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SANDRA'S ALASKAN HOMEMADE ICED TEA

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An easy, inexpensive and healthy beverage to prepare and serve on those beautiful sunny days with your loved ones... Yields: (1 quart) Prep: 15 Mins. INGREDIENTS 7 tea bags (Green Tea, Oolong, Lipton, or your choice of herbal tea) 2 cups boiling water 2 tablespoons fireweed honey   [click for recipe] 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 cups cold water METHOD Heat 2 cups of water to boiling in a teapot. Pour into a 4-cup glass (heatproof) measuring cup, filling up to the 2-cup point. Steep for 10 minutes, exactly (set a timer). After squeezing the teabags using a slotted spoon, discard them. Add the  fireweed honey  and lemon juice, stir to combine.  Add cold water until the 4-cup liquid measure is reached; stir a final time to incorporate. Pour sweetened tea into a 1-quart pitcher. To serve, pour over ice in individual glasses. Store in a pitcher, covered, in refrigerator. ~ Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tip: To ensure maximum flavor of your iced tea, ma...

SANDRA'S MILD GREEN-CHILI CHEESY SAUSAGE TATER TOT CASSEROLE

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A simple but addicting breakfast/brunch casserole with country sausage, mild green chilies, cheese and tater tots... Servings: (10) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 45 Mins. A simple but addicting breakfast/brunch casserole with sausage, mild green chilies, cheese and tater tots, oh my! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground country style sausage, browned 1 (4 oz. can) mild diced green chilies, drained (or medium-heat for spicier flavor) 2 cups medium shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups milk 3 large eggs, beaten 1-1/2 lbs. frozen crispy Ore Ida tater tots (='s 3/4's of a 2-lb. bag) METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sausage in a large skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown using a spatula to bread into small bits. Drain, and spread evenly in bottom of a glass 9x13" baking dish. Sprinkle over sausage the diced green chilies, then shredded cheese. In medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, and mix to combine. Pour mixture over cheese. Top with tater tots, and gently press int...

SANDRA�S SPRING ASIAN SWEET PEA GREEN SALAD with HONEY-LIME DRESSING

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I created this vibrant and crunchy salad today, mainly from "green" ingredients I had on hand; it�s superb and will fare well alongside any main dish... Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 10 Mins. INGREDIENTS Dressing: 4 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons freshly-squeezed lime juice Salad: 6 cups romaine lettuce, torn 1-1/2 cups frozen sweet green peas, thawed, and pat dry 1 (8 oz. can) sliced water chestnuts, drained, pat dry, and cut into slivers 3 ribs celery, diagonally sliced 4 long green onions (green parts only), sliced Handful of fresh parsley, chopped --(Or, 2 tablespoons dried parsley) Garnish: --Toasted sesame seeds METHOD In a medium glass (or non-reactive) bowl, add and whisk together all the dressing ingredients. Toss in all salad ingredients, and fold to combine. To serve, sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds. ~ Enjoy! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ I served this salad for lunch with homemade meatloaf, and smashed potatoes with sour cream and chives topped with mushroo...