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Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers

Basil Tomato Mozzarella skewers

 

Basil, Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers

  • Mozzarella balls
  • Cherry or Grape tomatoes
  • Fresh basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Pepper

VERY simple appetizer!  Cut your mozzarella balls in half, cut your tomatoes in half, slice your basil into about 1/2-1 inch squares.  Slide basil, tomato and mozzarella onto skewers (alternating) then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste 🙂 Very yum, very fresh and lite!


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Tuna Salad Filled Cherry Tomatoes

Tuna Salad Filled Cherry Tomatoes

  • Tuna Salad
  • 1/2 t dried Italian Seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 25-30 Cherry Tomatoes

Prepare Tuna Salad, adding the italian seasoning, salt & pepper.  Cut off the top of each cherry tomato and scoop out center with spoon.  Fill the tomato with tuna salad and place on your platter/plate.  If the tomato wants to roll, cut a bit off of the bottom to flatten.  Great for parties.

 


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Beef and Cabbage Soup

Beef and Cabbage Soup

  • 1 lb Stewing Beef (Grass fed)
  • 32 oz Chicken Broth (measure off 8 oz of that and sit aside)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1/4 tsp Salt & Pepper
  • 1/4 c Apple Juice
  • 1 Head of Cabbage, lightly chopped
  • 29 oz of canned diced Tomatoes (don’t drain, you want the juice in the soup)
  • 1 t Parsley
  • 1/4 t Onion Powder
  • 1/4 t Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 t Cayenne Powder
  •  Salt & Pepper to taste

Put the beef, 24 oz of the chicken broth, the garlic, and 1/4 tsp each of salt and pepper in a large pot on the stove.  Add water until meat is covered.  Cook on low to med-low until meat is fully cooked.  Drain and break up meat to desired size.  Place beef back in pot. Add the reserved cup of chicken broth, apple juice, cabbage, tomatoes, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, salt and pepper.  Add water until you see the liquid, DO NOT completely immerse everything, just bring fluid levels to about 1/4-1/2″ from the top of your stuff.  Cook on low to med-low for approx 1 hour until cabbage is tender.