Week 2 - Day 5

*Today's recipe has a secret ingredient.  It has a high nutritional value and is extremely rich in antioxidants, Vitamins A, C, E, K, B2 and B6, magnesium, manganese, folate, betaine, iron, niacin, potassium, folic acid, copper, protein, phosphorus, zinc, selenium, omega-3 fatty acids, and calcium.

Can such an ingredient be in ice cream???

If you've already read today's lesson, you know this ingredient is one of the following.  Is it:

A.  Fresh, organic peppermint

B.  Fresh, organic spinach

C.  Fresh, organic cucumber     or

D.  Sugar

(Hint:  It is NOT a sweetener; it is not shown in the pictures below.)

You can find out what each of these nutrients does by looking them up in Lesson 9 Day 1 (pg. 116).  

Welcome back!  Know that you are beloved in God's eyes!

Gather your ingredients for today's easy and delicious recipe.  

 The frozen juice concentrate is sweetened only with natural fruit juices, not sugar.

Other varieties are mentioned in the Healthy Home Ec book.

 Wash the lime, and then slice into quarters.

Slice the pineapple as shown in the pictures below.  Start by cutting off each end.

Set the pineapple upright on a cutting board.

Trim off the outside edges.

Cut into quarters.

For today's recipe, keep the inner core; to eat fresh, hold the quartered piece of pineapple upright, and trim off the inner core.  Store the remaining pineapple in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Place all the ingredients (including the secret ingredient mentioned in your book) into a powerful blender that can crush ice.

I garnished my ice cream with a sprig of fresh peppermint.

See you in the next lesson!

Week 2 - Day 4

 *Learn about fennel, its uses, and its health benefits in today's lesson in the

Healthy Home Ec book.

We'll also be using fresh basil today.  You've learned about its health benefits in previous lessons.

 Gather your supplies.  You can use penne pasta or rigatoni for this recipe.  

Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. (Organic is preferred.)

You should always remember to wash your hands well before each lesson; but also remember to wash your hands, the counter, and all your utensils with hot soapy water after touching raw meat.

 Cook as directed in the Healthy Home Ec book.

Slice the fennel as directed.

 Garnish with fresh basil.

 Supper is a time to enjoy each other's company, to fellowship, to build and strengthen relationships, and to learn and grow from each other.  Keep this in mind as you lead your dinner discussion tonight.

Have a wonderful evening, dear friend!  

Week 2 - Day 3

 *Find out the definition of "Ratatouille" in today's lesson, as well as the ingredient used in today's recipe that has been used medicinally to increase the immune system and treat skin infections, particularly acne.

Good to be with you again!  Gather your supplies and ingredients after reading today's lesson in the Healthy Home Ec book.

Review the ingredients and measurements in the Healthy Home Ec book.  Not all the ingredients are shown below.

Saute the garlic in extra virgin olive oil for the white sauce.

Add the fresh milled flour and blend.

Slowly add the organic chicken broth...

...and organic milk.  Heat and whisk over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

You can add the spices to the vegetables, but today I added them to the white sauce.

Red Pepper Flakes

Sea Salt and fresh milled Black Pepper

Oregano and Basil

I couldn't find Japanese eggplant for today's lesson, which I like the best, so I used a regular eggplant.

(A Japanese eggplant is long and thin and has a thinner skin.)

Chop the vegetables as shown and as directed in the Healthy Home Ec book.

Saute the vegetables as directed.

You can eat the Ratatouille by itself with the white sauce...

...or pour over any pasta.  We like Saffron Noodles, but I was not able to find them for today's lesson so I used Amish wide egg noodles.

Have a great day!  See you in the next lesson!