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Creamy Chicken Tacos

Posted by admin on 21st March 2010

Creamy Chicken Tacos

Creamy Chicken Tacos

8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/3 cup milk
1 1/2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, drained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon chili powder or ground cumin
10 taco shells
Shredded lettuce
Chopped tomato
Shredded Monterey jack cheese

Combine cream cheese and milk in saucepan; stir over low heat until smooth. Stir in chicken, chiles and seasonings; heat thoroughly, stirring occasionally. Fill taco shells with meat mixture, then lettuce and tomatoes and shredded cheese.

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        guacamole salad

        Posted by admin on 18th January 2010

        guacamole salad

        Guacamole Salad

        Lettuce, torn
        8 to 10 cherry tomatoes, halves
        1 ripe avocado, cubed
        1/2 cup scallions, chopped

        Toss gently with the Dressing. Top with 1 cup corn chips.

        Dressing
        1 ripe avocado
        2 tablespoons lemon juice
        1/2 cup sour cream
        1/3 cup vegetable oil
        1 clove garlic, crushed
        1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
        1/2 teaspoon chili powder
        1/4 teaspoon salt
        1/4 teaspoon bottled hot sauce

        Blend well in a blender.

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            sweet pretzel nuggets

            Posted by admin on 11th December 2009

            sweet pretzel nuggets

            sweet pretzel nuggets

            Sweet Pretzel Nuggets

            1 (15 to 18 ounce) package sourdough pretzel nuggets
            2/3 cup vegetable oil
            1/3 cup granulated sugar
            1 to 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

            Place pretzels in a microwave-safe bowl.

            In a small bowl, combine oil, sugar and cinnamon; pour over pretzels, then toss to coat. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH for 2 minutes. Stir. Microwave for 3 to 4 minutes longer, stirring after each minute or until oil is absorbed. Cool to room temperature.

            Yields 12 to 16 servings.

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            potato chips

            Posted by admin on 6th December 2009

            potato chips

            potato chips

            Potato Chips

            2 pounds potatoes
            1/4 cup vegetable oil
            1/4 cup assorted seasonings:
                salt, onion salt, garlic powder,
                hot chili powder, grated Parmesan cheese

            Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

            Scrub potatoes and slice as thin as you can, or slice with a food processor.

            Oil a large cookie sheet and spread slices out in a single layer. Brush tops of potatoes with vegetable oil. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are golden brown.

            Pour 1/4 cup of the seasoning of your choice into a clean paper bag and place chips, while still warm, in the bag and shake gently.

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            wing dings

            Posted by admin on 25th October 2009

            wing dings

            Wing Dings

            These are a Texas specialty!

            1 cup beer
            1/4 cup unsulphured dark molasses
            1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
            1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
            1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
            Juice of 1 medium lime
            1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
            1/4 teaspoon aniseed, toasted and ground
            1/4 teaspoon salt
            1 1/2 dozen chicken wings

            Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

            Grease a large baking pan or dish. Combine everything except the wings in a large, heavy pan. Simmer them over medium heat 15 to 20 minutes, until they have reduced to a thick sauce.

            While the sauce simmers, prepare the chicken wings. With a butcher knife, remove the wing tips, then cut each wing in half at the joint. Add the wings to the sauce, and stir to coat them. Ladle the wings and the sauce into the baking dish. Bake for 25 minutes, then stir the wings in the sauce.

            Turn the heat up to 425 degrees F and bake an additional 10 minutes, or until the sauce glazes the sings. Serve the wings hot with a ranch dressing, if desired.

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                    banana curry dip

                    Posted by admin on 11th October 2009

                    banana curry dip

                    Banana Curry Dip

                    1 cup mashed bananas (3 medium)
                    1 (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
                    2 teaspoons minced onion
                    1 teaspoon curry powder
                    1/4 teaspoon salt
                    1 pineapple, peeled and cut into spears
                    1 cucumber, cut into slices
                    1 pound cooked shrimp

                    Combine bananas, yogurt, onion, curry powder and salt in small bowl. Chill at least 1 hour.

                    Serve with pineapple, cucumber and shrimp.

                    Yields 1 2/3 cups dip.

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                        provolone-ham celery stuffing

                        Posted by admin on 11th October 2009

                        provolone-ham celery stuffing

                        Provolone-Ham Celery Stuffing

                        Yield: 15 servings

                        1 cup provolone cheese, grated or shredded
                        2 tablespoons butter, softened
                        1/4 cup minced ham
                        Dash of Worcestershire Sauce

                        Blend all ingredients and pile lightly in celery. Makes enough to fill 15 to 20 cut sections of celery.

                        Per Serving: 48 Cal (76% from Fat, 23% from Protein, 2% from Carb); 3 g Protein; 4 g Tot Fat; 0 g Carb; 0 g Fiber; 67 mg Calcium; 0 mg Iron; 118 mg Sodium; 11 mg Cholesterol

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                            turkey wraps with chipotle mayonnaise

                            Posted by admin on 1st August 2009

                            turkey wraps with chipotle mayonnaise

                            Turkey Wraps with Chipotle Mayonnaise

                            Posted by Chyrel at recipegoldmine.com 11/23/2001 2:48 pm

                            1/2 cup mayonnaise
                            2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
                            1 sliced green onion
                            1 tablespoon chipotle in adobo
                            1/2 teaspoon salt
                            4 (10-inch) tortillas
                            12 very thin slices roasted turkey (deli turkey will do)
                            12 romaine lettuce leaves rolled or 1 cup iceberg
                                lettuce, thinly shredded

                            Combine mayonnaise with cilantro, onions, chipotle and salt. Spread on tortillas, top with turkey slices and lettuce. Roll up tortillas and cut in thirds.

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                              white clam sauce

                              Posted by admin on 19th July 2009

                              white clam sauce

                              White Clam Sauce

                              1/2 cup Watkins Mushroom Soup Base
                              2 (6.5 ounce) cans minced clams (drain and reserve liquid)
                              Water
                              1 cup milk
                              1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Onion Flakes
                              1 1/2 teaspoons Watkins Garlic Flakes
                              1 teaspoon Watkins Parsley
                              1/2 teaspoon Watkins Oregano (more if desired)
                              Watkins Black or Italian Pepper (to taste

                              Place mushroom soup base in medium saucepan. Add water to reserved clam liquid to make 2 cups. Stir into mushroom soup along with milk, onion and garlic flakes, parsley, and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in clams, heat through. Add pepper to taste.

                              Serve over hot cooked linguine or vermicelli pasta.

                              Makes 6 servings.

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                                elegant crabmeat balls

                                Posted by admin on 29th May 2009

                                elegant crabmeat balls

                                Elegant Crabmeat Balls

                                Yield: 4 servings

                                2 (6-7 ounce) cans crabmeat
                                1 cup pork rinds, crushed
                                3 tablespoons sherry
                                1 tablespoon lemon juice
                                1 tablespoon grated onion
                                1 teaspoon dry mustard
                                1/2 teaspoon salt
                                1 dash pepper
                                1 package bacon, cut into halves

                                Drain and flake crabmeat; combine remaining ingredients except bacon. Mix well. Shape into walnut sized balls. Wrap in bacon half; secure with wooden picks. Broil under medium heat until bacon is crisp, approximately 10 minutes, turning to brown evenly. Garnish with parsley and lemon. Makes approximately 2 dozen.

                                Per Serving: 94 Cal (22% from Fat, 69% from Protein, 10% from Carb); 14 g Protein; 2 g Tot Fat; 2 g Carb; 0 g Fiber; 42 mg Calcium; 1 mg Iron; 1039 mg Sodium; 37 mg Cholesterol

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