Friday, March 20, 2009

Mint lemonade

In blender, mix 2 cups crushed ice, ½ c lemon juice, ½ c sugar, 1 ½ c water, and several mint leaves. Blend until smooth.
You can also use frozen lemonade concentrate; just substitute ice for half the water, and add mint leaves.

Here’s a link for more recipes using mint: http://www.eatingwell.com/eat_drink/fresh_inseason/fresh_mint.html

Ideas for Portabello mushrooms

Marinate and grill them.
Roast them: Oven 450. Grease a cookie sheet. Slice mushroom into ½” strips and place on cookie sheet; drizzle with olive oil, fresh garlic, salt & pepper. Bake 8-10 minutes or til cooked.
Saute them: Slice mushroom into 1/2 “ strips, and cook in a frying pan in 1-2 tbsp of butter until tender. Serve with grilled chicken over pasta.

Also, check out this website for recipe ideas: http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/portobello+mushroom/results.do?fnSearchType=recipe