Orange Vinaigrette Dressing

This is a recipe from my friend Carrian which I changed slightly

1/3 C. orange juice
2 T. Apple Cider vinegar
1/3 C. vegetable oil
2 T. sugar
1 T. Good seasons dry Italian dressing mix

combine Ingredients and pour over salad I like it over some of the following

-Mixed Greens salad bag with sliced strawberries. Sometimes I add feta cheese as well.

-Romaine lettuce with craisins, carrot slivers, and salmon (I like this for lunch)

If you want to make it clean you could use fresh squeezed OJ, olive oil and forgo the sugar. I haven't tried this yet so if you do let me know.

This is the original recipe I changed just a few things so I could use items I keep in my kitchen on a regular basis.

French Bread

I "borrowed" this off my friend Elise's Blog thanks Elise

Ingredients
2 cups warm water
1 tablespoon yeast
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
5-5 1/2 cups bread flour [I never have bread flour on hand, and it's hard to find here. I use regular flour and it turns out just fine.]

Directions

1. Dissolve yeast in warm water (110 degrees) and sugar in large bowl; allow yeast to proof or foam (about 10 minutes).
2. Add salt, oil, and 3 cups flour; beat for 2 minutes.
3. Stir in 2 cups flour to make a stiff dough.
4. Knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. [I do not knead by hand; I use kitchen aid on medium for approximately 5 minutes.]
5. Place in oiled bowl, turn dough to coat all sides, cover and let rise until doubled.
6. Punch down and divide in half.
7. Shape dough into two long slender loaves.
8. Grease and sprinkle with cornmeal either a french bread pan or large cookie sheet.
9. Place loaves in pan and cut diagonal gashes on top of each loaf (I use scissors).
10. Cover and let rise until doubled.
11. Bake at 375 degrees for about 30 minutes.
12. Note: You can sprinkle or spray water on the loaves during baking if you want a really crunchy crust. [Turn finished bread onto cooling rack to avoid soggy bottoms. And for a very soft crust, cover cooling bread with dish towel.]
13. [It's hard to mess this recipe up. Try it. You will suddenly become a baker.]

Ice Cream Dream Dessert

Ingredients

1/2 Gallon Vanilla Ice Cream
1/2 Gallon Raspberry Sherbet
1/2 Gallon Pineapple Sherbet
2 Pkg's Frozen Raspberries
6 Banana's Sliced
1 1/2 to 2 cans pineapple tidbits

Soften the ice cream and sherbet and stir together, then add the frozen raspberries, pineapple tidbits and banana slices. Stir together and freeze mixture at least over night. Serve in cups with pirouette cookies. Sorry guys there is no clean way about this!

Fruit Dip

Ingredients

1 small package of french vanilla pudding
2 cups cold milk
1 small container of cool whip
Almond extract to taste

Directions:
Make pudding according to package (most use about 2 cups cold milk) however, before you stick the mixture in the refrigerator to cool add the majority of the container of cool whip. Once this is combined add almond extract. I don't measure it I just add a bit at a time until the mixture has a nice almond flavor. If you are trying it by itself It has a stronger almond taste but it needs to be on the stronger side otherwise the fruit will over power it when used as a dip.

Combine with any of your favorite fruits. I love strawberries, bananas and pineapple

Grilled Salmon Salad with Orange Basil Vinaigrette

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate, Thawed

1Tbsp plus 1 1/2 tsp. Cider Vinegar

1 Tbsp. Chopped Fresh Basil or 1 tsp dried Basil

1 tsp Olive Oil

4 Cups Torn mixed Greens

3/4 Cup sliced Strawberries

10 to 12 Thin cucumber slices, cut into halves

1/8 tsp coarsely ground black pepper

Directions

whisk together OJ concentrate, vinegar, basil and olive oil. Set aside 2 Tbsp baste salmon with .

Grill Salmon brushing frequently the OJ mixture. Cool slightly

Toss together greens, strawberries and cucumber slices and divide evenly between two plates

Break salmon into chunks. Arrange salmon on greens mixture. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with pepper.

I really liked this salad it was delicious. It's not clean because of the OJ concentrate. To make clean you could try fresh squeezed OJ possibly and use extra virgin olive oil. Also, you can make the salmon have more flavor by using just OJ concentrate instead of the mixture.

Oatmeal Protein Smoothie

Ingredients
1/4 Cup Uncooked Oatmeal
1 Tbsp Natural Nut Butter (I use Adams Natural Peanut butter)
1 Scoop Protein Powder
1 Tbsp Organic Honey
1 Tbsp Flax Seed
1 Cup Milk
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
Ice

Directions

Puree ingredients, Add ice to desired consistency and enjoy! I used chocolate protein powder. The recipe says vanilla is best. I haven't tried vanilla

I know this sounds kind of interesting but it's really good

Chinese Chicken and Rice

Sorry I don't have a good picture

Ingredients
1 lb Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into julienne strips
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
1 1/2 Cups Broccoli Florets
1 Cup Mushrooms
1/2 Cup Water Chestnuts
1 Cup Penny Sliced Carrots
1 Cup Green Onions, sliced

Marinade
2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Ginger Root
2 tsp Low Sodium Soy Sauce
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
Dash Hot Pepper Sauce

Directions:
Combine all marinade ingredients. Place chicken in marinade and let stand for 1 Hour in refrigerator. Meanwhile Make 6 servings of Brown Rice.

Heat Olive Oil in a large skillet and gently saute garlic until just fragrant. Add Sliced chicken and saute until no longer pink. Add chopped vegetables and cook until just soft. Remove from heat. Add the cooked vegetable mixture to the rice when it's finished cooking. Serve piping hot.

I personally don't like mushrooms, green onions or hot pepper sauce so I don't add them.