1 package crescent roll seamless dough sheet 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/4 c. mayonnaise 1/4 c. sour cream 1/2 package (4 tsp) Hidden Valley Ranch Dressing mix 1 1/2 c. shredded carrots 1 1/2 c. chopped broccoli Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent roll dough and lay on a cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10…
Author: G. Belinda Martin
New York Cheesecake
15 graham crackers, crushed 2 tablespoons butter, melted 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese 1 1/2 cups white sugar 3/4 cup milk 4 eggs 1 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup all-purpose flour Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch springform pan. In a medium bowl,…
Million Dollar Dip
5 green onions, chopped 8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 1/2 cup real bacon bits 1/2 cup slivered almonds Add green onions, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, bacon bits, and slivered almonds to a small bowl. Mix until combined and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with your favorite crackers. photo and recipe:…
Strawberry Sauce
2 pounds strawberries, hulled 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 tablespoon lemon juice Place all the ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a gently boil, stirring often, and allow the strawberries to cook for 5 minutes, or until the strawberries are very soft. Turn off the heat and use a…
Slow Cooker Jambalaya
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, but into 1-inch cubes 1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 medium onion 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 stalk celery 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth 2 tsp dried oregano 2 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning 1 tsp hot sauce 2 bay leaves…
Black Bean + Corn Salad
2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 ears fresh cooked corn, kernels cut off the cob 2 red bell peppers, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp minced shallots 2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp sugar 9 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp lime zest 6 tbsp fresh lime juice…
Apple Cider Vinegar Cole Slaw
one bag shredded cabbage one green apple, cored and diced one green bell pepper, diced one yellow bell pepper, diced one cup shredded carrots one cup pineapple, diced half of a red onion, diced one zucchini, spiralized and chopped one cup apple cider vinegar one or two packets of stevia, to taste Mix all ingredients…
I am human.
All of my life I’ve heard variations of the following: “Belinda, you’re such an OREO.” “Belinda, you’re not black. You’re the whitest person I know.” “Mrs. Martin, you’re different. You’re not like real black people.” “Belinda, don’t even try to act black. It just doesn’t work for you.” “Uh oh. B’s getting angry. Her black…
Sun-Dried Tomato Zoodle Salad
salad ingredients: 3 medium zucchini, spiralized 1/2 cup black olives, sliced 1 can (15 oz) artichoke hearts, drained and diced 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese salt and pepper to taste sun-dried tomato dressing ingredients: 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons water 1 clove garlic 1/4…
Classic Chili
one pound lean ground beef or turkey one package McCormick Chili Seasoning Mix 1 can diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can kidney beans 1 can chili beans Brown meat in large skillet on medium-high heat. Drain fat. Stir in Seasoning Mix, tomatoes and beans. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 45 minutes, stirring…
Ultimate 4-Layer Vegan Sandwich
pesto ingredients: 1 large garlic clove 1 cup fresh basil leaves 1/4 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 6) 1/4 cup hulled hemp seeds 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons water 1-2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, to taste 1/4 teaspoon fine grain sea salt, or to taste freshly ground black pepper, to taste sandwich ingredients:…
Crockpot Oatmeal
2 cups rolled oats 2 cups almond milk 2.5 cups water desired spices/additions [cinnamon, PB2, honey, etc.] desired topics [cranberries, nuts, chocolate chips, banana, etc.] Spray crockpot with non-stick spray. Add all ingredients and stir. Cook in crockpot on low for 8 hours. photo: chocolate-broccoli.com
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