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Mediterranean Potato Skins
By Potterfan1029
Leave those greasy old stand-by bacon and cheddar skins at the roadhouse and enjoy these lighter, tasty treats
- 4 small baking potatoes (about 1 1/4 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup chopped well-drained jarred roasted red peppers
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped pitted black olives
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup fancy-shred mozzarella cheese
- Red pepper flakes, optional
Mexican Chicken Casserole
By Potterfan1029
1. Preheat oven to 350°F
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup chunky salsa
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 2- to 2 1/4-pound deli-roasted chicken
- 1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers (1 ounce)
- Dairy sour cream (optional)
Red Pepper Hummus
By Potterfan1029
Don’t bother spending money on packaged hummus blends, when you can easily make your own and control the fat cont...
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained
- 3/4 cup jarred roasted red pepper, drained well
- 2 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp mild cayenne pepper sauce
- 4 ribs celery
- 4 large carrots
- 2 whole-wheat pitas
Savory Cheese Puffs
By Potterfan1029
Sometimes considered a bit tricky to prepare, this choux pastry- a very light puffy dough also used to make éclair...
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp Dijon-style mustard
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Granola Banana Sticks
By Potterfan1029
These bananas “pops” make a great grab-and-go snack
- 3/4 cup apple cinnamon granola
- 1/2 cup all-natural chunky style peanut butter
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 large (7 1/2-incn) bananas
Tempura Vegetables
By Potterfan1029
Fried onion rings are much loved, of course, but other veggies dipped in batter and quickly fried can be even bette...
- Oil for deep frying
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 (12 oz) bottle beer
- 1 small slender sweet potato
- 1 small zucchini
- 12 medium white mushrooms
- 2 cups cauliflower florets
- Coarse salt
McAlister Potatoes
By Potterfan1029
1. In small mixing bowl combine sour cream, peppadew peppers, and white wine
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup peppadew peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 pounds baby Yukon potatoes
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 3/4 pound bacon, diced
- 2 yellow onions, diced
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Pita Chip Sampler
By Potterfan1029
It’s easy and economical to make these healthy pita chips at home
- Italian Topping:
- 4 pitas (6-inch size)
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp prepared pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- Mexican Topping:
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cumin
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Indian Topping:
- 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp curry powder
- 1/8 tsp turmeric (optional)
- 1/8 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp sugar
Spicy Sausage Patties
By Potterfan1029
Jazz up any breakfast with these spiced sausage patties
- 1/2 teaspoon each salt and dried sage leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon each ground coriander and pepper
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 pound ground pork
Jalapeño Cheese Dip
By Potterfan1029
This creamy dip, colorful from tomatoes and green onion, will surprise you with its spicy flavor
- 1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 8 oz pepper jack cheese
- 2 tbsp butter or margarine
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tsp hot pepper sauce
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- Chopped black olives