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6/14/11

Childhood Treat English Muffin Pizzas

Package of Thomas' English Muffins
Heinz ketchup or any tomato sauce
Oregano
Powdered garlic
Pepper
Borden's American Cheese

On a foil-lined broiler tray, place halved English Muffins. Place a slice of American cheese on each half. Spoon ons ome ketchup or tomato sauce. Sprinkle oregano, powdered garlic and a bit of black pepper on top.

Place pan under an oven broiler and broil until cheese melts.
Watch carefully.........this can go from melted to a burned mess quickly.

6/8/11

Black Bean Salad

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can corn, drained
1 jalapeno, chopped fine
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1/4 cup purple onion, minced
1/2 cup red pepper, chopped

Dressing:

1/4 cup basalmic vinegar
1/4 cup canola oil
2 cloves minced garlic
2 TBSP. brown sugar or agave nectar
salt and pepper

Mix the first six ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl combine the dressing and mix well until the sugar dissolves. Pour over the bean mixture and refrigerate overnight.

6/5/11

Roasted Peppers with Feta Cheese

Assortment of peppers, red/orange,yellow,green
Raisins
Balsamic vinegar
Agave nectar
Feta Cheese, cubed

Place peppers on a roasting pan. Bake in a 450 degree oven, turning peppers as they blacken. When all sides are charred, remove from oven.
Soak raisins in several tablespoons of balsamic vinegar. When plump, add a teaspoon or two of agave nectar.
When peppers have cooled, remove seeds and peel. Cut into strips. Drain well. Toss with raisins.
Place cubed feta cheese in a casserole dish. Spread peppers and raisins over the
feta. Before serving, warm briefly in a microwave until Feta is warm.