Momma Simo’s Popcorn

Ingredients for 2 servings:
1. 1 -1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil (not a light one, but one with a good flavor)
2. 3 tablespoons unpopped popcorn
3. salt, to taste
4. cumin, to taste (about a teaspoon)

Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add popcorn kernels and cover pot with lid.
2. Shake pot constantly while popcorn pops. You should hear the sounds of the corn popping. When the pot is silent, it is done.
3. Toss the popcorn with salt and cumin and serve.

Caribbean Pavlovas

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  Ingredients for 8 servings: 1. 2 dashes cooking spray2. 4 large egg whites3. 1/3 cup Splenda sugar substitute4. 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar5. 1 tablespoon water, boiling6. 1 medium pineapple, cubed7. 2 medium mangoes, cubed8. 1 medium papaya, cubed9. 2 tablespoons...

Hot-Iron Grilled Cheese Sandwich

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  Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened2. 2 slices white bread3. 2 slices American cheese Directions: 1. Heat an electric iron to medium heat. (not on steam).2. Butter one side of each bread slice.3. With the buttered side on the...

Pasta Parmigiana

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  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 12 ounces whole wheat pasta shells2. 1/2 teaspoon salt3. 3 tablespoons olive oil4. 1 lb mushroom, wiped and chopped5. 1 green pepper, de-seeded and diced6. 1 red pepper, de-seeded and diced7. 1 lemon, juice of8. 2/3 cup single cream9....

Fruit Cobbler

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  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1/4 cup butter2. 1 cup flour3. 2 teaspoons baking powder4. 8 tablespoons sugar5. 3/4 cup milk6. 4 -5 large peaches, sliced (or 4-5 cups of strawberries) Directions: 1. Melt butter. Mix dry ingredients, add milk. Pour into a 8x8 baking...

Tomato Frittata

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  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 3 tablespoons olive oil2. 6 large eggs3. 3 tablespoons finely grated parmesan cheese4. 1 garlic clove, minced5. sea salt6. fresh ground black pepper7. 1 1/2 lbs ripe plum tomatoes, cored, cut cross-wise in 1/4-inch slices (5-6 medium)...

Fruit Salad

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  Ingredients for 4 servings: 1. 8 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained2. 11 ounces mandarin oranges, drained3. 1 cup grapes, cut in halves4. 1 cup mini marshmallows5. 1 cup shredded coconut6. 1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip Directions: 1. Mix pineapple tidbits, mandarin oranges,...

Blackbeard

  Ingredients for 1 servings: 1. 1 ounce spiced rum2. 1 ounce root beer Schnapps3. 4 ounces cola4. ice Directions: 1. Pour spiced rum, root beer schnapps, and cola over ice.2. Stir. Enjoy your meal!

Lani’s Protein Snacks

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  Ingredients for 6 servings: 1. 1/2 cup rolled oats2. 2 teaspoons protein shake mix, berry flavoured3. 1 banana, mashed4. 1/2 cup blueberries5. 2 teaspoons low-fat blueberry yogurt6. 1 teaspoon honey Directions: 1. Throw all the ingredients together in a food...