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Friday, February 10, 2012

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TACO PARTY PIZZA

MAKES 6 SERVINGS ¾ cup refried beans1 (12-inch) frozen ultra-thin crust cheese pizza 1 cup shredded lettuce ½ cup diced fresh tomatoes ¼ cup sliced black olives ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese 1 avocado, sliced ½ cup crumbled tortilla chips Salsa and sour cream Spread …

1-2-3 TOMATILLO SALSA GUACAMOLE

I first made this recipe for a very large event in California. I was daunted by the task of making guacamole for 500 people. But friends at Frontera Foods suggested I try their easy recipe. Well, it was so good that it was the hit …

SALSA-LIME-BEAN DIP

MAKES 10 SERVINGS 1 (16-ounce) can refried beans¼ cup thick-and-chunky salsa ¼ cup sour cream, divided 1 tablespoon lime juice ½ teaspoon ground cumin 1 medium clove garlic, finely chopped ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup finely chopped seeded tomato 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1 …

SHEEBERGAN REUBEN ROLLS

MAKES 6 (6-INCH) ROLLS 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed6 teaspoons Thousand Island or   Russian dressing, divided 6 slices Swiss cheese ½ cup sauerkraut, drained and   patted dry 6 sausages 1 egg, beaten Additional dressing, for dipping (optional) Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking …

bar toma’s Parmigiano Herb Spread

MAKES 3/4 CUP 1 tablespoon plus 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided2 medium garlic cloves, toasted 1 cup Parmigiano-  Reggiano cheese 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped dried   oregano 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme 1 teaspoon finely chopped capers Pinch of sea …

New Year’s Eve fondue

MAKES 4 SERVINGS 4 slices of light   whole-wheat bread(suc h as Pepperidge Farms) 16 seedless red grapes 1/4 cup water1 tablesp oon minced shallot 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder 4 ounces demi sec   Champagne, divided 4 ounces Jarlsberg lite cheese, finely shredded 2 ounces pecorino   Romano cheese, grated …

RECIPE: PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED BREADSTICKS

MAKES 16 BreADSTICKS 1 package skinny grissini or breadsticks1 bag baby arugula 16 very thin slices   prosciutto Lay a pouf of arugula along length of each piece of prosciutto and roll breadstick up in it, leaving room at bottom of breadstick as a “handle.” If …

RECIPE: Creamy French Onion Dip

MAKES 16 SERVINGS 2 tablespoons olive oil2 large sweet onions, sliced 4 shallots, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper16 ounces low-fat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 teaspoons chopped fresh marjoram 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives …

RECIPE: BitE-Sized Polenta Squares

MAKES 16 Squares 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup finely chopped onion2 1/4 cups chicken broth 3/4 cup dry polenta 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes1 tablespoon minced   flat-leaf parsley 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh thyme Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ounces fre sh goat cheese, …

RECIPE: Melon with Serrano Ham and Sherry Reduction

MAKES 10 SERVINGS ½ cup agave syrup¼ cup Spanish olive oil Zest of 1 lime Juice of 2 limes Kosher salt and freshly cracked pepper 2 t ablespoons chopped shallot 1 honeydew melon, fruit removed with a melon baller 1 cup honey 3/4 cup dry sherry ¾ …