Chili Nachos

Recipe: Chili Nachos Ingredients Tortilla Chips Leftover Chili or canned if you do not have any on hand Cheese Toppings of your choice (I like to use a can of green chilis or jalapenos, and black olives) Salsa Garnishes of your choice (We use sour cream, and guacamole) Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 Place chips on a baking sheet Top with chili. Then add cheese. ...

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February 7, 2011   2 Comments

Herb Dinner Rolls

Recipe: Herb Dinner Rolls Ingredients 8 eggs 4 tsp. salt 9 tsp. instant yeast 2/3 cup sugar 2 cups warm milk 16 Tbls. unsalted butter, melted 8 cups bread flour 1 cup mixed fresh herbs, chopped 2 eggs, beaten with 2 Tbls. milk Whole fresh herbs for garnish Instructions In a bowl or stand mixer fitted with paddle, beat together eggs and salt on medium-high speed until pale ...

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September 19, 2010   2 Comments

Orange Mini Muffins

Recipe: Orange Mini Muffins Ingredients Muffins: 1 cup milk 1/2 cup orange juice 1/2 sour cream 2 large eggs 2 sticks unsalted butter, melted 3 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp salt zest of 1 orange Glaze: 1/4 cup orange juice 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1-2 tsp. orange zest Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spay mini muffin pans with non stick spray. In ...

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September 16, 2010   1 Comment

Homemade Pita Bread

I only made one batch (8 pitas) and when I began to bake them I started to wonder if it was worth the effort for only 8 pitas.  I figured this would end up being a recipe I would use on special days and not a staple in my repertoire.  Don't get me wrong I am a ...

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September 9, 2010   2 Comments

Bacon Wrapped Smokies

Recipe: Bacon Wrapped Smokies Ingredients 1 package of little smokies 1 package of bacon 1 cup of brown sugar Instructions Start by cutting the bacon strips in to thirds. Wrap one strip around the smokie and insert a tooth pick to hold it in place. Repeat until all the bacon and smokies are wrapped. (One package should be just the right amount to ...

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August 29, 2010   1 Comment

Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips

Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Chips Ingredients 1/2 cup sugar (or sugar substitute) 1 Tbls cinnamon 1/2 cup butter, melted flour tortillas Instructions Brush one side of each tortilla with melted butter. Stir cinnamon and sugar together and sprinkle over buttered side. Repeat with other side. Cut each tortilla into eight wedges. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 for 5-10 minutes until lightly browned. Turn ...

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August 26, 2010   6 Comments

Easy Peasy 10 Minutes (or less) Salsa

Recipe: 10 Minute Salsa Ingredients 1 (10oz) can of diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained 1 Tbls chopped jalapeno pepper (I used canned) 1 Tbls chopped red onion 1 Tbls minced fresh cilantro 1 clove minced garlic 1 Tbls olive oil dash of salt dash of pepper Instructions In a small bowl mix all ingredients and serve with you favorite tortilla chips. If making ahead refrigerate until ...

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August 24, 2010   1 Comment

Herbed Tuna in Tomatoes

  Recipe: Herbed Tuna in Tomatoes Ingredients 2 medium tomatoes 1 5 oz can of tuna, well drained 2-3 tbls fresh parsley 1/8-1/4 cup onions, diced (red or white) 1/8 cup celery 1 hard boiled egg, chopped 2 slices of your favorite cheese (I used Muenster) 1/8 cup mayonnaise 1-2 tsp mustard Salt Pepper Instructions Slice the tops off of each tomato, and scoop out the insides. Toss the ...

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August 18, 2010   5 Comments

Mint Hummus

Recipe: Mint Hummus Ingredients 1 Can Garbanzo Beans Olive Oil 1/2 Cup Chopped Mint 4 Cloves Garlic 1-4 Cup Chopped Red Onions 3 Cap fulls of Rice Vinegar Pinch of Sugar Salt White Pepper Instructions Put Garbanzo beans, mint, garlic, sugar, onions and vinegar in to a food processor and puree. Slowly add olive oil until hummus reaches a creamy consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with pita ...

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July 27, 2010   2 Comments