1-2-3 Meals Made Easy
• Salsa Roll-ups: Makes 10 servings
1> Flour Tortillas
2> Chunky Salsa
3> Mexican Style Cheese (shredded)
Mix 4 oz. (1/2 of 8 oz. pkg) of softened Neufchatel cheese, and 3 tbs. chunky salsa. Spread evenly onto 4 of the flour tortillas; top with the shredded cheese. Sprinkle lightly with a bit of chili powder. Roll up each tortilla tightly. Cut each crosswise into 5 slices. Arrange, cut-side down on a serving platter.
• Herb and Nut Cream Cheese Logs: Makes 12 servings
1> Cream Cheese (8 oz.)
2> Pecans
3> Parsley
Mix 1 pkg. (8 oz.) softened cream cheese with 1/3 cup each Parmesan cheese and chopped pecans. Shape into 8-inch log. Roll in mixture of 1/4 cup each toasted pecans and chopped parsley; press gently into the log to secure them in place. Serve with crackers.
• Ultimate Queso Dip: Makes 3 cups
1> Round bread Loaf
2> Can of Ro*Tel
3> 16 oz. Velveeta Pasteurized Cheese
Cut lengthwise slicing from tip of 1-lb. round bread loaf. Remove center of load, leaving 1-inch-thick shell. Cut 1-lb. (16 oz.) Velveeta Cheese Product into 1/2-inch cubes. Place in medium microwaveable bowl. Stir in 1 undrained can (10 oz.) Ro*Tel. Microwave on HUIGH 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 minutes. Pour into bread shell and serve with chips or crackers.
• Veggie and Dip: Makes 8 servings
1> Ranch Dressing
2> Sugar Snap Peas
3> Carrots
Pour 2 tbs. Ranch dressing into each of 8 short glasses. Place 3/4 cup assorted fresh vegetables of your choose in each of the glasses on top of the dressing.
• Honey-Glazed Mixed Nuts: Makes 12 servings
1> 1 can of mixed nuts
2> Honey
3> Ground Red Cayenne Pepper
Combine 1 can (11.5 oz.) mixed nuts, 2 tbs. honey and 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne) in a skillet. Cook on medium-high heat 2 to 3 minutes or until glaze starts to simmer and turns foamy. Spread onto greased baking sheet, separating slightly with fork; cool completely.
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Earthly Eating Recipe
Chocolate Truffle-Style Pie
Serves: 10
1 1/4 pkg. (10 squares) semi-sweet baking chocolate
1/2 cup whipped cream
4 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup flour
1 cup whipped topping, thawed
Preheat oven to 325°F. Place chocolate in a large microwaveable bowl. Add whipping cream. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until chocolate is almost melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted; cool slightly.
Add eggs, sugar and flour; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Pour into lightly greased 9-inch pie plate.
Bake 35 minutes or until outer half of the pie is puffed out but center is slightly soft. Cool completely. Serve with a topping of whipped cream.
Happy Eating!
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