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Guacamole Dip

Guacamole Dip

Posted: January 09, 2012 



Mash avocado with fork; blend in remaining ingredients, except mayonnaise. Spread mayonnaise over top of dip to keep it from darkening. When ready to serve, blend in mayonnaise. Serve with tortilla chips. INGREDIENTS: 1 large ripe avocado • ½ green pepper, seeded & chopped • ½ tsp. chili powder • ¼ tsp. black pepper • 1 tsp. lime juice • ½ ripe tomato, peeled & chopped • 1 tsp. onion salt • ½ tsp. salt • ½ tsp. olive oil • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Featured Ingredient: No Salt Tortilla Chips Bin# 1958

Fun Taco Cups

Fun Taco Cups

Posted: January 09, 2012 



Brown meat; drain. Add seasoning mix; prepare as directed on package. Press biscuits onto bottoms and up sides of medium muffin pan. Fill biscuits with seasoned meat. Bake at 400°F for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with salsa, if desired. INGREDIENTS: 1 pound ground beef • 1¼ oz. taco seasoning • 1 (10 oz.) can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese Featured Ingredient: Taco Seasoning Bin# 1690

Country Gravy Mix

Country Gravy Mix

Posted: October 21, 2011 



Stir 2.5 oz Country Gravy Mix into 8 oz. of cold water and mix well. Add 8 oz. of VERY hot water and mix until desired consistency is achieved. INGREDIENTS: Country Gravy Mix Bin# 1398

Graham Nut Bars

Graham Nut Bars

Posted: October 18, 2011 



By: Eleanor's Signature Catering Ingredients: 1 cup butter 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup chopped nuts 12 whole graham crackers Preheat oven to 375° F. Instructions: In saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add chopped nuts. Line cookie sheet with graham crackers. They should fit snugly. Pour butter and brown sugar mixture of crackers evenly. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow cookies to cool and cut into 48 rectangles (4 per cracker). Stock image used, actual result may vary

Instant Refried Beans

Instant Refried Beans

Posted: September 08, 2011 



Place 1½ cups instant refried beans in a bowl. Add 2 cups boiling water. Stir well. Cover 5 minutes and serve. Variation; for a richer flavor, add 1 or 2 tablespoons butter to beans before adding boiling water, stir to dissolve. INGREDIENTS: 1½ Cups instant refried beans • 2 cups water • 1-2 tbs. butter (optional) Featured Ingredient: Instant Refried Beans Bin# 1862

Homemade Granola

Homemade Granola

Posted: August 12, 2011 



Made by You - Recipes by our friends and customers... Ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar, 1/2 cup water, 2 Tbsp butter, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 tsp cinnamon, 8 cups old fashioned oats, 1-2 cups chopped nuts, 2-4 cups assorted dried fruit. Instructions: Preheat over to 275 degrees. Combine brown sugar, water and butter. Microwave 5 minutes. Mix in vanilla and cinnamon. Mix oats, nuts and sugar mixture. Divide oats onto 2 cookie sheets. Bake 45 minutes-1 hour or until golden brown, rotate every 15 minutes. Once it's cool enough to touch, mix in dried fruit and it's ready to eat. For an even healthier alternative, add soy nuts, flax seed, etc. ...

Hummus

Hummus

Posted: June 20, 2011 



Place hummus mix in a bowl. Add water and olive oil all at once. Stir until thick (a wire whisk works best). For a zestier flavor, add lemon juice. For a lighter, creamier texture, blend in a food processor. Serve as a dip with pita bread wedges, as a sandwich spread, or as a sauce for falafil. INGREDIENTS: 1 1/2 cups hummus mix • 1 1/2 cups cold water • 2 tbsp. olive oil Featured Ingredient: Hummus Bin# 1643

Parmesan Clams

Parmesan Clams

Posted: June 07, 2011 



Combine cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Arrange clams in a grill basket or on a grill rack. Grill over medium heat for 8-10 minutes or until shells open. Remove from grill and place in a large shallow bowl or serving platter. Sprinkle bread crumbs mixture over clams and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately. Serves 6. INGREDIENTS: 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese • 2 tbsp. bread crumbs • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh oregano • 1/4 tsp. salt • 1/2 tsp. pepper • 2 lb. clams • 1/4 cup olive oil

Tortilla Soup

Tortilla Soup

Posted: March 29, 2011 



Stove Top Directions: In medium sized pan, add 1 2/3 cups of water to 1 cup of mix and heat. Once boiling, reduce heat and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Microwave Directions: Add 1 2/3 cups of water and 1 cup of soup mix in a medium microwave pan and heat on high for 3 minutes. Makes 2 servings. Featured Ingredient: Puro Frijol Tortilla Soup Bin# 2270

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)

Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP)

Posted: February 11, 2011 



Add TVP to ground meat (about 1/2 cup TVP to ground meat). Use as a filler in soups and casseroles (add in a handful dry and it will pick up the flavor of the dish). Add to cooked cereal for an extra protein boost. INGREDIENTS TVP Bin# 1403