Salads, Sides and Misc.

[judyb57]

Microwave Bread and Butter Pickles

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"Want tasty pickles fast? Try this easy microwave method!"

Prep Time: 20 Min
Cook Time: 10 Min
Ready In: 30 Min

Yield 3 cups

Ingredients
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1 large cucumber, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

Directions
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In a medium microwave safe bowl, mix cucumber, salt, onion, mustard seeds, white sugar, distilled white vinegar, celery seed and turmeric.

Microwave on high 7 to 8 minutes, stirring twice, until cucumbers are tender and onion is translucent.

Transfer to sterile containers.

Seal and chill in the refrigerator until serving.

 

[judyb57]

Fabulous Fruit Salad

Ingredients

•1 medium honeydew, peeled, seeded and cubed
•1 medium cantaloupe, peeled, seeded and cubed
•2 cups cubed seedless watermelon
•2 medium peaches, peeled and sliced
•2 medium nectarines, sliced
•1 cup seedless red grapes
•1 cup halved fresh strawberries
•1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
•2 medium kiwifruit, peeled, halved and sliced
•2 medium firm bananas, sliced
•1 large Granny Smith apple, cubed
•1 can (12 ounces) frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed
•1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix

Directions

•In a large bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• Just before serving, stir in bananas and apple. Combine lemonade concentrate and pudding mix; pour over fruit and toss to coat. Yield: 20 servings (3/4 cup each).


Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 129 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 78 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 1 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit.

 

[judyb57]

Fruit Salad

Ingredients:

2 cups fresh seedless grapes , whole or cut depending on size
4 cups melon balls, cantaloupe or honeydew
4 cups nectarines or peaches, peeled & sliced
2 cups fresh blueberries
2 cups fresh strawberries
2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
1 cup sliced kiwi fruit

Directions:

1. Combine all fruits and chill.

2. Serve with Fruit Cream Dressing (recipe below).


Fruit Cream Dressing:

Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
Juice from 1 lemon
Pineapple juice

Directions:

1. Soften cream cheese, whip with powdered sugar.

2. In a separate bowl, combine whipping cream and sugar together, whip until it forms soft peaks.

3. Combine beaten cream cheese, whipped cream, and lemon juice; continue to beat, adding just enough pineapple juice to achieve desired consistency.

4. Serve with fresh fruit salad.

 

[CareyG]

I just made a fruit salad for a family party last week almost identical to this recipe!! It was delicious!! ​

 

[judyb57]

Oriental Pasta Salad

5 cups cooked spaghetti (approx. 3/4 pound uncooked)
1 tablespoon peanut or sesame oil
1/2 cup sliced green onions
1 carrot, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 cup shredded cabbage
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons corn starch
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cup reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth
3 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add
onions, carrots, celery and cabbage and cook until tender.
Combine remaining ingredients except sesame seeds and mix until
dissolved. Combine pasta and vegetable mixture. Add dressing and toss
to coat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, cover and refrigerate.

 

[judyb57]

Dilled Green Beans recipe

2 pounds green beans, washed and trimmed
4 cloves garlic
2 1/2 cups vinegar
1/4 cup salt
4 heads fresh dill
2 1/2 cups water

Pack beans lengthwise into pint jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. To
each pint, add 1 clove garlic and 1 head dill. Combine vinegar, water
and salt; bring to a boil. Pour boiling liquid to cover beans; adjust
lids. Process in water bath for 7 minutes. Do not eat for at least 3
weeks.

 

[judyb57]

Coney Island Relish recipe

5 cups ground cucumber
3 cups ground onion
2 ground hot red peppers
2 ground sweet bell peppers
1 cup ground celery
3/4 cup salt
6 cups water
4 cups vinegar
3 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons mustard seed
2 tablespoons celery seed

Mix salt and water and pour over vegetables. Let stand overnight.
Drain well. Heat vinegar, sugar, mustard seed and celery seed to
boiling. Add well drained vegetables and simmer 20 minutes, then pack
into hot jars and seal.

Makes about 7 1/2 pints.

 

[judyb57]

Cheesecake Pancakes

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
...1/4 cup sugar
1 cup milk
2 eggs
Strawberry Syrup
1 cup sliced fresh strawberries
1/2 cup strawberry syrup for pancakes


1 Slice cream cheese lengthwise into four pieces. Place on ungreased cookie sheet; cover and freeze 8 hours or overnight.
2 Brush griddle or skillet with vegetable oil, or spray with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat.
3 Cut cream cheese into bite-size pieces; set aside. In large bowl, stir Bisquick mix, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, milk and eggs with whisk or fork until blended. Stir in cream cheese.
4 For each pancake, pour slightly less than 1/3 cup batter onto hot griddle. Cook until edges are dry. Turn; cook other sides until golden brown.
5 In small bowl, mix strawberries and syrup; top pancakes with strawberry mixture.

 

[CareyG]

Cheesecake Pancakes

Yummy those look good!! ​

 

[judyb57]

Easy Cheesy Zucchini Bake

Ingredients:

2 medium-sized zucchini, cut in slices or half-moon slices
2 medium-sized yellow squash, cut in slices or half-moon slices
2-4 T chopped fresh basil (or even less, depending on how much you like the flavor of basil)
2 T thinly sliced green onion
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 cup + 1/2 cup low-fat white cheese (I used Pizza Cheese, which is a low-fat blend of Mozzarella, Provolone, Romano, and Parmesan)
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (I would use a little less if you only have the very finely grated Parmesan from a can)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350F/180C. Spray an 8" x 8" baking dish with olive oil or non-stick spray. Wash the squash and cut in slices or half-moon slices. Wash basil, spin dry or dry with paper towels and finely chop. Slice green onions.


Combine the sliced squash, chopped basil, sliced green onions, dried thyme, garlic powder, and both kinds of cheese and stir together until the veggies are coated with cheese and the herbs are well-distributed. Season with salt and fresh ground black pepper. Put the mixture in the baking dish and bake uncovered for about 25-30 minutes.


When the zucchini is nearly cooked through, take the casserole dish out of the oven and sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup of grated cheese. Put the dish back in the oven and bake 10-15 minutes longer, or until the cheese is melted and nicely browned and zucchini is fully cooked. Serve hot.

 

[judyb57]

BAKED OKRA AND CHEESE

2 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen whole okra, partially thawed
Salt and pepper to taste
1 1/2 tsp. butter
4 slices bacon, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

Place okra in a single layer in a greased baking dish. Sprinkle with
salt and pepper, dot with butter. Arrange bacon over okra and cover
tightly with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour. Remove foil. Place
under broiler until bacon is brown. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover with
foil and bake for 10 minutes

 

[judyb57]

Green Chile Cheese Squares

Cook time: 45 Min
Prep time: 10 Min


Ingredients

- 1 stk butter or margarine
- 10 eggs slightly beaten
- 1/2 c flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 c chopped green chile (canned is ok)
- 1 pt small curd cottage cheese
- 1 lb shredded cheddar & monterey jack


Directions

1. Melt butter and cool, pour into large bowl, add eggs beating slightly. Add in all other ingredients and mix well.

2. Pour into a buttered 13" x 9" x 2" pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes - THEN lower to 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

 

[judyb57]

Homespun Scalloped Potatoes


1 8-ounce package Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese, cubed
1 1/4 cups milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 cups thin potato slices
2 tablespoons chopped chives

In large saucepan, combine cream cheese, milk, salt and pepper.
Stir over low heat until smooth. Add potatoes and chives.
Mix lightly. Spoon into 1 1/2-quart casserole. Cover. Bake
at 350 F 1 hour and 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir before serving.

Makes 6 servings

 

[judyb57]

Cheddar Cracker Spread


1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
3 tablespoons pickle relish
2 tablespoons minced onion
2 (5-ounce) cans HORMEL® chunk breast of chicken, ham, or turkey,
drained and flaked
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped celery
40 buttery crackers

In medium bowl, stir together mayonnaise, relish, and onion. Add
meat, cheese, and celery. cover and refrigerate several hours.
Spread on crackers.

Makes 20 (2 cracker) appetizers

 

[MotelPrisoner]

Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball


Ingredients
1 1/2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (2.5 ounce) package thinly sliced smoked beef, chopped
1 (2.25 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, minced
2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, or to taste
1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1.Mix the cream cheese, beef, olives, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until evenly blended. Keeping the mixture in the bowl, scrape it into a semi-ball shape. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
2.Place a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface. Sprinkle with walnuts. Roll the cheese ball in the walnuts until completely covered. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate, or rewrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until needed.

 

[MotelPrisoner]

Spiced Pecans



Ingredients
1 egg white, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon water
3 cups pecan halves
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg


Directions
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
2.In a small bowl beat the egg white with the water. Stir in the pecans, mixing until well moistened.
3.In a small bowl, mix together sugar, salt, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the moistened nuts. Spread nuts on prepared pan.
4.Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring once or twice. Be careful not to overcook and burn the nuts.

 

[judyb57]

Antipasto Platter Recipe

1 jar (24 ounces) pepperoncini, drained
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 cups halved fresh mushrooms
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1/2 pound provolone cheese, cubed
1 can (6 ounces) pitted ripe olives, drained
1 package (3-1/2 ounces) sliced pepperoni
1 bottle (8 ounces) Italian vinaigrette dressing
Lettuce leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the peppers, beans, mushrooms, tomatoes, cheese, olives and pepperoni. Pour vinaigrette over mixture; toss to coat.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight. Arrange on a lettuce-lined platter. Serve with toothpicks. Yield: 14-16 servings.

 

[judyb57]

Pizza by the Scoop Recipe

Ingredients

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 bottle (12 ounces) chili sauce
1 package (6 ounces) Canadian bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 small green pepper, chopped
3/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Corn chips

Directions

Spread cream cheese on an ungreased 12-in. pizza pan. Spread with chili sauce. Sprinkle with Canadian bacon, onion, green pepper and cheeses. Serve with chips. Yield: 14-16 servings.

 

[judyb57]

TACO SALAD


1 lb. ground beef
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 head of lettuce, cut in long lengthwise strips
3-4 sliced scallions
3-4 diced fresh tomatoes
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup corn chips
fat free Catalina salad dressing
tortilla bowls (optional)

Brown ground beef in a skillet, drain fat, add taco seasoning mix and prepare as directed on package. Set aside.
In a large salad bowl combine: cut lettuce, sliced scallions, diced tomatoes, shredded cheese, seasoned ground beef, corn chips, and salad dressing.

Toss gently and serve immediately in tortilla bowls.

 

[Roman K.]

All recipes are soo tasty yummy