A New Day

The important things in life

cannot be gotten in advance.

They must be gathered fresh every day.

George Regas

What could be better than starting the day with a picture of a sunrise over the ocean! A calming moment before the day begins.

The following are some ideas to expand your cooking options and add some zest your meals.

Recently I came across BHG magazine 2011 special interest issue Mexican. I was able to find it at a local grocery store. The issue advertises 106 all new authentic recipes. It has a lot of very interesting recipes and great ideas to host a Mexican fiesta/meal. I found the sections helpful that explained terms and use of Mexican ingredients and where they might be found at you local store.

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This recipe is easy and requires minimal preparation.

Caribbean Broccoli Chicken Salad

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 2-3 chicken beasts grilled or baked, cooled and cut in chunks or strips
• 1 mango cut and cubed
• 2 peaches cubed and patted dry on paper towel
• 4 fresh pineapple slices, cubed and patted dry on paper towel
• 6 TB mango chutney
• 4 TB. peach preserves
• 6 T. plain low-fat yogurt
• 4 TB. light mayonnaise
• 1 (120z) bag broccoli slaw
• 2 cups of fresh broccoli chunks
• 1 cup raisins
• sunflower seeds
• juice of 1 lime
• 1 head Bibb lettuce

Directions:Prepare dressing

• Whisk chutney, preserves and lime juice,
• Stir in yogurt and mayonnaise till well blended
• Add slaw, broccoli, cut up fruit,chicken and raisins
• Chill for 30 minutes
• Arrange piece of Bibb lettuce leaf on individual plates
• Add chilled salad mixture
• Sprinkle with sunflower seeds