Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Fresh Citrus "Vinaigrette"

1 t orange zest, finely chopped
1 t fresh thyme
6 T fresh orange juice
2 T fresh lemon juice
2 t Dijon-style mustard
pinch kosher salt
6 T "light" olive oil

Place the zest, thyme, orange juice, lemon juice, mustard, and salt in a small bowl. Whisk to blend. After mixture is blended, continue whisking and add the oil in a slow steady stream - continue whisking until mixture is emulsified.
Makes 7/8 cup.

Fizzy Orange

3 c fresh orange juice
2 c seltzer or club soda, chilled

Place orange juice in a 1-1/2 quart pitcher. Add seltzer/club soda and stir gently. Serve immediately over ice.
Makes four 10-ounce servings.

calories 84/carb 19g/pro 1g/fat 0g/sat fat 0g/chol 0mg/sod 27mg/calc 26mg/vit c 93mg/fiber 0g
From Cuisinart Juicer Instruction Manual

Fresh Lemonade/Fresh Limeade

3/4 c cold water
3/4 c granulated sugar
1 c fresh lemon or lime juice
1 liter/quart cold water or seltzer (for sparkling lemonade)
ice cubes
thin lemon or lime slices
fresh mint leaves (optional garnish)

Combine the cold water and sugar in a 2-qt saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat and let cool. (This is called a "simple syrup", and can be prepared ahead in quantities and refrigerated. For one pound of lemons - 1 cup juice - use 1 cup simple syrup).
Combine juice with cold simple syrup in a large pitcher. Add cold water or seltzer.
Makes about 2 quarts.

calories 80/carb 21g/pro 0g/fat 0g/sat. fat 0g/chol 0mg/sod 5mg/calc 5mg/vit c 14mg/fiber 0g
From my Cusinart Juicer Instruction Manual

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Bars

So, I finally made the peanut butter bars I'd been craving for awhile. I wanted some that are just like the ones you had in elementary school or the ones you can BUY at the grocery store. These were really good, but they weren't the exact ones. :( So, I'll keep looking for that perfect recipe, just wait around. I found this recipe here, Heidi (the blog owner) is an old friend from high school.

3/4 C. butter, softened
1/2 C. sugar
1/2 C. brown sugar
1 egg (large)
2 tsp. vanilla
3/4 C. creamy peanut butter
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 C. flour
1.5 C. oats
Frosting: 1 C. milk chocolate chips.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 8x8 glass pan13x9x2 inch pan. Beat butter and sugars until creamy. Add egg, vanilla, and peanut butter and beat until light and fluffy. Add dry ingredients and mix until combined. Press mixture evenly into pan and bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned. (Note: Will be underbaked.) While still warm, evenly distribute chocolate chips. When chips have melted spread into a thin layer.