Light Pimento Cheese
Being from California I had NO idea what Pimento Cheese was. Now that I am in the south I am learning that people eat this amazing cheese spread on bread (I prefer rye or pumpernickel) and call it a sandwich. Who knew it was this good. Enjoy
I love when I get great new recipes from Bunco….. Thanks Wendy.
2 tablespoons block style fat-free cream cheese
¼ cup low-fat mayo
1 teaspoon finely grated onion
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
Dash of salt
Dash of ground red pepper
4 oz shredded 2% sharp cheddar
2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans
2 oz jar diced pimento
Dash of smoked paprika, optional
Mix together and allow to chill for several hours
I found this recipe in a California Pizza Kitchen Cookbook. I have never had this dish at their resturant but I can only assume it is as good as what I make at home! I have made my own revisions. Hope you like it as much as my family does.
1 pound dry spinach fettucine, or mix spinach and a plain fettucine if you think all the spinach will be to overwhelming. My favorite brand is Al Dente Pasta. Cook pasta according to directions.
3/4 cup of fresh cilantro + 3 tablespoons for garnish
3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
2 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper ( seeds and veins removed for milder flavor)
4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (reserve 1 tablespoon for saute)
3/4 cup of chicken stock
3 -4 tablespoons gold tequila
2-3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast diced about 3/4 inch
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper thinly sliced
1 1/2 – 2 cups of heavy whipping cream
Cook the 3/4 cup of cilantro, garlic and jalapeno in 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Add stock, tequila dn lime juice. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook until reduced to almost a paste consistency. Remove from pan and set aside.
Pour soy sauce over diced chicken and set aside for at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile cook onion and peppers, with the remaining butter over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Add Cream and boil for about 5 – 10 minutes depending on desired consistency. Add tequila/lime paste and chicken and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. When chicken is done toss with drained fettucine and sprinkle with reserved cilantro.
Went on a girls weekend and discoverd some amazing recipes. The company was great the secnery was beautiful. Needless to say we ate, drank, laughed and had a wonderful time. Thanks Michelle
2 ready made pie crust
2 large tomatoes cut into thick slices. You should have about 5 or 6 slices from each tomato
1 bag of shredded cheese of choice
1 pound of bacon cooked and rough chopped.
3 tablespoons of fresh chopped basil
Unroll pie crust on a cookie sheet in the middle of the crust add 1 of the tomatoes top with 1/2 of the chopped basil, 1/2 of the cheese and 1/2 of the chopped bacon. Repeat with 2nd crust. Bake at 350° for about 15 min. Till cheese is melted. I like a lot of basil so I add some chopped basil to the top after cooking. Plus it looks pretty!
Chunky Vegetable Hummus Dip
I am finding the simpler the recipe the better it is!
1 7 ounce container of plain Hummus or Roasted Garlic
1/2 – 3/4 of a medium cucumber, peeled, seeded and diced
1/4 cup diced red onion I use a little more.
1 plum tomato, diced
1/4 cup feta cheese
About 4-6 leaves of fresh Basil fine chopped and sprinkled on top
In a medium size shallow dish combine hummus, about 2 tablespoons of the cucumber, about 2 tablespoons of the red onion, 2 tablespoons of the tomato and 2 tablespoons of the feta. Smooth the top and garnish with remaining ingredients. Serve with Ritz Roasted Vegetable crackers. The dish should have a wide surface to evenly distribute the toppings.
