Archives for April 2009

1 ½ tsp. cumin seeds
2 – 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 – 15 ¼ oz. can whole kernel corn, drained
1 red pepper, minced
1 small purple onion, minced (1 c.)
½ c. chopped fresh cilantro
½ c. chopped fresh parsley
1/3 c. lime juice
¼ c. olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
½ t. salt
1 t. dried crushed red pepper
½ t. freshly ground black pepper

Toast cumin seeds in a skillet over medium heat 1 to 2 minutes or until brown and fragrant, stirring often. Combine cumin seeds, black beans, and remaining ingredients; toss well. Fix this ahead of time (2-3 hours) to allow the flavors to meld. Cover and store in refrigerator up to 1 week. Yield 6 cups. Per tablespoon: Calories 18 Fat 0.7 g (Before you spoon it onto the tortilla chips!) From The Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook

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cumin seeds
black beans
whole kernel corn
red pepper
purple onion
fresh cilantro
fresh parsley
lime juice
olive oil
garlic
salt
crushed red pepper
black pepper

Approximate Cost: $4.33

½ c. mayonnaise
¼ c. sour cream
2 T. soy sauce
½ T. dried basil
1 T. sesame oil
1 T. toasted sesame seeds
1 T. rice vinegar
¼ t. dried ginger
1 t. sugar
½ t. dry mustard
1/8 t. ground red pepper
Assorted cut-up vegetables (carrots, red bell peppers, sugar snap peas, cucumber, broccoli, etc.)

Combine first 11 ingredients in a small bowl; whisk to blend.
Cover and refrigerate. From Sophie in the Siesta Fiesta Cookbook.

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mayonnaise
sour cream
soy sauce
dried basil
sesame oil
toasted sesame seeds
rice vinegar
dried ginger
sugar
dry mustard
ground red pepper
vegetables

Approximate Cost: $7.20

2 Pillsbury crescent rolls
1 bar cream cheese, softened at room temperature
1 pkg. Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix
pre-made salad mix of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower, chopped

Flatten and pinch together crescent rolls on a cookie sheet in a rectangular shape. Cook according to package directions in the oven. Cool.

In a small bowl, blend cream cheese and Hidden Ranch dip mix. Spread over crescent rolls.

Sprinkle chopped veggies on top. Cut into squares and cool in refrigerator for 1 hour. By Patty.

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crescent rolls
cream cheese
Hidden Valley Ranch dip mix
pre-made salad mix of broccoli, carrots and cauliflower

Approximate Cost: $5.15