Entertaining
is huge during the spring and summer months, and nobody wants to spend hours in
a hot kitchen preparing food. We found
some wonderful, quick, simple recipes sure to please for your parties this
season.
Salsa is
always good to have out while entertaining.
Most everyone likes salsa, and it’s fun to dip! Here’s a great filling salsa recipe for your
guests…
Cilantro,
Black Bean, and Corn Salsa |
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Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can yellow corn, drained 1 (15 ounce) can white corn, drained 2 (15 ounce) cans black
beans, drained and rinsed 1 (14.5 ounce) can
Italian-style diced tomatoes, drained 1 bunch finely chopped cilantro |
5 green onions, finely sliced 1 small red onion, finely chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/4 cup lime juice 1 avocado - peeled, pitted, and diced 2 tablespoons olive oil, or to taste |
Directions:
1. |
Stir the yellow and
white corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, green onion, red onion, bell
pepper, and garlic in a large bowl. Gently mix in the lime juice and avocado.
Drizzle with olive oil to serve. |
Throw some
meat in that dip mix! Here’s a great
cheeseball recipe that would be easily served with some crackers…
Dried
Beef Cheese Ball |
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Ingredients:
1 (8 ounce) package
cream cheese, softened 3 ounces dried beef 2 green onions, chopped |
1/4 teaspoon onion salt 1 1/4 teaspoons monosodium glutamate 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce |
Directions:
1. |
In a medium-size mixing
bowl, combine cream cheese, dried beef, green onions, onion salt, monosodium
glutamate, and Worcestershire sauce. Form the mixture into a ball and
refrigerate before serving. |
Sandwiches
are good to have on hand, but wraps are a lot more fun!!
Grilled
Bacon Jalapeno Wraps |
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Ingredients:
6 fresh jalapeno
peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded |
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese 12 slices bacon |
Directions:
1. |
Preheat an outdoor
grill for high heat. |
2. |
Spread cream cheese to
fill jalapeno halves. Wrap with bacon. Secure with a toothpick. |
3. |
Place on the grill, and
cook until bacon is crispy. |