Olive oil has many healthy uses. Taken eternally, olive oil stimulates metabolism, promotes digestion, and lubricates mucous membranes. It can also be applied on the skin as a moisturizer. Olive oil contains 77% monosaturated fatty acids, 14% saturated fatty acids, and 9 % polysaturated fatty acids. But it also contains Vitamin E which is an…Read more »
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Pork & Noodles
Here is a simple recipe for dinner. You will need these ingredients: 2 small pork loin steaks, cut in bite size pieces salt & pepper to taste 2 clove garlics, peeled & chopped 1 small onion, chopped 1 soup can of cream of mushroom 1 cup salsa 1 tsp. liquid bouillon 1 cup red wine…Read more »
Enchilada Pie
I was searching for something different for dinner and came up with this recipe. My family loved it. First preheat the oven to 425 F. Grease a 12 x 8 casserole dish. For the filling, you will need: 1 pkg. envelope Lawry’s Enchilada Sauce 1 cup salsa 2 cups water 1 tsp. salt 1 cup…Read more »
Yummy Chocolate Strawberries
Rinse your strawberries and place them on a paper towel to dry. Line a baking sheet with either wax paper or parchment. Place the strawberries on the baking pan. Melt a bag of chocolate candy melts on low heat and stir often. It takes about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Grab strawberries by stem and…Read more »
Cranberry Bread
Wondering what to do with your holiday leftover cranberries? Here is a great recipe. You will need these items: 1/4 cup shortening ( I prefer butter-flavored Crisco) 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 3/4 cup cranberry jelly pulp 1/4 cup cranberry juice 1 1/2 cup flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 1/2…Read more »
Reindeer Cookies
I wanted to try some stained glass cookies, but I didn’t have the right cookie cutters. I came up with this recipe instead and the kids will enjoy them. First, buy some Jolly Rancher hard candies and separate the colors. I used the cherry flavored for the nose. Put the candies in a plastic bag…Read more »
How To Make Herbal Highlights
This recipe enhances natural highlights. You will need these ingredients: 1 1/4 quarts of water 1 cup chamomile flowers 1/4 cup calendula flowers 1/2 tsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 ounce lemon juice 5 drops lavender essential oil In a pot add the water and flowers. Simmer for 15 minutes. Mash the flowers in the…Read more »
Chocolate Scones
Here is a delicious recipe. You will need the following ingredients: 2 1/2 c. flour 2 T. brown sugar 2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. ground ginger 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 5 T. butter 1/3 c. milk 2 eggs 1/4 c. maple syrup 1/3 c.…Read more »
Pork Casserole
I wanted something different for dinner and this is what I came up with. It turned out good. You will need these ingredients: box of rotini noodles 3 T. olive oil at least 1 red pepper, chopped 1 green pepper, chopped 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped 1/2 onion, chopped boneless pork 2…Read more »