Main Dish

Main   Dish







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Ingredients

    • 1 cup water
    • 1/2 cup butter
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • 4 eggs
    • FILLING:
    • 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
    • 1/2 cup chopped onion
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 8 eggs
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
    • 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham
    • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese



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Ingredients

    • 1 cup brown or white rice (or 2 cups already cooked rice)
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 medium onion, diced
    • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
    • 1 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, finely diced (can substitute 1 can of green chiles which is what I did)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
    • 2 cans (15 oz. each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed (I used black beans)
    • 1 1/2 cups water
    • 1 (10 oz) package frozen corn or 1 can whole kernel corn, drained  (I personally would recommend the frozen corn)
    • 6 green onions, white and green parts finely chopped
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 16 burrito-sized (10-inch) flour tortillas
    • 2 cups shredded Monterrey Jack cheese (or whatever kind of cheese you have)





Appetizer

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Ingredients

    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
    • 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
    • 1 medium onion, chopped
    • 3/4 cup slivered almonds, chopped
    • 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
    • 1 loaf (1 pound) French bread
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Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup sugar
    • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 package (12 ounces) fresh or frozen cranberries
    • 1 to 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
    • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
    • Assorted crackers

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