Juicy Spritzer

Juicy Spritzer
Makes 4 servings

1-1/2 cups grapefruit Juice
1/4 cup sugar
2 inches stick cinnamon
Ice cubes
2 12-ounce cans ginger ale, chilled

For syrup, in a saucepan combine grapefruit juice, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Discard cinnamon; cool syrup. Cover and chill syrup. To serve, fill four 8-ounce glasses with ice. Add about 1/3 cup grapefruit syrup to each glass. Fill glasses with ginger ale. Stir gently.

Caramelized Onion and Spicy Jack Curd Pizzette

The first time I heard about Jihva For Ingredients, I thought it was a great idea for cooks like me to get ideas for how many ways an ingredient can be converted to delicious foods. And, what a way to learn about different cultures and try to indigenize it to yours, or vice versa! Kudos to Indira of Mahanandi for the ingenious idea, and thanks to Radhi for hosting the event! My first ever contribution to the Jihva For Ingredients is Caramalized Onion and Spicy Cheese Pizzette. Pizzettes are little pizzas. The first time I made these little mouthfuls of joy was when I had some frozen pizza dough on hand and a few onions I wanted to use up. Its a great appetizer and quite simple to make.

What You Need

• 12 Oz. of Whole Wheat Pizza Dough (I made my own; you can also use any frozen or fresh pizza dough from your local store)
• 2 Onions (Red or Yellow onions have more flavor)
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 Tsp Crushed Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 Tbsp of Olive Oil
• 8 Oz. of Fresh Spicy Jack Curd or Cheese (fresh spicy mozzarella would work well as well- I use Mike’s Firehouse Jack Curd available at my local farmer’s market)
• 1 Bottle (12 Oz.) Izze Blackberry
• 2 Tbsps of Harissa ( You can use any spicy chutney or spread you might have on hand)

How Its Done

1. Peel and dice the onions. Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan and add the onions. Stir periodically till onion turns transparent.
2. Add salt and continue to cook the onions (stirring periodically to make sure they don’t burn) till they begin to brown (the sugar in the onion is caramelized).
3. Add the Izze to the onion and let cook down till there is no liquid left. The sugars in the Izze will be concentrated in the onions, enhancing the sweetness in the onions. Turn off the heat and let cool.
4. While the onions are cooling, preheat the oven to 425 degrees fahrenheit and start working on the Pizzettes.
5. Roll our your pizza dough (if using frozen, follow package instructions to thaw) as thin as you can, making sure the dough doesn’t stick to the surface or is too thin to hold the toppings.
6. Use a glass or a cooke cutter and cut round discs out of the rolled dough (you should get about 17-18). Lay them out on a cookie sheet (dusted with corn meal) or a pizza crisper (pizza trays with little holes at the bottom that make the crust crisp).
7. Place an m&m sized dot of the harissa or spicy spread on each pizzette and spread (just like you would spread butter on your toast).
8. Next, top the pizzettes with the caramelized onions and pop them in the oven for about 6-7 minutes till the pizzettes start to brown.
9. If you’re using a firm cheese (pepper jack), you can top the pizzettes with the cheese and optional red pepper flakes before step 8 and bake till you see the cheese bubble and melt. If you’re using a soft cheese (such as fresh mozzarella) or cheese curds (like I did), proceed with step 8 and take the pizzettes out when they start to brown and top them with the cheese and red pepper flakes . Return to the oven and bake till the cheese is melted and bubbly. (these will also taste great with goat cheese, which you can add after the pizzettes are baked)
10. Take it out and let cool for 5 minutes before you serve.

The Pizzettes taste great warm- the sweet and spicy layers with the crunchy crust make each pizzette full of surprises! Buon Appetito!

How Long Can You Live Without Food?

There is another important factor in determining how long someone might live when there is little or no nourishing food to be had. The will to survive. With or without food those whose will to survive is strongest will always live longer than those who do not have this all important attribute. Ones willpower can add several days, or even a week to the total length of time you can survive without food. People who are starved and no longer have the will to live will perish much more quickly.

How Long Can You Survive Without Water?

Knowing that water is by far the most important nutrient for the human body (besides oxygen) and, in particular, during a survival situation when finding potable water may not be easy, the question becomes - just how long can the human body survive without adequate water?

Yummy Healthy Shrimp Recipes

Shrimp is always a good choice for a healthy recipe. Here are some of our favorite healthy shrimp recipes. Enjoy!

Shrimp Scampi

Ingredients
1 pound raw shrimp
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon thyme
3 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons cilantro, minced
1 teaspoon oregano
4 tablespoons low fat/non fat Parmesan cheese

Directions
Put all of the ingredients together in a large bowl and refrigerate for at least three hours. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to sauté pan and add shrimp to pan. Saute shrimp over medium hear for 5-10 minutes. Heat sauce in separate pan; add sauce to shrimp.

Healthy Shrimp Pasta

Ingredients
12 oz. pkg. whole wheat pasta
1 c. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves pressed garlic
3/4 c. olive oil
1-2 c. shrimp (1/2 lb.)
2 tsp. dried parsley or 1/2 c. fresh parsley

Directions
Heat olive oil and garlic in pan over low heat. Remove from heat and add parsley. Boil pasta; drain. Toss pasta with oil, garlic, parsley sauce and then add shrimp. Finally add Parmesan cheese and toss. Serve immediately.

Shrimp with Broccoli

Ingredients
1 can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon minced garlic, divided
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 cups fresh broccoli florets
2/3 cup water
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil or parsley
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Freshly ground pepper to taste
Lemon wedges

Directions
Combine clam juice (or broth), cornstarch and 1/2 tablespoon garlic in a small bowl; whisk until smooth. Set aside. Heat 1/2 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon garlic and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring, until fragrant but not browned, about 30 seconds. Add shrimp and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Sauté until the shrimp are pink, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.

Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add broccoli; stir for 1 minute. Add water, cover and cook until broccoli is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer to the bowl with the shrimp.

Add the reserved clam juice mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring, over medium-high heat, until thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in basil (or parsley) and season with lemon juice and pepper. Add the shrimp and broccoli and heat through. Serve immediately, with lemon wedges.

Shrimp Antipasto

Ingredients
1 1/2 shrimp cleaned and cooked
6 oz Provolone cheese, cut in cubes
6 oz can ripe pitted olives, drained
2/3 cups Realemon lemon juice
2 tablespoon dijon mustard
2 teas sugar
1 1/2 teas thyme leaves
1 teas salt
4 oz Genoa salami, cut in cubes
1 red pepper, cut in strips

Directions
Place shrimp, cheese and olives in large dish. In small bowl mix remaning ingredients, except salami and red pepper, pour over shrimp. Cover and refrigerate 6hrs. Add salami and pepper, toss, drain, serve.

3 Easy And Healthy Recipes For Kids

Individual Turkey Whole Wheat Pizza

Ingredients
1 whole wheat pita bread, small
1/2 cup of low fat mozzarella cheese
3 tablespoons of pizza sauce
Turkey lunch meat, sliced into small pieces, cooked in pan

Directions
Cook sliced turkey lunch meat in pan until crisp. Pour pizza sauce onto whole wheat pita. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese across pita and top with turkey. Bake in oven at 350F for about 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Kiddo Kebobs

Ingredients
Chicken or beef, cut into cubes
Cherry tomatoes (or another veggie)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup of honey
Kabob skewers

Directions
Combine the chicken or beef cubes, cherry tomatoes, soy sauce, and honey in a medium bowl and toss. S2. Skewer the meat and veggies. Place kebobs on a baking sheet and broil or grill them for about 10 to 15 minutes, turn once. Serve with green beans. Enjoy!

Broccoli and Cheese Potato Skins

Ingredients
4 Potatoes
2 cups of steamed broccoli, mashed
1 1/2 cup of 2% shredded cheddar cheese
Extra-virgin olive oil, drizzle

Directions
Scrub potatoes and bake them until they are tender (approximately 45-60 minutes). Boil broccoli and mash. Mix 1/2 cup of cheese with broccoli. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out insides. Mix the insides with the cheese and broccoli. Scoop this mix into the potato halves. Top with remaining cheese. Bake in oven until cheese is melted and potato is just crisp.

Thanksgiving Recipes: Healthy Side Dishes

Broccoli Salad

Ingredients
4 cup broccoli florets
1/2 cup carrots, shredded
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup sunflower kernels
1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
1/2 cup purple onion, diced
1 cup mayonnaise
2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
1/2 cup sugar

Directions
Mix broccoli, carrots, raisins, sunflower kernels, bacon, and onions. In a separate bowl combine mayonnaise, vinegar and sugar. 15 minutes prior to serving, add dressing to salad and toss.

Famous Green Bean Casserole

Ingredients
1 lb frozen or fresh green beans
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can low-sodium or reduced fat cream of mushroom soup
3/4 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon of pepper
1 can of French fried onions
1 Tbsp Olive oil

Directions
In sauté pan, mix green beans and olive oil until almost tender. Add mushroom soap, milk, and pepper. Bring to boil. Pour into glass baking dish. Bake at 350F for about 10 minutes and then top with fried onions and bake another 5 or so minutes.

Unsweetened, Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 tablespoons light Italian dressing
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup reduced fat sour cream
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Directions
Boil sweet potatoes until tender (10-15 minutes). Heat Italian dressing in a pan and add onion. Add sweet potatoes and mash lightly. Add sour cream and brown sugar. Stir.

Eggplant with Yellow Squash

Ingredients
1 large eggplant, chopped (coin size)
1 large yellow squash, chopped (coin size)
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 ounces water
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes
1 medium onion
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Rosemary and ginger, blend
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Italian seasoning packet
5-8 garlic gloves

Directions
Heat sauté pan. Add olive oil, chopped onion and garlic, eggplant and squash and mix with a dash of salt and pepper. Stir. Add tomato sauce, Rotel, water, and Italian seasoning; stir. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer until all is cooked through.