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Chili Cheese Dip

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  • Dec
  • 5

This is a quick throw together appetizer that is great go to when unexpected company arrives. I always keep the makin’s on hand.  My son will devour the plate in two sittings with no help from anyone else. 2 (8 oz.) pkg. Lite or Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened 2 cans Hormel Chili ** 2 c. Low Fat […]

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This is a quick throw together appetizer that is great go to when unexpected company arrives. I always keep the makin’s on hand.  My son will devour the plate in two sittings with no help from anyone else.

2 (8 oz.) pkg. Lite or Fat Free Cream Cheese, softened
2 cans Hormel Chili **
2 c. Low Fat Mexican Cheese Blend
Fresh Chopped Scallion for Garnish
Tortilla Chips

Preheat oven to 375°.
Spread the cream cheese evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.
Top with chili & Mexican cheese.
Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly.
Serve with tortilla chips.

** If you prefer to make your own, go for it !

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Fajita Style Chili

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  • Nov
  • 5

3 tsp. Chili Powder 2 tsp. Ground Cumin 2 tsp. Fresh Lime Juice 1 tsp Garlic Salt 1 tsp. Ground Coriander 1 tsp. Black Pepper 2 lbs. Flank Steak 3 T EVOO 1 each Red, Yellow & Green Bell Pepper, chopped 2 Onions, chopped 2 (15 oz.) can Tomato Sauce 1 (15 oz.) can Ranchero […]

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3 tsp. Chili Powder
2 tsp. Ground Cumin
2 tsp. Fresh Lime Juice
1 tsp Garlic Salt
1 tsp. Ground Coriander
1 tsp. Black Pepper
2 lbs. Flank Steak
3 T EVOO
1 each Red, Yellow & Green Bell Pepper, chopped
2 Onions, chopped
2 (15 oz.) can Tomato Sauce
1 (15 oz.) can Ranchero Beans
1 (15 oz.) can Petite Diced Tomatoes
2 (11 oz.) cans Vacuum Packed Corn
¼ c. chopped fresh Parsley
Sour Cream & Cheddar Cheese for Garnish, optional

Combine seasonings & set aside.
Cut steak on the bias then into ½” thick cubes.
In a large soup pot, heat oil.
Add steak.
Cook & stir 5 minutes.
Add chopped veggies.
Cook & stir 5 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, beans, diced tomatoes, corn & seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat & simmer 30 minutes.
Serve with garnishes if desired.

**Original recipe called for 1 lb. meat, 3 cans tomato sauce, 1 can ranchero beans, 1 can black beans, 2 c. water, ¼ c. cilantro, specifically Ancho chili powder & no ground coriander.

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Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken with Bay

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  • Jun
  • 4

This recipe is from Rachel Ray & is to die for!! She used bacon instead of proscuitto. I just wanted to lighten the fat content. Skinless Chicken Legs & Thighs, 4 each 1 Fresno Chili**, seeded & chopped 2 T Fresh Thyme, chopped 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, chopped 4 cloves Garlic, chopped ½ c. Good […]

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This recipe is from Rachel Ray & is to die for!! She used bacon instead of proscuitto. I just wanted to lighten the fat content.

Skinless Chicken Legs & Thighs, 4 each
1 Fresno Chili**, seeded & chopped
2 T Fresh Thyme, chopped
2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary, chopped
4 cloves Garlic, chopped
½ c. Good EVOO
Salt & Pepper
8 Fresh Bay Leaves
8 slices Prosciutto, cut in 1/8″ slices

Combine the chili, thyme, rosemary, garlic, EVOO, salt & pepper in a large bowl.
Add the chicken & toss well to coat
Cover & marinate the chicken overnight.
Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes prior to cooking.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place a cooling rack on a baking sheet.
Place a bay leaf on a piece of chicken & wrap with proscuitto.
Place on the rack & repeat with remaining chicken pieces.
Bake for 45 minutes.

** If you cannot find a Fresno Chili, use a good pinch of red pepper flakes.

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