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Blueberry-Mango Smoothie: A Delectable Summer Drink

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Quick Chef | 4 Comments

TweetBy Ann Martin Now that summer is in the air, the produce section at the market is filled with vibrant reds, cool blues and soothing orange colors. With such a dazzling array of fruit to choose from at the peak of ripeness, it takes no time at all to concoct a luscious smoothie that packs a punch. In a previous…

Peach and Almond O J Smoothie

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Quick Chef | 2 Comments

TweetWe drink a lot of smoothies in our house so I’m always on the hunt for new twists. Usually it’s the kids that are engineering something different, especially my youngest. He’s not afraid to toss just about anything in the blender if he thinks it will work and he’s not afraid to drink it. There is no fear in trying…

Good Old Fashioned Lemonade

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetIt’s hot and there is nothing more refreshing than homemade lemonade. You can also use this recipe to make popsicles. I love to throw some fresh fruit into the popsicle molds and then pour the juice in. Good Old Fashioned Lemonade Print Prep time 35 mins Cook time 5 mins Total time 40 mins Author: Val Recipe type:…

Holiday Apple Cider

Posted on December 13, 2010 by Quick Chef | 0 Comments

TweetBefore my husband and I were married, the two of us decided to do what you might call a family tradition. We make up two batches or more of hot apple cider. Sure hot apple cider really isn’t that big of a deal to make . But the way that we do it is so much better than the store…