Peanut power balls

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM Instead of taking store-bought energy bars on your next hike, try these. They taste great, transport beautifully without crumbling and are a lot less expensive when you make them yourself.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Cook time: three minutes... more

Double peanut cookies

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM For a quick energy boost, take these tasty cookies along for your next hike.

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Baking time: 10 minutes

Makes: 4 dozen

1 cup chocolate covered or lightly salted peanuts

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup whole... more

Sun and sea chef salad

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM 2 large fully ripened fresh tomatoes

2 medium oranges, peeled

1/3 cup prepared vinaigrette dressing

4 cups packed mixed salad greens or lettuce leaves

12 ounces cooked peeled and de-veined shrimp (about 1 1/2 cups)

1 green pepper, thinly... more

Greek salad pitas

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM 3 tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

1 1/2 tsp chopped fresh or 1/2 tsp dried oregano

1 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

2/3 cup chopped peeled cucumber

1/3 cup chopped green pepper

1/4 cup pitted, roughly chopped black olives

2 tbsp... more

Shape-up blueberry smoothie

July 14, 2008 11:02 AM 2 cups blueberries (fresh or frozen)

3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt

1 cup milk

1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice

3 tbsp honey

1 1/2 cups ice cubes (about 16 cubes)

Place blueberries, yogurt, milk, pineapple juice and honey in an electric... more

Speedy Asian chicken stir-fry

July 7, 2008 02:03 PM This tastes just like takeout. Although the recipe looks lengthy, if you get everything chopped... more

Greek orzo pasta salad

July 7, 2008 02:03 PM Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta that is perfect for this Greek-inspired pasta salad. Serve with... more

Old-fashioned lemonade

July 7, 2008 02:03 PM It has been said that when life hands you lemons, you should make lemonade. And now kids are taking that lemonade and raising millions for charity.

Now in its fifth year, Sunkist's Take a Stand program encourages kids to give back to their... more

Wacky waikiki shakes

July 2, 2008 08:53 AM On a hot summer day, nothing hits the spot better than an icy, thick, frosty milkshake. While it... more

Mint chip spiders

July 2, 2008 08:53 AM How can you improve on a scoop of vanilla ice cream? Add a chocolate, cream-filled cake, a few... more