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When it comes to a healthy meal from mother nature, it doesn't get much better than this.

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds corned corned beef
• 6 carrots 1 medium turnip
• 6 potatoes
• 3 parsnips
• 1 head cabbage

Directions:

Cover corned beef with cold water and allow to soak overnight. Drain water from meat and fresh water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for about 2 hours. Peel carrots and parsnips. Cut in half lengthwise. Cut peeled potatoes in half and turnip into thick slices. Cut cabbage into large wedges. Wash vegetables in cold water. Add vegetables to the meat about 30 minutes before the meat is cooked.

This famous St. Patrick's Day dinner is wonderful. For another festive treat, try this recipe for St. Patty's Day Mint Chip Freeze Recipe.

When we talk about Mexican red salsa, we're talking anything but sweet treats. But people love it, and you probably will too! Pop this recipe into a Southwestern or salsa gift basket! Read on for more.

To reduce the heat in the salsa, remove the seeds from the Chile before chopping. Whenever handling chilies, wear plastic or rubber gloves to protect your skin from the oil in them. Avoid direct contact with your eyes, and wash your hands thoroughly after handling.

• 3 large ripe tomatoes (about 2 pounds), cored and finely chopped
• 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, finely chopped
• 1 serrano Chile or any fresh, hot green Chile, cored, seeded (if desired), and finely chopped
• 1 medium garlic clove, minced
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 medium limes)
• Salt

In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients, including salt to taste. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 5 days, to blend flavors.

Want more recipes for salsa? Try some of the following:

Authentic Mexican Salsa & Guacamole

Summer Steaks with Fresh Berry Salsa

Uova Con Salsa Di Pomodoro - Eggs with Tomato Sauce

When it comes to truly tasty gourmet desserts, one drinkable option is the tangerine smoothie. You can substitute pina colada frozen yogurt for the yogurt in this recipe, or a combination of 1/4 cup vanilla yogurt and 1/2 cup of coconut and/or tropical fruit sorbet.

If you use frozen yogurt, you might want to omit the sugar, depending on how sweet you like your smoothies.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup crushed ice
• 3/4 cup pina colada yogurt
• 1 cup orange-tangerine juice
• 1/2 cup non-fat milk
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Directions:

Place ice in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth.

If you like this recipe, you'll love Homemade Orange Julius.

If you're anything like me, you never realize that you're out of something until it's too late. When company is coming over, it's easy to get sidetracked in wrapping holiday gifts, or handling guest phone calls. In most cases, it's okay. But when you really need something (such as salad dressing), then you are left to concoct something up! Here is a fool-proof recipe for creating your own salad dressing.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
• 3 tablespoons red whine vinegar

Directions:

Put all the ingredients in a bottle with a top. Seal top tightly and shake. Pour over your favorite salad.

If you love salad, then you're in luck! Try these delicious recipes for something unique!

• Fruit Cup Salad (Whashai)
• Holiday Fruit Salad
• Raspberry Lemon Gelatin Salad
• Tomato and Cucumber Salad
• Vegetable Salad - Gado Gado
• Salads and Entremeses - Hors D'oeuvres
• Tomato and Cucumber Salad

If you're looking for unique and edible Summer wedding favors, then you might consider these steak kabobs. Sure, they're not cutesy or anything they can bring home, but can you imagine how much your guests would love these? They're simple, yummy, and pretty cost effective! So don't overlook these beauties as just another food item, when they're so much more.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 1 inch cubes.
• 1/2 pound of fresh mushrooms
• 2 medium onions cut into wedges
• 1 medium sweet red pepper cut into wedges
• 1 medium green pepper, cut into wedges
• Hot cooked rice

Directions:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 6 ingredients; add the steak. Seal the bag and turn to coat, put in fridge over night. Drain and discard marinade. On 12 skewers, put meat then vegetables, one at a time. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 12 to 14 minutes until meat is done. Serve with rice.

For more delicious steak, try these options:

• Summer Steaks with Fresh Berry Salsa
• Broiled Steak
• Fried Steak - Koon Ko Ki