Recipe # 17 Orange Julius

Hey ya'll! I haven't posted forever! Can you ever forgive me for leading such a busy life? I hope you like the recipes that I have posted/blogged about so far... If not, try them. That's why they're here. :) Let everyone know how it went. Feel free to leave tips and comments. That's what we're here for. Anyway, I came up with my version of Orange Julius after looking at several recipes and remembering what my parents did when they made it. I know that my dad always used powdered sugar instead of regular sugar because it makes it creamier. However, I will note that many of the recipes used sugar. So, if you're not into the whole creamy thing, try substituting sugar for the powdered sugar in my recipe. I happen to like the creamy version though, because obviously that's what I grew up drinking.

Orange Julius

1 (12 ounce) Can of frozen Orange Juice
1 Can Skim Milk
1 Can Water
1 tsp. Vanilla (Optional)
3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar
7 Ice Cubes

Directions:
Put all ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth. Pour into glasses. Serve and enjoy. :)

Happy Blending!

Love,

Tiffany

Note: I made this for Valentine's Day but substituted frozen apple juice for the frozen orange juice. It was really good! Now I want to try other frozen juices and see if they taste as good as these two versions!

Recipe # 16 Dr. Oz's Brain-Boosting Smoothie

Ingredients:


1 banana Bananas are high in antioxidants, dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine boosts memory and attention while serotonin elevates mood and helps control appetite, memory and learning.


1/4 cup blueberries Blueberries contain pigments called anthocyanins that give the fruit its dark color and also boost brain function. They also help protect the brain from stress and may reduce dementia.


A handful of hemp nuts These nuts are rich in Omega-3's which are essential for the health of your brain and nervous system. Additionally, the compounds found in hemp seeds have been shown to promote memory, learning and immune function.


1/2 cup apple juice Apple juice prevents the loss of an important neurotransmitter called acetylcholine which is critical for memory and brain health.


1 teaspoon rhodiola rosea This liquit plant extract improves mood, alleviates depression and can also improve sexual functioning and libido. It's available for purchase in natural food stores. 


Add a handful of ice and blend in a blender until smooth.


Thank you Dr. Oz for sharing this recipe! I can't wait to try it to improve my memory!


Happy Blending!


Love,


Tiffany

Recipe # 15 Ricotta Lasagna Rolls

Cooking Directions for Lasagna:
Bring 5 quarts of water to a rapid boil. One tablespoon of oil may be added to water to prevent lasagna from sticking. Add pieces of lasagna one at a time, allowing each to slowly soften as it is added to the water. For most recipes, cook lasagna until nearly tender, about 8-10 minutes. Drain immediately and rinse in cold water. Arrange lasagna pieces flat in single layer on clean, dry towels to dry until ready to use.

Ricotta Lasagna Rolls

Lasagna:
1/2 (16 oz) package lasagna, cooked and drained
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 egg slightly beaten
1 pound ricotta cheese
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound Mozzarella cheese, sliced into thin strips
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Sauce:
2 (6 oz) cans tomato paste
3 cups water
2 Tablespoons chopped parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon sweet basil
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Instructions:
In saucepan, combine sauce ingredients, stirring to blend well. Simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. While sauce is cooking, prepare lasagna rolls. Cream together cream cheese and butter/margarine. Stir in egg, ricotta cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; blend thoroughly. Spread 2 to 3 Tablespoons of filling on each piece of lasagna. Starting at narrow end, lightly roll up each piece. Place rolls, open side down, in greased shallow baking pan. Pour sauce over rolls; top with Mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Bake uncovered, at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-60 minutes. Refrigerate any leftovers. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

I got this off of the back of our lasagna box. Thanks Kroger! I can't wait to try this new recipe!

Happy Baking!

Love,

Tiffany