Beet and Apple Salad
July 20, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Recipes
When the weather gets hot, I find that I’m less enthusiastic about cooking. My kids will ask, “What’s for dinner?” I have no clue.
Del Monte’s site offers solutions to those what-to-fix-tonight dilemmas.
The recipe below can be found there. It features beets which are low in calories and rich in nutrients.
Beet and Apple Salad
Ingredients
1 Tbsp brown sugar
2 tsp butter
1/3 cup pecan halves
1 can (14-1/2 oz.) DEL MONTE® Sliced Beets , drained
1 medium Golden Delicious apple , cored and diced
3 Tbsp oil
5 tsp cider vinegar
Lettuce
Directions
1. In small skillet, combine sugar and butter; heat until melted. Stir in pecans; cook over low …read more
Camembert Grape Salad W/ Honey Vinaigrette
June 5, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Recipes
Celebrate summer by enjoying a combination of fruits and a variety of cheese over salad greens topped with a honey vinaigrette. I have a feeling the summer heat will be bearable with this refreshing salad courtesy of National Board of Honey.
Ingredients
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
3/4 pound seedless grapes
3/4 pound fresh figs, apricots, plums or nectarines, sliced
4 ounces camembert or brie cheese, cut into narrow wedges
1/2 cup pecan halves, toasted
2 quarts salad greens
Directions
Combine honey, vinegar, oil, orange juice and poppy seeds in a jar. Shake well. Arrange clusters of grapes, …read more
Cheesy Hamburger Patties
April 26, 2009 by Dexie Wharton
Filed under Recipes
When we’re having homemade burgers at home, I don’t just make patties of the ground beef. I actually add some other elements on it to make it special and not be boring. Here is my latest hamburger creation.
INGREDIENTS :
a pack of ground beef
1 egg
fresh bread crumbs (break apart 1 toast, and put it in a blender)
a couple fistful of shredded cheddar cheese
1 tbsp powdered lemon-garlic seasoning
sprinkle of salt and pepper
burger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, pickels




