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Tomato Vodka Penne Superb combination of penne, vodka, tomatoes and ham. Cooking Time:  20-25 minutes Servings:  4   Preparation Time:  10-15 minutes   Category:  Veg Ingredients • Pasta boiled till al dante 200 grams • Tomato puree 1 cup • Vodka 1/2 cup • Ham 1 slice • Extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon • Butter 1 tablespoon • Onion ,chopped 1 medium • Parmesan cheese 50 grams • Chilli sauce 2 tablespoons • Salt to taste • Crushed black peppercorns to taste • Cream 1/4 cup Method Heat extra virgin oil and butter in a non stick pan. Cut ham into small pieces. Add onions in the pan and saute till soft. Make some shavings of half the parmesan cheese. Add vodka to the pan and mix. Heat plenty of water in a deep non stick pan and place a silicon colander in it. Put the pasta in it and let them get heated through. Add tomato puree to the pan and mix and cook for 1 minute. Add chilli sa...

                                Ingredients 1  banana 1/2 cup   soy milk 1/2 cup   unsweetened apple juice 1/4 cup   peeled and chopped pear 1/4 cup   blueberries Preparation Put banana, soy milk, apple juice, pear and blueberries in a blender; mix until smooth. Pour into a glass and drink up! Nutritional Information Calories per serving: 143 Fat per serving: 1g Saturated fat per serving: 0.0g Monounsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Polyunsaturated fat per serving: 0.0g Protein per serving: 3g Carbohydrates per serving: 32g Fiber per serving: 4g Cholesterol per serving: 0.0mg Iron per serving: 1mg Sodium per serving: 34mg Calcium per serving: 88mg

                       Prep Time:  20 minutes Cook Time:  30 minutes Total Time:  2 hours Yield:  Makes 12 fritters (serving size: 1 fritter) Ingredients Dough: 2 teaspoons   active dry yeast 1/2 cup   1% low-fat milk, warmed 2 1/3 cups   all-purpose flour, divided, plus up to 1/4 cup more 1/4 cup   granulated sugar 2 tablespoons   honey 2 tablespoons   butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon   salt 1  large egg Filling: 1 tablespoon   butter 1  medium apple, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup   apple juice 1/2 teaspoon   ground cinnamon Glaze: 1 cup   powdered sugar 1 tablespoon   honey 4 teaspoons   apple juice Pinch ground cinnamon Preparation 1. To make dough: Dissolve yeast in warm milk in a large bowl. Let stand 5 minutes or until foamy. Add 1 1/3 cups flour, sugar, honey, melted butter, salt, a...

                Cabbage Wedges with Tangy Hot Dressing                                    INGREDIENTS: 1 slice bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips 2 teaspoons cornstarch 2/3 cup unsweetened apple juice 1/4 cup cider or red wine vinegar 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds 1 green onion, thinly sliced 1/2 head red or green cabbage (about 1 pound), cut into 4 wedges PREPARATION: Cook bacon in large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with slotted spoon to paper towel; set aside. Meanwhile, dissolve cornstarch in apple juice in small bowl. Stir in vinegar, brown sugar and caraway seeds; set aside. Add onion to hot drippings in skillet. Cook and stir until onion is soft but not brown. Place cabbage wedges, flat side down, in skillet. Add cornstarch mixture to skillet. Cook over medium heat 4 mi...