1 12 oz jar pineapple preserves
1 8 oz jar dijon mustard
1 8 oz can pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, undrained
1/2 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
1 tsp curry powder
2 1/2 lb frozen cooked Italian meatballs (about 80)
In small saucepan, combine all ingredients except meatballs. Bring to a boil. Place meatballs in 2 1/2 to 3 quart slow cooker. Stir in preserves mixture. Cover; cook on high setting for 4 hours, stirring twice. Stir well before serving.
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Sunday, May 18, 2008
Cranberry Meatballs
Meatballs
1 pound lean ground hamburger
1/2 pound ground beef
2 to 3 cloves garlic finely minced or put through press
1/2 cup quick oatmeal
Pepper, to taste
Sauce
1 bottle chili sauce
1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
Mix all meatball ingredients well, and shape into small meatballs. Brown the meatballs in a frying pan and drain off the fat as it accumulates. Place meat balls in a roasting pan, then set aside. Mix chili sauce and cranberry sauce together in a pot, mix together over low heat until melted and pour over meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1/2 hour. Serve alone as an appetizer or with rice as a meal.
1 pound lean ground hamburger
1/2 pound ground beef
2 to 3 cloves garlic finely minced or put through press
1/2 cup quick oatmeal
Pepper, to taste
Sauce
1 bottle chili sauce
1 (14 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
Mix all meatball ingredients well, and shape into small meatballs. Brown the meatballs in a frying pan and drain off the fat as it accumulates. Place meat balls in a roasting pan, then set aside. Mix chili sauce and cranberry sauce together in a pot, mix together over low heat until melted and pour over meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1/2 hour. Serve alone as an appetizer or with rice as a meal.
Barbecued Meatballs
Meatballs
3 pounds ground beef
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup cracker crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
Sauce
2 cups ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped onion
To make meatballs, combine all ingredients (mixture will be soft) and shape into walnut-size balls. Place meatballs in a single layer on wax paper-lined cookie sheets; freeze until solid. Store frozen meatballs in freezer bags until ready to cook.
To make sauce combine all ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place frozen meatballs in a 13 x 9-inch pan; pour the sauce over. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Makes 80 meatballs.
3 pounds ground beef
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup cracker crumbs
2 eggs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons chili powder
Sauce
2 cups ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon Liquid Smoke
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup chopped onion
To make meatballs, combine all ingredients (mixture will be soft) and shape into walnut-size balls. Place meatballs in a single layer on wax paper-lined cookie sheets; freeze until solid. Store frozen meatballs in freezer bags until ready to cook.
To make sauce combine all ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved. Place frozen meatballs in a 13 x 9-inch pan; pour the sauce over. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Makes 80 meatballs.
Meatballs In Chipotle Sauce
1/2 lb Beef, ground finely
1/2 lb Pork, ground finely
1/3 c Onions, finely chopped
2 Tbs Flour
1 Tbs Cilantro, fresh minced
1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
1/4 tsp Cumin, ground
1 Egg, beaten
3 Tbs Vegetable oil
SAUCE
1 Tbs Vegetable oil
1 Onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 c Tomato sauce
2 Chipotles, canned in adobo sauce, stemmed and chopped
2 Tbs Adobo sauce (from chilis)
1/2 c Beef broth
TORTILLA CUPS
6 Flour tortillas (6 inch)
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped lettuce
MEATBALLS: Combine all the meatball ingredients, except the oil, and mix well. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls. Brown the meatballs in the oil, remove, and keep warm.
SAUCE: To make the sauce, add the oil to the pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft. Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is thickened. Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs, and heat through.
TORTILLA CUPS: To make the tortilla cups, pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375 degrees. Place a tortilla in the oil and let it float for a couple of seconds. Press the center into the oil with a can or ladle to form a bowl and fry until crisp, remove, and drain. To serve, place the lettuce in each of the tortilla cups, top with the meatballs, and serve.
1/2 lb Pork, ground finely
1/3 c Onions, finely chopped
2 Tbs Flour
1 Tbs Cilantro, fresh minced
1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
1/4 tsp Cumin, ground
1 Egg, beaten
3 Tbs Vegetable oil
SAUCE
1 Tbs Vegetable oil
1 Onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves, chopped
1 c Tomato sauce
2 Chipotles, canned in adobo sauce, stemmed and chopped
2 Tbs Adobo sauce (from chilis)
1/2 c Beef broth
TORTILLA CUPS
6 Flour tortillas (6 inch)
Vegetable oil for frying
Chopped lettuce
MEATBALLS: Combine all the meatball ingredients, except the oil, and mix well. Form into 1 1/2 inch balls. Brown the meatballs in the oil, remove, and keep warm.
SAUCE: To make the sauce, add the oil to the pan and saute the onion and garlic until soft. Add the remaining sauce ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the sauce is thickened. Place the sauce in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Return the sauce to the pan, add the meatballs, and heat through.
TORTILLA CUPS: To make the tortilla cups, pour the oil to a depth of 3 inches and heat to 375 degrees. Place a tortilla in the oil and let it float for a couple of seconds. Press the center into the oil with a can or ladle to form a bowl and fry until crisp, remove, and drain. To serve, place the lettuce in each of the tortilla cups, top with the meatballs, and serve.
White Pepper Chicken Wings
2 cups Tamari soy sauce
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick coins
18 whole chicken wings
Sauce
1 cup Tamari soy sauce
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons basil, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 small red chili pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Seasoning
(vary these amounts to suit your tastes)
Salt
Liberal amounts of freshly ground white pepper
Olive oil
Combine soy sauce, lime juice and ginger in a baking pan. Remove and discard the wingtips from chicken wings. Place the chicken wings in the pan, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours. In the meantime, combine sauce ingredients and whisk until sugar is dissolved.
Discard marinade. Pat wings dry with paper towel and season with salt, liberal amounts of freshly ground white pepper, and olive oil. Grill until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and their juices run clear. Place the chicken in a bowl, toss with the sauce, and serve the wings drizzled with the remaining sauce. If desired, serve with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce. Serves 6 (3 wings each).
1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and sliced into 1/8-inch thick coins
18 whole chicken wings
Sauce
1 cup Tamari soy sauce
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
1/4 cup fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoons cilantro, minced
2 tablespoons basil, minced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 small red chili pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Seasoning
(vary these amounts to suit your tastes)
Salt
Liberal amounts of freshly ground white pepper
Olive oil
Combine soy sauce, lime juice and ginger in a baking pan. Remove and discard the wingtips from chicken wings. Place the chicken wings in the pan, cover, and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least two hours. In the meantime, combine sauce ingredients and whisk until sugar is dissolved.
Discard marinade. Pat wings dry with paper towel and season with salt, liberal amounts of freshly ground white pepper, and olive oil. Grill until the wings are golden brown and crispy, and their juices run clear. Place the chicken in a bowl, toss with the sauce, and serve the wings drizzled with the remaining sauce. If desired, serve with crusty bread for dipping in the sauce. Serves 6 (3 wings each).
Rumaki
1 pound chicken livers or shrimp
1 large can whole water chestnuts
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons ground red chilis
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pound bacon
Onion powder
1/4 cup sherry or sweet sake
1 teaspoon minced, fresh ginger
2 large cloves garlic, mashed
Brown sugar
Separate bacon slices, cut into halves, and layer on wax paper on a flat pan. Place in freezer for 1/2 hour. Slice water chestnuts in half. Do not use already sliced; they will be too thin and break. Clean livers and separate on work space; sprinkle lightly with onion powder. Fold liver section around chestnut and wrap in section of bacon. Secure with a wooden pick, making sure pick goes through the chestnut. Mix soy, sherry and seasonings in a flat container. Place liver bundles in mixture to marinate. Marinate at least 1 hour in refrigerator, turning at least once. When ready to cook, place each bundle on broiler pan, sprinkle with brown sugar and broil until bacon is crisp and liver is done. Turn to broil on all sides. DO NOT BROIL CLOSE TO HEAT or liver will not fully cook. Serve hot from the oven.
1 large can whole water chestnuts
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 to 3 teaspoons ground red chilis
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 pound bacon
Onion powder
1/4 cup sherry or sweet sake
1 teaspoon minced, fresh ginger
2 large cloves garlic, mashed
Brown sugar
Separate bacon slices, cut into halves, and layer on wax paper on a flat pan. Place in freezer for 1/2 hour. Slice water chestnuts in half. Do not use already sliced; they will be too thin and break. Clean livers and separate on work space; sprinkle lightly with onion powder. Fold liver section around chestnut and wrap in section of bacon. Secure with a wooden pick, making sure pick goes through the chestnut. Mix soy, sherry and seasonings in a flat container. Place liver bundles in mixture to marinate. Marinate at least 1 hour in refrigerator, turning at least once. When ready to cook, place each bundle on broiler pan, sprinkle with brown sugar and broil until bacon is crisp and liver is done. Turn to broil on all sides. DO NOT BROIL CLOSE TO HEAT or liver will not fully cook. Serve hot from the oven.
Savory Chicken Bites
8 ounces of cream cheese (softened)
1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
1/4 teaspoon of onion salt
1/8 teaspoon of dried thyme
2 ounces of pimiento, drained and chopped (can leave out)
1 cup of cooked chicken, chopped fine
1/3 cup of celery, chopped fine
2 cans of crescent rolls (8 ounce cans)
Combine cream cheese, lemon juice, basil, onion salt, thyme, pimiento and mix well. Stir celery and cooked chicken into the cream cheese mixture, mixing well. Separate crescent rolls into 8 rectangles. Spread mixture evenly over the rectangles. Starting at long sides, roll up each one jellyroll fashion and pinch seams to seal. Slice into one inch pieces. Place seam down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees (preheat oven) for 12 to 15 minutes. To use as chicken salad, double the amount of chicken used to 2 cups.
1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon of dried basil
1/4 teaspoon of onion salt
1/8 teaspoon of dried thyme
2 ounces of pimiento, drained and chopped (can leave out)
1 cup of cooked chicken, chopped fine
1/3 cup of celery, chopped fine
2 cans of crescent rolls (8 ounce cans)
Combine cream cheese, lemon juice, basil, onion salt, thyme, pimiento and mix well. Stir celery and cooked chicken into the cream cheese mixture, mixing well. Separate crescent rolls into 8 rectangles. Spread mixture evenly over the rectangles. Starting at long sides, roll up each one jellyroll fashion and pinch seams to seal. Slice into one inch pieces. Place seam down on an ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees (preheat oven) for 12 to 15 minutes. To use as chicken salad, double the amount of chicken used to 2 cups.
Hot As Hades Chicken Bits
3 pounds boned chicken breasts
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons red pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup flour
Vegetable oil
Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle garlic salt freely over chicken, turning pieces so each is coated. Continue with red, then black pepper. Set aside for 1 hour to let chicken absorb flavor. Dust chicken with flour, then deep fry in vegetable oil at 375 degrees F for 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or cold.
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
2 tablespoons red pepper
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup flour
Vegetable oil
Cut chicken breasts lengthwise into 1-inch pieces. Sprinkle garlic salt freely over chicken, turning pieces so each is coated. Continue with red, then black pepper. Set aside for 1 hour to let chicken absorb flavor. Dust chicken with flour, then deep fry in vegetable oil at 375 degrees F for 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm or cold.
Curried Coconut Chicken Balls
3/4 cup flaked coconut
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature.
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon curry powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread out coconut on a small baking sheet and toast in oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. In a small bowl, blend together cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add chicken, walnuts, onion, curry powder, and salt. Mix well. Form chicken mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in toasted coconut to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature.
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 cup cooked chicken, chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 tablespoon curry powder, to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread out coconut on a small baking sheet and toast in oven until light brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool slightly. In a small bowl, blend together cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add chicken, walnuts, onion, curry powder, and salt. Mix well. Form chicken mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll in toasted coconut to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Coconut Chicken Chops
1 pound boneless chicken breast halves ( 4 pieces)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flour
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade
Remove chicken pieces from the refrigerator and clean under cold running water. Dry the chicken pieces by patting with paper towels. Cut up each chicken breast into 8 pieces, each about the size of a quarter. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable cooking spray. In a plastic bag, mix together cornstarch, coriander, salt and flour. In a bowl mix the egg whites and honey. Place the coconut in a second bowl. Place chicken pieces in bag and shake. Coat pieces in the egg and honey mixture. Roll chicken in coconut and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 17 minutes or until thermometer reads 170 degrees F. At the end of the first 10 baking minutes, rotate the tray in the oven to assure even cooking. After an additional 5 to 7 minutes of baking, check the temperature. When coconut chicken chops have cooled slightly, lightly cover them with orange marmalade. Spear the chicken with long wooden picks to serve as appetizers.
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup flour
2 egg whites
2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 (12 ounce) jar orange marmalade
Remove chicken pieces from the refrigerator and clean under cold running water. Dry the chicken pieces by patting with paper towels. Cut up each chicken breast into 8 pieces, each about the size of a quarter. Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable cooking spray. In a plastic bag, mix together cornstarch, coriander, salt and flour. In a bowl mix the egg whites and honey. Place the coconut in a second bowl. Place chicken pieces in bag and shake. Coat pieces in the egg and honey mixture. Roll chicken in coconut and place on a cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees F for 17 minutes or until thermometer reads 170 degrees F. At the end of the first 10 baking minutes, rotate the tray in the oven to assure even cooking. After an additional 5 to 7 minutes of baking, check the temperature. When coconut chicken chops have cooled slightly, lightly cover them with orange marmalade. Spear the chicken with long wooden picks to serve as appetizers.
Friday, May 16, 2008
West Indian Bean Dip
6 bacon slices
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 (19 ounce) cans white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack (about 4 ounce)
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice, or to taste
Cayenne, to taste
Tortilla chips or assorted crudites
In a large skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat, stirring, until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. In reserved fat cook onion and garlic with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and pale golden. Add chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beans and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
In a food processor, puree bean mixture with all remaining ingredients except bacon until smooth and transfer to a bowl. Crumble bacon and stir into dip with salt and pepper to taste. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dip to room temperature before serving.
Serve dip with tortilla chips or crudites. Makes 4 cups.
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 (19 ounce) cans white beans such as cannellini, rinsed and drained
1 cup freshly grated Monterey Jack (about 4 ounce)
1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice, or to taste
Cayenne, to taste
Tortilla chips or assorted crudites
In a large skillet cook bacon over moderately low heat, stirring, until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels and pour off all but 2 tablespoons fat. In reserved fat cook onion and garlic with salt and pepper to taste over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened and pale golden. Add chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add beans and cook, stirring, 5 minutes.
In a food processor, puree bean mixture with all remaining ingredients except bacon until smooth and transfer to a bowl. Crumble bacon and stir into dip with salt and pepper to taste. Dip may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered. Bring dip to room temperature before serving.
Serve dip with tortilla chips or crudites. Makes 4 cups.
Asiago Cheese Dip
4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes, reconstituted in hot water
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese, plus shredded Asiago cheese for garnish
1/4 cup green onions (cleaned, rinsed and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces)
1/4 cup mushrooms (rinsed and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces)
Squeeze all water out of tomatoes, then julienne cut into fine strips. It is important that all water be removed from tomatoes, and they must be added last, or dip will discolor. Combine remaining ingredients, except tomatoes and cheese for garnish, in food processor. Blend well at low speed. Add tomatoes and slowly mix by hand for about 1 minute. When ready to serve, heat through in microwave oven. Remove from microwave and sprinkle with Asiago cheese. Put in broiler and heat until cheese browns. Makes 3 cups.
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese, plus shredded Asiago cheese for garnish
1/4 cup green onions (cleaned, rinsed and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces)
1/4 cup mushrooms (rinsed and sliced into 1/4-inch pieces)
Squeeze all water out of tomatoes, then julienne cut into fine strips. It is important that all water be removed from tomatoes, and they must be added last, or dip will discolor. Combine remaining ingredients, except tomatoes and cheese for garnish, in food processor. Blend well at low speed. Add tomatoes and slowly mix by hand for about 1 minute. When ready to serve, heat through in microwave oven. Remove from microwave and sprinkle with Asiago cheese. Put in broiler and heat until cheese browns. Makes 3 cups.
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
1 c. sour cream
1 c. mayo
1 jar (7.5 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 t. garlic powder
Mix all. Refrigerate. Serve with assorted veggies.
1 c. mayo
1 jar (7.5 oz.) roasted red peppers, drained, chopped
1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
1 T. lemon juice
1/2 t. garlic powder
Mix all. Refrigerate. Serve with assorted veggies.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Baked Reuben Dip
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese (6 oz.)
1/2 c. Thousand Island dressing
4 oz. deli sliced corned beef, chopped
1/2 c. sauerkraut, drained
Cocktail rye slices
Mix cream cheese, 1 c. Swiss cheese, dressing and corned beef. Spread in a pie plate. Top with sauerkraut and remaining Swiss cheese. Bake at 400 for 15 min. Serve with cocktail rye bread.
1 1/2 c. shredded Swiss cheese (6 oz.)
1/2 c. Thousand Island dressing
4 oz. deli sliced corned beef, chopped
1/2 c. sauerkraut, drained
Cocktail rye slices
Mix cream cheese, 1 c. Swiss cheese, dressing and corned beef. Spread in a pie plate. Top with sauerkraut and remaining Swiss cheese. Bake at 400 for 15 min. Serve with cocktail rye bread.
Baked Crab Dip
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
2 (6 oz.) cans crab meat, drained, flaked
1/2 c. shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped green onions
2 T. white wine
2 t. prepared horseradish
1/4 t. hot pepper sauce
Mix all ingredients. Spoon into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with crackers.
2 (6 oz.) cans crab meat, drained, flaked
1/2 c. shredded parmesan cheese
1/4 c. chopped green onions
2 T. white wine
2 t. prepared horseradish
1/4 t. hot pepper sauce
Mix all ingredients. Spoon into a 9-inch pie plate. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with crackers.
Baked Artichoke Dip
1 (8 oz.) pkg cream cheese
1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1/2 c. mayo
1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
2 T. finely chopped fresh basil or 1 t. dried
1 clove garlic; minced
1/2 c. chopped tomato
Mix cream cheese and all ingredients except tomato until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato. Serve with assorted cut-up vegetables or toasted bread slices.
1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
1/2 c. mayo
1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
2 T. finely chopped fresh basil or 1 t. dried
1 clove garlic; minced
1/2 c. chopped tomato
Mix cream cheese and all ingredients except tomato until well blended. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate and bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Sprinkle with tomato. Serve with assorted cut-up vegetables or toasted bread slices.
Serrano-Pepita Dip
1/2 ounce serrano chilies, stemmed
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno juice
1/2 ounce chopped green onions
1/2 ounce chopped cilantro
1/2 ounce chopped avocado
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 ounce water
1/2 ounce white wine vinegar
1/2 ounce salad oil
1/2 teaspoon pureed garlic
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) lime juice
NOTE: 1/2 ounce equals about 1 tablespoon.
Place ingredients in blender and blend to a smooth puree. For best results, allow flavors to blend for a minimum of 2 hours before use.
1/2 teaspoon jalapeno juice
1/2 ounce chopped green onions
1/2 ounce chopped cilantro
1/2 ounce chopped avocado
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 ounce water
1/2 ounce white wine vinegar
1/2 ounce salad oil
1/2 teaspoon pureed garlic
1 1/2 ounces (3 tablespoons) lime juice
NOTE: 1/2 ounce equals about 1 tablespoon.
Place ingredients in blender and blend to a smooth puree. For best results, allow flavors to blend for a minimum of 2 hours before use.
Red Pepper Dip
4 dried roasted Japanese chilies
6 ounces, about 3/4 cup, canned roasted red peppers
1 clove fresh garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salad oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
6 to 8 drops Worcestershire sauce
Place ingredients in blender cup and blend to a smooth puree.
6 ounces, about 3/4 cup, canned roasted red peppers
1 clove fresh garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon salad oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon barbecue sauce
6 to 8 drops Worcestershire sauce
Place ingredients in blender cup and blend to a smooth puree.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip
1/2 c Raisins
1 tbs Brandy
2 c Cream Cheese; Softened
1/2 c Whipping Cream
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 c Dark Brown Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon; Ground
1/2 c Mini Chocolate Chips
Cinnamon; Ground
Mix the raisins and brandy (making sure all the raisins are coated) and let soak for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add the vanilla, mixing well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the plumped raisins and chocolate chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip.
SUGGESTED DIPPERS:
Graham Crackers, Honeydew Melon, Strawberries, Peaches, Dried Fruit, Pound Cake Cubes.
1 tbs Brandy
2 c Cream Cheese; Softened
1/2 c Whipping Cream
1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract
1/4 c Dark Brown Sugar
1 tsp Cinnamon; Ground
1/2 c Mini Chocolate Chips
Cinnamon; Ground
Mix the raisins and brandy (making sure all the raisins are coated) and let soak for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add the vanilla, mixing well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the plumped raisins and chocolate chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip.
SUGGESTED DIPPERS:
Graham Crackers, Honeydew Melon, Strawberries, Peaches, Dried Fruit, Pound Cake Cubes.
Cowboy Caviar
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can ripe olives, chopped and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, hard cooked, peeled and chopped
1 green onion with top, sliced
Mix all ingredients except cream cheese, eggs, and green onion. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Spread cream cheese on serving plate. Spoon bean mixture evenly over cream cheese. Arrange eggs on bean mixture in ring around the edge of the plate; sprinkle with green onion.
1 (4 ounce) can ripe olives, chopped and drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, hard cooked, peeled and chopped
1 green onion with top, sliced
Mix all ingredients except cream cheese, eggs, and green onion. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Spread cream cheese on serving plate. Spoon bean mixture evenly over cream cheese. Arrange eggs on bean mixture in ring around the edge of the plate; sprinkle with green onion.
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