#1 Steak Marinade

Thu, 23 May 2013 04:41:00 -0400

Attachment 898 If you're looking for a steak marinade that can magically transform a piece of cheap, chewy beef into a fabulous, moist, tender steak, look no further, you've found it!

You'll Need:

1/3 c. Soy Sauce
1/2 c. Olive Oil
1/3 c. lemon Juice
1/4 c. Worcesterchire Sauce
1 1/2 Tbs of Garlic POWDER (Note, NOT Garlic Salt!!)
3 Tbs Dried Basil or 1 Tbs fresh chopped basil
1 1/2 tbs Dried Parsley or 2 tsp fresh chopped parsley

Strawberry or Cherry Cheesecake Dip

Wed, 22 May 2013 04:27:00 -0400

Attachment 894Love the taste of cheesecake but hate the mess and the wait while it bakes? Here is a super simple Cheesecake dip recipe that is simple to make in just a couple minutes, makes a wonderful light snack, appetizer or party recipe. Oh, and did I mention they're fun to eat?!

Creamy, smooth cheesecake dip surrounds a delectably sweet fresh strawberry or cherry and dipped lightly in crunchy graham cracker crumbs, this will quickly become a requested favorite.

You'll Need:
1 (8oz) package of Cream Cheese

Perfect Grilled Zucchini

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:39:00 -0400

Attachment 890 Grilled Zucchini complemented with shallots and a hint of garlic makes a wonderful, inexpensive and healthy side dish accompaniment with any meal.

You'll Need:
1 shallot, thinly slice
1 minced clove garlic
1 large zucchini

Wash the zucchini and slice it into 1" slices crossways & place them in a medium bowl, drizzle lightly with olive oil, add minced garlic and season with salt and pepper. Place the seasoned zucchini pieces directly on the grill and cook for 4-5

Skinny Shake

Mon, 20 May 2013 06:15:00 -0400

Attachment 893Craving a rich chocolatey shake that tastes like a Wendy's Frosty? Try this delicious "Skinny Shake" - a chocolate shake that is actually GOOD for you and won't cause you to pack on the pounds while you enjoy it.
This shake has around 100 calories, but offers tons of flavor and really hits the spot if you're craving something chocolately sweet! For an extra burst of protein, add a scoop of your favorite

Key West Grilled Chicken

Mon, 20 May 2013 05:00:00 -0400

Attachment 435 This time of year fresh limes are fairly easy to get inexpensively and this particular recipe combines the flavors of fresh lime, zesty soy sauce, garlic and just the right amount of honey to make a fabulous marinade.

You'll Need:
* 3 tablespoons soy sauce
* 2 Tbs. honey
* 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
* Juice of 1 Lime
* 1 teaspoon minced garlic
* 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

In a small

Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Bars

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:58:00 -0400

Attachment 887Taste the flavor of sunshine with bright fresh lemons and sweet plump blueberries in the fantastic Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake bars, topped with streusel.

You'll Need:

For the Crust:
1 sleeve of graham crackers (about 9 full crackers)
2 Tbs sugar
1 tsp fresh grated lemon peel
1/4 c. melted butter

Filling:
2 pkgs Cream Cheese (8oz each)
2 eggs

Impossibly Easy Anything & Everything Quiche

Wed, 15 May 2013 06:39:00 -0400

Attachment 881 Quiche is a wonderful dish to use up bits of this and leftover pieces of that- better than a casserole for hiding veggies from kids and creating logical leftovers that the family will love to eat! This quiche, in addition to using up various bits and pieces also does the impossible, it creates it's own crust while it bakes; What could be easier?
As you can see from the photos, in our quiche we used fresh spinach (a couple of handfuls) leftover grilled sausage & kielbasa slices from a recent BBQ gathering, and shredded colby cheese. To add a little zip we added 1 tsp of chipotle pepper to the

Easy Drop Danish

Wed, 15 May 2013 05:20:00 -0400

Attachment 883People often avoid cooking pastries because they appear to be difficult or finicky to prepare, but not this one! This light, flaky danish recipe is sinfully simple to prepare and is a fabulous way to use up the last few spoonfuls of jam at the bottom of the jar!
The other day my family surprised me with a delicious Overnight Blueberry French toast bake- but they went a little overboard with the blueberry sauce so I was trying to come up with a way to use up

Overnight blueberry French Toast Bake

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:44:00 -0400

Attachment 877Luscious blueberries tangled in a blend of cream cheese and fluffy french toast bread bites with a hint of maple, cream, cinnamon and a touch of nutmeg, then complemented with a sauce bursting with blueberries. This delicious make ahead recipe is perfect for serving breakfast in bed to someone special!

You'll Need:
1/2 loaf Italian Bread, cut or torn into 1-inch cubes
6 oz cream cheese (about 3/4 of a pkg)
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
6 eggs, beaten
1/2

Banana Pecan Monkey Bread

Tue, 07 May 2013 05:02:00 -0400

Attachment 869 This isn't your grandma's monkey bread! Imagine light flaky layers of cinnamon encrusted pastry baked in a bubbling dish of brown sugar, cinnamon and butter intermingled with bite size banana morsels and crunchy pecans . . .

1/2 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 (16oz) can Jumbo biscuit dough, cut into 8ths
1 ripe banana
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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