Heavenly Mixed Greens With Fruit Food

PERFECT MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Pull the leaf portions of the collard, mustard, and turnip greens away from the tough stems, and discard the stems. Gently wash the greens in warm water to remove all soil and sand. Partially fill a clean sink with warm water, and stir in 3 tablespoons of salt and 2 cups of chicken broth; allow greens to soak in the mixture for 10 minutes. Scoop up the greens and allow to drain in a colander; discard used chicken broth. Do not rinse the greens.
• Pour the remaining 2 cups of chicken broth into a large pot, and mix in the greens. Stir in vegetable oil, garlic, bacon bits, and sugar, and season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until the greens are tender, stirring occasionally, 45 minutes to 1 hour.

HEAVENLY MIXED GREENS WITH FRUIT

Steps:

• To make dressing, in small bowl, mix orange juice, honey and cinnamon until well blended.
• Cut jicama into star shapes using small star-shaped cookie cutter. In large serving bowl, place jicama stars, oranges and kiwifruit. Add salad greens and dressing; toss to mix. Sprinkle with cranberries.

HEAVENLY MIX

Steps:

• In a large bowl or disposable roasting pan, toss together the corn and rice cereal, rice cereal, almonds and coconut.
• Combine the butter, sugar and corn syrup in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Once boiling, continue to cook for 3 minutes. Pour over the cereals, using a large wooden spoon to stir the mixture until evenly coated. Spread out on a cookie sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

MIXED BERRY SYRUP

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan over low heat, heat syrup and butter until butter is melted.
• Stir in berries and heat to boiling, stirring continuously. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking and stirring for 5 minutes. The mixture will remain thin while it's hot.
• Remove from heat. Place a heat-proof fine gauge strainer over a medium heat-proof bowl and pour hot syrup mixture into strainer. Press mixture through strainer with a heat proof spatula or spoon to remove seeds. Discard seeds and any remaining pulp.
• Allow syrup to cool for 15-20 minutes. It will thicken as it cools. Serve with your favorite pancakes, waffles or French toast.

HEAVENLY FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• Mix ingredients together.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Good with apples, strawberries, grapes, etc. =.
• Other yogurt flavors can be substituted in place of strawberry.

HEAVENLY FRUIT DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients well.
• Chill and serve with favorite fruit (really yummy with apples).