Easy and delicious fresh tomato salsa with onions, jalapenos, and cilantro Yield: 8-10 servings Ingredients: 6 medium-large ripe tomatoes1 large sweet oniona handful of fresh cilantrojuice of 1 fresh lime OR 1/2 fresh lemon2-3 fresh jalapeno pepperssalt to taste, optional Instructions: 1. Wash, core, and dice tomatoes. Chop onion and… Read more »
Spicy grilled chicken breast served with a fresh salsa made with tomato, avocado, and green onions Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: Chicken ingredients: 4 large (6-8 ounces each) boneless skinless chicken breastssaltblack pepper1/4 cup fresh finely chopped cilantrooil, preferably in a spray bottleTapatio hot sauce Avocado salsa ingredients: 2 cups chopped… Read more »
A light creamy guacamole that even picky eaters will love! Yield: 4-6 servings Ingredients: 2 large ripe avocados*2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro1/4 cup minced red onion1/2 teaspoon saltSeveral shakes of Tapatio or your favorite hot sauce1/2 cup sour cream Instructions: 1. Slice open avocados, remove… Read more »
Delicious and easy homemade version of Taco Bell’s Double Decker Tacos Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 8 hard taco shells8 corn tortillas (or soft-taco-sized flour tortillas)2 cups refried beans*, warmed1 pound ground beef1 onion1 clove garlic, minced1 tablespoon all-purpose flour1/4 cup water1 teaspoon chili powderdash black pepper1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground… Read more »
Soft and delicious homemade whole wheat flour tortillas, perfect for fajitas or soft tacos! Yield: about 1 dozen (8-inch) tortillas Ingredients: 3 cups whole wheat flour*1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons shortening**1+ cup hot water (enough to make a workable dough, as hot as you can stand to touch)… Read more »
Delicious grilled thin-crust pizza: homemade crust and your favorite toppings! Yield: Four 10-inch pizzas, about 8 generous servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup warm water1 teaspoon salt2 tablespoons oil3 cups flour*1 tablespoon dry yeast Oil and salt, for brushing crusts Toppings of your choice: –about 1/4 cup pizza sauce for… Read more »
Spaghetti squash stuffed with a cheesy Italian tomato filling! Yield: 4 servings Ingredients: 1 large spaghetti squash (about 2 pounds)1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese1 cup diced green bell pepper*2 cups tomato sauce**1/2 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/2 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon saltdash… Read more »
A homemade baked macaroni and cheese with a flavorful and creamy sauce Yield: 8 servings Ingredients: 16 ounces elbow macaroni or small shell pasta1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, crushed*20 cranks of black pepper (or 1/8-1/4 teaspoon ground)1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter1/4 cup… Read more »
Colorful sweet bell peppers stuffed with red sauce, cheeses, and spinach Yield: 4 large servings Ingredients: 4 medium-large red, green, yellow, or orange bell peppers, stems and seeds removed1 cup diced onion1/2 tablespoon butter or oil10 ounces fresh spinach leaves*1 1/2 cups small curd lowfat cottage cheese1/4 cup grated Parmesan… Read more »
Easy individually-wrapped bean and rice burritos for the freezer! These burritos are simple and delicious! Yield: 8 burritos Ingredients: 4 cups cooked pinto beans (or beans of your choice)4 cups cooked rice (1 1/3 cups dry rice, cooked)4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Mexican or cheddar cheeseSalt, to tasteHot sauce, optional… Read more »
