3 medium tomatoes¼ cup canned, diced green chilies2 green onions, finely chopped1 tbsp. lemon or lime juice1 small garlic clove, minced½ tsp. salt Peel the tomatoes by submerging several seconds in boiling water and dice to make 2 cups. Mix tomatoes with remaining ingredients.
Day: March 9, 2025
Taco Dip
½ lb. ground beef½ cup shredded cheddar cheese1/8 tsp. garlic salt½ cup Velveeta cheese, cubed1 tbsp. taco seasoning1 (8-oz) can tomato sauce2 dashes Tabasco sauce Break apart the ground beef in a ½ quart glass casserole dish and microwave uncovered for 4-5 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes to break apart the meat. Drain the grease…
Spinach Dip
1 c. sour cream1 box frozen spinach1 package dry vegetable soup mix1 c. mayonnaise1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped1 tbsp. dry minced onion Cook the spinach in the microwave as directed on the package. Mix the remaining ingredients in a small bowl and place in the refrigerator. Place the spinach in a colander and…
Spicy Black Bean con Queso Dip
1 (15-oz.) can spicy chili beans, undrained 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed ½ cup picante sauce 1 (8-oz.) jar jalapeno-flavored pasteurized process cheese spread 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro In a medium saucepan, combine chili beans and black beans; mash about half of the beans with a fork. Stir in picante sauce and…
Light and Chunky Cheese Dip
2 cups low-fat small curd cottage cheese 1 teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes ¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper ¼ cup finely chopped carrots In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well. Serve immediately or refrigerate several hours to blend flavors.
Chicken Curry
5 medium potatoes, diced ¾ cup green bell pepper coarsely chopped ¾ cup onion, coarsely chopped 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed 2 cups canned no-salt added tomatoes 1 tablespoon ground coriander 1 ½ tablespoons paprika ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper ½ teaspoon turmeric ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup low sodium…
Amish Sugar Cookies
1 cup butter, softened 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 large eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of tartar In a large bowl, beat the butter, oil and sugars. Beat in eggs until well blended. Beat in vanilla. Combine…
Sugar Cookie Candy Cane Blossoms
ugar Cookie Candy Cane Blossoms 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp vanilla 1/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 2 tbsp milk 1 tsp red sugar crystals 1 tsp green sugar crystals 24 Hershey’s Candy Cane Kisses, unwrapped Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats. In the bowl of a stand mixer…
Nutmeg Logs
Cookies: 1 cup butter, softened ¾ cup sugar 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt Frosting: 1/3 cup butter, softened 2 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 teaspoon each rum and vanilla extract 2 to 3 tablespoons half and half Ground nutmeg In a large bowl, cream butter…
Jalapeno Cream Cheese Spread
1 (8-oz.) package cream cheese 1 (1-inch) piece cinnamon stick ½ cup jalapeno jelly 1 (1-inch) square red bell pepper, if desired 2 tablespoons dairy sour cream, if desired Cut cream cheese in half diagonally. Turn 1 piece over and arrange both pieces on small serving plate with long straight sides touching to form triangular…
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