Description:

Everybody loves...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Drinks

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 oz) dark...
1 can (15 oz) apricots...
1 1/2 cups chocolate ice...
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons choopped peanuts
1 stick cinnamon, for...

Directions:

Whirl the cherries, apricots, ice cream and cinnamon in a blender, just until smooth. Add peanuts; blend 5 seconds more. Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, if desired. Another serving option: serve the smoothie as a chilled dessert soup in a small bowl or stemmed glass.

Description:

Whirl sweet, canned peaches...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Cocktails

Notes:

SORBET FLAVOR...

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces)...
2 tablespoons bourbon

Directions:

Freeze the unopened can of fruit until frozen solid, at least 18 hours. Submerge the unopened can in hot water 1 to 2 minutes.

Open the can, and pour any thawed syrup into the workbowl of a food processor. Remove the other end of the can, and turn the fruit out onto a cutting surface. Cut into chunks and add to the workbowl. Process, pulsing on and off until smooth. Add bourbon and process to blend thoroughly.

Serve immediately, or spoon into a bowl, cover and fr...

Description:

Give your fruit salad some...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 can (15 1/2 ounces...
2 can (15 1/2 ounces...
1 can (4 ounces)...
1 pinch Cinnamon, to taste

Directions:

Toss all ingredients together and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Description:

Great snack, appetizer or...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces)...
1/3 cup bottled barbecue...
1 tablespoon to 2 tablespoons...
2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
1 pinch Salt to taste

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor and process in pulses until smooth.

Description:

Cuban inspired, this hearty...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Cuban

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
1 can (4 ounces)...
1 package (8 ounces)...
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup toasted, slivered...

Directions:

In a medium saucepan, combine chili, pineapple, chilies, cream cheese, raisins, chili powder and cinnamon; mix well. Heat until cream cheese melts, stirring continuously. Mix in almonds. Variation: In place of cream cheese, thicken with 1 can (15 ounces) white kidney beans, drained and puréed. *If desired, turkey chili may be substituted for no-beans chili (with consequent changes to the below nutritionals).

Description:

Make this great appetizer...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15-ounce) can...
3 tablespoon extra-virgin...
2 tablespoon minced Italian...
2 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon...
2 clove garlic, minced...
16 small small slices...
1 can (2 ounces)...

Directions:

Mix beans, oil, parsley, onion, lemon juice, garlic and pepper in a small bowl, making make 1 cup spread. Spoon a bit on each slice of toast and top each with 2 anchovies.

Description:

Whip up this easy appetizer...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (about 8 ounces)...
1 can (about 8 ounces)...
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 teaspoon dried crushed chiles
2 tablespoon 1extra-virgin...

Directions:

Preparation:
Carefully pierce each olive several times with the tip of a small knife. Combine the black and green olives with the oregano, chiles, and olive oil, and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least two hours for the flavors to blend. Serve chilled. They will keep in the refrigerator for about two weeks.

Description:

For an easy snack, dip it!...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (14 1/2 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoon lime juice...
1 each Hot pepper sauce,...
1 cup petite-cut canned...
1 teaspoon dried or 1...

Directions:

Mash peas in a medium bowl, using a potato masher or the back of a large spoon. In a medium bowl, combine mashed peas, onion, garlic, lime juice and hot pepper sauce to taste. Mix until well blended. Stir in tomatoes and cilantro. If a refrigerator or cooler is available, cover and cool for about 1 to 2 hours to allow flavors to blend. The dip can also be enjoyed right away at room temperature.

Description:

Guacamole (known as...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 slice onion, about...
1 clove garlic
1 each jalapeño pepper,...
2 large ripe avocados,...
1 cup canned, crushed...
2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions:

Combine onion, garlic and jalapeño in the work bowl of a food processor, equipped with a knife blade, and chop finely. Add avocado, 2/3 of the crushed pineapple, lemon juice and salt, and process into a coarse purée. Scrape the guacamole into a serving bowl and mix in the remaining crushed pineapple. Serve with chips or vegetables for dipping.

Description:

Add some sparkle to your...

Time:

5 min (5 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Drinks

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

3 ounce (1/4 cup, plus 2...
3 ounce (1/4 cup, plus 2...
2 ounce (1/4 cup) ginger ale
1 each ice
1 each Canned pineapple...

Directions:

Equipment:

Martini shaker or pint glass
Shaking tin
Cocktail strainer

Do ahead: In blender, purée entire can of tropical fruit salad until smooth. Set tropical fruit purée into a separate bowl/pitcher. Rinse blender bowl and return to base.

To make one drink: In martini shaker, add 3 ounces tropical fruit purée and white cranberry juice. Fill martini shaker with ice, and shake vigorously 12 times. Pour into pint glass; top with gin...

Description:

Frozen pops don’t have to...

Time:

6 min (3 min to prepare, 3 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Notes:

Freeze 3 hours

Ingredients:

1 can 15 oz can pear...
12 ounces (1-1/2 cups) 2%...
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract...
1 package (3-1/2 oz. box)...

Directions:

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend on medium-high for 1 minute. Pour into 3 ounce Popsicle® molds or 3 ounce paper cups with Popsicle® sticks inserted. Cover and freeze until solid, at least 3 hours. Freeze for up to 1 week.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 80; Total fat 1g; Saturated fat 0.5g; Cholesterol 5mg; Sodium 160mg; Total carbohydrate 16g; Fiber 1g; Protein 2g; Vitamin A 2%DV*; Vitamin C 2%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 2%DV

*Daily Val...

Description:

Pasta for two.

Time:

6 min (3 min to prepare, 3 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutrition Information...

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon extra virgin...
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/3 cup canned pasta sauce
2 ounce canned tiny...
3 cups hot mac and...
2 tablespoon finely shredded,...

Directions:

Heat the olive oil in a small skillet over medium-heat. Add the garlic and cook until aromatic, about 10 seconds. Add the pasta sauce and shrimp, and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir into 2 portions, or approximately 3 cups, of hot mac and cheese along with the Parmesan cheese and serve.

Description:

If your idea of nachos is...

Time:

9 min (5 min to prepare, 4 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

5 OZ (about 4 dozen...
1 can (9.75 oz) white...
1 cup drained and...
1 cup drained canned...
3 OZ pepper jack...

Directions:

Arrange chips on a large, microwave-safe platter.

Break the chicken in pieces and scatter over the chips. Scatter the beans over the chicken and the tomatoes over the beans. Top with an even layer of cheese and microwave at full-power until the cheese is melted, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Description:

Here’s an updated spin on...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Lunch

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (6 ounces) tuna...
1  apple, chopped
1/2 cup chopped yellow...
1/4 cup chopped, unsalted...
1/4 cup canned, roasted...
1/4 cup light mayonnaise
4  panini or hard rolls
2 cups watercress

Directions:

In a medium bowl combine tuna, apple, yellow bell pepper and cashews. Separately blend roasted red pepper and mayonnaise in a blender; add to tuna mixture. Toss lightly. Divide tuna mixture and spread on four panini. Top with watercress. Serve.

Description:

Salsa doesn’t have to...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Ethnicity:

Italian

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can Salsa doesn’t...
1 can (14 ounces)...
1/4 cup finely diced red...
2 clove 1/4garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red...
2 tablespoons extra-virgin...
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

Directions:

Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl and set aside for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve as a spread

Description:

Sweet, succulent canned...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Dessert

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces)...
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
1 pint raspberry sorbet
1 cup fresh raspberries

Directions:

Reserve 4 peach slices for garnish. Purée the remaining peach slices with the reserved peach syrup and lemon juice in the work bowl of a food processor or blender. Spoon the purée into 4 dessert dishes. Add scoops of sherbet. Garnish with raspberries and reserved peach slices.

Description:

This flavorful seafood...

Time:

10 min (5 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Appetizer

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups salsa verde
1 can (about 13 ounces)...
1 teaspoon dried lemon...
2 cups water
1 large (about 9 grams)...
1 can (about 6 ounces)...
1 can (about 6 ounces)...
8 ounces cooked shrimp,...

Directions:

Combine the salsa, coconut milk, lemon grass and water in a saucepan, cook over medium heat until boiling.

Add the bouillon cube and stir to dissolve. Stir in the salmon, crab and shrimp and heat through, about 2 minutes.

Description:

Serve this main-dish cobb...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Main Dish

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

9  cups mixed greens
1  can (15 ounces)...
1  can (15 ounces)...
3  large eggs,...
1  can (11 ounces)...
2  medium avocadoes,...
1  Juice of 1 lime
1/3  cup shredded...
1/4  cup chopped,...
1  Black pepper, to...
3/4  cup sun-dried...

Directions:

Place greens on six dinner plates. Arrange equal amounts of beans, tomatoes, eggs, corn, avocadoes (tossed with lime juice) and cheese over greens. Sprinkle with cilantro. Season with black pepper, as desired. Serve immediately with vinaigrette.

Description:

Enjoy a taste of the...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Drinks

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

5 OZ (1/2 cup, plus 2...
2 each limes
3 OZ (1/4 cup, plus 2...
3 each strawberries...

Directions:

Do ahead: In a blender, purée the entire can of peaches. Set peach purée aside in a separate bowl/pitcher. Rinse blender bowl and return to base.

To make 2 cocktail drinks: Juice two limes, and pour juice into blender. Add rum, 5 ounces (1/3 of the purée from the 15-ounce can) peach purée, strawberries and sugar. Fill serving glass with ice, add ice to blender and repeat, adding another glass of ice. Blend until smooth. Pour into cocktail glasses. Garnish with whipped cream...

Description:

Forget about preparing...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Snack

Ingredients:

1 can (16 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces) sliced...
1 can 8 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces)...
2 cups fresh...
2 pieces mint (binches),...

Directions:

Thread one of each type of the fruit onto an 8-inch bamboo skewer, or make mini-kebabs by threading 2 or 3 pieces of fruit on sturdy wooden toothpicks. Refrigerate, covered until ready to serve, for up to 4 hours. Serve the fruit kebabs on a platter, lined with mint, and with dips, nuts, and coconut, if desired

*Dips/Garnishes:
1) Make a dipping sauce by whisking 1 cup (8 ounces) strawberry whipped cream cheese with ¼ cup reserved peach or apricot syrup or juice. Refr...

Description:

Kick up the heat at summer...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons mayonnaise,...
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 can (16 ounces)...
1/3 cup thinly sliced...
1 pieces canned, roasted...
1/2 cup jicama, peeled...
2 can (5 ounces each)...
1 each avocado, peeled,...
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions:

In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise with hot pepper sauce, chili powder and cumin. Stir in the oil a little at a time until all is incorporated and the dressing is smooth.

Add the garbanzo beans, scallion, roasted pepper and jicama. Break the turkey into small chunks and toss everything together gently until all of the salad ingredients are coated with dressing. Refrigerate for up to one day.

Just before serving, fold in the avocado and parsley.

Description:

Like to sink your teeth...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Lunch

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1/2 cup canned beets,...
2 tablespoons horseradish (use...
8 slices crusty ciabatta...
1/2 cup sliced red onion
1 can (4 ounces) sliced...
2 cups shredded leaf...

Directions:

In a small bowl combine beets and horseradish to make spread; blend well. To assemble sandwich, spread beet-horseradish mixture on one side of 4 slices of bread. Arrange beef, onion, mushrooms and lettuce on top. Top with remaining slices of bread.

Description:

This quick and easy fruit...

Time:

10 min (5 min to prepare, 5 min to cook)

Meal type:

Cocktails

Ethnicity:

American

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

1 can (15 ounces) pear...
1/2 cup pomegranate or...
1 each juice of 1 lemon
1 can (12 fluid ounces)...

Directions:

Place the can of pears in a freezer; freeze until solid, at least 3 hours, or up to several days. Scoop the frozen pears from the can, and purée with the pomegranate juice and the lemon juice in a blender until smooth. Stir in the soda and serve immediately.

Description:

Cool and refreshing, this...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Salad

Notes:

Nutritional...

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups thinly sliced celery
1 each 1 bunch green...
1 can (16 ounces) red...
1 can (16 ounces)...
1 can (16 ounces)...
1 can (15 ounces)...
1 can (8 ounces) cut...
3 ounces (1 jar) stuffed...
1 can (2 1/2 ounces)...
1/2 cup finely chopped...
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 pinch (1/8 teaspoon)...
1 clove garlic, minced

Directions:

Combine the celery, green onions, kidney beans, garbanzo beans, black-eyed peas, carrots, green beans, green olives if desired, black olives and parsley in a large bowl.

Mix the olive oil, vinegar, pepper and garlic in a small bowl. Toss with the vegetables and refrigerate until chilled through.

Description:

Wrap up leftover...

Time:

10 min (10 min to prepare, 0 min to cook)

Meal type:

Lunch

Notes:

*For food safety,...

Ingredients:

1 can (29 ounces) diced...
1 cup canned salsa
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped cilantro...
4 each (10-inch)...
4 each large hard-cooked...
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar...
2 cup shredded,...

Directions:

Combine potatoes, salsa, green onions and cilantro in a medium bowl; toss gently with fork to mix. Warm tortillas.* Spread equal portions of potato-salsa mixture on the bottom half of each tortilla, leaving room on the edges. Sprinkle with eggs and cheese; top with lettuce. Fold side and bottom edges of each tortilla toward the middle over filling, then roll so tortilla covers filling.