Recipes

   Confetti Salad

Ingredients

• 6 cups torn salad greens
• 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) (1 унция = 28 гр) sliced ripe olives, drained
• 1 small red onion, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 to 2 cups Italian salad dressing or dressing of your choice

Directions
In a bowl, toss the greens, olives, onion, peppers, cabbage and cheese. Serve with dressing.

Pasta Carbonara

Ingredients

• 3 cups uncooked pasta
• 6 bacon strips, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-1/4 cups milk
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove to paper towels. In the drippings, saute garlic until tender. Add the milk, cream cheese and butter; stir until smooth. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and bacon; heat through. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.

Breakfast Pepperoni Pizza

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons water
• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 prebaked mini pizza crust
• 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup pizza sauce
• 12 slices pepperoni 

Directions

In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, onion and water. In a small skillet, heat butter until hot. Add egg mixture; cook and stir over medium heat until eggs are partially set.

Place the crust on an ungreased baking sheet. Sprinkle with about 2 tablespoons cheese and drizzle with about 2 tablespoons pizza sauce. Top with scrambled egg mixture. Drizzle with remaining pizza sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with pepperoni.

Bake at 200° for 10-12 minutes or until crust is slightly crisp. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Family Vegetable Beef Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds (2 фунта ≈ 900 гр.) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 can (46 ounces (46 унций ≈ 1300 гр.)) tomato juice
• 1 can (28 ounces (28 унций ≈ 800 гр.)) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 jar (4-1/2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained
• 2 cups frozen cut green beans
• 2 cups each finely chopped celery, cabbage and carrots
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano (орегано)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, cook beef and onion over medium heat (на среднем огне) until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Coconut Tropical Fruit Salad

Ingredients

• 1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium green apple, cubed
• 1 medium red apple, cubed
• 1 medium pear, cubed
• 1 medium orange, peeled and chopped
• 2 medium kiwi fruit, peeled and chopped
• 10 seedless red grapes, halved
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 firm medium banana, sliced
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut, toasted

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Drizzle with orange juice; toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, fold in banana and sprinkle with coconut.