Ingredients:Tostitos® Cantina Thin & Crispy Tortilla Chips1 handful of cheddar cheese4 tablespoons leftover taco meat (beef or chicken)2 tablespoons green onions, chopped 1 tablespoon salsa or Pico de Gallo (fresh or store-bought)¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Layer tortilla chips on a microwave-safe plate until there is […]
Author: Mary Kate
Guacamole
Ingredients:2 large avocados (ripe)1 large tomato (ripe)1 small onion (or half a large onion)1 green bell pepper1 lime1 tablespoon cilantro½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Finely chop avocado, tomato, green bell pepper, onion and cilantro and place in a serving bowl. Squeeze the juice from […]
Garlic Parmesan Popcorn with Cracked Black Pepper
Ingredients:½ cup popcorn kernels ½ stick butter1 teaspoon garlic powder1 tablespoon parmesan cheese½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Equipment needed:Air popperMicrowave safe bowlLarge serving bowl Directions:Air pop popcorn following manufacturer’s instructions. Place butter and garlic powder in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for […]
Garlic Bread
Ingredients:1 slice bread1 tablespoon butter and extra virgin olive oil¼ teaspoon garlic powder and salt (or garlic salt)1 pinch parsley flakes Toaster Method:Toast bread until brown. Butter toast while still warm so the butter melts. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and parsley flakes. Toaster Oven […]
Deviled Eggs
Ingredients:1 dozen large eggs, hard-boiled½ cup Hellman’s® Mayonnaise2 teaspoons French’s® Yellow Mustard (or more if desired)1 teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Cut hard-boiled eggs in half-length wise. Gently scoop out egg yolk with a teaspoon and place it into a bowl. Arrange […]
Butter and Chive Popcorn
Ingredients:½ cup popcorn kernels½ stick butter1 teaspoon chives Equipment needed:Air popperMicrowave safe bowlLarge serving bowl Directions: Air pop popcorn following manufacturer’s instructions. Place butter and chives in microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. If butter does not completely melt stir butter until remaining butter […]
Bruschetta
Ingredients:1 loaf Italian bread (or French Baggett) 2 cups ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepperParmesan cheese shaved Directions:Finely chop tomatoes, garlic and basil and place in a bowl. Add […]
Potato Leek Soup
Ingredients:6 large Yukon gold potatoes (Any potato will work)2 bunches of leeks (or 3 large Vidalia onions)1 quart of chicken (or vegetable) broth1 Knorr® Chicken Bouillon2 tablespoons butter½ cup heavy cream (or a turn of the pan)½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch […]
Minestrone Soup
Ingredients:16 oz. can slice stewed tomatoes16 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth15 oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans, drained½ head cauliflower (chopped into bite-size pieces)2-3 bunches broccoli (chopped into bite-size pieces)½ lb. baby spinach leaves (may seem like a lot but will wilt)2 carrots (sliced)2 […]
French Onion Soup
Ingredients:32 oz. beef stock or broth4 large onions (I like to use a combination of sweet, yellow, white, and red onion)1 cup sherry or red wine1 baguette, sliced1/2 lb. grated gruyere cheese3 cloves of garlic minced1 leek (optional)2 scallions (optional)1 teaspoon dried thyme2 tablespoons of […]