prescription drugs are becoming more and more of a problem for teens and young adults. Kids don't need to find a way to buy drugs anymore... they can just go to their parents and grandparent's medicine cabinets to get their fix.Angostura Entrée Salad
INGREDIENTS
Angostura Dressing (Makes 2 cups)
3/4 cup (6 ounces) orange juice
1/2 cup (4 ounces) California raisin paste
1/2 cup (4 ounces) olive oil
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon English mustard powder
1 tablespoon Angostura Bitters
1/4 cup (2 ounces) fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
Salad
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, about 7 ounces
1 slice smoked ham
1 tablespoon California raisin juice concentrate
3 dried figs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
2-2/3 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) dry bread crumbs
2-2/3 tablespoons (1/2 ounce) dry coconut flakes
Oil for frying
1 cup (2 ounces) assorted greens
3 tablespoons (1 ounce) California golden raisins
1 cucumber
10 chives
1 leaf radicchio
PROCEDURE
Measure all ingredients for dressing into blender container and blend well. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2 Ingredient Recipes
My mother is a reader of Woman's Day Magazine (whose recipes I usually love) and she passed on these 2 ingredient recipe cards to me. Sure, some of them are a little odd and I will probably never, ever attempt, but there were a few that immediately grabbed my attention and I can't wait to try out! (Pineapple with coconut sorbet...:DROOL:)
If you want the actually cards to print out and some additional ideas: http://www.womansday.com/food/6577/2-ingredient-recipe-cards.html, http://www.womansday.com/food/6373/none.html
Appetizers
Marinate mixed olives (jar) with freshly grated peel and juice from 1 lemon in refrigerator at least 24 hours.
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NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwire - November 28, 2007) - Pop megastar Christina Aguilera is downright giggly as she opens up for the first time about her baby boy, her marriage, and her future in the "Sexy Mama" cover article featured in the January 2008 issue of Marie Claire, on newsstands nationally Dec. 11. Excerpts and quotes from the article include:
It turns out the pregnancy was a bit of a surprise for her and husband Jordan Bratman:
"We were planning on starting to try after the tour.
Review: Pampered Chef MIX AND CHOP
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From the site: A Pampered Chef® exclusive! Unique, beveled pinwheel blades efficiently chop and crumble foods for even cooking and seasoning.
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