Chili Pecans
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
- Preheat oven to 275ºF. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine chili powder, cumin, coriander, paprika, brown sugar and garlic powder in a small bowl.
- Toss pecans and Worcestershire sauce in a large bowl. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the pecans, tossing to coat.
- Spread the spiced nuts on the prepared baking sheet.
- 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
- Mix sour cream and seasoning mix until well blended. Spread on bottom of 9-inch pie plate or quiche dish.
- Layer remaining ingredients over sour cream mixture. Serve with tortilla chips.
Jalapeno Swappers
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)
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Halve the peppers lengthwise, and remove seeds, stems, etc. Wash halves and dry them very well. Set aside.
- Stir together sour cream and shredded cheese. If you like, season with salt, black pepper, and/or garlic powder. Set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Bake in the oven for 25 minutes (for very spicy poppers) to 30 minutes (medium-hot peppers).
Hot Broccoli Cheese Dip
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
- Mix all ingredients until well blended.
- Spoon into 9-inch pie plate.
- 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.
Slow Cooker Cheese Dip
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
- 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.
- 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
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
- Cut each cucumber lengthwise into six spears. In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, dill and garlic; set aside.
- 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.
- Transfer to jars if desired and cover tightly. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

































