Sloppy Joes

Ingredients

3/4 cup chopped onion 
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 
3/4 pound ground round 
2 cups no-salt-added tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon sugar 
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
12 (1 1/2-ounce) rolls, split

 

Preparation

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add first 3 ingredients; cook until beef is browned, stirring to crumble. Stir in tomato sauce and next 8 ingredients (tomato sauce through black pepper); reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Spoon 1/4 cup beef mixture over bottom half of each bun. Cover with top halves.
                                                         Source : myrecipes.com

 

Read More

Orange-Flower Pavlovas with Strawberries

Ingredients

Meringues
2 large egg whites, room temperature
8 tablespoon(s) sugar, divided 
3/4 teaspoon(s) cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon(s) white balsamic vinegar
1/8 teaspoon(s) orange-flower water

Strawberry Coulis
1 12-ounce basket strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon(s) sugar 
1/8 teaspoon(s) orange-flower water

Strawberries and Whipped Cream
1 12-ounce basket strawberries, hulled, quartered (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon(s) plus 1 teaspoon sugar 
1/8 teaspoon(s) orange-flower water
3/4 cup(s) chilled heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract

Preparation

Meringues
Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 275°F. Line large baking sheet with parchment paper. Using cookie cutter or glass as aid, trace six 2 1/2-inch circles on parchment, spacing 2 to 3 inches apart; turn parchment over.
Using electric mixer, beat egg whites in large bowl until soft peaks begin to form. With mixer running, gradually add 6 tablespoons sugar. Whisk 2 tablespoons sugar and cornstarch in small bowl. With mixer running, gradually beat sugar-cornstarch mixture into meringue. Continue beating meringue until stiff glossy peaks form. Beat in vinegar and orange-flower water. Divide meringue among parchment paper circles, spreading to fill completely (meringues will be about 1 1/2 inches high). Using back of spoon, form slight depression in center of each meringue.
Bake meringues until beige and dry to touch, about 20 minutes. Turn off oven and prop door open slightly with wooden spoon. Let meringues cool in oven until completely dry, about 1 hour. Transfer to rack to cool completely. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

Strawberry Coulis
Puree all ingredients in blender until smooth. Transfer to bowl. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.

Strawberries and Whipped Cream
Mix strawberries, 1 tablespoon sugar, and orange-flower water in medium bowl. Let stand at room temperature until sugar dissolves and juices form, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes.
Using electric mixer, beat chilled cream, vanilla, and remaining 1 teaspoon sugar in another medium bowl until soft peaks form. DO AHEAD Strawberries and whipped cream can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover separately and chill. Stir strawberry mixture and rewhisk cream just before using.
Spoon small dollop of whipped cream in center of each plate. Place 1 meringue atop whipped cream on each plate, pressing lightly to anchor meringue. Spoon generous dollop of whipped cream in center of each meringue. Spoon coulis around meringues; top with sliced strawberry mixture. 

                                                     Source : myrecipes.com

Read More

Old-Fashioned Strawberry Shortcakes

Ingredients

3 1/2 cups halved strawberries, divided 
1/3 cup sugar 
1/3 cup orange juice 
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon juice 
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 
3 tablespoons sugar 
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons chilled stick margarine or butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
Cooking spray 
6 tablespoons frozen reduced-calorie whipped topping, thawed 
Whole strawberries (optional) 

 

Preparation

Combine 1 cup strawberry halves, 1/3 cup sugar, orange juice, vanilla, and lemon juice in a bowl, and mash with a potato masher. Stir in 2 1/2 cups strawberry halves. Cover and chill.
Preheat oven to 425°.
Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups; level with a knife. Combine flour, 3 tablespoons sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl; cut in margarine with a pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add buttermilk, stirring just until moist (dough will be sticky).
Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 4 times with floured hands. Pat dough into a 6 x 4-inch rectangle. Cut dough into 6 squares. Place 1 inch apart on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425° for 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Split shortcakes in half horizontally using a serrated knife; place each bottom half on a dessert plate. Spoon 1/4 cup strawberry mixture over each bottom half. Top with shortcake tops; spoon 1/4 cup strawberry mixture over each top. Top each serving with 1 tablespoon whipped topping; garnish with whole strawberries, if desired.

                                                            Source : myrecipes.com

Read More

Strawberry-Raspberry Soda

Ingredients

1 cup firm strawberry-sour cream ice cream 
1/3 cup sliced strawberries (1/4 in. thick) 
2 teaspoons sugar 
2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
3/4 cup chilled club soda

Preparation

In a tall glass (at least 16 oz.), layer scoops of ice cream and strawberries. In a 1-cup measure, mix sugar and raspberry vinegar until sugar is dissolved. Add chilled club soda. Pour mixture over ice cream in glass. Serve with a spoon and straw.
                                                      Source : myrecipes.com

 

Read More

Double Strawberry-Banana Shake

Ingredients

2 cups strawberries, sliced and frozen 
2 large ripe bananas, sliced and frozen
1 pint strawberry ice cream
2 cups milk 
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Serve immediately.
Light Double Strawberry-Banana Shake: Substitute fat-free frozen strawberry yogurt and fat-free milk. Proceed with recipe as directed.
                                                Source : myrecipes.com

 

Read More

Strawberry-Sugar Biscuit Trifle

Ingredients

Sugar Biscuits
6 tablespoons orange liqueur or orange juice, divided 
2 1/2 pounds strawberries, halved 
Trifle Custard
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Garnishes: strawberries, mint leaves

 

Preparation

Cut Sugar Biscuits in half; brush cut sides evenly with 5 tablespoons orange liqueur.
Line bottom of a 4-quart bowl or trifle bowl with eight Sugar Biscuit halves. Arrange strawberry halves around lower edge of bowl. Spoon one-third of Trifle Custard evenly over Sugar Biscuit halves; top with one-third of remaining strawberry halves. Repeat layers twice, ending with strawberry layer. Drizzle remaining orange liqueur evenly over top. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours.
Beat whipping cream until foamy; gradually add powdered sugar, beating until soft peaks form. Spread over trifle; serve immediately. Garnish, if desired.

                                                 Source : myrecipes.com

Read More

Strawberry Waffle Sundaes

Ingredients

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 (1 lb.) package frozen strawberries, slightly thawed
2 tablespoons lemon juice 
4 (4-inch) frozen waffles (1 1/2 oz. each) 
1 pint vanilla ice cream 

Preparation

Combine confectioners' sugar, strawberries and lemon juice in bowl of a food processor or blender. Process until chunky. (This will yield about 2 cups strawberry sauce.)
Toast waffles according to package directions. Let waffles cool slightly and cut each into quarters.
Place a scoop of ice cream in center of a bowl or plate. Spoon a small amount of strawberry sauce over and around ice cream. Stick 4 waffle wedges into each serving of ice cream. Top with dollops of whipped cream or other whipped topping, if desired. Serve with remaining strawberry sauce.

 

Read More