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1/1/09 8:16 A

I don't know if this is really considered an appetizer, but I thought I'd post it.....



Santa Fe Trail Mix-Slow Cooker
From Fresh From the Vegetarian Slow cooker

2 cups small corn chips
2 cups roasted unsalted peanuts
2 cups thin pretzels
1 1/2 cups crispy corn cereal squares
1 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 Tablespoons Olive oil
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons tamari or other soy sauce
1 tablespoon chili powder or to taste
1 teaspoon garlic salt, or to taste

1. In a large bowl, combine the corn chips, peanuts, pretzels, cereal, and pumpkin seeds

2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oil, brown sugar, tamari, chili powder, and garlic salt. Pour the wet mixture over the dry mixture over the dry mixture, stirring gently to coat evenly.

3. Transfer the mixture to a 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker and cook, uncovered, on Low, stirring occasionally, for 3 hours.

4. Spread the mixture out in a single layer on a baking sheet and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container until ready to use. Properly stored, this will keep for several weeks.

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1/1/09 8:13 A

Fresh Salsa


4 medium tomatoes -- peeled seeded choped
2 tablespoons green onion -- chopped
1/4 cup dried cilantro
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
ground black pepper -- to taste

Chop tomatoes and green onion; place in mixing bowl. Add cilantro and remaining ingredients to tomato mixture; mix gently Cover; chill until ready to serve. Place salsa in serving bowl.

Yield: Approximately I cup

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1/1/09 8:10 A

Taco Dip

Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time :2:30

Soy crumbles equivalent to 1 pound of ground beef
1 large stick cream cheese
16 ounces Sour Cream
2 packages taco seasoning mix
1 large jar taco sauce
lettuce
tomatoes
mozzarella cheese

Heat soy crumbles according to package directions with one pack of taco seasoning. Mix cream cheese, sour cream and other pack of taco seasoning. TO LAYER: cream cheese mixture on bottom, then crumbles, then lettuce, then tomatoes, then cheese. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving

current weight: 152.6

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12/31/08 8:19 A

My daughter will love that dip. Thanks for another idea for black beans, her favorite these days.

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12/30/08 2:09 A

Black Bean Dip
1 19-ounce or 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed
1/2 cup prepared salsa, hot or mild
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions
1. Combine black beans, salsa, lime juice, cilantro and cumin in a food processor. Process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Information
Per tablespoon
Calories: 17
Carbohydrates: 3g
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Potassium: 2mg
Sodium: 53mg

current weight: 171.0

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12/29/08 4:44 P

Sorry it took me an extra day to get this posted. Santa gave me the flu for X-Mas so I've been down and out for the past few days.

But seeing that it's the week of New Year's, how about appetizers?

I'm going to have to go look some up that I have. Post away!

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