In large bowl, combine all ingredients; toss gently. Store in tightly covered container.

Saute the onion in 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 1-1/2 to 2 quart saucepan until tender but not browned. Stir in the water and split peas and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover, and let stand 30 minutes. Return the pan to the heat and bring to a […]

Peel the banana and cut into bite-sized chunks. Core the apple or pear and cut into bite-sized chunks. In one small bowl, combine the fruits and orange juice and toss to coat. Thread pieces of banana, apple or pear, and other desired fruits onto wooden toothpicks, using 2 to 3 pieces for each stack up. […]

In saucepan boil tomatoes and peppers. Drain water and remove skin from tomatoes. put in blender with remaining ingredients and blend for a minute or until smooth, unless you prefer your salsa chunky. Serve with tortilla chips. Makes great “Juevos Rancheros”. Or make Guacamole by adding salsa to a mashed avocado.

Heat first 8 ingredients in a small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat & add olives & toss to coat. Stir in remaining ingredients. Refrigerate in an airtight container for at least 4 hours or up to 3 weeks. The longer the marinate, the better they taste. Drain & […]

Spread the almonds in a single layer in a shallow ungreased baking pan and place in a cold oven. Bake at 350 degrees, stirring occasionally, until the internal color of nuts is tan (about 12 to 15 minutes). Remove from oven and set aside. Thoroughly mix the sugar and salt. Stir together the honey, water […]

Heat oven to 250~. In 13×9″ pan, melt margarine in oven. Remove from oven; stir in seasoned salt, garlic powder and worcestershire sauce. In large bowl, combine popcorn, wheat squares cereal, crackers, sesame sticks and peanuts. Pour margarine over dry ingredients. Toss lightly until all pieces are coated. Divide evenly between 2, 13×9″ pans. Bake […]

Combine all ingredients. If desired, add 3 or 4 finely chopped jalapeno peppers without seeds.

Blend well and chill. Serve with raw vegetables.

Mix the mustard, ginger and soy sauce, blending well. Blend in the sesame oil, sesame seeds, pepper and green onion, blending thoroughly. Blend in the sour cream. Cover and chill. Makes about 1 1/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Chicken Strips Or Cubes, Fried Wonton, Noodle Chips, Bok Choy