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Cut up the fruits of your choice, blend watermelon to get puree (we used 1/4 watermelon) and it makes approx 10 of these cups. We made 7 of them and used the rest of the watermelon puree (added mango and blueberries) for a smoothie treat while we waited for the icees to freeze (4+hrs). They came out so deliciously sweet and refreshing! I highly recommend these 🙂 The last pic is crappy quality but you get the gist of it, that’s what’s important. Enjoy.

Here is the original recipe we found http://www.nourishingmeals.com/2012/07/watermelon-whole-fruit-popsicles.html

Harvest Grains Blend General Tso Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

Trader Joe’s General Harvest Grains Blend
Trader Joe’s General Tso Stir Fry Sauce
Chopped onion
Chopped broccoli
Black Pepper
Seasoning
Parsley
Olive Oil
Spaghetti sauce
Mozzarella Cheese
Instructions
Preheat Oven to 350 degrees
Prepare the Trader Joe’s Harvest Grains Blend as the package instructs (instead of water, I used vegetable broth)
Boil Water for bell peppers
Heat enough olive oil in pan so you can saute broccoli and onions, place broccoli and onions in the pan
Cut the tops off and remove seeds from bell peppers and place them into the boiling water for 3-5 minutes
Once the Harvest Grains Blend is done cooking add it to the pan with the broccoli and onions
Pour in the desired amount of the Trader joe’s General Tso Stir Fry sauce
Add desired seasoning/parsley
Mix well
Cook on medium for about 10 more minutes
Oil the bottom of the baking dish for the peppers
I cut the peppers in half and placed them in the dish
Spoon the Harvest Grains Blend (w/broccoli and onions) into the peppers to fill them to the top
Pour desired amount of spaghetti sauce (I added approx 1 1/2 Tbsp) on top of the stuffed peppers and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese
Place in the oven for approximately 25-30 minutes
Remove from the oven and serve to your salivating family/friends/guests!!!!
-by Passion J. Ward

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This is the first of many videos of Passions culinary creations at Freedom Hall

Coconut Shrimp recipe from allrecipes.com

Ingredients

1 egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beer (I substituted this with Blue Moon Pumpkin beer)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying

Directions

In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce

Recipe Found Here Allrecipes.com