Cheesy Fries Casserole

Cheesy Fries Casserole was made with the idea that you were probably gone all day at work and you couldn’t think of anything to make but you have all this in you fridge or freezer. You and I both know that there is limited time these days so we wanted it to be fast, easy and not too much forethought. Pick up these ingredients and throw them in the oven for you and whoever you live with for a delicious comfort food!

Ingredients:

1/2 package frozen garlic and peppered steak fries
1 lb ground beef
2 tbsp garlic, minced
1 tbsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp rosemary (if dried); 1 large sprig if fresh
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1 cups marinara
1 cups broccoli
fresh basil leaves (or 1 TBSP dried) oregano
approximately 25 pieces pepperoni slices
1/8 cup onion
1/4 cup corn
1/2 cup parmesan cheese

Directions:

In a square pan (8×8″ or 9×9″) place fries covering bottom. Bake fries at 350F for 10 minutes on one side, flipping over then 7 minutes on other side (or as directed). In a square pan (8×8″ or 9×9″) place fries covering bottom. In medium saucepan, brown and cook ground beef with garlic, Italian seasoning and rosemary. Build in the following order: Place 1/2 cup marinara over fries, followed by 1/2 cup mozzarella. Place 1/2 cooked beef, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup marinara, broccoli, basil, oregano, pepperoni, 1/2 cup mozzarella, corn, 1/2 beef, basil, oregano, remaining 1/2 cup of mozzarella and finally parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 minutes at 350ºF. Watch closely near end so as to not over bake toppings. Enjoy!

Summer is right around the corner, and with it comes a slew of bbq’s, beach time, and time spent outdoors. If you’re looking for healthy adult beverages that’ll leave you and your guests feeling refreshed, look no further than these three delicious summer drinks!

Farmers Market Margarita

This fresh twist on the Mexican specialty takes advantage of healthy ingredients—including cucumber, cilantro, and spicy jalapeno—that are plentiful at your local farmers market this time of year.

Ingredients:

1 1/4 ounces Corzo Silver
2 sprigs cilantro
2 slices cucumber
2 slices jalapeno
1 ounce fresh lime juice
2 ounces distilled water
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon sugar
1 lime wheel, for garnish

Directions:

Combine first seven ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and shake. Serve over the rocks and garnish with lime wheel.

Nutritional score per serving: 164 calories

Grilled Lemonade

This drink combines two classic symbols of summer: a sizzling grill and an ice-cold glass of lemonade.

Ingredients:

6 pounds (about 16) lemons, halved
Sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup honey
2 rosemary sprigs (optional)
1 cup Four Roses Bourbon
Ice

Directions:

Dip cut side of lemons in sugar. Set aside on a tray to be grilled.
Combine 1/2 cup sugar, water, and honey in a saucepan or disposable aluminum tray. Add rosemary and heat grill to medium-high heat. (For additional rosemary flavor, throw a handful of rosemary sprigs on the hot coals just prior to grilling.) Grill lemons cut-side down until nice grill marks appear, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from grill and set aside to cool.
While grilling lemons, place saucepan with honey syrup on the grill. Heat syrup until sugar and honey are fully dissolved and desired amount of rosemary flavor has been infused into the syrup.
When lemons are cool, squeeze juice into a pitcher. Add syrup and water to taste, bourbon, and ice. Stir well and serve.

Nutritional score per serving: 230 calories

Mango Daiquiri Scandal

This exotic-tasting drink will make you feel like you’ve been instantly transported to a tropical paradise.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounces Mango Passion Fruit Smirnoff Sorbet Light
1 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 mango wedge or lime wheel, for garnish

Directions:

Place first three ingredients to a stem-less wine glass over ice. Garnish with mango wedge or lime wheel.

Nutritional score per serving: 131 calories

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