Black Bean Dip

Ingredients: 2 14-ounce cans of black beans, rinsed and drained 2 garlic cloves 2 limes 1/2 C medium salsa Dean’s zesty guacamole 1 C Mexican cheese Directions: In a bowl, add the black beans, garlic, lime juice and salsa. Put all of it in a food processor and process until smooth.  If it is really [...]

Personal Pizzas

We loved these.  They are so easy to make and super delicious! Ingredients: 1 baguette or loaf italian bread halved lengthwise 1/2 C jarred pasta sauce 1/8 lb Genoa salami, thinly sliced 1 C fresh spinach 2/3 C ricotta 1 C shredded mozzarella 1/2 C grated Parmesan Directions: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place bread [...]

Kitchen Sink Quesadillas

Ingredients: 1 can black beans, drained 1 can corn, drained 3/4 C salsa, drained Large flour tortillas 1 1/2 C shredded cheddar cheese 1 small red onion (thinly sliced) 1/3 C fresh cilantro 1/2 tspn salt 1/4 tspn pepper juice of 1-2 limes 2 Tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 1 head of romaine lettuce, sliced [...]

French Lentil Soup

Ingredients: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 C chopped onions 1 C chopped celery stalks 1 C chopped carrots 2 garlic cloves, chopped 4 C or more of vegetable broth 1 1/4 C lentils, rinsed and drained 1 14 1/2-ounce can of diced tomatoes in juice Balsamic vinegar Directions: Heat oil in a heavy large [...]

Shrimp Tacos with Lime Slaw

Ingredients: 1/2 C mayonnaise mixed with 1/4 C dijon mustard Grated lime zest from 1 large lime Shredded green cabbage (about 4 cups) 1 seeded and minced jalapeno chili 2 Tablespoons of fresh cilantro freshly ground salt and pepper to taste 1 large, seeded, diced tomato 1 lb shrimp, peeled and de-veined canola oil corn [...]

Pulled Chicken Salad Sandwhich

Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 C heavy whipping cream 2/3 C finely chopped celery 1/2 C chopped green onions 1/2 C mayonnaise 1 tspn Dijon mustard 1/4 tspn salt 1/4 tspn pepper lettuce sliced bread Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place chicken breasts on a rimmed baking sheet. Pour heavy cream over [...]

Grilled Corn on the Cob

Ingredients: 6 T sour cream 1 tsp fresh lime juice 1/4 tsp chipolte chile powder or ancho chile powder 1/4 tsp coarse kosher salt 8 ears of corn with husks 2 limes, quartered Directions: Mix sour cream, lime juice, chile powder, and coarse kosher salt in small bowl to blend. Prepare grill (med heat). Remove [...]

Salad with Goat Cheese

Serves 4 Ingredients: Goat Cheese Rounds 2 T sesame seeds 2 tsp ground cumin 1.5 tsp paprika 1 tsp finely hipped fresh thyme 1/4 tsp course kosher salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 16 1/3 inch-thick rounds chilled soft fresh goat cheese (from one 11-ounce log) Vinaigrette 2 T red wine vinegar 1 shallot, minced [...]

Crab-stuffed Deviled Eggs

Prep Time: 20 minutes Serves 8 Ingredients: 8 hard-cooked eggs 2 Tbsp lemon juice 1 Tbsp chopped green onion 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce 1 can ( oz) crab meat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed 3 Tbsp fat-free mayonnaise 4 Tsp minced fresh tarragon 1/4 Tsp salt 1/8 Tsp cayenne pepper Instructions: Cut eggs in [...]

Black-eye Caviar Dip

Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz) black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained 1 yellow pepper, seeded and chopped 1/2 C each chopped purple onion and roasted red pepper 1/2 C mined fresh parsley 1/4 C olive oil 2 Tbsp. white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. seeded mustard 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tsp. cumin Salt nd pepper to [...]