Crisp Cucumber Salsa: Note: 1/4 cup is only 16 calories! 2 cups finely chopped seeded peeled cucumber 1/2 cup finely chopped seeded tomato 1/4 cup chopped red onion 2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley 1 jalepeno pepper, seeded and chopped 4-1/2 tsp minced fresh cilantro 1 garlic clove, minced or pressed 1/4 c reduced-fat sour cream…
Spicy Louisiana Cajun Shrimp with Chipotle Serves 6-8 as an appetizer 1 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tail shell intact 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning – homemade or store bought 1/2 tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped 1/2 tsp brown sugar 1 lemon or lime, sliced in wedges…
Mini Zucchini Cheese Bites Ingredients ◾2 cups grated zucchini ( about 1 medium) ◾1 egg ◾1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese ◾optional: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, salt & pepper Directions Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl mix the zucchini, egg, cheese and cilantro. You do…
Rotel Cups Perfect tailgate food!! Or a great appetizer for a party! Makes: 45 cups Ingredients: 1 can rotels, drained 1 bag bacon pieces 1 cup shredded swiss 1 cup mayo 3 pkg. phyllo pastry cups – thawed Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix the first 4 ingredients and scoop evenly into the…
Deviled Avocado Eggs – Mash 1 large avocado with 3 egg yolks. Add 1 tsp. cilantro, 3 tsp lime juice, 1 tbsp red onion, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Top with a sprinkle of chili or paprika — Variations: Add a dash of your favorite curry – I prefer green Add some crumbled bacon.…
The key to the success of this dish to to make sure your oven is HOT and stays that way throughout the cooking process. Also make sure you don’t crowd the carrots on the baking sheet as this will affect the roasting process. Roasting carrots intensifies their flavour and the honey and vinegar make them deliciously sweet and…
THIS CAKE IS A RICH, DARK, MOIST FRUIT CAKE, VERY FLAVORFUL AT CHRISTMAS. TRY ICING WITH ALMOND PASTE FOR A MORE FESTIVE TOUCH. THIS RECIPE IS STARTED IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER SO AS TO LET IT MELLOW BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS. I remember very well my mother storing her fruit cake in an old butter churn…
THESE EASY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS ARE MELT IN YOUR MOUTH DELICIOUS! I’D SAY THEY RIVAL THAT PEANUT BUTTER & CHOCOLATE CANDY YOU CAN PURCHASE IN THE CHECKOUT LANE OF YOUR LOCAL GROCERY STORE. NUTRITION INFO : Servings: 30 pieces Smartpoints: 5 Calories 51 Total Fat 3.3 g Saturated Fat 1.2 g Total Carbohydrate 4.8 g Dietary…