FREE Kindle Recipe Book - Fruit Smoothie Recipes

  With our hectic on the go schedules of today, it is often difficult to eat healthy. We know that we should eat more healthy things such as fruits, but instead we grab a bagel loaded with cream cheese or have a cheeseburger dripping with fat. Wouldn’t it be great if instead of junk food we had recipes for delicious refreshing fruit smoothies?

Well, look no further. Here is a cook book full of delicious fruit smoothies that you can drink on the run and get all your daily servings of fruit. They can be prepared ahead of time to keep in the refrigerator so that you can pour and go.

And this cookbook contains a variety recipes made from all different kinds of fruits so that you will never get bored.

You can drink these smoothies as a filling meal replacement or as a refreshing desert. They are great as Summer Coolers to sip by the pool or on the beach while on vacation!

Enjoy!

FREE Kindle eBook - Mexican Recipes for Cinco de Mayo

  Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican holiday which literally means The “Fifth of May.” The date is a celebration to commemorate the Mexican Army’s unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862 under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza.

Every year on this date, throughout Mexico and the United States, people celebrate Mexican food and culture. In honor of Cinco de Mayo and my late grandfather Fernando, I have put together this collection of delicious Mexican dishes. Enjoy!

Mexican Guacamole Recipe for Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo is coming up soon so I will be posting some great Mexican recipes to help you celebrate in the next coming weeks.

Here is a tasty guacamole recipe that you will love. It goes great on tacos, burritos, nachos and many other Mexican foods.

Ingredients:

3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed

1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup diced onion

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

2 Roma (plum) tomatoes, diced

1 teaspoon minced garlic

1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions:

1. In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt.
2. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic.
3. Stir in cayenne pepper.
4. Refrigerate 1 hour for the best flavor.

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Baked Parmesan Fish Recipe for Good Friday

Here is a delicious fish to prepare for Good Friday.

Baked Parmesan Fish Recipe for Good Friday

Ingredients:

1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 tbsp. flour, all-purpose

1 tsp. thyme sprigs, leaves removed and crushed

4 fish fillets, white fish, 6 ounces each

1 med. onion, chopped

1 cup halved mushroom caps

1/2 cup green onions. finely sliced

1 cloves garlic, crushed

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place cheese, flour and thyme in paper bag.
3. Individually coat fish by gently shaking in bag; discard coating ingredients.
4. Place fillets in baking pan on rack. Bake for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with fork.
5. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms, green onions, and garlic.
6. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are tender. Season with ground black pepper.
7. Serve baked fish topped with mushroom mixture.

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Tuna Patty Recipe for Lent or Good Friday

For those of us on a budget, it is still possible to have a gourmet meal while still observing our Catholic faith. Even if you are not Catholic, and just have a lot of canned tuna fish in your pantry, this delicious tuna patty recipe is a great one to try. It is using one of the staples that everyone has in their cupboard and turns it into a meal to be proud of.

Who needs expensive crab or salmon to make patties. You can use canned tuna fish and it tastes delicious.

Tuna Patty Recipe

Ingredients:

2 eggs
2 teaspoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
10 tablespoons Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
3 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
3 tablespoons diced onion
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions:

Beat eggs and lemon juice in a bowl; stir in Parmesan cheese and bread crumbs to make a paste. Fold in tuna and onion until well-mixed. Season with black pepper. Shape tuna mixture into eight 1-inch-thick patties.
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

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Oatmeal Pecan Waffles Recipe

Oatmeal Pecan Waffles Recipes

This is a great recipe to serve for Easter brunch or a Sunday Church fellowship.

Oatmeal Pecan Waffles Recipe

Ingredients:

1 cup whole-wheat flour

1/2 cup quick-cooking oats

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon sugar

1/4 cup unsalted pecans, chopped

2 large eggs, separated

1 1/2 cup fat-free (skim) milk

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Fruit Topping Ingredients:

2 cups fresh strawberries, halved

1 cup fresh blackberries

1 cup fresh blueberries

1 teaspoon powdered sugar

All berries may be substituted with frozen, thawed

Directions:

Preheat waffle iron.

Combine flour, oats, baking powder, sugar, and pecans in a large bowl.

Combine egg yolks, milk, and vegetable oil in a separate bowl, and mix well.

Add liquid mixture to the dry ingredients, and stir together. Do not overmix; mixture should be a bit lumpy.

Whip egg whites to medium peaks. Gently fold egg whites into batter.

Pour batter into preheated waffle iron, and cook until the waffle iron light signals it’s done or steam stops coming out of the iron. A waffle is perfect when it is crisp and well-browned on the outside with a moist, light, airy and fluffy inside. (Or make pancakes.)

Add fresh fruit and a light dusting of powdered sugar to each waffle, and serve.

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FREE Kindle eBook - Super Awesome Traditional Chicago Recipes

Chicago, Illinois is located on the north east part of the United States on the shores of Lake Michigan, which is one of the five Great Lakes of North America. It is the only one located entirely witin the United States.

Chicago has a large number of regional specialties that reflect the city's ethnic and working-class roots. These include the Chicago Deep Dish Pizza, the Chicago Style Hot Dog and the Italian Beef sandwich.

There are many famous people from Chicago including Harrison Ford, Tina Fey and John Malkovich.

Chicago is the setting for many books, movies and television shows including the medical drama E.R., the movie Risky Business and the Divergent trilogy by Veronica Roth.

Chicago has a long history of craft brewing. There are many microbreweries, brewpubs and regional brewers.

The cultural diversity of the city has led to many Chicago specialty dishes with ethnic influences including Mexican, Greek, Italian, Polish and Chinese.

I have put together a cookbook with some of the best and most well known recipes from Chicago that best represent the spirit of the Windy City. Enjoy!

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FREE Kindle eBook - Tofu Recipes: The Ultimate Tofu Cookbook for the Vegetarian

80 Tofu Recipes!

Tofu is a healthy and delicious alternative to meat, which is why it is so popular with vegan and vegetarians. It has a remarkable ability to soak up the flavors of the juices and spices it is marinated in. While it has virtually no taste on its own, it can mimic the taste of virtually any food. Plus, tofu comes in a variety of textures, so it's a perfect substitute for other foods such as meat, fish, cheese, or eggs. It can be prepared in soups, main dishes, smoothies or deserts.

Tofu has said to have almost a miraculous ability to lower the risks for heart disease, cancer, and, Alzheimer's. You may have heard of the wonderful versatility of tofu but not have known how to prepare it. With these easy to follow vegetarian recipes, now you will know!

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Recipes Using Pasta Sauce - Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers - Red, Green, Orange or Yellow

Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Almost everyone has a jar of pasta sauce in their pantry. But what do you do with it other than make pasta? Cooking spaghetti or lasagna are delicious ideas, but pasta sauce can be used for much, much more.

Pasta sauce is an inexpensive staple that we can stock up on when it is on sale or when there are good coupons available. Here is a great recipe for stuffed bell peppers that you can make with pasta sauce.  You can use any color bell pepper: red, yellow, orange or green.  They all taste wonderful.

Ingredients:

4 large bell peppers, any color
1 lb lean ground beef
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 cup cooked rice
1 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 cups pasta sauce
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:

1. Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper.
2. Remove seeds and membranes and rinse peppers.
3. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown.
4. Drain.
5. Stir in rice, salt, garlic and 1 cup of the tomato sauce; cook until hot.
6. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
7. Stuff peppers with beef mixture.
8. Stand peppers upright in un-greased 8-inch square glass baking dish.
9. Pour remaining pasta sauce over peppers.
10. Cover tightly with foil.
11. Bake 10 minutes.
12. Uncover and bake about 15 minutes longer or until peppers are tender.
13. Sprinkle with cheese.

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Recipe Hacks for Pasta Sauce

FREE Kindle eBook - Recipes for Chicken Wings

Chicken wings are an American favorite! As a popular finger food they make great appetizers, are a favorite for a tailgate party, and they can even be a meal unto itself. From hot and spicy to sweet and sticky, this recipe cookbook provides a range of styles to complement any meal or palate. If you are a serious connoisseur of the wing, you will want to try one or more of these great recipes!

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FREE Kindle eBook - Smoothie Recipes for Anxiety and Depression

With all the news about the use of prescription drugs, especially SSRIs being linked to causing depression instead of helping, increased risk of suicide and even mass shootings, many people are looking for natural holistic remedies to help with depression and anxiety.

These smoothie recipes are all made from foods that contain nutrients and vitamins that help the body fight anxiety and depression naturally.

I hope that you enjoy and find calming relief.

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Quiche Lorraine Recipe

The quiche became popular in the seventies. This delicious egg dish can be served for any meal, breakfast, lunch or dinner. Therefore, it is the perfect recipe for an Easter brunch or dinner.

The Quiche Lorraine is one of the more popular varieties of the quiche. Although the quiche is now a classic dish of French cuisine, quiche actually originated in Germany, in the medieval kingdom of Lothringen, under German rule. The French later renamed the city Lorraine.

The word 'quiche' is from the German 'Kuchen', meaning cake.

Quiche Lorraine Recipe

Ingredients:

1 9 inch unbaked pie pie crust
6 slices bacon
1 onion, sliced
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line pastry shell with foil.
2. Bake in oven for 8 minutes.
3. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes, or until crust is set and dry.
4. Remove from oven and turn down temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
5. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp.
6. Drain and reserve 2 tablespoons of drippings.
7. Crumble the bacon and set aside. Cook onion in skillet with reserved drippings; cook until onion is tender and then drain.
8. In a large bowl, mix together milk, salt and eggs.
9. Stir in bacon and onion.
10. In a separate bowl, toss cheese and flour together, then add to egg mixture.
11. Mix well.
12. Pour egg mixture into pie crust.
13. Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until knife inserted in center of quiche comes out clean.
14. If necessary, cover edge of crust with foil while baking to prevent burning or over-browning.
15. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

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Potato Chips Cookie Recipe

Potato chips are yummy, crunchy, salty and probably one of the most popular snacks available on the market today. But, have you ever thought of doing something besides just eating them straight out the bag? There are actually a whole world of recipes available that use potato chips as an ingredient for dish that is created.

Potato Chip Cookies Recipe

Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup white sugar
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup crushed potato chips
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In a medium bowl, cream butter and sugar until smooth.
3. Stir in the egg yolk.
4. Add the flour and nuts, mix until well blended.
5. Stir in the potato chips last, so they don 't get too crunched up.
6. Roll the dough into walnut sized balls.
7. Place 2 inches apart on an unprepared cookie sheet.
8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven.
9. Remove from cookie sheet to cool on wire racks.

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Campfire Barbecue Bacon Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:
Heavy duty aluminum foil
1 1/4 lb. potatoes, cut in to small chunks
2 tsps. oil
1 tbsp. Italian seasoning
3/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 1/2 tsps. barbecue seasoning
4 slices cooked bacon, halved crosswise
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup barbecue sauce

Directions:

1. Heat grill.
2. Spray sheets of foil with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, drizzle potatoes with oil.
4. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
5. Stir until evenly coated.
6. Season chicken with barbecue seasoning, and place on center of each sheet of foil.
7. Spoon potato mixture around each chicken breast.
8. Lay bacon slices over chicken.
9. Seal in a tent pack.
10. Grill over medium heat for about 10 minutes.
11. Rotate packs 1/2 turn.
12. Cook 10 minutes longer or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut.
13. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese.
14. Top each chicken breast with 1 tbsp. barbecue sauce.
15. Serve with your camping buddies and enjoy!

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Maryland Crab Cake Recipe from a true Marylander

Here is the authentic crab cake recipe from a true Marylander! We use only Maryland Blue crab. It must be lump crab meat, also called back fin. In other words, no claw meat.

Also, you must use Old Bay seafood seasoning.  Old Bay is made by the McCormick spice company and is a staple in Maryland cooking.

Traditional Authentic Maryland Crab Cake Recipe

Ingredients:

2 slices white bread, crusts removed and crumbled
2 tbsps. mayonnaise
2 tsps. Old Bay® Seasoning
2 tsps dried parsley
1/2 tsp prepared yellow mustard
1 egg, beaten
1 pound lump crab meat

Directions:

1. Mix bread, mayonnaise, Old Bay, parsley, mustard and egg in large bowl until well blended.
2. Gently stir in crab meat.
3. Shape into 4 patties.
4. Broil 10 minutes without turning.
5. Alternatively, fry until golden brown, turning once.
6. Sprinkle with additional Old Bay.

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Deviled Eggs Recipe for Easter

Chickee Deviled Eggs Recipe for Easter

by The Recipe Lady

 With Easter just around the corner, it is important to have a recipe for deviled eggs ready so that you have something to make with all those left over Easter eggs.

Here is a great recipe for deviled eggs that look like baby chicks. Perfect for Easter or just for fun!

Ingredients:

12 hard-boiled eggs, peeled
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons yellow mustard
1 dill pickle, finely chopped
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, or to taste
1 teaspoon pickle juice
Salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 carrot, cut into rounds
12 slices canned black olives, or as needed

Instructions:

Slice through the top 1/3 of each egg, ensuring some of the yolk is included in the slice.

Carefully remove the egg yolk from the bottom portion of the egg using a spoon and transfer to a bowl.

Mix egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, pickle, horseradish, pickle juice, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

Fill a piping bag or a plastic bag with a corner snipped with the egg yolk mixture.

Pipe egg yolk mixture into the hollowed egg whites creating the 'chick', ensuring there is enough filling to add 'eyes' and a 'beak.'

Slice small wedges out of the carrot rounds creating 12 'beaks'.

Add a 'beak' to each 'chick'.

Slice olive pieces into small squares to be used as 'eyes.'

Add 2 'eyes' to each 'chick.'

Place the egg tops onto each 'chick' to look like a chick peaking out of the egg.

Serve and enjoy!

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Chili Recipe

Here is a great recipe for Chili.

Chili Recipe

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups onion soup, prepared from a packet of dry onion soup mix
1/4 cup bacon grease
1 1/2 pounds boneless beef round steak, cut into
1/3-inch cubes
1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin steak, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans, un-drained
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup cola soft drink (Coke, Pepsi, etc.)
1 tablespoon yellow sport pepper sauce

Directions:

1. Prepare soup from a packet of onion soup mix according to the package directions, and set 1 1/2 cups aside.
2. Place bacon grease into a large stainless steel soup pot over medium-high heat, and cook and stir the cubed round and sirloin steak meat in the bacon fat until well browned, about 10 minutes.
3. Pour in the reserved onion soup, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 7 minutes, stirring to dissolve any browned flavor bits from the pot.
4. Stir in salt, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, kidney beans, tomato paste, and tomato sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring frequently to avoid burning the bottom, then cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the cocoa powder, cola, and hot sauce, and simmer for 20 more minutes. Serve hot.

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FREE ebook on Amazon - Chili Recipes

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Americans love chili. Whether served as a hearty family dinner, a potluck with friends, or as the main dish for football tailgaters, chili is a crowd-pleaser.

This cookbook contains tons of delicious recipes from traditional to vegetarian to venison. There is no greater comfort food than a delicious mouth-watering bowl of chili. Great with sour cream, topped with cheese or poured over a hotdog.

This cook book is sure to satisfy your chili cravings!

FREE Kindle eBook on Amazon - Spaghetti Squash Recipes

Spaghetti Squash Recipes! This book is FREE on Amazon for the next couple of days. Get it while you can!

Spaghetti squash is a is a large yellow squash, so named because the inner flesh separates in to spaghetti-like strands when scraped out with a fork after being cooked. If you enjoy spaghetti but are trying to limit your pasta intake due to calories or carbs, then you already have two reasons to eat spaghetti squash as a replacement. A cup of cooked spaghetti squash has only 42 calories while a cup of cooked pasta has over 200 calories. It is high in fiber and low in calories which help aid in weight loss.

Here are some other reasons to eat spaghetti squash:

It is rich in antioxidants. This versatile squash contains vitamin A and vitamin C, which can help prevent free radical damage to cells. Spaghetti squash is also rich in the B vitamins riboflavin, niacin, and thiamin, which promote optimal cellular function.

Other antioxidants found in spaghetti squash variety are beta-carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin, which are all linked to healthy vision and optimal eye health. Beta-carotene can also prevent atherosclerosis by lowering the cholesterol levels. It is also beneficial for people with insulin resistance.

It is ideal for pregnant women in that it contains folate which helps prevent birth defects.

Spaghetti squash promotes cardiovascular health since it is high in potassium and helps lower high blood pressure. It contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to help prevent heart diseases, inflammation, arthritis and different types of cancers. It is good for prostate health, and it can also be used for treating benign prostate enlargement.

Spaghetti squash has very little taste itself, so it takes on the flavors of whatever you cook with it. In this recipe book, you will find tons of great recipes for spaghetti squash so that you can enjoy all the benefits of this great Super Food!