Green Smoothies

We've been sick the last two weeks (my daughter, though immunized twice, even managed to catch the chicken pox). We are are still dealing with lingering coughs and runny noses so I've been making a lot of 'green' smoothies.

I have no exact measurements, just add what you like. If your kids (or you) don't like so much greens start with just a little spinach and then add more each time as you get used to the taste.

Banana Berry Smoothie

1. Fill blender with spinach and about a cup of water/juice, blend

2. Add 1-2 kale leaves, blend

3. Add one banana, blend

4. Add frozen berries (I use blueberries & strawberries- about 1 cup each), blend until smooth

Tropical Green Smoothie (This one actually turns out green)

Follow 1-3 above (I like to use orange juice with this one)

4. Add frozen mango & pineapple (about 1 cup each), blend until smooth

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Crustless Spinach Quiche

My wonderful friend Chelsea told me about this fabulous last minute recipe. Just keep a some frozen chopped spinach in the freezer and you'll be ready anytime you need a quick and easy dinner. Usually I garnish it with chopped tomatoes with salt and pepper and, since it's crustless, some french bread. This time though we had bruschetta (see post below) along with it- even better!

Crustless Spinach Quiche (allrecipes.com)

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 10 oz package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 5 eggs, beaten
• 3 cups shredded Muenster cheese (I just use whatever I have- cheddar, monteray jack)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
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• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9 inch pie pan.
• Cook onions in oil until soft. Stir in spinach and continue cooking until excess moisture has evaporated.
• In a large bowl, combine eggs, cheese, salt and pepper. Add spinach mixture and stir to blend. Scoop into prepared pie pan.
• Bake in preheated oven until eggs have set, about 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.