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Pita Chips with Sun-Dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Spread
By Taraespo
Grill the pita over moderate flame on grill, 2 minute on each side or until you see grill parks
- 4 pita, lightly brushed with olive oil
- kosher salt
- 12 oz goat cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 c sun-dried tomatoes, chpd
- 1/2 c kalamata olives, pitted & chpd
- 3 T. basil, cut into fine chiffonade
- 2 T. olive oil
- 1 T balsamic vinegar
Salsa - Pioneer Women's
By Taraespo
Combine whole tomatoes, Rotel, onion, jalapeno, garlic, sugar, salt, cumin, lime juice, and cilantro in a blender o...
- 1 can (28 Ounce) Whole Tomatoes With Juice
- 2 cans (10 Ounce) Rotel (diced Tomatoes And Green Chilies)
- 1/4 cups Chopped Onion
- 1 clove Garlic, Minced
- 1 whole Jalapeno, Quartered And Sliced Thin
- 1/4 teaspoons Sugar
- 1/4 teaspoons Salt
- 1/4 teaspoons Ground Cumin
- 1/2 cups Cilantro (more To Taste!)
- 1/2 whole Lime Juice
Light Ranch Dressing
By Taraespo
In small bowl, whick buttermilk, mayo, lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth
- 1/2 c low-fat buttermilk or low fat sour cream
- 1/4 c light mayo
- 1 T. lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/3 tsp freshly ground pepper
- 1 T. chives, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
Cinnamon Toast
By Taraespo
Pioneer Woman recipe
- 8 slices Bread (whole Wheat Is Great!)
- 1 stick Salted Butter, Softened
- 1/2 cup Sugar (more To Taste)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (more To Taste)
- 1/4 teaspoons Ground Nutmeg (optional
Greek Layer Dip
By Taraespo
Assemble in 9 x 13 pan or platter in order given and serve with pita chips
- 1 big tub of hummus (from Costco)
- 2 red peppers, chpd
- 1 med cucumber, chpd
- 2 cups kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1 block of feta cheese, cut into bite-size cubes
- dill, fresh and chpd
- pita chips
Esposito Bread & Calzone
By Taraespo
Looking to satisfy your hunger? This Esposito Bread & Calzone is sure to get the job done! Give a try and I'm sure ...
- BREAD:
- 5 pounds bread flour
- 5 cups water, very warm
- 1/4 cup salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 6 packets yeast
- FILLING:
- 6 pounds Italian sausage
- 3 large onions, chopped
- 2 pounds mozzarella, shredded
- 1 cup parmesan
- 12 eggs, hardboiled and chopped
- 6 raw eggs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Shrimp & Veggie Stir Fry
By Taraespo
Simmer the veggies in the sauce for about 5 minutes
- 2 cups sugar snap peas
- 1 large red pepper, chopped
- 1-2 cups mushrooms, chopped
- 1-2 cups broccoli, chopped
- 1 lb shrimp, raw and peeled
- 1/2 - 1 cup Soyaki sauce from Trader Joe's
- white or brown rice
Buffalo Shrimp Sandwiches
By Taraespo
Broil rolls until lightly toasted
- 4 soft dinner rolls
- romaine, finely chpd
- 1-2 celery stalks, chpd
- 1/3 c carrots, shredded
- blue cheese dressing
- 1/2 c blue cheese crumbles
- 2 T butter
- 1 lb med shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 3 T. Frank's Red Hot Sauce
Esposito Spaghetti Sauce & Meatballs
By Taraespo
Sauce: Simmer onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent
- Sauce:
- 3 T. olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 – 12 oz can of Hunts Tomato Paste
- 2 – 29 oz cans of Hunts Tomato Sauce
- 1 T. parsley
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 lb ground pork
- 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
Roasted Red Skin Potatoes With Breadcrumbs
By Taraespo
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F
- 1 Pound Small Red Skinned Potatoes
- 3 Teaspoons Olive Oil
- 3/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 3 Tablespoons Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Dried Italian Seasonings