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Tasty Veggie Dip

Ingredients 1 container of yogurt, non-fat plain (8 ounces) 2 tablespoons taco seasoning Directions 1. Mix together ingredients. 2. Keep this simple dip in the fridge. Notes A tasty addition to fresh veggies or a good sauce for tacos.

Ten Minute Corn Chowder

Ten Minute Corn Chowder

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 onion (chopped) 1 teaspoon garlic (minced) 4 tablespoons flour (all purpose) 3 cups non-fat milk 2 teaspoons mustard 1/4 teaspoon thyme (dried) black pepper (to taste) 2 cups corn kernels (frozen) 4 tablespoons cheddar…

Sweet Potato Pone

Sweet Potato Pone

Ingredients 3 cups grated sweet potatoes 1 cup molasses (or dark cane syrup) 2 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/3 cup vegetable oil Directions 1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine sweet potatoes, molasses, ginger, baking…

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Teriyaki Lettuce Wraps

Ingredients 1/4 cup water1 tablespoon cornstarch1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, reduced sodium1 pound ground turkey, 85% lean (or thinly sliced)1 cup water chestnuts, chopped1 tablespoon cooking oil6 iceberg lettuce leaves Directions Notes Ground or thinly sliced beef or pork can be…

Sweetened Condensed Milk

Ingredients 1 cup hot water (8 fluid ounces) 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons margarine 4 cups dry milk powder, nonfat Directions 1. In order listed, put ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. 2. Store in the refrigerator for…

Tacos With Refried Beans

Terrific Bean Taco

Ingredients 1 onion (small, chopped)2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 cups refried beans8 taco shells (or flour tortillas, wheat or white)1/4 head of lettuce (chopped)2 tomatoes (chopped)1 cup cheese (shredded)taco sauce (optional) Directions Notes Learn more about:

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Taco Flavored Potatoes

Ingredients 4 new potatoes (medium, rose or white) 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons taco seasoning (1/2 package) 3/16 cup corn meal Directions 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. 2. Wash and scrub potatoes well. Cut the potatoes in half,…

Tex-Mex Skillet

Tex-Mex Skillet

Ingredients 1/2 medium head lettuce 1 medium green bell pepper 1 large tomato 1 small jalapeno pepper 1 medium red onion 2 cloves garlic 2 ounces low-fat cheddar cheese 15 1/2 ounces can of black beans (no salt added) 1…

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Taco Salad

Ingredients 1 butter lettuce (head, or any other small lettuce, torn into small pieces) 2 tomatoes (chopped, fresh) 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped) 16 ounces ground turkey or ground beef 1 onion (small, chopped) 1 can pinto beans (15 1/2…

Thai Pineapple and Chicken

Thai Pineapple and Chicken

Ingredients 4 cups cooked brown rice (regular or instant) 2 tablespoons peanut or canola oil, divided 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1″ cubes 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks 1 medium onion,…