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Chili Pecans

Chili Pecans
Serves 16



1 ½ Tablespoons Chili Powder
1 ½ Teaspoons Ground Cumin
1 Teaspoon Ground Coriander
1 Teaspoon Paprika
1 Teaspoon Brown Sugar
¼ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
2 Cups Pecan Halves
1 ½ Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
½ Teaspoon Salt

  1. Preheat oven to 275ºF.  Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, brown sugar and garlic powder in a small bowl.
  3. Toss pecans and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl.  Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pecans, tossing to coat.
  4. Spread the spiced nuts on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Bake the pecans, tossing every 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly browned and very fragrant, about 35 minutes.  Transfer to a bowl; sprinkle with salt and toss well.  Let cool.



Credit: Everyday Health

Taco Bell Home Originals 2-Step Taco Dip

Taco Bell Home Originals 2-Step Taco Dip
Makes 6-8 Servings


1 Container (16 Ounces) Breakstone’s Or Knudsen Sour Cream
1 Package (1 ¼ Ounces) Taco Bell Home Originals Taco Seasoning Mix
1 Cup Each Shredded Lettuce and Chopped Tomato
1 Cup Kraft Mexican Style Shredded Cheese


  1. Mix sour cream and seasoning mix until well blended.  Spread on bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
  2. Layer remaining ingredients over sour cream mixture.  Serve with tortilla chips.

Credit: Kraft Halloween

Jalapeno Swappers

Jalapeño Swappers
Makes 5 Servings



5 Fresh Whole Jalapeño Peppers
¼ Cup Fat-Free Cream Cheese, Room Temperature
¼ Cup Shredded Fat-Free Cheddar Cheese
Salt, Black Pepper, and Garlic Powder, To Taste
½ Cup Fiber One Bran Cereal (Original)
¼ Cup Fat-Free Liquid Egg Substitute (Like Egg Beaters Original)

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Halve the peppers lengthwise, and remove seeds, stems, etc.  Wash halves and dry them very well.  Set aside.
  3. Stir together sour cream and shredded cheese.  If you like, season with salt, black pepper, and/or garlic powder.  Set aside.
  4. Using a blender or food processor, grind Fiber One to a breadcrumbs-like consistency.  Season crumbs with salt, black pepper, and/or garlic powder.  Place crumbs in one small dish and egg substitute in another.
  5. Stuff pepper halves with cheese mixture.  Carefully coat both sides of each pepper half, first with egg substitute, and then with Fiber One crumbs.  Place peppers on a baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
  6. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes (for very spicy poppers) to 30 minutes (medium-hot peppers).

Credit: Hungry Girl – Happy Hour

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip

Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip
Makes 3 ½ Cups



2 Cups Kraft Finely Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese
1 Package (10 Ounces) Frozen Chopped Broccoli, Thawed, Well Drained
1 Package (8 Ounces) Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Softened
1 Cup Breakstone’s or Knudsen Sour Cream
1 Envelope Good Seasons Mild Italian Salad Dressing Mix

  1. Mix all ingredients until well blended.
  2. Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.
  3. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted.  Garnish with green onions and pearl red onions.  Serve with assorted cut-up fresh vegetables and cocktail bread slices.

Credit: Kraft

Slow Cooker Cheese Dip

Slow Cooker Cheese Dip
Makes 3 Quarts



1 Pound Ground Beef
½ Pound Bulk Spicy Pork Sausage
2 Pounds Process Cheese (Velveeta), Cubed
2 Cans (10 Ounces Each) Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles
Tortilla Chips

  1. In a large skillet, cook beef and sausage over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.  Transfer to a 5-quart slow cooker.  Stir in cheese and tomatoes.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 4 hours or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally.  Serve with tortilla chips.



Credit: Taste of Home: Simple and Delicious – December/January 2011

Easy Refrigerator Pickles

Easy Refrigerator Pickles
Prep: 45 Minutes + Chilling
Yield: 4 ½ Quarts



14 Pickling Cucumbers
40 Fresh Dill Springs
4 Garlic Cloves, Sliced
2 Quarts Water
1 Cup Cider Vinegar
½ Cup Sugar
1/3 Cup Salt
1 Teaspoon Mixed Pickling Spices

  1. Cut each cucumber lengthwise into six spears.  In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, dill and garlic; set aside.
  2. In a Dutch oven, combine the remaining ingredients.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir just until sugar is dissolved.  Pour over cucumber mixture; cool.
  3. Transfer to jars if desired and cover tightly.  Refrigerate for at least 24 hours.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Taste of Home