Blueberries, Raspberries and Acai Berry Slushie

If you have a blender, such as a Cuisinart Smoothie Maker or one of the KitchenAid 5 Speed BlendersWith Polycarbonate Jars you will be able to make this “slushie” with ease. Ideal for the hot summer weather!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup blueberries
• 1/2 cup raspberries
• 1/2 cup low fat yogurt
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 1/4 cup acai berry juice
• 1 tsp wheatgerm or flaxseed
• 1 cup ice cubes

Method:

1. Put all slushie ingredients in blender, then with blender on high speed, start adding ice cubes until desired consistency.
2. Serve immediately in tall, chilled glasses.

This is a nutritious and delicious breakfast, lunch, or pick-me-up drink.

Make the most of the lovely summer fruit and enjoy this “slushie” and all the other tasty smoothies you can make that is so tasty on a hot day.

Apricot Cranberry and Wheat Berry Salad

What You Need:

• 3 C water
• 1/4 t salt, divided
• 1 C wheat berries, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 oz.) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 C fresh snow peas, slivered
• 1/4 C green onions, chopped
• 1/2 C dried apricots, sliced
• 1/2 C dried cranberries
• 3 T walnut oil
• 1 T lemon juice
• 1/8 t pepper

How to Make It:

1. Pour the water into a large bowl.
2. Sprinkle 1/8 t of the salt into the water.
3. Add the wheat berries to the salted water.
4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate overnight.
5. Pour the water and wheat berries into a large saucepan.
6. Position the pan over medium heat and bring the water to a brisk boil.
7. Place the heat on low, cover the pan and simmer for 50 minutes or until the berries are tender.
8. Drain the berries well and allow them to cool for 1 hour.
9. Place the cooled wheat berries into a bowl.
10. Fold in the chickpeas, snow peas and green onions.
11. Add the apricots and cranberries and gently mix to incorporate all the ingredients together well.
12. Place the walnut oil into a small bowl.
13. Whisk in the lemon juice until well combined.(You can use a KitchenAid KHB300Hand Blender)
14. Add the remaining salt and pepper to the bowl and continue whisking until completely combined.
15. Pour the dressing over the salad to completely cover.

Serves: 8

Serve this salad immediately or cover and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours. Wheat berries are the kernel. They do not contain the hull though. These berries are used often in salad to give it a little extra crunch. Soaking the berries in water helps to soften them. They can be purchased as a hard or soft grain and can be found in most supermarkets.

Easy Chipotle Adobo Chicken Soup Recipe In A Dutch Oven

You love entertaining, but the budget is a little tight! Is this you? Well then I have good news for you, If you have a Dutch oven, such as a All Clad Dutch Oven, you can make this tasty soup on a really tight budget and no one will even notice.

Chipotle Adobo Chicken Soup Recipe

Ingredients For This Dutch Oven Recipe:

• 1 large sweet onion, diced
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 oz size) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14 oz size) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
• 3 cups frozen corn
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, removed from sauce, seeded and minced
• 2 tsp adobo sauce from chipotle pepper jar
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
• 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
• sour cream for garnish

Method For Your Chipotle Adobo Chicken Soup Recipe In A Dutch Oven:

1. In a Dutch oven, such a a All CladDutch Oven, on medium-low heat, saute onion in oil until onions become transparent.
2. Stir in garlic and cook for just 1/2 minute.
3. Now add the next 8 ingredients.
4. Slowly bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat.
5. Simmer slowly, uncovered, for about 15 to 20 minutes.
6. Stir in your cut up chicken and let heat through.
7. Remove from heat.
8. Sprinkle with cilantro.
9. Serve in big bowls topped with a dollop of sour cream.
10. This recipe serves about 8 people.

So, Enjoy this tasty  Chipotle Adobo Chicken Soup Recipe with your family and friends. A Dutch oven makes it so easy and cheap to make.