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August 26, 2006

10 Minute Recipes

For recipes ready in 10 minutes or less, you need to use convenience foods, or use as few ingredients as possible. These recipes are a little of both! Whether you're combining a few outstandingly fresh ingredients for a simple pasta or cooking fish with a tangy glaze, these recipes will come to the rescue when you literally do not have much time in the kitchen.

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June 06, 2006

Watermelon Pizza Supreme

(NC)—This fun tasty snack combines two foods kids truly love: pizza and watermelon. With watermelon being 92 per cent water, not only is this a tasty treat, but also a great hydrator for active kids on a warm summer day.

Kids can be hands-on in the preparation of this no-cook recipe, making the end result that much sweeter.

1 10-inch (25 cm) round, 1-inch (2.5 cm) thick watermelon slice, drained on paper towel to remove excess moisture 1

1 cup strawberry preserves or jam 250 mL

Toppings:

1/2 cup white chocolate chips 125 mL

1/2 cup raisins 125 mL

1/2 cup chopped walnuts 125 mL

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 250 mL

Method:

Place the watermelon round on a serving platter and cut into 6 wedges leaving them in the shape of a pizza. Spread the preserves over the watermelon and sprinkle on the toppings.

Serves 6.

Source: www.watermelon.org

- News Canada



May 28, 2006

Homemade Pita Chips

Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • Black pepper and salt, to taste
  • 2 Pitas
  • Cooking spray

Directions:

  1. Preheat broiler and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. Mix together cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Cut Pitas into 8-12 pieces and split each piece in half to make thin chips. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
  4. Sprinkle evenly with spice mixture.
  5. Broil for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown.