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Three-Cheese Creamed Spinach
Cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella make this dish wonderfully cheesy. Sprinkle it with french-fried onions for a crisp boost of flavor. Ingredients 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen…
Beef Pozole in the Slow Cooker
Ingredients 1 medium sweet onion, diced 1 1/4 pounds to 1 1/2 pounds of beef back ribs or short ribs (if the ribs are whole, I cut them…
Green Chile Pork Posole
Hominy offers a pleasing corny flavor that complements the green chiles and tomatillos (in the salsa verde) in this classic New Mexican favorite. Serve with whole grain or…
Mexican Meatball Stew
Ingredients 2 14 1/2 ounce cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained 2 12 ounce packages frozen cooked Italian-style turkey meatballs, thawed (24 total) 1 15 ounce can black beans,…
Strawberries ‘N Feta
Ingredients 1 cup strawberries, sliced 1 ounce feta, crumbled Balsamic vinegar Mint or basil Prepartion Place strawberries in a bowl and sprinkle feta on top. Drizzle balsamic vinegar…
Avocado-Buttermilk Soup with Crab Salad
Simple orange-infused crabmeat floats atop a rich, creamy soup. You’ll need a blender to make the soup; if it seems a little too thick, add 1 to 2…
BBQ Glaze
Ingredients 240g Molasses 120g Liquid smoke 60g Liquid aminos, or soy sauce Preparation Whisk the ingredients together in a small jar or bowl. Set aside. Cook’s Notes We…
Blueberry and Tomato Summer Salad for One
There is a week or so around the middle of summer when both fresh blueberries and summer tomatoes hit their peak. That’s the only time to make this…
Chilled Cucumber and Avocado Soup
Ingredients 2 large cucumbers, peeled and cut into rough slices Flesh of 1 large Haas avocado 2 scallions, green and white parts included, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh lime…
Summer Fig and Watermelon Salad with Feta
A pop of acidic vinaigrette balances ultrasweet figs. Balsamic glaze is a syrup of concentrated, cooked-down, sweetened balsamic vinegar; it adds a sweet and tangy element to this…
