Ingredients 8 bacon, chopped 1 1/2 c mayonnaise 3 T Dijon-style mustard 30 homemade-type white bread, – crusts removed 15 thick large tomato slices Preparation method In a large heavy skillet cook the bacon over moderate heat, stirring, until it is crisp, transfer it to paper towels to drain, and chop it fine. In a [...]
Ingredients 1 jar (6 oz) marinated – artichoke hearts 2 T canned diced green chiles 1/4 c mayonnaise 1 c (4 oz) shredded cheddar – cheese Preparation method Drain artichokes, reserving marinade; chop artichokes coarsely. In a 2- or 4-cup electric slow cooker, combine artichokes, chiles, mayonnaise, and cheese. Cover and heat until cheese is [...]
Ingredients 2 c whole wheat flour 1 t salt 1 t baking soda 2 T honey 1 c buttermilk 1 egg slightly beaten Preparation method In large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt and soda. Make well in center. Add honey, buttermilk and egg. Stir just until moistened. (Batter will be soft.) Place in greased 1-quart [...]
Ingredients 2 T butter or margarine (we – recommend LAND O LAKES® – Butter) 2 T all-purpose flour 1/4 t salt 1/8 t ground white or black pepper 2/3 c NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated – Milk 1/2 c water Preparation method Melt butter in small saucepan. Stir in flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add evaporated milk [...]
Ingredients 1 6-ounce can pitted ripe – black olives (about 1 1/3 – cups) 1 firm-ripe California avocado 1 small red bell pepper 1/3 c chopped fresh cilantro sprigs 2 T finely chopped red onion 1 1/2 T fresh lime juice 4 6- to 7-inch flour tortillas 1/2 t vegetable oil 1 1/3 c grated [...]
Ingredients 1 14-ounce box oat bran muffin – mix 3/4 c apple juice 4 finely chopped (1 cup) fresh – California plums 3/4 c raisins Preparation method Preheat oven to 425 F. Lightly coat about 12 muffin cups with nonstick spray. In medium bowl, combine muffin mix and juice until just moistened. Stir in plums [...]
Ingredients 2 medium Texas Red Grapefruit 1 c granola (with almonds) 2 (6 ounce) cartons of your – favorite low-fat yogurt (We recommend vanilla, – banana, or strawberry – yogurt.) Preparation method Section grapefruit. To assemble parfaits, place about 3 tablespoons grapefruit in each of 4 parfait glasses. Then spoon about 1 to 1 1/2 [...]
Ingredients 2 pt strawberries 8 oz strawberry puree 1 lime, juiced 2 leaves fresh mint, julienne Preparation method Cut off strawberry tops and cut up. Toss into strawberry puree then add lime juice. Wrap and refrigerate. To serve, spoon salsa on plate and sprinkle with mint.
Ingredients 1/2 c packed dark brown sugar 1/2 c granulated sugar 2 T kosher salt 1/2 t smoked paprika 1/4 t cayenne pepper 2 c whole natural almonds 1/2 c honey Preparation method Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine sugars, salt and spices in bowl; mix well and set aside. Toast almonds in oven for [...]
Ingredients 1 c whole natural almonds 2 c wheat, rice or corn squares – cereal 1 1/2 c small pretzels 1 c toasted oat cereal 1 c sesame sticks, optional 2 t garlic powder 1/4 c butter melted Preparation method Spread almonds in a single layer in shallow pan. Place in cold oven; turn oven [...]
