http://www.arcamax.com/recipes en-us Copyright 2008 ArcaMax Publishing Inc. <i>America's Melting Pot...</i> America is often called a melting pot. The reference is for how our population is made up from immigrants from all over the world. It's easy to see how it's true. Take your own family. Maybe it went something like this. An Irish family of hearty stock gets off the http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-88447-208123?source=1930 1 8-oz. package cream cheese, softened<br /> 1 fresh tomato<br /><br /> 2 cloves garlic minced <br /> Less than one quarter cup milk or Half and Half to thin mixture<br /> Fresh ground pepper Slice tomato in half and scoop out inside pulp. Combine tomato pulp with cream cheese and garlic and a http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-207844-121185?source=1930 1 pineapple<br /> 1 pint fresh sliced strawberries<br /> 2 bananas sliced<br /> 2 kiwi fruits peeled and sliced<br /> 1 11-oz. can mandarin oranges, reserve juice<br /> One quarter cup honey<br /> Juice of 1 lime<br /> Coconut flakes<br /> Fresh mint leaves Cut pineapple in half lengthwise. Dice http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-207845-813612?source=1930 8 - 10 lbs. of baby back pork sparerib racks <br /> 10 – 12 hickory hardwood chunks (Use the large chunks that are approximately the size of the palm of your hand rather than the hardwood chips)<br /> Dry Rub consisting of mixed spices including 3 Tbsp. of fresh ground pepper and seasoning salt http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-207846-503272?source=1930 Make family day special with FLANK STEAK VERDE. Brush 2 (1-pound) flank steaks (1 inch thick) with canola oil; grill 9 to 11 minutes, turning once, for medium-rare to medium. Remove to cutting board; let stand 5 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, combine 1 cup salsa verde (green salsa) and 1 cup http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364205-949790?source=1930 Make STEAK SALAD with Sunday's leftovers. Combine some mixed greens with the leftover potatoes, sliced drained pickled beets and tomato wedges; toss to coat with a light vinaigrette. Sprinkle with crumbled gorgonzola cheese. Top with thin slices of leftover steak. Serve with CRUSTY ROLLS. For http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364206-555594?source=1930 For a quick meal, make SMOKED TURKEY PITAS. Fill split warmed pitas with sliced smoked turkey, drained roasted red peppers (from a jar), sliced onion, watercress and hummus. Serve with deli TABBOULEH. FRESH BLUEBERRIES with LIGHT WHIPPED CREAM is a great dessert. SHOPPING LIST: pita bread, http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364207-653889?source=1930 HAM AND LENTIL STEW (see recipe) is a low-cost slow-cooker meal. Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE and CORNBREAD (from a mix). PEACHES are your dessert. SHOPPING LIST: diced ham, lentils, carrots, celery, onions, garlic, dried oregano, fat-free chicken broth, pepper, packaged baby spinach leaves, lemon http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364208-940904?source=1930 Keep dinner simple with MEDITERRANEAN QUESADILLAS. Drain and coarsely chop artichoke hearts. Slice red bell pepper into strips. Place 8 fat-free flour tortillas on a flat surface. Top half of each tortilla with artichokes, peppers and crumbled feta cheese; fold other half over. Heat a nonstick http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364209-649933?source=1930 Celebrate the Fourth like kids! Pile the BURGERS (any kind) on WHOLE-WHEAT BUNS with all the trimmings, such as TOMATOES, LETTUCE, MUSTARD, (low-fat) MAYONNAISE, KETCHUP, ONION AND PICKLES. Add Atlanta friend and cookbook author Virginia Willis' recipe for MAMA'S POTATO SALAD to the celebration. http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364210-946395?source=1930 Invite guests for ISLAND SHRIMP WITH BLACK BEAN CITRUS SALSA (see recipe). Serve with RICE and a ROMAINE SALAD and SOURDOUGH BREAD. Dessert is VANILLA BANANA SUNDAES. Layer vanilla pudding and banana slices in stemmed glasses. Top with a layer of crushed vanilla wafer cookies and toasted http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364211-825894?source=1930 Quickly cooked snap peas retain their distinctive crunch, becoming the star in this simple green salad. http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364772-787524?source=1930 The key to perfect salmon burgers is to handle the fish delicately: don’t overseason, overhandle or overcook it. Cutting the salmon into small pieces by hand takes a little while, but you want it in tender little bits. Serve over a bed of salad greens with the Green Goddess Sauce dolloped on top or as a traditional burger using the sauce as a spread for the bun. http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364773-365338?source=1930 This unusual lasagna with portobello mushrooms, sweet onions, spinach and Gorgonzola cheese has a rich, complex flavor. It's also great with goat cheese instead of Gorgonzola, if you prefer. http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364774-620705?source=1930 <p>Increasingly, employers are encouraging and rewarding healthy behaviors. We’ve gathered 5 great ideas from employers all over the country to inspire you to eat healthy and be green at work. Want even more ideas? Read our special report about 5 employers—of all kinds and sizes—that ... http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-364775-303699?source=1930 A tangy, refreshing twist on a classic bean salad; try serving this salad with Shrimp Enchiladas Verde. http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-368343-990946?source=1930 Nothing conjures up childhood nostalgia like these frozen sandwiches - but forget the jangling bells on the ice cream truck and make your own for an even better treat. The ice cream needs to be firm enough to hold its shape before making the sandwiches. If it's too soft, let it chill in the freezer before assembling, but if it's too hard, let it sit out for a few minutes first. http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-368344-749235?source=1930 Smoky flavors are an ideal match for sweet, beefy bison (buffalo)—here smoked cheese seasons the meat, adding moisture and smoky flavor from the inside. http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-368345-596545?source=1930 <p>Bust out the grill—it's that time of year when the warm weather and longer days inspire us to cook outdoors. Rubs and marinades are an easy and healthy way to ensure flavorful, juicy results without adding a lot of fat or calories. Sure, you can turn to store-bought versions (which we ... http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-368346-197157?source=1930 6 Tbsp. butter, cut into small pieces<br /> 1 cup water<br /> 1 tsp. salt<br /> 1 cup flour<br /> 5 eggs<br /> 1 cup cheddar cheese<br /> Fresh ground salt and pepper Combine butter, water and salt in pan and bring to a boil, stiring often. Remove from heat and then add flour, stiring until the http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-369665-151519?source=1930 6 - 8 boneless chicken breasts<br /> 1 package dry ranch dressing mix<br /> 1 cup fine unseasoned bread crumbs<br /> 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded<br /> One half cup milk Combine ranch dressing mix, bread crumbs and cheese and toss. Dip chicken breasts in milk and then into bread crumb http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-369666-431937?source=1930 1 store bought pound cake, cut into 1 inch cubes<br /> 16 oz. whipped topping<br /> 8 oz. cream cheese, softened<br /> One half cup sugar<br /> 1 tsp. vanilla<br /> 2 pints fresh raspberries Place half the cake cubes in the bottom of a trifle bowl or other clear bowl. Combine whipped topping, http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-369667-254519?source=1930 <i>The Nightmare Anniversary...</i> Last year, this same week, I was supposed to be on vacation. Instead I was flat on my back in the hospital. Those of you who are long time readers will probably recall some of the details. Here's a quick summary to get some of you up to speed. I started havi http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-370857-315643?source=1930 Surprise the family with this delicious MUSTARD CHICKEN WITH GREENS (see recipe). The bright GRAPE TOMATOES added to the plate, along with ROASTED RED POTATOES, make a colorful presentation. Add BAGUETTES. Buy a BOSTON CREAM PIE for dessert. PLAN AHEAD: Save enough pie for Monday. SHOPPING LIST http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-372387-228809?source=1930 For a no-meat dinner, make ROASTED RED PEPPER AND JALAPENO CHEESE SANDWICHES. Layer roasted red peppers (from a jar), 50 percent reduced-fat jalapeno cheese and avocado slices on a hot grilled whole-grain roll. Serve with a SPINACH SALAD. Leftover PIE is dessert. SHOPPING LIST: jar roasted red http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-372388-434458?source=1930 Georgia girl and country singer Trisha Yearwood knows how to make a mean MEATLOAF (see recipe). Serve Trisha's creation with MASHED POTATOES, tiny GREEN PEAS (frozen), a MIXED GREEN SALAD and BISCUITS. For dessert, make instant BUTTERSCOTCH PUDDING with 1 percent milk. PLAN AHEAD: Save enough http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-372389-730116?source=1930 Yesterday's meatloaf is today Trisha's MEATLOAF SANDWICHES. We asked her how she made her sandwiches, and her reply was, &quot;I just put a little mayo, sometimes cheese, and a little salt and pepper on white or wheat bread.&quot; We usually add lettuce to ours. Accompany the sandwiches with http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-372390-339746?source=1930 For a quick meal, TUNA-WHITE BEAN SALAD fills the bill. Toss drained canned light tuna (packed in water), rinsed canned white beans and chopped red onion with a package of baby spinach leaves and some bottled vinaigrette dressing. Serve with a bowl of MINESTRONE SOUP and ITALIAN BREAD. Sliced http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-372391-373506?source=1930 Let the kids help prepare PIGLETS IN BLANKETS WITH DIPPING SAUCE (see recipe). Serve the fun food with GREEN BEANS. Frozen FRUIT POPS are another kid-favorite. Peel a banana and cut in half crosswise. Insert an ice cream stick in the cut end. Dip banana into melted chocolate, roll in chopped nuts http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-372392-546093?source=1930 Serve your guests your own GRILLED COD and GRILLED VEGETABLES. Add ORZO SALAD to the plate. Cook 8 ounces orzo according to directions; drain and cool. Cut kernels from 1 ear cooked corn-on-the-cob. Combine orzo, corn, juice and zest of 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/s-372393-770940?source=1930 http://www.arcamax.com/recipes/recent