Cherry tomatoes
Flavored soft cream cheese (I like the chive flavored)
Wash tomatoes and dry. Cut the very tip off the stem end of the tomato. Dig out the seeds and membranes (I use a special spoon with serrations that is called a grapefruit spoon).
Scoop cream cheese into the hollow of the tomato and make a tiny mound on the top. You can thin the cream cheese with a little milk if needed.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Texas Casserole
Cooking spray
30 frozen tater tots or 2 lb bag of frozen hash browns, thawed
1 cup pepper strips (can use frozen)
1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
Scallions or onions, chopped (if desired)
1 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 link smoked sausage (I use turkey smoked sausage), sliced
1 cup shredded fat free cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with the cooking spray.
Place potatoes in bottom dish, cover with the pepper stripsm corn and onions (if desired). Top with sausage.
In a small bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and sausage.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is browned.
6 servings
30 frozen tater tots or 2 lb bag of frozen hash browns, thawed
1 cup pepper strips (can use frozen)
1 1/2 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed
Scallions or onions, chopped (if desired)
1 cup skim milk
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 link smoked sausage (I use turkey smoked sausage), sliced
1 cup shredded fat free cheddar cheese
Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with the cooking spray.
Place potatoes in bottom dish, cover with the pepper stripsm corn and onions (if desired). Top with sausage.
In a small bowl, mix together the milk, eggs, salt and pepper. Pour over vegetables and sausage.
Sprinkle with cheese.
Bake for 45 minutes or until bubbly and the cheese is browned.
6 servings
Easy fruit salad
Can of mandarin oranges, do not drain
Apples, in bite size pieces
Bananas, sliced
Other fruit if available
Place all in a large bowl and toss to mix. The orange juice will keep the other fruit from turning brown.
This was an easy way to get my girls to eat some fresh fruit. They loved this simple fruit salad. Other fruit that works well with this are blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and canned or fresh pineapple chunks. Nuts and/or mini marshmallows can also be added for variety.
Apples, in bite size pieces
Bananas, sliced
Other fruit if available
Place all in a large bowl and toss to mix. The orange juice will keep the other fruit from turning brown.
This was an easy way to get my girls to eat some fresh fruit. They loved this simple fruit salad. Other fruit that works well with this are blueberries, strawberries, kiwi, grapes, and canned or fresh pineapple chunks. Nuts and/or mini marshmallows can also be added for variety.
Italian Potatoes
Potatoes
Olive oil
Italian seasoning
Cooking spray
Coat a cooking sheet with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350.
Cut potatoes into slices or strips. Place in a plastic bag with the olive oil (enough to coat the potatoes) and the seasoning.
Place potatoes in a single layer on the prepared cooking sheet.
Place in oven and bake until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Turn the potatoes midway. For a crispier potato, place under broiler for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.
Olive oil
Italian seasoning
Cooking spray
Coat a cooking sheet with cooking spray. Preheat oven to 350.
Cut potatoes into slices or strips. Place in a plastic bag with the olive oil (enough to coat the potatoes) and the seasoning.
Place potatoes in a single layer on the prepared cooking sheet.
Place in oven and bake until potatoes are tender and golden brown. Turn the potatoes midway. For a crispier potato, place under broiler for a few minutes at the end of the cooking time.
Homemade Tortilla Chips
Flour tortillas - any size
Cooking spray
Cumin
Garlic powder
Cut tortillas into desired shape ( I sometimes do pie-wedges and sometimes just straight strips).
Spray cooking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange tortilla pieces on the cooking sheet- place them as close as possible to each other without overlapping.
Spray lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin and garlic powder.
Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown. Serve with salsa, soup or salad.
Cooking spray
Cumin
Garlic powder
Cut tortillas into desired shape ( I sometimes do pie-wedges and sometimes just straight strips).
Spray cooking sheet with cooking spray. Arrange tortilla pieces on the cooking sheet- place them as close as possible to each other without overlapping.
Spray lightly with cooking spray. Sprinkle with cumin and garlic powder.
Place under broiler for 2-3 minutes until they start to brown. Serve with salsa, soup or salad.
Mexican Chicken Salad
1 ripe avocado
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken thigh meat
3 scallions, chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, rinsed in hot water to thaw, drain well
4 cups lettuce
cherry or grape tomatoes
Cut avocado into small pieces and mix in bowl with the lime juice until coated. Stir in olive oil, salt and cumin. Add chicken, scallions, black beans and corn. Stir to mix.
Place 1 cup lettuce on plate, top with 1/4 of the avocado chicken mixture. Decorate with tomatoes.
Makes 4 large servings.
3 Tbsp lime juice
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
2 cups cooked, cubed chicken thigh meat
3 scallions, chopped
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup frozen corn, rinsed in hot water to thaw, drain well
4 cups lettuce
cherry or grape tomatoes
Cut avocado into small pieces and mix in bowl with the lime juice until coated. Stir in olive oil, salt and cumin. Add chicken, scallions, black beans and corn. Stir to mix.
Place 1 cup lettuce on plate, top with 1/4 of the avocado chicken mixture. Decorate with tomatoes.
Makes 4 large servings.
Raspberry Slaw
Cabbage, shredded - green or red (Red is especially nice for this) about 3-4 cups
Dried cranberries - 1/3 cup
Slivered almonds - 1/4 cup
3 or 4 Scallions, sliced
Raspberry vinaigrette dressing, enough to 'wet' the cabbage ( I like Marzetti's Light Raspberry Cabernet)
Quantities can be varied to your tastes. Mix all ingredients except dressing in a large bowl. Just before serving, stir in the dressing and mix well.
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