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Zucchini Chocolate Cake: Serves 12-14
A great use for garden-fresh zucchini. It has a good flavor to eat as-is, or you could dust with some powdered sugar or adding a chocolate or cream cheese frosting. I received this recipe from Shannon at my bridal shower.
- 1/4 c butter, softened
- 1 1/3 c sugar
- 1/2 c vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 t vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 c flour
- 2 T cocoa powder
- 1/2 t baking ( Read more... )
- 1/4 c butter, softened
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Wild West Chicken Tacos: Serves 4
An absolutely delightful image of tacos using baked beans, chicken, and bacon greeted me when I flipped my 2011 Betty Crocker calendar to May inspired this. Use your favorite homemade or canned baked beans.
Tacos:- 2 c cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 t ground cumin
- 1/2 t chili powder
- 1 c baked beans
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 8 hard taco ( Read more... )
- 2 c cooked chicken, shredded
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Watermelon Mango Salad: Serves 4
I found this easy to prepare, refreshing salad as a suggested side for a spicy main entree in Cooking Light.
- 2 c watermelon, seeded and cubed
- 1 c mango, peeled and chopped
- 1 1/2 T lime juice
- 2 t honey
- salt, to taste
- 1 t mint, chopped ( Read more... )
- 2 c watermelon, seeded and cubed
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Veggie Quesadilla Triangles: Serves 4
I adapted this recipe from one I found in the grocery. Use your favorite BBQ sauce!
- 1 plum tomato, chopped
- 1/2 c corn kernel (thawed, if using frozen)
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/3 c BBQ sauce
- 1 1/2 c cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 (8") tortillas
- 2 T cilantro, chopped
To Serve:- salsa
- sour cream
- guacamole ( Read more... )
- 1 plum tomato, chopped
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Tropical Yogurt Parfaits: Serves 4
Another one of my entries from a recipe contest on the old Recipezaar site. We had a lot of fun with these community events, coming up with fun twists on the featured ingredient lists. This one could be used for breakfast or even a dessert. You could prep the syrup and granola the night before for quicker prep - just store the syrup in the fridge ( Read more... ) -
Tiny Apple Pies with Crumble Topping: Yield 24 tiny pies
Being partial to finger foods, I wanted to go with a tiny pie option. When I looked, all I found was a recipe for "mini" apple pies made in a regular muffin sized tin. So I put together my own bite-sized ones. These can be made gluten free through the use of gluten free flour blend and making sure your other ingredients are also gluten free.
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The Big Breakfast Burrito: Serves 2-4
Inspired by a dish I sampled at a restaurant. I just love the combo of black beans and sweet potato. I put a range on the serving size because I generally only eat half myself, but I'm sure there are others who would have no problem polishing off the whole burrito. So adjust accordingly.
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
- 1 T olive oil, plus 2 ( Read more... )
- 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
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Tamale Peppers: Serves 4
A fun dish I found on a recipe card in the grocery - colorful and flavorful.
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
- 1 c fresh tomato, diced
- 1 c black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 c corn
- 1/2 c onion, chopped
- 3/4 c salsa - use your preferred heat level
- 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded and divided - or sub in pepperjack for an extra kick.
- 1/4 c cornmeal
- 2 T ( Read more... )
- 4 large bell peppers, any color
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Sweet & Spicy Pineapple Kabobs: Serves 6
I got this recipe card from the grocery for a delicious dessert. If you use wooden skewers, be sure to soak in water first, about 30 minutes or more.
- 1/2 c brown sugar
- 1/4 c rum or 1/4 c pineapple juice
- 2 t vanilla extract
- 1/2 t cinnamon
- 1/4 t chili pepper flakes
- 1 large pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut into 2" cubes
- 12 skewers - soak, if wooden
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- 1/2 c brown sugar
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Sweet & Sassy Stirfry: Serves 4
Another recipe creation for a recipe contest at the old Recipezaar site!
Sauce:- 1/2 c sweet chili sauce
- 4 T tomato ketchup
- 4 T Ponzu sauce
- red pepper flakes, to taste
Stirfry:- 8 oz rice noodles
- 2 T vegetable oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 t ginger, finely chopped
- 3/4 lb green cabbage, cored and rough chopped
- 5 red radishes, thinly sliced
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- 1/2 c sweet chili sauce