Deviled Smoked Ham Spread

Deviled Smoked Ham Spread “The best deviled ham. Try mixing in black olives as well! Serve on bread or toast.” Ingredients 2 cups mayonnaise 1 (8 ounce) jar sweet pickle relish 1 tablespoon prepared mustard 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch salt, or to taste 3 pounds smoked ham, cut into chunks 6 hard-cooked eggs 6 green onions, chopped 1 small green bell pepper, diced 3 stalks celery, diced Directions Stir mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, mustard, black pepper, and salt in a large bowl until thoroughly blended. Grind smoked ham, hard-cooked eggs, green onions, green bell pepper, and … Continue reading Deviled Smoked Ham Spread

Slow Cooker Western Omelet

Slow Cooker Western Omelet Recipe By:CSBCOKE “A great solution for busy mornings. Just put the ingredients in your slow cooker before going to bed, and it will be ready for breakfast.” Ingredients 1 (2 pound) package frozen shredded hash brown potatoes 1 pound diced cooked ham 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese 12 eggs 1 cup milk salt and pepper to taste Directions Lightly grease a 4 quart or larger slow cooker. Place 1/3 of the hash brown potatoes in a layer on the bottom. Layer 1/3 of the ham, … Continue reading Slow Cooker Western Omelet

Souvlaki

Souvlaki Recipe By:Abby Benner “Souvlaki is a Greek specialty made with tender cuts of meat. In this pork kebab recipe, the meat is marinated in a lemony olive oil mixture. Serve with rice pilaf and a Greek salad.” Ingredients 1 lemon, juiced 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 teaspoon dried oregano 3 cloves garlic, crushed 4 pounds pork tenderloin, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 medium yellow onions, cut into 1 inch pieces 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1 inch pieces skewers Directions In a large glass bowl, mix together lemon juice, olive oil, soy sauce, … Continue reading Souvlaki

Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

Chakchouka (Shakshouka) Recipe By:Ben “Chakchouka (also called shakshouka) is a Tunisian and Israeli dish of tomatoes, onions, pepper, spices, and eggs. It’s usually eaten for breakfast or lunch, but I think it’s tasty anytime. And it’s easy to make. It is similar to the Turkish dish ‘Menemen’ and to the Latin American breakfast dish ‘Huevos Rancheros.’” Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/3 cups chopped onion 1 cup thinly sliced bell peppers, any color 2 cloves garlic, minced, or to taste 2 1/2 cups chopped tomatoes 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 hot chile pepper, … Continue reading Chakchouka (Shakshouka)

Saltado de Vainitas (Peruvian Green Beans with Chicken)

Saltado de Vainitas (Peruvian Green Beans with Chicken) Ingredients 1 tablespoon canola oil, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 chile peppers, seeded and diced 1 1/4 pounds chicken, cut into 1-inch cubes 6 tablespoons soy sauce, divided 1 tablespoon ground cumin, divided 1 red onion, halved and sliced 4 roma (plum) tomatoes, cut into eighths 2 (12 ounce) packages frozen French-style green beans, thawed 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar salt to taste 1 cup chopped cilantro Directions Heat half the canola oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic and chile peppers in hot oil until … Continue reading Saltado de Vainitas (Peruvian Green Beans with Chicken)

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad Recipe By:ChristineM “Chopped zucchini, chickpeas, tomatoes, and fresh basil in a light balsamic dressing. Or you can use red wine vinegar! Makes a great side dish or light lunch. Not necessary, but best if chilled at least a couple hours to let flavors blend.” Ingredients 2 cups diced zucchini 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 cup halved grape tomatoes 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (such as Vidalia(R)) 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese 1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup packed fresh basil … Continue reading Mediterranean Zucchini and Chickpea Salad

Thai Red Curry Paste

Thai Red Curry Paste Recipe By:Ajlake “Great for Thai cooking. I got the recipe a long time ago from a friend, who suggested that making red curry paste is better than buying it in the store; he was right! You can mix the ingredients as you like. Curry is something that can be experimented with and should be! Just make sure that you do not remove the ingredients, as it will remove authenticity. For a more mild curry paste, remove and discard the chile pepper seeds.” Ingredients 5 dried red chile peppers, or to taste 2 onions, cut into chunks … Continue reading Thai Red Curry Paste

Israeli Salad

Israeli Salad Recipe By:Maslow “Israeli salad can typically be found at the many falafel street stands all over Israel. It is served on its own as a side dish or inside a pita sandwich wrap. This fresh, light, and colorful salad is sure to become a favorite for your family. Chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, and parsley combine with a drizzled dressing of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and mint leaves. Goes great in a pita with falafel, hummus, and tahini, but also works as a side dish with any middle eastern, Greek, or even north African food.” Ingredients 6 cucumbers, … Continue reading Israeli Salad

Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Bites

Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Bites Recipe By:Alisa “I never really cared for the cream cheese versions of stuffed jalapeno peppers, so I came up with my own. It takes a little prep work, but they are so worth it! Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.” Ingredients 1 pound jalapeno peppers 1 pound chicken tenderloins, halved 1 tablespoon seasoned salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 1 pound bacon, cut in half crosswise Directions Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Slice stems from jalapeno peppers, cut a … Continue reading Bacon Jalapeno Pepper Chicken Bites

Cherry Pepper Poppers

Cherry Pepper Poppers Recipe By:technician “Fresh Hot cherry peppers stuffed with prosciutto and provolone cheese then soaked in olive oil.” Ingredients 1 cup extra virgin olive oil 12 fresh cherry peppers 6 ounces sharp provolone cheese, cubed 6 ounces prosciutto, thinly sliced 1 teaspoon salt Directions Slice the tops off of the cherry peppers and carefully remove the seeds, keeping peppers whole. Wrap a cube of cheese with prosciutto, and stuff into a pepper. If there is still room inside the pepper, stuff in more prosciutto. Repeat with remaining peppers. Place all of the stuffed peppers into a 1 quart … Continue reading Cherry Pepper Poppers