How To Keep Strawberries Fresher Longer

How To Keep Strawberries Fresher Longer

Want to keep your strawberries fresh longer?

To keep the strawberries fresh longer in the refrigerator, use 1 Part White Vinegar to 10 Parts Water. Soak the strawberries, leaves and all in the vinegar/water mixture for a few minutes. Then drain the strawberries in a colander until they are completely dry.

Then place strawberries in an uncovered bowl in the refrigerator. The vinegar/water mixture kills any mold spores on the strawberries and keeps them fresh longer. The vinegar does not affect the taste. This also works for all kinds of berries: blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, etc. It really works!!

Recipe Source: Wendy T C

Peach Sweet Tea

Peach Sweet Tea

Ingredients

2 quarts brewed tea

1 (15 ounce) cans cling peaches in juice

1 (15 ounce) cans water

1/4 cup sugar (optional)

Directions

Make the tea in a 3 or 4 quart pitcher (or iced tea pot). Set aside.

Pour peaches and water into a blender.

Blend on high speed until well blended.

Add sugar and blend for a few more seconds.

Add more water until there is 1 quart.

Blend for a few seconds-- pulse.

Pour this mixture into the pitcher of tea and stir until well mixed.

Chill before serving.

Serve over ice or warm up for a hot drink.

Recipe Source: Though A Country Momma's Eyes

Breakfast Cupcakes

BREAKFAST CUPCAKES

This is a really easy dish to prepare, and it looks so darn cute! It is also a great dish to serve on a buffet table because each serving is completely self-contained and can just be picked up and popped on a plate.

Ingredients:

1 20 ounce package pre-shredded hash brown-style potatoes

2 large eggs, lightly beaten

4 tablespoons flour

1 small sweet onion, coarsely grated

2 thick slices deli ham, chopped into small bits (about 1 cup)

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

1 dozen eggs, scrambled* 

chives for garnish

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F., and lightly spray a 12-cup muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Mix the first eight ingredients together in a large bowl. Spoon potato mixture into each prepared muffin cup until about 1/3 full. Gently press the potato mixture down in the middle and up the sides of each cup. Bake until golden brown, about 25-30 minutes. If the nests have puffed up too much in the center, scoop out a little with a teaspoon. Spoon a few tablespoons of scramble eggs into each nest and top with chives.

Recipe Source:  http://touch.mommynoire.com/all/27619-breakfast-cupcakes#1

Metabolism-Boosting Drink

Metabolism-Boosting Drink

Ingredients:

1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 cup watermelon

8 oz water

Directions:

Throw the watermelon into a juicer or blender until it’s liquidized. Add the water and pepper to taste. 

A rule of the 21-Day Summer Slimdown Plan is to have this drink after every meal. Not only will the recipe reduce bloating, it will stop cravings from ever coming on. The secret is cayenne pepper, which speeds up your metabolism. Have a glass of this drink after every meal to rev your body’s fat-burning engines.

Recipe Source: Sherry B

The Beast’s Goulash

The Beast’s Goulash

Ingredients

2⅔ cups uncooked rotini pasta

1 lb ground beef

1½ cups chopped celery (about 3 stalks)

1 cup chopped onion (about 2 medium onions)

2 cans diced tomatoes, undrained

1 can condensed tomato soup

1 tsp dried basil leaves

½ tsp salt

¼ tsp pepper

Instructions

Cook pasta as directed on the package and drain.

Cook ground beef, celery, and onions until beef is thoroughly cooked and drain.

Stir in cooked pasta and the remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.

Recipe Source: Lisa Cooking