Appetizer Egg Rolls

Appetizer Egg Rolls
Gather your friends together and munch on these tasty egg rolls. Serve with apricot sauce.1/2 cup dried apricot, chopped 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ginger 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1/2 pound pork strips, sliced 1 onion, sliced 1 cabbage, shredded 1/2 cup mushroom, sliced 1/4 cup [...]

Avocado Ice

1/4 head iceberg lettuce, outer leaves removed1 lime, peeled1/4 cucumber1/2 avocado, peeled and stoned1 teaspoon wasabi (optional)3 ice cubesJuice the lettuce, lime and cucumber. Transfer to a blender and blend with the avocado and wasabi.Serve over ice.Makes 1 serving.
Food Factoids:
Avocados are the most energy dense and nutrient-rich fruit per calorie.Wasabi, which is also called Japanese [...]

Chai Tea

14 cardamom pods4 1/2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3 (3-inch) sticks of cinnamon, broken into pieces6 whole cloves2 tablespoons black tea leavesGranulated sugar to sweeten as desiredUsing the flat side of large knife, crush cardamom pods to expose seeds.In saucepan, bring water, milk, cardamom pods, cinnamon and cloves to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for [...]

Chai Tea Mix

1/2 cup powdered creamer1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ground cloves1/2 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/4 cup granulated sugar15 teaspoons instant black tea (or pekoe)Combine all ingredients together and store in a tightly sealed container.Makes about 15 servings.
To Make a Cup of Chai Tea
1 teaspoon to 1 tablespoon Chai Tea [...]

Chai Tea Smoothie

4 rounded scoops vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream 1 cup milk 3 tablespoons NESTEA® Unsweetened Instant 100% Tea 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamomPlace frozen yogurt, milk, Nestea and cardamom in blender; cover. Blend until smooth.Makes 2 servings.

Cherry-Tofu Smoothie

2 cups frozen tart cherries, thawed and drained, or 1 (16-ounce) can tart cherries, drained1 (12.3-ounce) package light silken tofu, cut up3/4 cup 100% ready-to-drink cherry juice2 tablespoons honey9 frozen or canned tart cherries, for garnish (optional)In a blender container, combine 2 cups cherries, tofu, cherry juice and honey. Cover; blend until smooth.Pour into 3 [...]

Coffee Chai

4 cups fat free skimor1% lowfat milk1 tablespoon instantorfreeze-dried coffee1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar3 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks6 cardamom pods (available in spice section at most supermarkets)1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg1/8 teaspoon ground allspice4 cinnamon sticks, optional

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Simmer, stirring to dissolve sugar and instant coffee, for five minutes over low heat. [...]

Cranberry Ginseng Tea

2 cups water 2 green tea bags 2 ginseng tea bags 1 mint tea bag 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, chilled 1 cup carbonated water, chilledBring water to boiling in saucepan. Remove from heat. Add green, ginseng, and mint tea bags. Cover; let steep for 10 minutes. Remove tea bags; discard.Cool at room temperature, covered, [...]

Festive Green Tea Eggnog

1/2 gallon eggnog1 quart milk1 (16-ounce) bottle Green Tea & Honey Flavor NESTEA® Sweetened Iced Tea Concentrate1 pint whipping cream1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Combine eggnog, milk and Nestea in large punch bowl. Stir until well combined.
Beat whipping cream in large mixer bowl until soft peaks form. Beat in sugar and vanilla extract until [...]

Green Tea Hot Cocoa

Green Tea Hot Cocoa1/2 cup 1% milk 1/2 cup water 1 green tea bag 1 packet Rich Chocolate Flavor NESTLÉ Hot Cocoa MixMicrowave milk and water in microwave-safe mug on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute, 30 seconds. Carefully remove from oven; add tea bag. Cover with plastic wrap; steep for 5 minutes. Discard tea [...]