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Black Bean & Mango Salsa

Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced 1 jalapeno, finely diced (optional) Juice of 1 small lime Pinch of salt to taste 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ cup fresh … [ read more ]

Lemon Asparagus

Ingredients: 1 to 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound asparagus 4 tablespoons butter Salt to taste 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice lemon zest for garnish Directions: Snap about an inch from the bottoms of the asparagus stalks. Leave whole or cut asparagus into 2 inch pieces. Heat butter … [ read more ]

strawberry-spinach-salad

Ingredients: Dressing: 1/3 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh red onion, minced 1 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 tablespoon poppy seeds Shake together in a jar and refrigerate. Keeps in the fridge for one week. Salad: 2 cups … [ read more ]

Layered Fruit Salad

Ingredients: 2 to 3 cups strawberries, hulled & halved 1 pint blueberries or blackberries 2 cups each, honeydew and cantaloupe, diced into bite size pieces 2 cups fresh diced pineapple or 1 can pineapple pieces, drained 2 cups whipped topping (optional) 1 teaspoon lime zest (optional) Juice from half a … [ read more ]

Pizza Dip

Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup pizza sauce 1/4 cup onion finely diced 1/4 cup green pepper finely diced 2 cups mozzarella cheese 1 can (2.25 ounces) sliced black olives 1/4 cup sliced pepperoni finely diced Directions: Press cream cheese into the bottom of a 9-inch … [ read more ]

Bread Bowls

Ingredients: 1 box (2 pounds) Velveeta, cut in cubes 1/2 cup onion, finely diced (optional) 2 cans (10 1/2 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup 2 boxes (10 ounces) frozen chopped  broccoli 1 cup chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 to 4 cups half and half Cooking spray Directions: … [ read more ]

Hungarian Sausage Soup

Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock 6 medium size potatoes, peeled and diced into one inch chunks 1 medium onion, chopped 1 (28 ounce) can of diced tomatoes 2 cups sour cream, divided 1 ring of kielbaska, chopped into bite size pieces 1 tablespoon caraway seeds Salt and pepper to taste … [ read more ]

Baked Ravioli Casserole

Ingredients: 1 pound ground beef 2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 bag (24 ounces) frozen cheese ravioli 3 to 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 1 jar (24 to 28 ounces) marinara sauce 1 1/4 cups water 1 1/2 cups crushed garlic croutons 3 tablespoons melted butter … [ read more ]

Crab Bites

Ingredients: 1 can (4.75 ounces) crabmeat, drained well 2 tablespoons finely diced red pepper 4 tablespoons butter, softened 1 jar (4 ounces) Old English cheese 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt 2 tablespoons mayonnaise Dash of Worcestershire sauce 6 English muffins, split 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions or Italian parsley for garnish … [ read more ]