Chili-corn Custard Squares

Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• nonstick vegetable cooking spray
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup canned creamed corn
• 2 tablespoons seeded minced jalapenos
• salsa

Recipe

• 1 heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in heavy skillet over medium-high heat. add finely chopped onion and saute until soft and beginning to brown, stirring often, about 12 minutes. cool.
• 2 preheat oven to 350 degrees. spray 8x8x2" square metal baking pan with nonstick spray.
• 3 whisk flour, cornmeal, baking powder, and salt in small bowl.
• 4 blend sharp cheddar cheese and crumbled queso fresco cheese together in medium bowl. whisk egg, 1/3 cup of blended cheeses, 1/2 cup sour cream, creamed corn, and remaining 2 tbsp oil in large bowl. add flour mixture; stir to blend. stir in jalapeno and caramelized onions. transfer batter to prepared pan, sprinkle remaining 1/3 cup of blended cheeses over top.
• 5 bake until puffed and tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. cool completely. can be made 2 hours ahead. let stand at room temperature.
• 6 cut into 1" squares. place on platter. top each square with dollop of sour cream, then small spoonful of salsa.

Burritos Con Frijoles Refritos

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 flour tortillas
• 3 cups canned cooked pinto beans, drained
• 1 cup monterey jack cheese
• 1 tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons lard (or more)
• 1/2 cup chopped onion

Recipe

• 1 warm the tortillas in a 300 degree oven.
• 2 in a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon lard.
• 3 add the onion and fry until transparent but not brown.
• 4 add tomato and 1 cup beans.
• 5 mash well as they heat.
• 6 add a second cup of beans, another tablespoon of lard and continue in this manner until all the beans are mashed, moist, creamy and hot.
• 7 season with garlic salt to taste.
• 8 divide the beans between the tortillas.
• 9 roll and place them in a shallow baking dish.
• 10 top with grated cheese and heat in a moderate oven until the cheese has melted.
• 11 serve with burrito sauce.

Caramel Apple Quesadillas

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 5 jonathan apples, large size (about 5 ounces each)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 10 flour tortillas (6-inch)
• caramel ice cream topping
• whipped cream (optional)
• chopped almonds (optional)

Recipe

• 1 peel, core and thinly slice apples.
• 2 place in a pan with 1 tablespoon of water, cover and cook until just soft, stirring occasionally.
• 3 combine sugar and cinnamon in small bowl.
• 4 melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat and heat each tortilla until golden.
• 5 sprinkle heated side of tortilla with cinnamon-sugar mixture and keep warm.
• 6 place tortilla uncooked-side-up on cutting board and top with cooked apples.
• 7 fold over and cut in half.
• 8 place on serving plate.
• 9 drizzle with caramel topping and top with whipped cream and almonds.
• 10 note:.
• 11 if you are using your quesadillas maker omit the butter.
• 12 add sugar and cinnamon to the cooked apples and sandwich between to tortillas.
• 13 cook until lightly brown cut and serve.

Baked Ricotta With Parmesan And Thyme

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 2 tablespoons thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• sea salt and black pepper
• 350 g ricotta cheese
• 1 loaf french bread, to serve

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 150°c
• 2 place the parmesan, thyme, chilli, salt and pepper into a bowl and stir to combine.
• 3 roll the ricotta in the dry mixture to coat thoroughly then place cheese on a lightly greased baking tray.
• 4 bake for 1 hour or until golden.
• 5 drizzle with balsamic vinegar and serve with crusty bread and an assortment of crackers.

Bergy Dim Sum #4 Roasted Spareribs

Total Time: 5 hrs 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 hrs Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 1/2 lbs lamb spareribs, separated, fat removed and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 cup thick soy sauce
• 1/2 cup dry sherry
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons sesame oil
• 1/2 cup water

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl mix all the ingredients together stirring to dissolve the sugar (except the ribs).
• 2 arrange lamb in an oven proof dish and pour the sauce over the ribs.
• 3 cover with aluminum foil and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours, rotating ribs occasionally.
• 4 preheat oven to 375°f.
• 5 roast covered for 25 minutes, remove foil and continue cooking until the sauce is just a sticky glace on the ribs.
• 6 you may now serve them (hot) or freeze them for later use.
• 7 to freeze, place them on a cookie sheet and freeze individually.
• 8 once frozen put them in a large freezer proof bag for later use.
• 9 when you want to serve them spread them on a cookie sheet and place frozen ribs in 350°f oven for about 15 minutes or until hot through.

Basic Pinto Bean Dip

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (4 1/4 ounce) can of dice green chilies
• 2 -3 tablespoons margarine or 2 -3 tablespoons oil
• 1 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 minced serrano chilies
• hot sauce
• salt
• tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 heat margarine or oil in a heavy bottomed dutch oven or pot (over medium heat) until hot then add the oregano, cumin and chili powder and heat through to release the flavors.
• 2 once you can smell them, turn down the heat and add the onion and garlic stirring constantly so the garlic does not burn.
• 3 once the onion is translucent, add the pinto beans.
• 4 as you are heating the mixture, mash the beans coarsely.
• 5 add the refried beans, canned chilies, and diced serranos.
• 6 stir until combined and heat thoroughly.
• 7 taste and add hot sauce (and salt also if desired) to taste.
• 8 i don't add salt as i serve salted tortilla chips with it.

Baked Ricotta With Garlic And Herbs

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh herb, such as basil, rosemary, and thyme
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 loaf french bread, sliced and toasted or grilled

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 300°f.
• 2 coat a 1-quart casserole with the olive oil.
• 3 in a large bowl, stir the ricotta together with the salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and cream.
• 4 transfer to the casserole. bake uncovered, for about 15 minutes until the cheese is creamy and hot. serve with the french bread slices.

Caramel Apple Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 mix above ingredients.
• 2 use as a dip for sliced apples, or other fruit.

Avocado Stuffed Deviled Eggs

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 medium hass avocado
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
• 1 tablespoon dill pickles or 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• cayenne or paprika, to garnish

Recipe

• 1 place eggs in a medium pot,cover with cold water.bring the water to a boil.when the water is boiling hard,cover the pot and remove from heat.
• 2 let the eggs sit ,covered for about 12 minutes.
• 3 rinse the eggs under cold water and peel.cut eggs in half lengthwise and scoop out the yolks.
• 4 mash 1/2 of a medium avocado with a fork,mix in lemon juice.mash the yolks with a fork and add to the avocado.add the remaining ingredients,adjusting the seasoning to taste,and restuff the egg halves.
• 5 garnish with a sprinkle of cayenne or paprika.serve immediately or chill covered until ready to serve.

Avocado, Anchovy & Chili Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 avocados, skinned & stoned
• 2 ounces anchovies, drained
• 1 red chili pepper, deseeded & chopped
• 2 tablespoons creme fraiche
• fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 place all the ingredients except for the seasoning into a food processor and process until smooth.
• 2 season then serve with tortilla chips or melba toast.

Chilie Stuffed Mushrooms

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb large mushroom cap
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softended
• 5 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 3/4 cup parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 coat mushroom caps with the melted butter.
• 2 mix the cream cheese, milk, garlic powder, green chilies, and parmesan cheese together.
• 3 stuff the mushroom caps with the filling.
• 4 bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 15 minutes.

Avocado Tequila Cream

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 6 avocados, peeled and halved
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1 cup heavy cream, whipped
• lime slice (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 puréé avocados with honey, lime juice, tequila.
• 2 fold in whipped cream.
• 3 serve in compotes, garnished with lime slices.

Avocado, Egg And Tofu Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 3 tablespoons cold water
• 4 ounces tofu
• 1 medium ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
• 2 hard-boiled eggs (coarsely grated or finely chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1/2 cup red onion, finely minced
• salt and pepper, to taste

Recipe

• 1 place the vinegar, water, tofu and avocado in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
• 2 add salt and pepper, to taste.
• 3 transfer to a bowl and stir the remaining ingredients into the puree.
• 4 cover tightly and chill.

Avocado, Mango And Black Bean Quesadilla

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 2 flour 8-inch tortillas
• 1 medium avocado
• 1 medium mango
• 1/2 cup canned black beans
• 2 ounces grated monterey jack cheese
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• lemon juice

Recipe

• 1 heat a large skillet or griddle over medium heat, lightly coated in oil.
• 2 dice mango and avocado- they should be small pieces, but still large enough that they keep their shape when mixed. add a splash of lemon juice to the avocado to keep it from turning brown.
• 3 gently mix avocado, mango, black beans and seasonings in a small bowl.
• 4 put one tortilla on hot skillet or griddle and cover with the grated monterey jack cheese.
• 5 once cheese is melted, add the filling mixture and top with the second tortilla.
• 6 carefully flip the quesadilla and cook just long enough to lightly brown the second tortilla.
• 7 if i'm eating this as a meal, i cut into four pieces. if i'm sharing as a side dish or appetizer, i cut into six pieces. i usually serve with a simple, fresh salsa.

Baked Ricotta

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 500 g fresh ricotta, fat reduced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
• 2 -3 teaspoons olive oil

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 180°c.
• 2 grease base and sides of 19 x 9 cms loaf pan.
• 3 line with baking paper.
• 4 combine first 3 ingredients in a bowl, season with salt and pepper.
• 5 press mixture into prepared pan, smooth surface.
• 6 drizzle with olive oil.
• 7 bake 50 minutes till set and lightly browned.
• 8 cool in pan, chill overnight.
• 9 serve with crackers and sweet chili sauce.

Avocado Taco Dip

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 -2 avocado
• 1 cup sour cream
• 6 ounces cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon mrs. dash table blend seasoning
• 1 tomato
• 1 cup four-cheese mexican blend cheese

Recipe

• 1 peel and mash avocados.
• 2 slightly heat cream cheese until very soft. mix with sour cream.
• 3 stir mashed avocado into sour cream and cream cheese mixture.
• 4 add taco seasoning, salt, and mrs. dash.
• 5 mix to taste. add more seasoning to taste if desired.
• 6 pour into flat bottomed serving dish.
• 7 top with diced tomato and cheese.
• 8 serve with tortilla chips.

Avocado Vinaigrette

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• salt, to taste
• fresh ground black pepper, to taste
• 2 firm ripe avocados
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• toasted bread, buttered and cut into triangles, to serve

Recipe

• 1 the vinaigrette: to make the vinaigrette, combine the olive oil, wine vinegar, dijon mustard and salt and pepper to taste in a screw top jar, and shake well to combine. taste and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
• 2 the avocado: cut the avocados in half lengthways and gently twist the halves to separate. to remove the seed, insert a sharp knife into it, then twist and lift out.
• 3 brush the surfaces with lemon juice and place the avocado halves on 4 serving plates, shake the dressing again and drizzle it evenly over the avocado halves.
• 4 serve with buttered toast triangles (more traditional) or warm crusty rolls.
• 5 notes: an avocado is ripe if it feels a little soft when held in your hand. to help ripen an avocado, put it in a paper bag with a ripe banana or apple and store in an airy spot. you can now buy avocados that don't discolour when cut, but are they, i wonder, genetically modified?

Chili-lime Almonds

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups almonds

Recipe

• 1 melt first four ingredients in pan.
• 2 add almonds, and stir.
• 3 take off the heat and let sit until cool (about 15 minutes).
• 4 enjoy!

Baked Ricotta With Grapes

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 400 g ricotta cheese
• 250 g seedless grapes
• 1/4 bunch fresh oregano
• 1/4 bunch fresh thyme
• 120 ml olive oil
• sea salt
• fresh black pepper
• 50 g black olives, pitted
• 1/4 bunch fresh oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes

Recipe

• 1 drain the ricotta overnight.
• 2 cut into 1" slices.
• 3 slice the grapes.
• 4 take the leaves from the oregano and thyme.
• 5 toss grapes in 20 ml oil.
• 6 pour 60 ml oil into an oven-proof dish.
• 7 put in sliced ricotta and grapes.
• 8 scatter olives and herbs over the mixture and sprinkle with chili flakes.
• 9 sprinkle remaining oil over the dish and bake in oven at 210 deg c (410 deg f) until golden brown (circa 25 mins).

Chili-chicken Quesadillas

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/4 cups salsa, divided
• 1 cup chopped cooked chicken breast
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin
• 6 7-inch flour tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups shredded jalapeno pepper cheese or 1 1/2 cups mexican blend cheese (or whatever you like.)

Recipe

• 1 combine 1/2 c.
• 2 salsa, chicken, chilies, cilantro and cumin.
• 3 place 1 tortilla in lightly greased skillet over med-hi heat.
• 4 immediately spoon about 1/6 of salsa mixture over tortilla.
• 5 sprinkle with 1/4 c.
• 6 cheese and heat 1 min.
• 7 fold in half; cook 30 seconds or until lighlty browned.
• 8 repeat w/ remaining tortillas.
• 9 cut each tortilla into 4 wedges.
• 10 top w/ remaining 3/4 c.
• 11 salsa, if desired.

Chewy Mall Pretzels

Total Time: 2 hrs 8 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 cups water (110 degrees)
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup bread flour
• 2 cups water (110 degrees)
• 2 tablespoons baking soda
• 2 -3 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl, dissolve the yeast, brown sugar and salt in 1 1/2 cups warm water.
• 2 stir in flour, and knead dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.
• 3 place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the surface.
• 4 cover, and let rise for one hour.
• 5 combine 2 cups warm water and baking soda in an 8 inch square pan.
• 6 after dough has risen, cut into 12 pieces.
• 7 roll each piece into a 3 foot rope, pencil thin or thinner.
• 8 twist into a pretzel shape, and dip into the baking soda solution.
• 9 place on greased or sprayed cookie sheets.
• 10 brush pretzels with melted butter and sprinkle with garlic powder, parmesan cheese, sugar/cinnamon, coarse salt, etc.
• 11 (get creative;) let rise 15 to 20 minutes.
• 12 bake at 450 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
• 13 brush with additional melted butter, if desired.

Caramel Apple Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon caramel extract (optional)
• 1 cup toffee pieces (optional)
• apple

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients together until well mixed. chill,serve and enjoy!

Basic Herb Butter

Total Time: 4 hrs 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 5 tablespoons fresh herbs, finely chopped or 5 teaspoons dried herbs, crumbled
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice or 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• salt and pepper
• dry mustard (optional) or paprika (optional)
• minced garlic (optional) or shallot (optional)

Recipe

• 1 using an electric mixer, cream butter until light and fluffy.
• 2 stir in finely minced herbs and lemon juice or lemon rid.
• 3 season to taste with salt, pepper and other desired seasonings.
• 4 shape as desired.
• 5 chill for several hours to allow the flavors to blend.
• 6 if stored in the refrigerator, herb butters should be used within 3 days.
• 7 if frozen, herb butters will keep for 6 months.
• 8 suggested herb combination:.
• 9 - basil, tarragon and thyme.
• 10 - chives, parsley, tarragon and shallots.
• 11 - rosemary, chives, parsley and garlic.
• 12 - chives and sun-dried tomatoes.
• 13 - mint, parsley and garlic.

Benihana Mustard Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 tablespoons dry mustard
• 2 tablespoons hot water
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• 1 garlic clove

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, blend mustard and water into a paste.
• 2 pour paste into blender container; add remaining ingredients and process about 1 minute or until smooth.

Bloomin' Onion Bread

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 loaf sourdough bread, unsliced
• 12 -16 ounces monterey jack cheese, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 -2 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup green onion, finely diced
• 2 teaspoons poppy seeds

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit.
• 2 cut the bread lengthwise and widthwise without cutting through the bottom crust. this can be a little tricky going the second way but the bread is very forgiving.
• 3 place on a foil-lined baking sheet.
• 4 insert cheese slices between cuts.
• 5 combine melted butter, garlic, onion, and poppy seeds. pour over bread.
• 6 wrap in foil; place on a baking sheet.
• 7 bake at 350 degrees fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
• 8 unwrap the bread and bake 10 more minutes, or until cheese is bubbling.

Chili's Avocado-ranch Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup fresh avocado, smashed (about half of an avocado)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon buttermilk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/8 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 dash dried dill weed
• 1 dash garlic powder
• 1 dash pepper

Recipe

• 1 combine all ingredients in a bowl.
• 2 mix well.
• 3 chill.

Burst Of Flavors Mushroom Stuffed Cherry Tomatoes Baked W.cheese

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 40 cherry tomatoes
• 1 1/2 cups button mushrooms
• 1/2 cup corned beef or 1/2 cup bacon bits
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 tablespoon italian herb seasoning
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 tablespoons spring onions
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons condensed mushroom soup
• 3 tablespoons breadcrumbs
• fresh parsley (optional)
• seasoning

Recipe

• 1 cut top off each tomato.
• 2 scoop out pulp, drain juice and finely chop the remaining pulp.
• 3 invert tomatoes on paper towels to drain.
• 4 finely chopped onions, mushrooms and spring onion.
• 5 saute onion in butter till transparent.
• 6 add italian herbs.
• 7 add beef / bacon then mushrooms, saute till fragrant.
• 8 stir in breadcrumbs, seasoning and reserved tomato pulp.
• 9 add sour cream.
• 10 remove from pan, mix in chopped spring onion. let it stand for 5 minutes.
• 11 fill stuffing into tomatoes over the brim.
• 12 sprinkle cheese generously over tomatoes. arrange tomatoes closely, side by side, on baking tray so that it won't tumble.
• 13 bake uncovered for 5-10 mins until cheese melts.
• 14 yum!

Avocado Snack

Total Time: 2 mins Preparation Time: 2 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 avocado
• favorite french dressing

Recipe

• 1 just wash and cut the avocado in half.
• 2 remove the pit.
• 3 pour french dressing into the pit hole, spoon out and enjoy!

Avocado Raita (indian Guacamole!)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 ripe avocados
• 1 medium onion, chopped very fine
• 2 medium tomatoes, chopped very fine
• 1 green chili, chopped very fine
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (replace with parsley if you dislike cilantro as much as i do)
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 cup unsweetened plain yogurt, whisked smooth
• salt

Recipe

• 1 remove the peel and seed from the avocados and put into a mixing bowl. mash till almost smooth.
• 2 add the chopped onion, tomato, green chilli, all the spices and the lemon juice and chopped cilantro or parsley. mix until all ingredients are blended.
• 3 add the yogurt, salt to taste and stir to blend with avocado mixture.
• 4 chill well in refrigerator and serve.

Chambord And Brie

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) brie round
• 1/4 cup dried apricot
• 1/4 cup chopped granny smith apple
• 2 tablespoons toasted pecan pieces (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup apple juice
• 1/2 cup chambord raspberry liquor
• 2 tablespoons sugar

Recipe

• 1 peel and chop apples. in saucepan, add all ingredients except brie.
• 2 simmer and stir occasionally over medium heat until thickened and fruit is tender. cool.
• 3 slice brie through center, making two round disks. spread the cooled filling between the layers.
• 4 bake at 350ºf for 10 minutes. remove and let set for 5 minutes.
• 5 drizzle with chambord and serve with good quality crackers or crostinis.

Chicken In The Chips

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 2 -2 1/2 cups diced, cooked chicken
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/4 cup pace picante sauce
• 2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese or 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 cups tortilla chips
• 1 bag tortilla chips (to eat it with)

Recipe

• 1 combine chicken, soup, sour cream, salsa.
• 2 layer mix,cheese and chips, two times.
• 3 put lid on and heat at 350 for 20-25 minutes or so untill cheese is bubbly.
• 4 (this can be prepared on the stove top also cook on low/med).

Chicken Involtini With Bacon On Bed Of Spinach

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
• 1/4 cup flat leaf parsley, chopped
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup sliced or shredded mozzarella cheese
• 8 slices roasted red peppers (cut a jarred red pepper into 8 thin slices)
• 8 slices bacon or 8 slices pancetta
• 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, cracked from skin
• 10 ounces baby spinach or 10 ounces triple-washed spinach leaves
• 1/4-1/3 cup wine or 1/4-1/3 cup dry vermouth

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• 2 cut chicken breast into 8 strips (it's ok if they are not all the same size), lay flat on cutting board or surface. sprinkle with parsley, salt, and pepper.
• 3 sprinkle a thin layer of cheese and a red pepper slice (you can break up this slice into 2 or 3 smaller pieces if necessary to make it roll more easily inside the chicken).
• 4 roll chicken, then wrap each roll in a slice of bacon. use a toothpick to hold in place, or just place the roll seam side down in a broiler pan.
• 5 bake rolls for 30-35 minutes, or until chicken is completely cooked through.
• 6 broil 6 inches from heat for 5 minutes or until bacon is crisp (if you used toothpicks to secure, remove just before broiling; otherwise, the wood will blacken).
• 7 for bed of spinach (while rolls are baking):.
• 8 preheat skillet over medium-high heat. add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and clove of garlic to the pan.
• 9 wilt the spinach in skillet, then add the wine to deglaze and combine with greens.
• 10 serve by placing 2 rolls per plate on a bed of greens.
• 11 note: rachael's recipe had her frying the rolls, so that is an option as well. she put a thin layer of olive oil in a skillet and fried the rolls until golden on all sides and crisp; about 5 or 6 minutes. i personally found baking the rolls to be slightly healthier and just as tasty.

Avocado Pancakes

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 3 avocados
• 4 eggs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 4 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 8 ounces crabmeat

Recipe

• 1 mash avocados and mix together the next three ingredients.
• 2 once mixed, stir in the flour and baking powder.
• 3 heat 1/2 tablespoon butter over medium heat in a 6-inch nonstick skillet.
• 4 add 1/3 cup of the batter to the pan.
• 5 top the pancake with 2 ounces crabmeat and gently press into the pancake.
• 6 cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until lightly browned.
• 7 flip when and cook an additional 2-3 minutes or until firm.
• 8 garnish the pancake with sour cream, fresh tomato salsa or chipotle jam.

Chili's Awesome Blossom Dipping Sauce

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon mccormick's season all
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons grated horseradish
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

• 1 whisk all ingredients together and serve with the onion blossom.

Amaretto Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup half-and-half
• 3 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
• 3 tablespoons kahlua or 3 tablespoons other coffee-flavored liqueur
• 1 tablespoon amaretto
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• fresh fruit (strawberries, pineapple chunks, orange wedges and/or sliced bananas)

Recipe

• 1 in a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, half-and-half, instant pudding mix, kahlua, amaretto and vanilla extract with an electric mixer until smooth.
• 2 refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• 3 serve with fresh fruit for dipping.

Basic Polenta

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 scallion, chopped
• tomato sauce, for serving

Recipe

• 1 in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring the vegetable broth and the water to a boil.
• 2 slowly pour the cornmeal into the hot liquid, wisking constantly.
• 3 stir in the salt.
• 4 lower the heat to cook the mixture at a gentle simmer. cook, stirring frequently, until the cornmeal is creamy and not grainy, about 30 minutes.
• 5 remove the polenta from the heat and stir in scallion.
• 6 polenta can be served soft, or poured into a baking pan to cool.
• 7 once cooled, polenta can then be cut into solid squares.

Chili-cheese Roll

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 lbs velveeta cheese or 2 lbs other process american cheese, at room temperature
• 1 lb cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2 -3 cloves garlic, finely minced,to taste
• 3/4 cup chopped toasted walnuts
• chili powder, as needed for coating
• 1 whole red chile, cut into strips,for decoration
• assorted cracker, as accompaniment
• melba toast, as accompaniment

Recipe

• 1 in a large bowl, thoroughly mix together cheeses and garlic.
• 2 an electric mixer can be used.
• 3 do not use a blender.
• 4 mix in chopped nuts.
• 5 form into 2 or 3 rolls on plastic wrap, and use to help form the rolls.
• 6 chill until firm.
• 7 unwrap rolls, sprinkle all over with chili powder and chill for at least a couple hours to allow flavor to develop.
• 8 garnish with chili strips in a star-pattern.
• 9 serve chilled or at room temperature with assorted crackers.
• 10 note: if fixing for home consumption, don't bother with forming into rolls and decorating.
• 11 just mix everything together, including a generous amount of chili powder, and store in refrigerator in a covered container.

Bush's Black Bean Salad

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 cup red onion, diced
• 1 (15 1/4 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon cilantro
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 (15 ounce) can bush's best black beans

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, combine peppers, onion, corn, garlic, and cilantro.
• 2 add olive oil, vinegar, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste.
• 3 add black beans and toss well.
• 4 serve with tortilla chips.

Beorge ( Muenster Cheese Wrapped In Phyllo )

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 25
• 2 sheets phyllo pastry sheets (1 package)
• 1 lb muenster cheese, grated
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 lb butter, melted

Recipe

• 1 lay out three sheets of pasatry, brush on butter between layers. cut into 5 strips. place 2 tbs of the cheese that has been mixed with the eggs, onto the end of each strip. fold into a triangle. brush on butter as you go. place on cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes. these freeze well and can be baked frozen.

Bloody Mary Salsa

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 2/3 cups diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon finely diced and seeded jalapeno
• 1 tablespoon finely diced gherkin
• 1 tablespoon vodka
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon finely diced celery
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, combine all ingredients.
• 2 refrigerate and marinate for 1 hour or more.

Chili's Awesome Blossom

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 prepared onion
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons mccormick seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup buttermilk

Recipe

• 1 mix all dry ingredients together.
• 2 onion may be sliced like a blossom by cutting the top 1/4 off, the top has the stem. then peel and be very careful to leave the root intact. carefully slice from the top of the onion down but stop about 1/2" before you get to the root, taking care not to cut through the root. slice the rest of the onion like a pie into many servings.
• 3 when complete soak onion in cold ice water for 1/2 hours so the onion's petals will start to open up and bloom.
• 4 drain onion and dip in flour mixture and dust well. dip onion then in buttermilk and back in flour mixture.
• 5 place in hot oil and fry until golden. oil should cover onion. when done drain well and place on plate and cut center out of onion so the petals may easily be removed.

Avocado Quesadillas

Total Time: 31 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 6 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 vine-ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 ripe avocado, peeled, pitted, and chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
• 24 inches flour tortillas
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/3 cups shredded monterey jack cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, mix together the tomatoes, avocado, onion, lemon juice and tabasco.
• 2 season to taste with salt and pepper.
• 3 in another small bowl, mix together sour cream, coriander, salt and pepper to taste.
• 4 put tortillas on a baking sheet and brush tops with oil.
• 5 broil tortillas 2 to 4 inches from heat until pale golden.
• 6 sprinkle tortillas evenly with cheese and broil until cheese is melted.
• 7 spread avocado mixture evenly over 2 tortillas and top each with 1 of remaining tortillas, cheese side down to make 2 quesadillas.
• 8 transfer quesadillas to a cutting board and cut into 4 wedges.
• 9 top each wedge with a dollop of sour cream mixture and serve warm.

Avocado Sandwich Spread Or Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 avocado
• 1/4 cup plain greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons dijon mustard

Recipe

• 1 chop cilantro.
• 2 split and pit avocado and scoop avocado meat into a bowl or mortar.
• 3 mash all ingredients together into a chunky but spreadable texture.
• 4 salt and pepper to taste.

Bergie's Colonel Grey's Chutney

Total Time: 4 hrs 45 mins Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 quart vinegar
• 6 cups demerara sugar
• 5 lbs peeled cored and chopped apples (weight after peeling)
• 4 ounces fresh grated ginger
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 ounce red chili seeds (in a muslin bag)
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 lb dark seedless raisins
• 1 (170 g) bag craisins (sweetened dried cranberries)

Recipe

• 1 heat vinegar and sugar, stirring until the sugar is melted.
• 2 add apples and remaining ingredients.
• 3 bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat so it is just simmering. continue cooking until it is very dark and a nice consistency apprx 3-4 hours
• 4 remove chili bag after 30 minutes
• 5 put in sterilized jars and seal (i use the very small 1/4 pint size jars- this recipe makes 24 this size jar is just the right size for a small dinner party)i

Chicken In A Sleeping Bag

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) cans pillsbury refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 8 ounces cooked ham, 8 slices
• 8 (3/4 ounce) cheese slices, your childs favorite
• 16 frozen breaded chicken patties (wing-shapes or dumstix, lightly thawed)

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f
• 2 separate dough into 8 (4 x 7 1/2 inch) rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal.
• 3 for each sandwich, place 1 rectangle of dough on ungreased cookie sheet. top with 1 slice of ham. place cheese at one end of ham slice. place 2 chicken patties on cheese. fold 2/3 of dough over chicken, leaving about 1 1/2 inches of chicken uncovered. press sides of sandwich with fork to seal edges.
• 4 bake at 375°f for 15 to 17 minutes or until crust is golden brown and chicken is hot.
• 5 use ketchup or honey mustard to dot eyes on the sleeping campers.

Avocado Ranch Dip

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups daisy brand sour cream
• 1 avocado, from mexico peeled, seeded, and mashed
• 2 tablespoons dry ranch dressing dip mix
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• chopped avocado, from mexico (to garnish) (optional)
• assorted fresh vegetable
• cracker

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, stir together sour cream, mashed avocado, dip mix, and lemon juice. garnish with chopped avocado, if desired.
• 2 serve with assorted fresh vegetables and crackers.

Bloody Mary Dip

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 24 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/2 cup spicy v8 vegetable juice
• 1/2 cup finely minced onion
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• hot sauce
• red food coloring (optional)

Recipe

• 1 puree until smooth in blender or food processor. chill before serving.
• 2 i served this with celery sticks, cucumbers and cherry tomatoes.

Bennett's Bean Dip

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 32 ounces refried beans
• 15 1/2 ounces salsa
• 1/4 ounce taco seasoning mix
• 4 ounces cream cheese, soft
• 14 ounces sour cream
• 2 cups mexican blend cheese, shredded
• tortilla chips
• assorted fresh vegetable

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 and mix all ingredients in a large bowl except 1/2 cup of cheese.
• 2 pour into casserole dish and top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheese.
• 3 bake uncovered for 1 hour.
• 4 serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.

Avocado Pita Wedges

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 whole wheat pita bread or 3 pita bread rounds
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 medium avocado
• 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped tomato
• 2 tablespoons shredded carrots
• 1/4 cup alfalfa sprout

Recipe

• 1 cut each pita round into quarters; spread the inside of each with the mayonnaise.
• 2 peel and seed avocado. cut half of the avocado into 6 slices. cut each slice into half crosswise.
• 3 toss together cheese, tomato, and carrot and spoon into each pita quarter.
• 4 place an avocado piece in each.
• 5 top with alfalfa sprouts.

Bergy Dim Sum #6 Steamed Sweet Bean Buns

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 3 tablespoons caster sugar (also known as berry sugar)
• 2 tablespoons softened lard
• 1/2 cup water (apprx.)
• 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
• 1 (9 ounce) can sweet bean paste (dow saah)
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for brushing)

Recipe

• 1 --------instructionsfor dough----------.
• 2 sift flour and baking powder into a bowl add sugar and mix, rub in the lard with your fingertips until evenly distributed.
• 3 add water and vinegar together and knead until a fairly soft dough.
• 4 shape into a ball and let it rest, covered, for 30 minutes.
• 5 ----------tomake the buns-----------.
• 6 divide the dough into10 portions.
• 7 mould each into a smooth ball.
• 8 roll each out on a lightly floured surface to a circle about 4 inches across.
• 9 put a heaping teasp of filling in the centre and gather the edges inward, folding and pleating to make a neat join.
• 10 twist dough to seal.
• 11 put each bun, join downwards, on a piece of bakers paper, lightly greased with sesame seed oil,in a steamer.
• 12 cover and steam for 20 min utes.
• 13 serve warm.
• 14 (the cooked buns can be refrigerated overnight and reheated by steaming 3 minutes before serving).
• 15 -------------filling------------:the filling for this recipe is simply a teaspoon full of the prepared sweet bean paste.
• 16 there will be other fillings for this dough in further dim sum recipe suggestions.

Chalupas

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1/2 cups tomato soup
• 1 1/2 cups light cream
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 12 corn tortillas
• 1 1/2 cups american cheese, grated

Recipe

• 1 sautehalf of the onion in butter until soft, add gound beef and cook until brown.
• 2 add the flour and chili powder, cook for 5 min longer.
• 3 add 1 c water.
• 4 cover.
• 5 simmer until thick.
• 6 combine soup, cream, remaining onion, and salt.
• 7 cut tortillas in strips.
• 8 place layers of tortilla chips, beef mixture, and cheese in a buttered shallow baking dish
• 9 repeat until casserole is filled, ending with cheese.
• 10 bake at 325* until browned lightly and bubbly, about 10-15 min.

Caramel Apple Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cream cheese
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla

Recipe

• 1 beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
• 2 slice apples, dip, and enjoy!

Bush Pesto

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts
• 1/2 cup raw parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups olive oil
• 1 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon mountain pepper
• 1 teaspoon bush tomato

Recipe

• 1 puree the nuts, parmesan and 1/4 cup of the oil in a blender.
• 2 add the remaining ingredients and blend to a chunky paste.
• 3 serve on bread sticks or wattle seed blinis.

Chili-sour Cream Dip

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
• 2 (7 ounce) cans diced green chilies, drained
• 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup jarred salsa
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons finely shredded lime peel
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• bottled hot pepper sauce
• assorted vegetable dippers

Recipe

• 1 in large bowl combine sour cream, chilies, cilantro, salsa, garlic, chili powder, lime peel, salt and bottled hot pepper sauce. cover and chill overnight. serve with vegetable dippers.

Baked Queso Fresco With Tomatillo Sauce

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb tomatillo
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (loosely packed)
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1/2 cup mashed avocado
• 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno
• salt
• 1 lb queso fresco (mexican cheese)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• 2 in a large saucepan, bring 2 quarts of water to a boil.
• 3 remove husks from tomatillos.
• 4 boil tomatillos for about two minutes or until soft.
• 5 remove tomatillos from water and place in a blender or food processor.
• 6 add garlic, cilantro, lime juice, avocado, jalapeño and salt.
• 7 purée until smooth.
• 8 place cheese in ovenproof serving dish.
• 9 pour sauce over cheese and bake for 20 minutes.
• 10 remove from oven and serve with tortilla chips.

Chocolate Fruit Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups whipped topping
• fresh fruit, for dipping

Recipe

• 1 in a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
• 2 add cocoa and vanilla; mix well.
• 3 beat in whipped topping until smooth.
• 4 chill and serve with fruit.

Chili's Guacamole

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large hass avocado
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1/4 cup diced tomato
• 1/2 teaspoon diced jalapeno
• 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl, smash up most of the avocado, but be sure to leave several unsmashed chunks. add the remaining ingredients for the guacamole to the avocado and mix well. cover bowl and chill in the refrigerator.

Chicken In Foil Triangles - Aka Twice Baked Chicken

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 5 ounces can cooked chicken meat
• 1/2 teaspoon chinese hoisin sauce
• 1 dash sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
• 2 -3 dashes sesame oil, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon roasted minced garlic (or garlic powder to taste)
• 2 teaspoons chopped green onions
• 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon minced water chestnut (optional)

Recipe

• 1 mix together all ingredients.
• 2 put into covered dish and put in fridge to marinate for one hour.
• 3 preheat oven to 350 degrees f.
• 4 wrap tablespoon sized portions in pieces of aluminum foil, either in triangular shapes or about 2 1/2-inch square.
• 5 bake in 350 degree f oven for about 10 minutes.
• 6 serve along with stirfry and rice, or as an appetizer.

Avocado Stuffed Eggs

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• 1 dozen egg
• 2 medium ripe california avocados
• 2 tablespoons onions, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or less)
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 6 black olives, diced

Recipe

• 1 boil the eggs for three minutes.
• 2 peel and slice each egg in half lengthways.
• 3 remove egg yolks and place the egg halves on a serving platter.
• 4 mash avocados and egg yolks together.
• 5 fold in minced onions, lemon juice and salt.
• 6 spoon mixture into the egg whites.
• 7 garnish with a sprinkle of paprika and diced olives.

Caramel Apple Dip

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• cinnamon, to taste

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl, beat all the ingredients well.
• 2 chill until serving time.

Bergy Dim Sum #4, Moo Shoo Lamb

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 lb lean lamb, shredded
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 9 tablespoons oil
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 4 mushrooms, chopped (0r traditionally you should use dried tree ears, soaked for 20 minutes, drained and stemed)
• 2 scallions or 2 shallots or 2 green onions, shredded
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 mix lamb with the soy sauce and rest.
• 2 put 6 tbsp of oil in a skillet and heat to very hot.
• 3 pour in the eggsand stir fry until set.
• 4 remove eggs to a platter and cut into thin strips.
• 5 add remaining oil to pan, heat.
• 6 add lamb, mushrooms, scallions (or shallot or green onion).
• 7 stir fry until lamb is cooked.
• 8 add egg and sugar mix well, serve hot.

Bloody Mary Bites

Total Time: 24 hrs 3 mins Preparation Time: 3 mins Cook Time: 24 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. tabasco(tm)
• 1 cup peppar vodka
• 2 tablespoons lemon pepper
• 2 tablespoons celery salt

Recipe

• 1 remove the stems from the tomatoes, and place them in a shallow bowl. pour vodka over them so that they are covered.
• 2 stir in the hot pepper sauce.
• 3 cover, and refrigerate overnight.
• 4 to serve, mix together the lemon pepper and celery salt in a small dish.
• 5 serve tomatoes floating in vodka.
• 6 provide toothpicks so that your guests may pick up the tomatoes and dip them in the seasoning before eating.

Berdie's Chile Con Queso

Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 20
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with sweet onions and roasted garlic
• 1 (2 lb) package velveeta cheese
• 3 (4 ounce) cans diced green chilies, hot, fire roasted
• 6 ounces water
• 6 ounces milk
• tortilla chips

Recipe

• 1 dice velveeta cheese.
• 2 combine all ingredients in crock pot.
• 3 cook on low for about one hour.
• 4 stir occasionally.
• 5 when all ingredients are mixed well it's ready to serve.
• 6 enjoy.

Amaretto Fruit Parfaits

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1.5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 4 1/2 tablespoons vanilla liqueur (amaretto)
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 2 -3 pints fresh fruit

Recipe

• 1 beat cream cheese and sour cream with mixer at medium speed.
• 2 blend in sugar, liqueur, and cream.
• 3 chill.
• 4 put fruit in serving dishes and spoon cream cheese mixture over fruit.
• 5 serve and enjoy.

Burrito Grande Appetizer

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb bulk chorizo sausage or 1/2 lb ground beef
• 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans, undrained (spicy or mexican style)
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 (10 inch) flour tortillas
• 2 1/2 cups shredded cheese (taco-flavored or mexican style blend, 10oz)
• 1 cup taco sauce
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• shredded lettuce, if desired

Recipe

• 1 heat oven to 375°f
• 2 spray 15x10x1 inch pan with cooking spray.
• 3 in a 10 inch skillet cook sausage over medium high heat until well browned.
• 4 drain the meat. add chili beans and cumin and mix well.
• 5 place tortillas overlapping down one side of the pan.
• 6 spoon sausage mixture down center of the tortillas and sprinkle with 1 1/2 cups of cheese.
• 7 roll tortillas over sausage mixture to create one large burrito seam side down.
• 8 spoon taco sauce over burrito, sprinkle with remaining one cup cheese.
• 9 bake 15 to 20 minutes or until hot.
• 10 to serve cut the burrito into slices.
• 11 serve on shredded lettuce with sour cream.

Baked Ravioli Bites

Total Time: 23 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 3 mins

Ingredients

• 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese ravioli, prepared according to directions
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• olive oil flavored cooking spray
• 7 ounces pesto sauce

Recipe

• 1 preheat broiler. grease baking sheet. dip prepared ravioli into beaten eggs, coating both sides, then into breadcrumbs coating both sides. place on prepared baking sheet. lightly spray tops of ravioli with cooking spray.
• 2 broil for 1-2 minutes or until edges begin to brown. turn and spray with cooking oil and broil for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• 3 top each ravioli with 1 teaspoon pesto and choice of assorted toppings.

Burriquitas (mini Burritos)

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 40 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb turkey
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 ounces tequila
• 4 tablespoons epazote (a mexican spice)
• 2 ancho chilies, chopped finely ("anaheim" preferred)
• 1/2 cup taco seasoning, plus
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 ounce hot sauce
• 20 ounces water
• 8 ounces sour cream
• 1 (14 ounce) can salsa verde (green salsa)
• 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 2 cups minute rice
• 25 (8 inch) flour tortillas (thick and fresh so they won't break when rolled)

Recipe

• 1 dump the beans, tequila and epazote into a saucepan and begin simmering over low heat. stir occasionally.
• 2 mix the taco seasoning, cocoa, and black pepper in a bowl.
• 3 in a large four-quart pot, brown the meat and then add the water and taco seasoning mixture; bring to a boil. reduce heat to simmer, and add the chopped chilies and hot sauce. stir and simmer for 15 minutes.
• 4 in the meantime, put the beans, sour cream, and salsa into a blender and puree the mixture. it should have a smooth consistency when you are done.
• 5 pour the blender contents into the pot and heat on medium-low. add the cheese and let it melt. simmer and stir for about 10 minutes. remove from heat and mix the minute rice into the pot. let this stand for about 5 minutes.
• 6 pre-heat oven to 350°.
• 7 scoop about 2 ounces of the filling right down the middle of a tortilla. gently fold the tortilla over, fold the right edge in, and then roll again. place onto foil covered cookie sheets. continue until the cookie sheets are full, but do not layer.
• 8 bake for 15 minutes and enjoy!

Chili's Salsa

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes (with juice)
• 1 tablespoon & 1 tsp. jalapeno
• 1/4 cup yellow onion
• 1/2-3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

• 1 blend in blender (don't puree)- jalapenos & onion. add both cans of tomatoes, salt, sugar & cumin.
• 2 blend.
• 3 chill.

Chili-day Meatballs- Freezer Friendly

Total Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 1 (12 ounce) jar chili sauce
• 11 ounces grape jelly
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 beef bouillon cube
• 1/2 cup hot water
• 32 ounces frozen meatballs (or use your own homemade)

Recipe

• 1 in a saucepan, dissolve bouillon cube in 1/2 cup hot water.
• 2 whisk in the chili sauce, jelly, and lemon juice until smooth. simmer on low heat until mixture starts to bubble and thicken.
• 3 add meatballs. cook until fully thawed and cooked through.
• 4 serve immediately over cooked noodles or rice. or, freeze in freezer bag.
• 5 you can also cook the sauce as directed and add with the meatballs to a crockpot. cook 8 hours on low.

Beringela Curtida

Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 3 medium eggplants
• 1/4 cup kosher salt
• 2 cups water
• 1 cup vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil (spanish is best and gives the most authentic flavor)
• 3 tablespoons dried oregano
• 3 cloves chopped fresh garlic
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped (optional)

Recipe

• 1 peel eggplants and finely chop – use a knife, not a food processor.
• 2 place chopped eggplant in a colander – it should almost fill a standard size colander – it seems like a lot but it will reduce by about two thirds.
• 3 toss with salt and let it sit for about 2 hours until it is soft and the water has been released form the eggplant – you can check by squeezing a piece between your fingers – press the eggplant down to release all of the liquid.
• 4 bring 2 cups water and one cup vinegar to a boil in a pan large enough to hold the eggplant.
• 5 when the water is at a boil, add the eggplant and stir- return to a boil and cook for about 1 minute.
• 6 drain well and place eggplants in a serving dish, toss the garlic with the hot eggplant.
• 7 season with olive oil and oregano.
• 8 chill for best flavor.
• 9 serve at room temperature.

Chili's Tortilla Crunch Chicken Fingers

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons water

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375 degrees. coat a large baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
• 2 combine dry onion soup mix, red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, cumin, and finely crushed tortilla chips; set aside. beat together egg and water; set aside.
• 3 place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even 1/2-inch thickness.
• 4 cut into 1/2-inch by 3-inch strips. dip strips in egg then into tortilla chip/spice mixture, coating well.
• 5 arrange in a single layer on prepared baking dish; drizzle with butter.
• 6 bake uncovered for 15 to 18 minutes, or until chicken is done and topping is golden and crispy.

Baked Scotch Quail Eggs

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 12 fresh quail eggs
• 1 teaspoon vinegar
• 500 g ground lamb
• 2 teaspoons dried sage
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 medium egg, hens', beaten
• 2 cups crushed plain corn flakes or 100 g fresh breadcrumbs
• 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 200°c (400°f, gas mark 6).
• 2 boil water using a kettle or a pan.
• 3 carefully put the quail's eggs into a small pan, adding the vinegar. once the water boils, pour in the boiling water straight away and cook for 2 minutes. don't do it longer, they will go rubbery!
• 4 move the pan to the sink and run cold water over the eggs for 2 to 3 minutes.
• 5 tap, roll and very gently peel the shells off them. sometimes it helps if you do this under cold water. the first couple are hard to do but you'll get the hang of it.
• 6 place the lamb in a bowl with spices and mix together. divide the meat into 12 equal portions.
• 7 take a piece of the lamb mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand.
• 8 place one of the quail eggs in the centre and stretch the lamb mixture around to cover the egg completely, then roll between your hands to make an even-shaped ball. repeat with the remaining eggs and lamb mixture to make 12 balls.
• 9 place the flour, beaten egg and cornflakes/breadcrumbs in 3 separate shallow bowls.
• 10 dip each scotch egg first in the flour to lightly coat, then in the beaten egg, and finally in the cornflakes/breadcrumbs. repeat with the remaining eggs and place on a plate until ready to cook.
• 11 bake for 20-25 minutes until golden, making sure the lamb mixture is cooked all the way through.
• 12 can be served hot or cold, goes well with mustard but i think they are tasty enough to skip it.