Cilantro, Black Bean, and Corn Salsa

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

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.

                  Dried Beef Cheese Ball

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

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.

                  Grilled Bacon Jalapeno Wraps

6 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved

lengthwise and seeded

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese

12 slices bacon

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.