Ingredients 2 cups water 2 cinnamon sticks 4 whole cloves 2 whole allspice 3 cans (6 oz. each) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed 2 bottles Welch’s Sparkling  Red Juice Cocktail, chilled ( or any flavor) 1 lemon, thinly sliced Preparation In a medium saucepan, heat water, cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice to boiling. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Strain; discard spices. […]

Servings: Makes about 24 Active Time: 15 min Total Time: 15 min (plus cooling time)   ingredients: 1 cup milk chocolate chips 2 1/2 cups dried chow mein noodles Coarsely chopped peanuts or almonds directions: 1. Melt chocolate chips. Stir in noodles.2. Drop from a tablespoon onto an oiled baking sheet3.  sprinkle with nuts. Let cool. Party Time 2013!

      Servings: 6 Active Time: 5 min. Total Time: 15 min. ingredients: 4 large carrots, peeled 4 large ribs celery, trimmed 4 pounds chicken wings, (about 24), tips removed, rinsed and patted dry 1/2 cup unsalted butter 2 tablespoons Tabasco sauce 1 cup peanut oil 1 cup vegetable oil Salt and pepper, to taste Ranch or Blue-Cheese Dip directions: […]

      Servings: 12 Active Time: 10 min. Total Time: 30 min.     ingredients: 1 large egg 1/2 cup milk 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 1/2 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 6 Tbsp cold butter, cut into bits 3/4 cup raisins 3/4 cup dried cranberries ( aka craisins ) directions: 1. Preheat the oven to […]

    Panera Bread was chosen to be honored as one of our GLM Highlights in Food. Panera Bread was chosen because of its program, which they call “Panera Cares®,” which is an example of a “community kitchen,” that supports the nationwide fight against hunger. “Panera Cares® community cafes exist to feed each and every person who walks through their […]

  Java Junkiez was chosen to be honored as one of our GLM Highlights in Food. Java Junkiez was chosen because of its extraordinary tasty drink blends, great husband and wife team and extremely passionate vision. Java Junkiez was founded by Hardy and Christy Flowers in 2004 with a mission to “influence coffee culture”; their mojo is Java flavor and […]

Southwestern Lasagna Serves 8 4 cups canned crushed tomatoes 1 (7 ounce) can diced green chiles 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers 1 onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 10 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 pounds chorizo sausage 1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese 4 eggs, lightly beaten 1 (16 ounce) package Mexican style shredded […]