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Sangria Tea

3 cups boiling water
5 tea bags regular or decaffeinated
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups chilled grape juice
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
4-5 large strawberries, sliced (optional)
chilled club soda
ice

Boil water and steep tea bags for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, stir in sugar and cool.

In large pitcher, combine the brewed tea with remaining ingredients except for the club soda. Chill for 2 hours.

Just before serving, pour into punch bowl or a clear glass pitcher, add ice and a splash of club soda.

Garnish with slices of fruit.

Instant Russian Tea - Hot or Iced

2 cups orange-flavored drink mix (e.g. Tang)
2 cups white sugar
1/4 cup instant tea powder
3/4 cup lemon-flavored instant tea powder (unsweetened)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves

1. In a large bowl, combine orange drink mix, sugar, tea powder,
cinnamon and cloves. Mix well and store in an airtight container.

2. To serve, put 3 teaspoons of mix in a mug. Stir in 1 cup boiling water. Adjust to taste.







If you want it iced, make it hot first with 4 tsp per cup hot water, stir
till dissolved and let cool a few min, then pour over 16 oz of ice.

Italian Tuna Salad Toss

• 1 (10-ounce) package salad greens
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained, quartered
• 1 (9-ounce) package tuna in water, drained, flaked
• 1/2 pound green beans, cooked, drained
• 1 cup sliced plum tomatoes
• 1 bottle (8 oz) Italian salad dressing - fat free

Place greens on serving platter. Arrange artichokes, tuna, beans, and tomatoes over greens. Top with dressing. Makes 6 servings. Serving Size 2 cups

Cucumber Salad

• Cucumbers, thinly sliced
• 1 small white onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon dried dill, or to taste

DIRECTIONS
Combine cucumbers and onion in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, water and sugar to a saucepan and cook over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil, and pour over the cucumber and onions. Stir in dill, cover, and chill at least 30 min. Makes 8 Servings