A delicious and healthy strawberry smoothie with spinach! Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 1 cup milk1 large handful of fresh spinach leaves (about 3oz.)1 tablespoon sugar or xylitol (optional)*1 small banana (optional)**6-8 frozen strawberriesWhipped cream, for serving (optional) Instructions: 1. Whirl milk, spinach, and sweetener in blender on high until foamy and… Read more »
A quick ice-cold homemade strawberry drink! Yield: 1 serving Ingredients: 1/2 cup hot water (140 degrees or hotter)1-2 tablespoons sugar, xylitol, or sweetener of your choicea pinch of citric acid*Frozen strawberries** Instructions: 1. Place hot water in blender, along with sugar and citric acid. 2. Turn on blender and add… Read more »
A cool and creamy mocha frappuccino that takes just minutes to make! Includes instructions for a dry mix (just add milk)! Yield: 1 large serving (2 1/2 cups) Ingredients: 2 cups milk*2 tablespoons Dutch process baking cocoa (unsweetened)**1 tablespoon instant coffee granules2 tablespoons sugar or other sweetener (we use granulated… Read more »
A pre-made dry mix for hot cocoa; just add hot water and enjoy! Yield: 15 servings Ingredients: 2 cups nonfat dry milk1 cup granulated sugar1/2 cup unsweetened baking cocoa1/2 cup dry non-dairy creamer*dash of salt Instructions: 1. Combine all ingredients and stir well to mix. Store in an airtight container…. Read more »
A spicy fragrant homemade chai tea Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1-2 cinnamon sticks (3-4 inches long), broken1 teaspoon whole cloves, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon cardamom seeds, crushed (or 2 teaspoons green cardamom pods, crushed)8-10 whole allspice berries, crushed1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed1/2-1 teaspoon ground ginger*4 cups water1 tablespoon loose leaf black tea1/4… Read more »
A quick, easy, and frugal sparkling grape juice (or whatever flavor you wish), made from 100% juice concentrate and club soda! Yield: 60 ounces Ingredients: 2 liters club soda (carbonated water), chilled12 ounces frozen grape juice concentrate (or other fruit juice concentrate) Instructions: 1. Pour frozen juice concentrate into a… Read more »
A spicy, sweet, and creamy chai tea latte you can make at home that tastes almost exactly like Starbucks chai tea lattes! Yield: 12 ounces Ingredients: 10 ounces boiling water2 teabags of Celestial Seasonings India Spice Chai tea1 tablespoon “Sugar in the Raw” or organic sugar*3 tablespoons real whipped cream**… Read more »
A creamy orange smoothie with milk and a hint of vanilla Yield: 2 servings Ingredients: 3 ounces frozen orange juice concentrate1/2 cup milk*1/2 cup water2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1/2 banana, optional6 regular-sized ice cubes (or until desired consistency) Instructions: 1. Blend together orange juice concentrate, milk, water, sugar, vanilla,… Read more »
Potato wedges tossed with seasonings and oil and baked Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 6-8 medium potatoes2 tablespoons oil1 teaspoon garlic salt1 teaspoon garlic powder2 teaspoons onion powder2 teaspoons chili powder Optional ingredients: cayenne pepperchivesdried parsleygrated Parmesan cheese Instructions: 1. Scrub potatoes and rinse under cold water. Pat dry. 2. Cut… Read more »
A thick swirled cheesecake with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 6 ounces semisweet (53% or 62%) chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips)24 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch4 eggs, at room… Read more »