Peanut Butter Sundaes

Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 8
Cooking time: 5 min


Ingredients:

4 cups chocolate nonfat frozen yogurt

1/3 cup peanut butter, creamy

2/3 cup sugar

1/3 cup water

Cooking Directions:

Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and boil 1 minute or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter. Transfer to a blender and blend on high until smooth. Cool slightly and pour over frozen yogurt. Refrigerate any unused sauce.

Strawberry-Pineapple Sundaes

Preparation time: 10 min Servings: 2


Cooking time: 0 min

Ingredients:

1 oz pineapple chunks, drained

1/4 tsp vanilla extract

1 cup fresh strawberries

2 cups chocolate nonfat frozen yogurt

Cooking Directions:

Purée strawberries and vanilla in a blender or food processor. Combine with pineapple in a bowl and chill. Spoon over frozen yogurt.

Southwestern Marinade

Preparation time: 5 min Servings: 4 Ingredients:

2 tbsp fresh lime juice

2 tbsp cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup salsa

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1/4 tsp cumin seed

Cooking Directions:

Combine all ingredients, stirring until well blended. Remember to always marinate in the refrigerator. Allow about 1/2 cup marinade for each 1 lb-2 lb of meat. Turn meat occasionally during marinating so that all sides are equally exposed to the marinade. For flavor only, marinate 15 minutes, or as long as 2 hours. For tenderizing, allow at least 6 hours. Remaining marinade may be brushed on the meat during grilling, or used as a sauce, provided it is brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to serving. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Creamy Peanut Marinade

Preparation time: 5 min Servings: 8
Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise type salad dressing

2 tbsp peanut butter

2 tbsp soy sauce

2 tbsp barbecue sauce

Cooking Directions:

Thoroughly combine all ingredients and use to marinate meat or poultry. Remember to discard any unused marinade that has touched raw meat.

Sweet Orange Marinade

Preparation time: 5 min Servings: 4

 Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise type salad dressing

2 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 cup orange juice

Cooking Directions:

Marinate meat or vegetables in mixture. Grill and baste until done. Discard any unused marinade that has touched raw meat.

Lemony Asian Marinade

Preparation time: 5 min Servings: 4 Ingredients:

1/4 tsp chili pepper flakes

3/4 tsp ginger, grated

1-1/2 tbsp vegetable oil

1-1/2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce

3 tbsp scallions, chopped

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

Cooking Directions:

Combine all ingredients, stirring until well blended. Remember to always marinate in the refrigerator. Allow about 1/2 cup marinade for each 1 lb-2 lb of meat. Turn meat occasionally during marinating so that all sides are equally exposed to the marinade. For flavor only, marinate 15 minutes, or as long as 2 hours. For tenderizing, allow at least 6 hours. Remaining marinade may be brushed on the meat during grilling, or used as a sauce, provided it is brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to serving. Makes about 1/2 cup.

Barbecue Marinade

Preparation time: 5 min Servings: 4

Cooking time: 10 min

Ingredients:

1/2 cup onions, chopped

1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground

1 tbsp water

1 tbsp prepared horseradish

1/3 cup ketchup

1/3 cup cider vinegar

1 tbsp vegetable oil

1-1/2 tbsp brown sugar

Cooking Directions:
Cook onion and brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat about 3 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add remaining ingredients and continue cooking over medium heat 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool thoroughly before adding to meat or poultry. Remember to always marinate in the refrigerator. Allow about 1/2 cup marinade for each 1 lb-2 lb of meat. Turn meat occasionally during marinating so that all sides are equally exposed to the marinade. For flavor only, marinate 15 minutes or as long as 2 hours. For tenderizing, allow at least 6 hours. Remaining marinade may be brushed on the meat during grilling, or used as a sauce, provided it is brought to a rolling boil for at least one minute prior to serving. Makes about 3/4 cup.