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Lemon Paloma

Limepocalypse and the Lemon Paloma by Kelley If you haven't heard, there's a lime shortage right now causing the prices to skyrocket.  That being said, your local restaurants may have put some twists on the traditional Cinco de Mayo favorites.  I'm sure all the margaritas will still have limes, as many restaurants won't be willing tinker with the main star... but it […] Read more of this post

Weekly Crockpot Recipe

Barbecued Beef for Sandwiches - Week 29 From Diana Rattray, your Guide to Southern Food Barbecued Beef for Sandwiches 1 beef roast, 2 1/2 to 3 pounds, top round, chuck, etc. 1 cup barbecue sauce, your favorite or homemade 1/2 cup apricot preserves 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 teaspoon light brown sugar, packed 1 medium onion, sliced Trim beef roast and cut into 4 uniform pieces. Place roast in slow cooker. Combine remaining ingredients and pour over roast. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours, or until beef is tender. Slice beef then return to juices in cooker. Cover and cook for 20 minutes longer. Serve this barbecued beef on warm split buns with coleslaw, or serve with hot cooked rice and a salad. Related Recipes More Barbecue Beef Recipes  Lori's Barbecued Beef, Crockpot This barbecued beef is made with a beef roast and homemade barbecue sauce. Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches Crockpot Barbecue Beef for Sandwiches Photo: Diana RattrayThis crockpot barbecue beef is made with a lean roast, barbecue sauce ingredients, and other seasonings. Oven Barbecued Beef Ingredients include a beef roast, onion soup mix, and homemade spicy barbecue sauce. Barbecued Beef Pot Roast Ingredients include a beef pot roast, barbecue sauce ingredients, onions, garlic, and other ingredients. Great with noodles. Oven Barbecued Beef II Very easy recipe, made with chuck roast, Worcestershire sauce, and ketchup. Barbecued Beef Sandwiches Ground beef with onion, ketchup, chili powder, and other seasonings. Crockpot Beef and Ground Beef Recipes  Sandwich Recipes  Sloppy Joe Recipes  Crockpot Ground Beef Recipes  Skillet Beef Recipes  Crockpot and Slow Cooker Recipes Index  Casserole Recipes

Paula Deen Recipes

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Cocktails

From Colleen Graham, your Guide to Cocktails The theme of this edition is inspired by the announcement of our winning cocktail recipe from April's contest. It is all about enjoying the fruits of the season in their purest form and I have included some great fresh fruit cocktails for you to enjoy. Cheers! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and now Pinterest. Cocktail of the Week: Chi-Chi Think of the Chi-Chi as blue vodka Pina Colada and you have a good idea of what to expect. It is a beautiful frozen cocktail featuring coconut and pineapple and you can add your own twist by using a flavored vodka (coconut is my new favorite). Get the recipe... Fruit Cocktail Contest Winner: Frisco 49 If you love to make your own ingredients, then this light, fruity cocktail will be just right for you. It is the winning cocktail from last month's fruit cocktail contest and is the creation of Brandon Chandlor. The Frisco 49 is made up of a pear-infused gin and homemade roasted peach syrup, which is topped off with a dry sparkling wine. It's lovely and perfect for any occasion. Get the recipe... 10 Fantastic Fresh Fruit Cocktails It is the time of year when we have no excuse but to go fresh whenever possible. The produce is looking great in the markets and it is begging to be used. To get you started in the transition, I have pulled ten of my favorite drinks that rely on fresh fruit and there is something for everyone. Browse the collection... Herb Cocktail Contest We have just over a week left in this month's cocktail contest so there is plenty of time to enter. The theme for this round is herb cocktails and you can use fresh herbs, herbal liqueurs, infusions, or any other herb-infused ingredients. Submit your recipe... Angele Green Tea Cooler (pictured)

Desserts/Baking

From Carroll Pellegrinelli, your Guide to Desserts/Baking It's that time once again to say goodbye to school and hello summer. I still envy all those children who are out of school for a couple of months. I wish we could have month-long vacations. Enjoy some of the gifts we've given in the past to my daughter's teachers. Homepage Email

Chocolate Peanut Clusters Chocolate Peanut Clusters and the number one most requested gift. We've packaged them many ways. This was the year we bought small, brand new, ceramic-lined flower pots. These have a Christmas theme, but we can get other themes year-round at Garden Ridge. If you don't have this store, there must be a similar-type store near you. Chocolate Peanut Clusters Gourmet Chocolate Covered Nuts

Canning Jar Cakes These canning jar cakes are wildly popular with teachers. Be sure to give them along with a spoon just in case they are eaten while still at school. How to Make Canning Jar Cakes Pomegranate Nut Cake Bacardi Rum Cake

Oh Fudge! Homemade fudge makes a great gift anytime of year. A piece of plastic wrap was put down into a reusable insulated cup. We next added the fudge. The plastic wrap was twisted and tied with curling ribbon to seal in the fudge. We used the business card program on the computer to print cards with my daughter's name on them and tied them on there as well. Fudge Recipes

Layered Cookie Mixes Laying cookie ingredients in canning jars is a gift that's been around for years. If you don't want to be fancy and layer the ingredients, you could wrap your jar like this one with tissue paper and tie with curling ribbon. Don't forget to attach a card with the recipe for making the cookies. Jar Mix Recipes

Low Fat Recipes

From Fiona Haynes, your Guide to Low Fat Cooking Pancakes are a wonderful breakfast treat, or, as my kids sometimes prefer, a breakfast-for-dinner treat. If you're trying to eat low fat, pancakes may not seem to be a good choice --  mostly because of what we put on top of them, and what we serve with them. Once you add butter, powdered sugar and syrup, plus some eggs and bacon (or sausage), the fat and calorie count increases considerably. But as an occasional treat, pancakes are wonderful, especially served with warm maple syrup and fresh fruit.

Fluffy Blueberry Pancakes Blueberry pancakes are probably my favorite kind of pancake. I like to use in-season blueberries when I can, but obviously I can't limit myself to eating blueberry pancakes only in the summer, so frozen ones have to suffice the rest of the year ... Read more

Whole Wheat Pancakes Why settle for store-bought pancake mixes when you can so easily make your own, more wholesome pancakes? These whole-wheat pancakes are light and delicious. Add some chopped berries if you like, and serve with warmed fruit compote or maple syrup. Just steer clear of butter... Read more

Applesauce Oatmeal Pancakes For another source of extra fiber in your pancake breakfast, try these yummy applesauce oatmeal pancakes, which are a big hit in our house. Read more

Pumpkin Pancakes Who says you can't eat pumpkin in spring? Pumpkin pancakes are perfect any time of year. Throw in some chopped apple, or a handful of raisins or even some chopped cranberries if you like. Enjoy with warm maple syrup... Read more

Gluten-Free Information

May is Celiac Awareness Month, and gluten is a pretty sticky subject these days. Sometimes, it can seem like everyone and their dog has stopped eating the pesky protein, whether it's because of an allergy, for the alleged health benefits, or as part of the latest fad diet - but celiac disease and gluten intolerance arevery serious issues. The question is... How Do I Know I Should Ditch Gluten?  The symptoms of an intolerance to gluten, be it celiac disease or a mild sensitivity, can be wide ranging. 9 signs you may have a gluten allergy How gluten can affect your skin The unusual symptoms of celiac disease in children 3 ways to test yourself for gluten sensitivity Is It Hard to Go Gluten-Free?  It can be daunting, but the world is much friendlier to gluten-free folks than it ever has been. Your complete guide to gluten-free cooking Is "gluten-free" food actually gluten-free? What you can eat on a gluten-free diet 9 sneaky sources of gluten How and where to shop gluten-free But Can I Have  Of course! A diagnosis of celiac disease or gluten sensitivity doesn't need to damage your leisure time. After all: There are plenty of gluten-free wines, whiskeys, vodkas, and beers Many companies offer a variety of perfectly safe candies and chocolates There's practically no end to the gluten-free pizza recipes you can try Countless restaurants (and even fast food joints) are becoming more sensitive to the issue Should I Stop Eating Gluten If I Don't Have To?  It's not a bad idea to go without gluten for a month to find out if you have an undiagnosed sensitivity. However, if you aren't sensitive to gluten, there's no real need to stop eating it. Some people experience vitamin deficiencies when they cut their gluten intake While others find themselves choosing more nutritious foodsand losing a surprising amount of weight For those who aren't sensitive to gluten, in the end, eliminating it will also eliminate a lot of potentially unhealthy, high-calorie foods like pizza and cake - but replacing them with equally high-calorie substitutes will stall any chances of weight loss or improved health. Ultimately, eating mindfully and choosing high quality, nutritious food should be the first step toward a healthier lifestyle.