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Corn Toasties

Ingredients 2 cups cornmeal 1 cup all-purpose flour (sifted) 2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup buttermilk (made from 2 teaspoons vinegar + 3/4 cup milk, made from non-fat dry…

Aderezo Italiano Cremoso de Hierbas

Creamy Italian Herb Dressing

Ingredients 1/4 cup yogurt (plain) 1/4 cup mayonnaise (non-fat) 1/4 cup milk (skim) 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (dried) 1/2 clove garlic (fresh, minced) Directions 1. In a small bowl, combine all the above ingredients. Refrigerate in a covered container for…

Corn tortillas

Corn Tortillas

Ingredients 2 cups masa harina (instant) 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (at room temperature) 1 1/2 cups water (warm) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Measure the masa harina and salt into a large bowl. Cut the…

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Confetti Slaw

Ingredients 1/4 head of cabbage (green) 2 carrots 1/4 cup raisins 1/4 cup peanuts 1/2 cup yogurt, low-fat vanilla 1/16 cup orange juice (1 Tablespoon) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Slice and cut cabbage into thin strips. Place…

Cooked Beans

Cooked Beans

Ingredients 1 cup dried beans 10 cups water Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Sort: Before soaking beans, pick them over and remove any damaged beans, small stones or dirt. Soak: Most beans will rehydrate to triple their dry…

Confetti Grain Salad

Confetti Grain Salad

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups brown rice, uncooked 3 cups water 2 lemons (juiced) 3 green onions (also called scallions) 1/4 cup parsley (minced) 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 dash black pepper (to taste) 1/4 cup olive oil (or other vegetable oil)…

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Cookie Cutter Appetizers

Ingredients 1 whole wheat tortilla 2 tablespoons cream cheese, low-fat 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 cup chopped vegetables (recommended: broccoli, carrots, red pepper, green onion) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut out multiple shapes…

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Corn and Bean Medley

Ingredients 1/4 cup onion (chopped) 1 cup corn (canned, whole-kernel) 3/4 cup kidney beans (dry, cooked) 3/4 teaspoon chili powder hot pepper flakes (1/4 teaspoon, optional) Directions Wash hands with soap and water. Drain the canned corn, but reserve the…

Corn and Cucumber Salad

Corn and Cucumber Salad

Ingredients 1 cup cucumber (chopped, with peel) 1 can corn (8 3/4 ounce, drained) 1 cup cherry tomatoes (chopped) 1/8 cup red pepper (chopped) 1/8 cup green pepper (chopped) 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon…

Corn and Green Chili Salad

Corn and Green Chili Salad

Ingredients 2 cups corn (frozen and thawed) 1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 ounce) 1/2 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/3 cup green onion (sliced) 2 tablespoons cilantro (fresh chopped) Directions Wash hands with soap and…

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