What are we best known for when fall comes along? EATING! Here is a yummy recipe that will have your party guest craving for more!
CARMEL APPLES
- Prep: 30 min. + chilling
- Yield: 8 Servings 15
Ingredients
- 1 package (11-1/2 ounces) milk chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons shortening
- 1 package (14 ounces) vibrant green Wilton candy melts
- 1 package (14 ounces) white Wilton candy melts
- 2 packages (14 ounces each) Werther’s® Original Chewy Caramels
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 large tart apples, room temperature
- 8 lollipop sticks
- Assorted candies such as jimmies, M&M’s and Reese’s Pieces
Directions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth and set aside. In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave melt the green candy melts. Repeat with white candy melts.
- In another microwave-safe bowl, microwave the caramels and water, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Heat 30-45 seconds longer or until caramels are melted; stir until smooth.
- Line a baking sheet with waxed paper and grease the paper; set aside. Wash and thoroughly dry apples. Insert a stick into each; dip into caramel mixture, turning to coat. Place on prepared pan. Drizzle with melted chocolate and candy melts. Decorate as desired with melted chocolate, candy melts and candies. Refrigerate until set. Yield: 8 servings.
As answered by cardiologist William Davis, M.D. what the worst food for your belly was, a simple answered was received.. WHEAT! Dr. Davis is the author of the new book “Lose the wheat, lose the weight”. Dr. Davis explains that the reasoning why this paticular thing is SO bad for the waistline is because “wheat” is not really wheat anymore. He explains in the 60′s how a small group of scientists in Mexico set out to make wheat easier to grow and more pest resistant. That was good for the farmers, but bad for your health and your weight. The reason, according to Dr. Davis: Genetic engineering transformed wheat into a super carbohydrate that wreaks havoc on your body and makes you fat. And yes, says Dr. Davis, this even applies to the so-called “healthy” whole wheat that nutritionists say you should eat.
Don’t believe it works? When patients gave up wheat, they lost an average of 26.7 pounds each. This isn’t an isolated finding: According to a Mayo Clinic and University of Iowa study, test subjects lost an average of 27.5 pounds each on a wheat-free diet. Wheat free? What’s their to lose? besides the weight of course!
Cool your summer down with some snazzy cocktails, but save the calories 
DRINK IT! COSMO
Average calories: 220-320
It’s usually made with Cointreau® or other orange-flavored liquor, vodka (sometimes flavored), simple syrup, cranberry juice and lime.
Bartender, lighten it up!
Ask for only 1 oz. of each serving of alcohol and skip the syrup. If you really want to trim calories but keep the orange flavor, Avanti suggests swapping the orange-flavored liquor for 1 Tbsp. of orange juice.
DRINK IT! Strawberry daiquiri
Average calories: 220-320
This blender drink is usually made with light rum, lime juice, sugar or sugar syrup, and frozen strawberries. Strawberry schnapps or triple sec can also be added.
Bartender, lighten it up!
Cut out the added sugar, strawberry schnapps or triple sec, and keep the rum to 1 oz., suggests Avanti. Skip any whipped cream topping. If the drink isn’t sweet enough, add a packet of zero-calorie sweetener to taste.
Drink It: Apple Martini
Average calories: 180 to 300
This sweet drink is usually made with vodka and apple schnapps, and sometimes contains sweet and sour mix.
Bartender, lighten it up!
Trim the alcohol servings down to 1 oz. each and eliminate the sweet and sour mix, says Avanti. Skip any caramel sauce or sugar-crusted rim.
Drink It: Mojito
Average calories: 170 to 230
This refreshing drink is usually made with light rum, lime or lemon juice, club soda, sugar, and comes packed with fresh mint leaves.
Bartender, lighten it up!
Ask for the rum to be cut down to 1 oz. and keep the sugar to 2 teaspoons or less.
Drink It: Bloody Mary
Average calories: 140 to 200
This tomato juice and vodka drink is another brunch favorite. It packs a spicy kick with Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and/or hot sauce.
Bartender, lighten it up!
Keep the vodka to 1 oz., says Avanti, and see if low-sodium tomato juice can be used instead.
YUM!
- 1 head cabbage, shredded or chopped
- 1 bunch green onion, finely chopped (or to taste)
- 2 (2 1/2 ounce) packages slivered almonds
- 3 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 packages Top Ramen noodles or 2 packages other ramen-type soup
- 3 tablespoons oil
Dressing
- 3/4 cup vegetable oil or 3/4 cup canola oil
- 4 1/2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 4 1/2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper Continue reading “EASY COOL SUMMER SALAD” »
