Tomato Juice Recipe Ideas

I discovered that I love fresh tomato juice recipes made from fresh garden tomatoes, and made it in the blender.

Well, today I had a bowl of fresh Roma Tomatoes  and decided to try making tomato juice with my Cuisinart Smart Stick Blender.  I decided to make the juice using my malt cup which will make 16 Oz at a time in less than a minute per filled malt cup.

Clean up was a breeze using the Stick Blender for recipe ideas.  I know about juicers and had one in the past but do not feel a need to invest in another one.

I like thick tomato juice and do enjoy it when it has a little chew to it.  I discovered that when using Roma tomatoes that the juice is so thick that it does not separate and is yummy delicious with nothing added to the tomatoes.

However, the thickness may not be what you want, so water can be added to thin down the juice.

I do not add any salt, but have tried various seasonings like garlic powder and  Mrs. Dash.

Sometimes I add a splash of either dill or sweet pickle juice, olive juice, sauerkraut juice and I also enjoy jalapeño pepper juice.  I just add a splash or two for my taste, but you can measure if  you want. I encourage you to have fun and experiment with different tasty tomato juice recipes.

Another way I like tomatoes is as a slightly frozen Slush. That is so refreshing on a hot day!


Review: Smart Stick Blender Chopper Whisk and Recipes

Chef Salad Recipe

Today I came in from the garden with my mouth watering for Chef Salad and had gathered some fresh ingredients.  The orange "cherry" tomatoes will be the star with a supporting cast including garden fresh green pepper and red leaf lettuce.

The orange tomatoes are a favorite that I have been waiting for because of their special, almost sweet taste.  They are also a little bit less acidic than regular red tomatoes.




Chef Salad Recipes can vary according to taste and I felt like going a lighter route on a warm day.  I used just one meat and just a little grated cheese to top it off.  I put the ingredients together according to what I feel for at the time and what I have on hand.  Usually, if you order a Chef Salad in a restaurant, you'll get both turkey and ham and two kinds of cheese…..feel free to make it your way!

Ingredients:

Orange Tomatoes today but usually I use red ones.
Red Leaf Lettuce
Green Pepper
Sweet Onion
Hard Boiled Eggs either sliced or diced
Ham, about 2 Oz diced for each serving.
Cauliflower Florets, 1 separated for each serving
Grated Lacy Swiss Cheese
Choice of Salad Dressings

Directions:
Layer ingredients how ever you want to or you can place each ingredient separately in its own section of your salad plate.  Serve with an assortment of dressings, and maybe some toast or crackers on the side.  I often put sliced olives on top but today I am serving a pickle and olive plate on the side.  All that is left is to simply enjoy!

Fast and Easy Mandarin and Banana Fruit Salad Recipe

 This is a very fast and easy fruit salad that is healthy and a tasty fruit recipe.

With both sweet and sour flavors mixed together that will satisfy the palates of those who love yogurt, oranges and bananas for breakfast or as a lovely light desert recipe to top any off special meal.

Fast and easy recipes are a snap to prepare.
Healthy fruit salads that are fast and delicious,
can be a snap for everyone.

 Mandarin and Banana Fruit Salad Recipe