You can usually find dried hibiscus in Asian, Mexican, and Caribbean specialty markets. I love it!
Hibiscus Punch
8 cups water
1 cup hibiscus pods
2/3 cup superfine sugar
1. Combine water and hibiscus in a large nonaluminum Dutch oven. Cover and let stand 2 hours. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Strain through a [...]
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22 Jul
Hibiscus Punch
22 Jul
Blueberry-Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
Blueberry-Balsamic Barbecue Sauce
2 cups fresh blueberries (or thawed frozen blueberries)
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. ketchup
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove from heat; cool. Place blueberry mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
Yield: [...]
22 Jul
Blueberry-Lime Parfaits
Blueberry-Lime Parfaits
4 cups fresh blueberries, divided
1/3 cup Riesling or other slightly sweet white wine
1/3 cup maple syrup
3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/2 cup (4 oz) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/3 cup sifted powdered sugar
1 tsp. grated lime rind
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 cup fat-free sour cream
Grated whole nutmeg (optional)
1. Place 2 cups blueberries in a large, heavy saucepan; press [...]
22 Jul
Mini Meat Loaves
Mini Meat Loaves
1/2 cup ketchup
1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 lb. ground sirloin
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
1. Preheat the oven to 400°.
2. Combine ketchup and mustard, stirring well with a whisk. Reserve 2 1/2 Tbsp. ketchup mixture. Combine remaining ketchup [...]
