Monthly Archives: August 2012

17 Aug '12

Blackberry Recipes

Blackberry Recipes

Easy to Make Blackberry Recipes Plus a Little Blackberry Information

Blackberry Nutrition
This juicy little fruit is an excellent source of fiber as well as antioxidant vitamins A and C. Studies have been conducted on the relationship of the ellagic acid in blackberries to the prevention of cancer and Alzheimer’s. You should choose blackberries that are shiny, dark and not bruised or leaking. Refrigerate them for up to a week and be sure to wash them with soap and water before use. (more…)

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17 Aug '12

Patti’s Southern Macaroni Salad Recipe

This recipe comes from my mom who was born and raised in Tennessee. It really is Southern-style Macaroni Salad. Enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 16 oz small macaroni noodles
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickles (cut into small pieces)
  • 1/4 cup carrots (sliced or shredded)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • Paprika
  • 1 tbs mustard (more to taste)

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17 Aug '12

Raspberry Spinach Salad Recipe

Raspberry Vinaigrette Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened frozen raspberries, thawed
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • Salt and ground black pepper

Raspberry Vinaigrette Directions (more…)

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17 Aug '12

Hot & Spicy Chicken Salad Recipe

Spice up your boring salad with this Hot & Spicy Chicken Salad recipe.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hot chili sauce
  • 1 clove garlic finely minced
  • 1 lb chicken cut into 2 x 1/4″ strips
  • 3 cups shredded leaf and bibb lettuce
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrot
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • Unsalted peanuts

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17 Aug '12

Mint Fruit Salad Recipe

Don’t just settle for boring fruit salad. Spice up your salad with this Mint Fruit Salad Recipe.

Dressing Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup orange juice concentrate, defrosted
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp grated orange peel

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