Quick & Easy

Ice cream means instant dessert. It waits in the freezer, always on call, ready to appear au naturel or dressed up for a celebration.

Date food

Beef, like this filet mignon, is a great source of CLA--CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID--a type of good fat that has been shown in studies to help increase muscle mass and decrease levels of body fat.

Quick, healthy dishes

Chicken and Vegetables With Penne makes a hearty one-dish meal. Note: To save time, prep foods-slice, dice and so on-as other items cook.

Go fish

Putting a balanced meal on the table every night is a challenge when work and family compete for your attention. But eating well might be easier than you think--if you think fish. It cooks quickly and is a lean source of protein and iron.

Salad days

This salad is a simplified, lightened version of Richard Wong's original. Make your own seasoning sauce as directed here or, for a shortcut, use a purchased sauce such as his Chinablue Sesame Soy Sauce.

ARTICLES

Best Recipes Taco Cookies

These taco cookies look really cute, are fun to make, and best of all, taste great! 1 (18 oz.) pkg. Refrigerated sugar cookies 1 cup whipping cream 2 tablespoons sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon ¼ teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon powdered sugar 3 cups assorted fresh berries 1/3 cup chocolate flavored syrup 2 tablespoons sliced almonds (optional) Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Roll a 15-inch sheet of foil into a 15-inch log 1 ½ inches in diameter. Cut 16 (1/4-inch) slices from cookie dough (wrap remaining cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another use). Place 4 slices on ungreased cookie sheet; press each slice into 3-inch round. Bake slices 5 to 7 minutes or until light golden brown around edges.

Immediately remove cookies from cookie sheet and place over foil log, pressing gently to form into taco shell shape. Cool completely while baking next 4 slices. Remove cooled cookies from foil log and place on wire racks. Repeat with remaining slices. In a small bowl, combine whipping cream, sugar, cinnamon, and almond extract; beat until soft peaks form. Place cookie shells on dessert plates.

Sprinkle shells with powdered sugar. Fill shells with berries. Top with whipped cream.

Drizzle with chocolate. Garnish with nuts. .

By: Donna Monday

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