Archive for August, 2009

Ever want to make Gatorade at home? This recipe will equal the electrolyte replacement found in many popular sport drinks like Gatorade. 1 package of unsweetened orange Kool Aid (or any flavor you like) 2 quarts cold water 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup orange juice Mix all the ingredients together....

I prepared this eggplant dish last night using the homemade tomato sauce recipe I posted earlier this week. 2 medium eggplants, peeled 18 oz Ricotta cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 cups tomato sauce 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Peel eggplant and slice into 12...

While I have a moment, I wanted to give you all an update on my vegetable garden. I reported a couple weeks back that my garden was under attack by bunnies and bugs and slugs. Oh my! Some of my plants just did not make it, but many of them are still doing well. Today I was able to pick a zucchini...

1 cup cold coffee 1 cup low-fat milk 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 3 cups vanilla ice cream 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup Combine the coffee, milk, and sugar in a blender and blend for 15 seconds or until the sugar is dissolved. Add ice cream, and chocolate syrup then blend until smooth and creamy. Pour...

1 (28-oz.) can crushed tomatoes 3 (6-oz.) cans tomato paste 3/4 lb plum tomatoes, chopped 1 1/2 cups water 3/4 cup dry red wine 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tablespoon crushed dried oregano 1/2 tablespoon basil 2 large bay leaves 1/2 tsp freshly-ground black pepper Salt, to...

Many people turn to medication to help cure their health problems. It seems that more and more medications are being prescribed to help with everything from lowering your cholesterol to diabetes. While certain medications are most certainly a good idea and even necessary, there are certain health conditions...

Peach!Often times, peaches are hit-or-miss at the grocery store. This week, Pathmark had a sale on California Peaches, so I picked up a bunch. Sliced one up and was pleased as to how sweet and tart it was. It went great with my morning yogurt! I made this recipe for a dessert tonight… 8 ripe...