Saturday, January 4, 2014

5-MINUTE HEALTHY PEACH FROZEN YOGURT

INGREDIENTS:
1 (16-oz.) bag frozen peaches or 4 cups fresh peaches, frozen solid
3 Tablespoons agave nectar or honey
1/2 cup plain yogurt (non-fat or whole)
1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice

DIRECTIONS:

Add the frozen peaches, agave nectar (or honey), yogurt and lemon juice to the bowl of a food processor or Nurtibullet. Process until creamy, about 5 minutes.
Serve the frozen yogurt immediately or transfer it to an airtight container and store it in the freezer for up to 1 month.
yield: 4 SERVINGS

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Spinach & Artichoke Dip*

Ingredients:
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 (8 oz.) package of light cream cheese
  • ½ Cup light mayonnaise
  • ½ tsp. dried dill (optional) 
  • 1 Clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts or bottoms, drained and rinsed
  • 1/3 cup fresh spinach
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Add the first four ingredients to the Tall Cup. Extract until smooth.
  2. Saute garlic in olive oil for about a minute before adding spinach. Cook for about 2 minutes until just wilted. Allow to cool before adding to cheese mixture.
  3. Coarsely chop the artichoke hearts by hand and add to cheese mixture. (Can Extract again on the bullet if you want a smooth dip.) Spread into a 10-inch pie plate and smooth the surface. Bake for 15 minutes.
  4. Serve immediately with crackers or chips. 

Rich Crostini*

Serves about 16

Ingredients:

  • 16 slices French bread (one loaf cut thin) 
  • About 1 cup garlic cheese spread (I used cream cheese with chives)
  • About 8 ounces pork (I used Stir fry pork)
  • 4 tablespoons honey (optional) 
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh sprigs rosemary and thyme

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Place the French bread on the sheet. Put in oven until toasted.
  2. Cook the pork on the stove. Then put pork in blender with cheese, herbs and honey. 
  3. Carefully spread the cheese mixture over each piece. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted.