This is perfect as a light breakfast or a snack. It contains fresh fruit, milk for your calcium intake, protein (nuts) and ground flax seed. It is both healthy and delicious.

Ingredients:

4 large strawberries

1 ½ bananas

½ cup strong coffee

½ cup milk

5 ice cubes

2 heaping teaspoons of honey

1 heaping teaspoon chocolate syrup (optional)

¼ cup walnuts

2 tablespoons of ground flax seed

Directions:

Blend all ingredients and enjoy! (This is not that sweet as it is mainly a healthy shake. To sweeten, add some sugar or honey).

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This is a great recipe to try if you want to serve something different than your usual basic lettuce, tomato, cucumber  combo. It can also be a nice lunch as it is filling and healthy.

Ingredients:

3 ounces fresh mozzarella

2 large tomatoes

1/4 cup basil leaves

salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

extra virgin olive oil

1/2 teaspoon dry oregano

Directions:

On a serving plate, alternate thinly sliced tomatoes and mozzarella. Sprinkle basil leaves, salt and pepper on top. Drizzle with oil. If desired sprinkle oregano.

(The key to a good caprese salad is using the freshest ingredients and the highest quality olive oil you can find. Also, you can adapt the quantity of ingredients to match your taste)

One of my favorite drinks this summer is Gus’s Soda. Not to sweet and a little tart, they really are the perfect version of grown up soda. They are caffeine free, made from all natural ingredients and have only 90-98 calories per bottle.The Company’s website (www.drinkgus.com) also provides great cocktail recipes using their different sodas.

Please note, not all flavors are kosher so check each flavor before purchasing.

This Mushroom Quiche is delicious and is really quick and easy to make. It is best served warm and can be a great alternative to traditional kugle on Friday nights.

Ingredients:

2 boxes of mushrooms

1 ready made pie crust

2 eggs

1 red onion

1 tablespoon fresh parsley

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

salt and pepper to taste

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