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Curtrise's Fruit Smoothie

2 cups strawberries, hulled 1/2 banana, broken into chunks 1 peach, peeled and pitted 1/2 cup orange juice 1 cup ice In a blender, combine strawberries, banana and peaches. Blend until fruit is pureed. Mix in the juice. Add ice and blend to desired consistency. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving. Per serving: 239 calories; 2 … Continue Reading →

Banana-chocolate bars satisfy these cookie lovers

Ooh-La-La’s Adapted from “Bake the Best-Ever Cookies! Quick Starts for Kids!” by Sarah A. Williamson (Williamson Publishing, 2001). 2/3 cup softened butter or margarine 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup mashed ripe bananas (2-3 bananas) 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder … Continue Reading →