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Ingredients
- 1 large tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup cucumber, seeded, diced
- 3⁄4 cup Fontina cheese, cubed
- 1⁄2 cup kalamata olive, pitted, halved
- 1⁄4 cup torn fresh basil
- 1⁄4 cup fresh parsley leaves
- 1⁄4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 5 slices day old crusty bread (1" thick)
- 1 red bell pepper, seeded, quartered
- 1⁄2 red onion, cut into 1/2 inch thick rounds (see note)
- salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic, halved
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Nutrients
- Calories: 221.7
- Calories from Fat: 94 g
- Total Fat: 10.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 11.8 mg
- Sodium: 401.1 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 25.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.4 g
- Sugars: 2.7 g
- Protein: 6.8 g
Grilled Panzanella Salad
This is an Italian salad which uses toasted (or grilled) day old bread, like a bruschetta, tossed in with the veggies…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup orange, peeled and sliced into rounds (2 oranges)
- 1 cup fennel bulb, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup radish, thinly sliced
- 1⁄4 cup oil-cured black olive, pitted and slivered
- 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, shaved
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed, toasted and crushed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 4 cups arugula, cleaned and torn into bite-sized pieces
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Nutrients
- Calories: 111.8
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.7 g
- Cholesterol: 5.5 mg
- Sodium: 468.4 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 11.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 6.5 g
- Protein: 3.9 g
Citrus-Fennel Salad
From Cuisine at Home.
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Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 6 1⁄2 ounces crabmeat, canned or fresh
- 2 egg whites, stiffly beaten
- 20 toast rounds, buttered (2")
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 7 stuffed green olives, sliced in thirds
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Nutrients
- Calories: 36.4
- Calories from Fat: 22 g
- Total Fat: 2.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.1 g
- Cholesterol: 9.2 mg
- Sodium: 128.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 0.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugars: 0 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Crabmeat Bacon Rounds
Try these for your next party!
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Ingredients
- 3 large plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 red snapper fillets (6- to 7-ounce each)
- 10 kalamata olives or 10 other brine-cured black olives, pitted, halved
- freshly steamed white rice
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Nutrients
- Calories: 387
- Calories from Fat: 170 g
- Total Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.8 g
- Cholesterol: 79.9 mg
- Sodium: 294.9 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 6.9 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
- Sugars: 2.5 g
- Protein: 46 g
Red Snapper with Thyme, Tomatoes & Olives
Leaves of thyme combine with tomatoes to create an instant sauce in this dish. The foil-packet cooking method produces wonderfully flavorful…
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Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded lettuce
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1⁄2 cup chopped sweet red pepper (and/or yellow sweet pepper)
- 1⁄4 cup sliced green onion
- 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
- 2 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
- 1 teaspoon shredded lime peel
- 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
- 1⁄2 medium avocado, peeled and coarsely chopped
- 2⁄3 cup shredded cheddar cheese or 2/3 cup Monterey Jack cheese
- 1⁄3 cup chopped pitted ripe olives
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley (optional)
- 16 ounces homemade tortilla chips or 16 ounces store bought tortilla chips
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Nutrients
- Calories: 118.1
- Calories from Fat: 57 g
- Total Fat: 6.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.9 g
- Cholesterol: 5.8 mg
- Sodium: 135 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 13.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.1 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 3.1 g
Seven Layer Super Bowl Dip
With the Super Bowl coming up, we are all looking for the best party dip! Look no further, you have found…
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chopped of fresh mint
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh marjoram
- 1⁄4 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- salt
- 1 1⁄2 lbs mixed tomatoes, chopped (cherry, plum, grape, any home-grown)
- 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
- 1⁄2 sweet onion, finely chopped (such as Vidalia)
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 8 green pimento stuffed olives, sliced
- 2 cups chopped romaine lettuce hearts
- 2 ounces feta, crumbled (about 1/3 cup)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 298.5
- Calories from Fat: 221 g
- Total Fat: 24.6 g
- Saturated Fat: 5.3 g
- Cholesterol: 13.4 mg
- Sodium: 186.2 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.1 g
- Sugars: 8.1 g
- Protein: 5.9 g
Tomato and Avocado Salad
A great way to use your summer vegetables. The olives add an unexpected salty flavor. Could be served as a main…
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Ingredients
- 1 cup dried great northern beans
- 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
- 1⁄4 cup chopped pitted kalamata olive
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 1⁄4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 French baguette, cut into 1-inch thick rounds
- 5 -6 ounces soft fresh goat cheese, room temperature (such as Montrachet)
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Nutrients
- Calories: 152.3
- Calories from Fat: 58 g
- Total Fat: 6.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
- Sodium: 180.8 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 18.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2.7 g
- Sugars: 0.6 g
- Protein: 5.4 g
Bruschetta with White Beans, Tomatoes and Olives
Makes a great appetizer for parties!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 (10 ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies
- 1 1⁄2 cups water
- 1 cup uncooked long grain rice
- 1 (1 ounce) envelope mild taco seasoning mix
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chopped lettuce
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced black olives
- 1 (4 ounce) package Mexican blend cheese, shredded
- tortilla chips
- salsa
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Nutrients
- Calories: 442.5
- Calories from Fat: 210 g
- Total Fat: 23.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 71.3 mg
- Sodium: 1118.7 mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 36.8 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.9 g
- Sugars: 3.6 g
- Protein: 22.1 g
Dan’s Favorite Tex Mex Skillet Dinner
My husband, Dan loves Tex Mex and this is one of his favorite dinners. Very simple to make. Enjoy!
