In medium skillet, combine chicken, Spices & Seasonings for Fajitas and water; blend well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes. In large shallow ovenproof platter, arrange chips. Top with chicken and cheeses. Place under broiler to melt cheese. Top with tomato, olives, green onions and desired amount of salsa. Makes 4 […]
Snacks
Hilbeh (yemenite Hot Relish)
With a mortar and pestle or the back of a spoon, crush the fenugreek seeds to a fine powder. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and steep for 2 or 3 hours. then drain the fenugreek in a fine sieve. Puree the tomatoes through a sieve set over a bowl and stir the fenugreek […]
Chocolate Baseball Cookies
Preheat oven to 375F. In a large mixing bowl stir together the 1 cup sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and cinnamon. Add the eggs, cooking oil and vanilla. Beat with a rotary beater or wire whip until the mixture is smooth. Add the flour. Stir with a large spoon until the mixture is […]
Red Pepper Salsa
Combine all ingredients and mix well. Makes about 2 cups Store for short periods in the refrigerator. Serve with chicken, beef, or blue corn tortilla chips.
Raw Mushroom Dip
Whip cream cheese and onion until light and fluffy. Stir in mushrooms, salt and MSG. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve as a dip for crisp crackers or use as a spread for tiny open faced sandwiches, garnished with parsley.
Easy Cheesy Artichoke Dip
Drain and chop artichoke hearts. Mix with Pace, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Spread into a pie plate or ovenproof casserole. Bake at 350F. for 20 minutes or until hot. For a festive touch, sprinkle with chopped red bell peppers and fresh cilantro. Place on a tray and surround with crackers, chips or vegetable dippers.
Wheat Thins
Wheat Thins 1. Mix in larg mixing bowl 3. Add liquid mixture to dry, mixing well but as little as possible. 4. Roll as thin as possible on unoiled cookie sheet – not more than 1/8″ thick. Mark with knife for size crackers desired, but do not cut through. Prick each cracker a few times […]
New Delhi-style Chick Pea Hummus
Cook chick peas until very tender, up to 3 hours. Drain & cool. Transfer to a food processor. Add ginger, pepper, lime juice, almond butter & oil & herbs. Process until smooth. Season with salt & pepper. Place in a shallow serving dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle with cumin & serve with […]
Oriental Toasted Nuts
Heat oven to 325~. Spread nuts on ungreased jelly-roll pan. Bake for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, melt margarine in small skillet; stir in remaining ingredients. Pour over nuts; bake an additional 10-15 minutes, stirring twice. Makes 2-1/4 cups.
Hummus Guacamole
Scoop avocado into a medium bowl. Mash & add hummus, blend thoroughly. Gently stir in the scallion, tomato & chilies. Check seasonings. Cover & refrigerate. Before serving, drizzle with olive oil & garnish with cilantro. Serve with pita wedges.