Archive for January, 2006

Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

Crab Dip

Ingredients:
-1/3 c. fresh bread crumbs
-1 lb. fresh lump crabmeat
-16 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
-1/2 c. mayonnaise-hot red pepper sauce to taste
-1 cup bottled chunky tomato salsa
-raw vegetables (cut up)
-1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1. Put a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F
2. Spray a round 1-quart baking dish with [...]

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Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

Crabcakes

Ingredients:
-1 can crabment
-2 tsp horseradish
-1/2 bunch fresh cilatro, chopped
-1 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
-2 tbsp mayonaise
-old bay seasoning to taste
-1 egg
-1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1. Mix ingredients together
2. In an oven proof skillet saute crab cakes in 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter until
bottom is firm (do not turn over)
3. Place skillet in [...]

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Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

Basic Rice Pilaf

Ingredients:
-1 small onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
-2 teaspoons olive oil
-1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
-1 can (13-3/4 ounces) low-sodium beef broth plus enough water to equal 2 cups
-1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1. Saute onion in oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes
2. [...]

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Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

Mexican Rice

Ingredients:
-3 tablespoons vegetable oil
-1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
-1 teaspoon garlic salt
-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
-1/4 cup chopped onion
-1/2 cup tomato sauce
-2 cups chicken broth
1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice
2. Cook, stirring constantly, until puffed and golden
3. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin
4. Stir in onions and [...]

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Sunday, January 22nd, 2006

Avocado and Salmon Pasta Salad

Ingredients:
-1/4 lb. shell macaroni
-6 oz. canned salmon, drained, picked over and flaked
-3/4 cup tomatoes\raw, chopped
-1/2 avocados, chopped
-1/2 red onions\raw, thinly sliced
-2 Tbsps. black olives, chopped
-1/2 cup fat-free Italian dressing
-4 green lettuce leaves
1. Cook pasta in a large pan of boiling water 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain
2. Combine next 5 ingredients in a bowl
3. [...]

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