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Avocado Feta Dip
By JoyT
This dip is thick, creamy, and flavorful
- 2 avocados, peeled and pit removed
- 1/2 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Pita chips, veggies, bread, crackers, etc. for serving
Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce
By JoyT
Why this recipe works: The acidity of the yogurt and lemon, combined with fresh dill, helps balance and cut throug...
- Makes about 3/4 cup
- A spoon makes easy work of removing the cucumber seeds. Using Greek yogurt here is key; don’t substitute regular plain yogurt, or the sauce will be very watery.
- 1/2 cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, and seeded
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Lemon Whippersnappers
By JoyT
In a large bowl combine cake mix, whipped topping and egg; mix until well combined
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
- 2 cups frozen whipped topping, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Parmesan Upside Down Baked Potatoes
By JoyT
Yummy crunchy potato side dish
- 7 red potatoes, washed and cut in half
- 2-3 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
- Garlic powder
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked pepper
Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
By JoyT
This is a favorite of ours now
- 1 lb mild pork sausage
- 1 lb hot pork sausage
- 1 (30 ounce) package frozen hash browns
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 -3 spring onions, finely chopped (I added this to the recipe)
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped chili peppers (also added by me)
Apple Cinnamon Streusel Dessert Pizza with Picture
By JoyT
*Note: The fruit topping could be easily adapted to many different fruits
- Pizza Crust:
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon instant yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 3-4 cup all-purpose flour
- Cinnamon Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- Apple Topping:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 apples, peeled, cored and chopped
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Glaze:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Stinkin' Dog treats
By JoyT
Alton Brown's recipe for smelly dog treats that they love!
- 1 small sweet potato, approximately 8 ounces
- 10 ounces old fashioned rolled oats, approximately 3 cups
- 3 ounces oil packed sardines, drained
- 1 large egg
- 1 ounce unsalted peanut butter
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce, optional
Super Simple Vinaigrette
By JoyT
Preparation I used a jar to combine the ingredients in
- 1/4 cups Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 cups Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Spicy Brown Mustard Or Dijon
- 1 teaspoon Minced Garlic
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
Spicy Refried Beans
By JoyT
Directions Melt the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 serrano chile, whole
- 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, preferably organic, rinsed and drained
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Homemade Tortillas Recipe
By JoyT
Tender, chewy and simple, you'll never use store-bought tortillas again
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons olive oil