Sunday, February 6, 2011

Avocado Feta Salsa

2 tomatoes (I've used all different varieties)
1-2 avocadoes, chopped
1/4 C chopped red onion
1 clove garlic, minced
4 oz feta cheese (plain)
1 T Italian seasoning
1 T olive oil
1 T red or white wine vinegar

Pita or tortilla chips

Stir feta in last.  Cover and chill for 2 hours, or up to 6 hours.

Submitted by Jenny Hansen

February 6, 2011

Taco Soup

1/2 lb ground beef
1/4 C onion, chopped
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
2 C water
1 (15 oz) can kidney beans
1 (15 oz) can whole kernel corn
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
Corn chips

In large saucepan, brown ground beef with onion.  Drain. Stir in seasoning mix and water. Drain kidney beans and corn. Mix in tomatoes. Simmer 20 minutes.  To serve, place corn chips in individual bowls. Add soup.  Sprinkle or spoon on toppings, if desired.

Toppings: Grated cheese, sour cream, sliced avocado, chopped tomatoes, chopped green onion, cilantro

"We really love this recipe in our home, this is just a basic recipe. If I don't have the exact ingredients, I just improvise.  Maybe use tomato sauce or black beans, just whatever I have.  Ground turkey is really good in it, or use half beef and half turkey." Submitted by Vicky Koop

January 30, 2011

Peanut Butter Balls

1 C dry non-instant powdered milk
1 C rolled oats (regular OK, quick better)
1/2 C peanut butter
1/2 C honey

Mix together well and roll into balls.

Submitted by Lori Hooley
January 23, 2010

Blender Pancakes

These are quick, easy and have a great nutty taste.

1 1/4 C water
1 C whole wheat kernals
1/4 C nonfat dry milk (optional)
1 egg
1 T margarine or oil
1 T honey or sugar
1/4-1/2 t salt
1 T fresh baking powder

In blender mix water, wheat kernels, and dry milk on high for 3 minutes.  Add margarine, honey, egg and salt.  Blend for 20 seconds.  Add baking powder.  Pulse 3 times, just enough to mix.  Mixture should foam up and get very light.  Cook immediately on a hot nonstick griddle.

Tip: Skim milk may be used instead of the water and nonfat dry milk.  Batter also makes delicious waffles.

Submitted by Vicky Koop. From the book "Set for Life" by Jane Merrill.
January 23, 2011