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Ingredients 1/2 cucumber, cut into chunks 4 ripe medium tomatoes (I use Roma tomatoes) 1/2 bell pepper, cored, seeded and cut into chunks 1/4 yellow onion, cut into chunks 1 clove garlic, chopped 3 T wine vinegar (or to taste) pinch of oregano (or to taste) salt and pepper to taste Preparation Put everything in a blender, and puree. Refrigerate 15 minutes, or until cold. Variations include substituting yellow tomatoes, red bell peppers, or balsamic vinegar, or adding a few sprigs of fresh basil....

Ingredients 1 bag (12 oz) dark chocolate chips (2 cups) 1 container (6 oz) Yoplait® Original yogurt raspberry 6 Nature Valley™ roasted almond crunchy granola bars (3 pouches from 8.9-oz box), finely crushed (heaping 1 cup)* 1 cup egg whites (about 7) 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fat-free half-and-half 2 teaspoons raspberry-flavored syrup (for coffee drinks) or red raspberry syrup (for pancakes) 1/4 cup powdered sugar Fresh raspberries, if desired...

Ingredients 1/3 c buttermilk 1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro 2 T sour cream 1 T mayo 1/2 lime rind 1/4 t minced garlic 1/4 t salt 1/8 t ground cumin 4 medium heirloom tomatoes 1/4 t salt 1/4 c very thinly vertically sliced red onion 1 c diced peeled avocado pepper Preparation To prepare dressing, combine first 9 ingredients in a small food processor or blender; process 30 seconds or until pureed, scraping sides of bowl occasionally....

Ingredients 6 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives salt and pepper to taste 1 (4 pound) boneless pork loin roast 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder salt and pepper to taste Preparation Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a pot with enough water to cover, boil the potatoes for about 10 minutes....

Ingredients 3-4 c chopped onion 24 oz cream cheese 2 c grated Parmesan Cheese 1/2 c Best Foods / Hellman’s Mayonnaise Preparation Chop onion and mix together with cream cheese, parmesan cheese and mayonnaise. Place part or all of the ingredients in to shallow casserole dish. Or in to a few different dishes. Bake at 425 for 25 minutes. This dip should be golden brown and bubbly. After removing from oven let set 5-10 minutes....

Ingredients 1 cup of cut-up chunk style of the following veggies: potatos (red) onions (red) zuks (green & yellow) carrots. Any other favorite fresh veggies (ie) bell peppers corn. 1 cube of butter 1 tbl. oregano. Preparation Place all of the veggies on a large sheet of foil, that can be folded over to seal. Sprinkle with oregano, cut up a cube of butter over all. Roast for 1 hour plus, depending on how hot your grill is....

Ingredients 3 large green peppers, cut into quarters 1/2 cup cooked rice 2 cans black beans, drained slightly 1 whole onion, chopped 1 can chopped tomato, Mexican style 1 bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chop 1 tbp. southwestern seasoning (or 2 tsp. chili powder and 2 tsp. cumin) 2 tablespoons of prepared medium to spicy salsa 1 1/2 cups grated cheddar cheese 1 fresh tomato cubed salt and pepper to taste...

Ingredients Grilled shrimp, about a pound. Washed baby spinach, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, scallons, blue cheese and walnuts. Balsamic vinager and extra virgin olive oil, and the juice of a lime. Preparation Prepair the grilled shrimp as directed above. set aside when done. Toss the baby spinach with cucembers (thinly sliced), cherry tomatoes and scallons(also thinly sliced). Wisk the balsamec vinager with the juice of a lime, and then slowly wisk in the olive oil, season with kosher salt and freshly ground pepper....

Ingredients 3 large bell peppers (mix of red, yellow and orange) 1 large green Italian pepper 2 large Spanish onions 1 medium head radicchio 1 large head endive 4 large Portobello mushrooms, stems removed 1/4 cup olive oil salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 4 hero rolls Black Olive Dressing (see below) Black Olive Dressing: 1/2 cup cracked, pitted cured, black olives 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar...

Ingredients 4 cups uncooked radiatore (nuggets) pasta (8 oz) 4 medium tomatoes, chopped 3 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano leaves 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper 1 yellow bell pepper, quartered 1 red bell pepper, quartered 1 medium zucchini, halved 1 large onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices Olive oil cooking spray...

Ingredients 1 1/4 cups dried white beans (8 ounces), soaked overnight and drained 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 ounces pancetta, finely diced 2 medium shallots, minced 2 large celery ribs, finely diced 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 large carrot, finely diced 1/2 fennel bulb, cored and diced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2 bay leaves 2 tablespoons tomato paste One 14-ounce can plum tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved...

Ingredients Preparation Step 2 Remove spit from rotisserie attachment and prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread chickens on spit, pushing close to center. Reattach spit to motor. Place shallow disposable foil pan(s) under chickens for drips. Close grill, inserting stem of instant-read thermometer through hole in hood of grill to monitor temperature. Maintain temperature at around 400°F by opening vents to increase heat and closing vents to reduce heat. Cook chickens until thermometer inserted into thickest part of thigh registers 170°F, about 50 minutes....

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Ingredients 2 cans tomato soup 1 small can tomato paste 1 medium onion 4 cloves garlic 1 tsp basil 1/4 tsp cayenne powder 2 bay leaves 1 tsp tarragon leaves Preparation Dice the onions and garlic and fry in a large saucepan with a splash of vegetable oil for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients with one cup of water and bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 30 minutes....

Ingredients 2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons oil 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves 1/8 teaspoon pepper 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves 1 small zucchini, cut into 4 lengthwise strips 1 red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices 1 yellow bell pepper, cut lengthwise into 4 pieces Preparation GRILL DIRECTIONS: In large resealable food storage plastic bag, combine lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of the oil, garlic, salt, basil and pepper; mix well....

Ingredients 2 Boneless, skinless chicken breast halves. About 1 lb. total. 1 pkg. pita bread. 8 oz. feta cheese, cut into 1/2" cubes. 1 bag (5-6 oz.)washed mixed field greens. 1 small cucumber, peeled and sliced. 2 plum tomatoes, cut into wedges. 1 med. red onion, peeled and sliced. 2 lemons. Greek Seasoning (available at some supermarkets or at www.penzeys.com) Olive oil. Red wine vinegar. Water. Preparation Wash the chicken breasts and pat dry....

Ingredients 3/4 cup rice-wine vinegar 1/4 cup fish sauce 2 tablespoons sambal paste 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil Juice of 4 large limes 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying noodles 2 red finger chiles, thinly sliced crosswise 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus 1 cup leaves 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 2 ounces cellophane noodles 1/4 pound snow peas, trimmed and strings removed 1/2 large green or red cabbage, very thinly sliced 2 carrots, shredded 1 English cucumber, sliced 1/4 inch thick on the bias 1/2 cup chopped salted peanuts 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup shredded fresh mint leaves Preparation Preheat oven to 400 degrees....

Ingredients 3 13.5-ounce cans coconut milk 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon ground cayenne 1 teaspoon mild paprika ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice. Preparation Wash the kale thoroughly and cut out the stalks. Cut the wide leaves into strips the width of the small leaves. In a large pot set over a low flame, heat the coconut milk until it is thoroughly mixed and just lukewarm. Transfer to a large, nonreactive bowl and add the remaining ingredients....

Ingredients 4 peaches, halved and pitted 2 tablespoons clover honey 1 cup soft cream cheese with honey and nuts 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Preparation Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Brush peaches with a light coating of oil. Place pit side down onto the grill. Grill for 5 minutes, or until the surfaces have nice grill marks. Turn the peaches over, and drizzle with a bit of honey. Place a dollop of the cream cheese spread in the place where the pit was....

Ingredients 1 pineapple, peeled, cored, and cut lengthwise into 1-inch-thick spears 8 ounces Canadian bacon, thickly sliced Pizza Dough for Grilled Pizzas Extra-virgin olive oil 4 ounces fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Mint leaves, for garnish Preparation Heat a grill until medium-hot. Grill pineapple and bacon, turning once, until browned, about 2 minutes. Cut into 1-inch pieces; set aside. Generously brush one side of pizza dough with oil; grill, oiled side down, until underside is golden brown and top begins to bubble, 3 to 5 minutes....