Fresh Tomato Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup finely diced onion
• 5 serrano chiles, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lime juice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomatoes, onion, chili peppers, cilantro, salt, and lime juice. chill for one hour in the refrigerator before serving.

Bacon Wrapped Artichoke Hearts

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 8 cups peanut oil for frying
• 1 (16 ounce) can artichoke hearts in water, drained
• 1 (16 ounce) package bacon slices, cut into thirds crosswise
• 20 toothpicks

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• wrap each artichoke heart with a piece of bacon. secure by threading a toothpick through the end of the bacon.
• fry bacon-wrapped artichoke hearts in the hot oil until bacon is browned and crispy, 7 to 9 minutes; drain on a paper towel-lined plate for about 5 minutes before serving.

philly tortilla roll-ups

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 1/2 cup philadelphia light cream cheese product
• 2 tablespoons kraft calorie-wise rancher's choice dressing
• 1 small carrot, finely chopped
• 1/3 cup broccoli florets, finely chopped
• 4 small whole wheat tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• mix cream cheese spread and dressing in medium bowl until blended. stir in vegetables. spread tortillas; roll up tightly.
• wrap individually in plastic wrap. refrigerate 1 hour.
• unwrap roll-ups; trim and discard ends. cut each roll-up into 6 diagonal slices.

rhode island-style pizza strips aka bakery pizza

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 2 pounds prepared pizza dough
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 cup minced pepperoni (optional)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons grated romano cheese
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup olive oil, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 400 degrees f (200 degrees c). grease 2 baking sheets or line with parchment paper.
• divide dough in half and roll or press each half out each prepared baking sheet into rectangles.
• mix crushed tomatoes, pepperoni, 1/4 cup olive oil, romano cheese, sugar, salt, garlic, oregano, and black pepper in a bowl, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt. spread half the sauce evenly over each crust, spreading it all the way to the edges. drizzle top of each pizza with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
• bake in the preheated oven until the sauce looks dry at the edges, still moist in the middle, and crusts are crisp on the bottom, 15 to 20 minutes.
• let cool to room temperature on racks and cut each pizza into 8 strips about 9 inches long and 3 inches wide.

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 20 mins


• in a medium bowl, beat together cream cheese and butter until smooth. mix in confectioners' sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. stir in chocolate chips. cover, and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
• shape chilled cream cheese mixture into a ball. wrap with plastic, and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
• roll the cheese ball in finely chopped pecans before serving.

Whipped Cream Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a small bowl beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form; set aside.
• in a large bowl combine cream cheese, sugar, salt and vanilla. beat until smooth, then fold in whipped cream.

baked slow cooker chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (2 to 3 pound) whole chicken
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 hrs

Ready Time: 10 hrs 20 mins


• wad three pieces of aluminum foil into 3 to 4 inch balls, and place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
• rinse the chicken, inside and out, under cold running water. pat dry with paper towels. season the chicken with the salt, pepper and paprika, and place in the slow cooker on top of the crumpled aluminum foil.
• set the slow cooker to high for 1 hour, then turn down to low for about 8 to 10 hours, or until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear.