Better a Diva than True Royalty

As June Dairy Month melds into July this week, I realize, in my old(er) age, that I am a far better Diva than a Princess! My Delusional intentions of posting dairy focused recipes every week was far too ambitious as our days were filled with dance recitals, Pre-K events and other nearly-forgotten-but-arrived-just-in-the-nick-of-time extravaganzas. I was also absolutely determined to not post another recipe or suggestion I hadn't yet tried!

So I had to try the Pina Coladas....

I DID try the Pina Coladas.... FOUR times! In ONE Night! For me, this is a lot! Good recipe! Highly recommend it, with the coconut rum! By the end of the evening, my ability to giggle was high and my ability to spell was dreadfully low. But hey, how important is spelling, really? That's what they make spell check for!

So as we leave June and I finally have had my Pina Colada experience, I am now free to share this one other, new recipe I tried which was met with positive reviews from my children but I can assure you my husband wouldn't have touched had there been a loaded weapon pointed straight at him! But I liked it too and majority rules in this situation so here we go! This is a great one for using up leftover steak, so it's a quick fix before you dash off to - wherever you just figured out you had to be!

Steak Fajitas

1 bag frozen pepper stir-fry blend
1 Cup plain fat free yogurt
1 Cup prepared salsa
1 TBSP butter, softened
8 (8 inch) whole wheat tortillas
Leftover prepared grilled steak, cut into strips
1 1/2 Cups shredded cheddar cheese

Prepare stir-fry blend according to package directions. Mix yogurt and salsa and set aside. Spread butter on 1 side of each tortilla, flip over and layer cooked peppers and onions, steak strips and cheese. Cover with remaining tortillas. Grill in large skillet on each side for about three minutes (medium heat) until golden and cheese is melty. Cut into wedges and serve with dipping sauce.

Enjoy! Thanks to the coffee flavored yogurt I just downed, I may have enough energy to capture my children and get them in the tub!

June is Dairy Month!

A friend reminded me today that June is Dairy Month! So it is time to celebrate cows, dairy farmers and all the delicious treats that wonderful collaboration makes possible for us. As a former dairy princess (yes, there is such a thing and yes, I was one!) I want to share some favorite recipes that put dairy products in the spotlight.

This one is a great, cool drink for hot summer months - Milk Punch! There are a few different flavors, but this one is our family favorite... so much so, my grandmother used to serve it at the family Christmas gatherings! Enjoy!

Milk Punch
(tastes like a creamsicle!)

1 quart milk
1 quart ginger ale (Sprite, 7-Up, whatever’s handy!)
1 quart orange sherbet

Put softened sherbet in a large bowl. Add milk, then slowly add ginger ale!

This one I just found in my old dairy princess stuff.
Never tried it; but I think I might tonight!

Pina Colada

1 Cup Milk
½ Cup Ginger Ale
½ Cup Crushed Pineapple
½ tsp. Coconut Flavor (how about Coconut Rum?)
5 Ice Cubes
Combine Ingredients in Blender until frothy, about one minute. Serves 3.