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Corn, Black Bean, Avocado, & Tomato Salad
By á-10847
Light, fresh, and packed with protein and fiber, this Corn, Black Bean, Avocado, and Tomato Salad is the perfect si
- 1 (7 to 10-ounce) package grape tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, chopped
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Juice of 1 small lime
- 3/4 teaspoon sea salt, more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
Jalapeño, Crab, & Corn Dip
By á-174535
Jalapeños take the mildness of corn and crab up a notch and add heat and color to a dip so chunky, its almost a me...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup red sweet pepper, chopped (1 small)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled jaalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- Blue corn chips
Spicy Chicken & Bean Dip
By á-10360
Easy crockpot preparation simplifies this spicy chicken and bean dip
- 2 (8-ounce) tubs cream cheese with chive and onion
- 1 (10-ounce) can tomatoes and green chile peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fajita seasoning
- 2 cups chicken, cooked and finely chopped
- 2 cups (8 ounces) American cheese, shredded
- 2 cups (8-ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 1 (15-ounce) can white kidney (cannellini) or small white beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, snipped
- Pita wedges, toasted, and/or tortilla chips
Asparagus Bacon Bundles
By á-46334
Little bundles of 4 asparagus spears wrapped with bacon and sprinkled with sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed
- 12 slices bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes in oil
Lemon, Thyme, & Cauliflower Bean Dip
By á-37896
Baked cauliflower and fresh thyme make this white bean dip a light and easy choice for your next party
- 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and broken into bite-sized pieces
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can Great Northern beans (or any white bean), rinsed and drained
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Extra olive oil for drizzling
Smoked Salmon Cheese Balls
By GratefulSea
Smoked Salmon Cheese Balls? Yes please! Make individual balls so everyone has the perfect amount, or make one large...
- 1 (8 ounces) package Changing Seas Norwegian Smoked Salmon, roughly chopped
- 1 (8 ounces) package Neufchâtel cheese
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 3 green onions, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley, divided
Grilled Mahi Mahi With Avocado-Chile Salsa
By courtneyj87
This salsa can be served with any grilled seafood, poultry, or meat
- FOR THE SALSA:
- 1 ripe avocado, cut into 1/4- to 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 cup minced red onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper or serrano chile, seeded and minced
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- FOR THE FISH:
- 1 1/2 pounds mahi mahi, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Chicken Fingers with Honey Mustard
By Cheryl-4
This recipe can be done day ahead and reheated wrapped in foil at 300° Till warm
- Honey mustard sauce:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup of milk
- 1 cup of oil
- 1/2 cup of honey
- 1/4 Dijon mustard
Buffalo Chicken and Bleu Cheese Dip
By KatrinaB
My recipe does not use commercially prepared salad dressings
- 4 ounces Neufchatel cheese (or cream cheese)
- 4 ounces bleu cheese crumbles
- 1 cup Mexican cheese blend
- 1/2 cup light cream
- 1 10 ounce can all white meat chicken, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup Tabasco Buffalo style hot sauce
- pinch of salt and pepper
Bacon Wrapped Pineapple
By missy55
Oh my, these appetizers are great! Sweet chunks of pineapple are wrapped in bacon, sprinkled with a little brown su
- 12 strips thick-cut bacon (16 to 18 slices per pound)
- 1 (15-ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
K's Fabulous Flank Steak Satays
By calypan
These steak satays are amazingly tender and flavorful! Perfect for a party!
- 1 pound flank steak, sliced against the grain, 1/4-inch thick
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3/4 ounce fresh cilantro
- 2 large cloves garlic
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, chopped
- 1/8 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon spicy chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- Peanut sauce, for dipping
Ramen Crusted Chicken Wings
By SuzyHomemakerGoneBad
This recipe is courtesy of the Today Show
- For dry batter:
- 1 pound chicken wings
- 2 packages Top Ramen, crumbled
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- For wet batter:
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup vodka
- 1 packet ramen seasoning
- 1 quart vegetable, peanut, or canola oil
- For the dipping sauce:
- 1 teaspoon Sriracha
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon scallions, finely chopped
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