You Will Love It Jalapeno and Cheese Dip
Naturally Savvy RecipesMix together the cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise and garlic.Do not cover.Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes or microwave on high for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.Mix in half of the pimento, onion and sunflower seeds.Bake for 5 more minutes, or microwave on high for an additional 2-3 minutes.Garnish with the remaining ingredients.Serve with tortilla chips.Can be refrigerated for up ...
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Naturally Savvy RecipesCore tomatoes slightly, then sprinkle tomatoes with pepper.In a bowl, blend together mayonnaise, Feta cheese, green onion and thyme.Spoon the mixture into the tomato halves.Broil for about 5 minutes or until tops are golden brown.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesYummy Cream Cheese Dip
Naturally Savvy RecipesSoften cream cheese first.When soft enough, cut into sections and place into bowl.Combine with garlic powder.In separate bowl (or mug) mix boiling water with beef bouillon cube until dissolved.Combine with cream cheese and garlic and mix until smooth.Can be eaten warm (YUM!) or refrigerated.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesYummy Greek Spinach Pie (Spanakopita)
Naturally Savvy RecipesSaute onion, green onions and garlic, salt and pepper to taste, until soft in 3 or 4 tablespoons of olive oil.Stir in spinach and parsley,until spinach is limp.Remove from heat and set aside to cool.in a bowl mix together eggs, ricotta, and feta.Stir in spinach mixture.Lay 1 sheet of phyllo dough in a 9x9 in baking dish and brush lightly with melted butter.Lay another sheet of phyllo dough on top...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesYummy Mango Salsa
Naturally Savvy RecipesStir together and refrigerate 2 hours.Can be made day ahead.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side Dishesyummy nachos dip
Naturally Savvy Recipestake all of the ingredients, except the chips and put into a large microwave safe bowl.Feel free to add whatever you think is yummy, I have added roasted red peppers, jalepenos, and so on to it.Nuke it till it is hot.Keep an eye on it, and stir it frequently.Open up the chips and chow down!I also like to drop a huge spoonful of sourcream in the middle of the bowl, then you dip into the sour cream...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesYummy Stuffed Eggplant with Meat and Rice
Naturally Savvy RecipesCut the stem ends from the eggplants.Halve the eggplants lengthwise.Peel if desired; if the eggplant is fresh, there is no need to peel it.Use a spoon to scoop out the centers, leaving boat-shaped shells.Keep the flesh you scooped out to add to the stuffing.Sprinkle the shells with salt.Put them in a colander upside down and leave to drain for 1/2 hour.Preheat oven to 425 degrees C.Prepare the st...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZchug - Yemenite Hot Salsa
Naturally Savvy RecipesPuree garlic and chiles in food processor, add water if needed.Add cilantro, then salt, pepper to taste and cumin.Remove mixture and set aside.Puree tomatoes in processor then combine the two mixtures.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZesty Barbecued Ribs
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn large pan, cook ribs in boiling water 45 to 60 minutes or until tender.Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; simmer uncovered 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.Grill or broil ribs as desired, turning and basting frequently with sauce.Refrigerate leftovers.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZesty Beef Spread
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn mixing bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients.Mix in 1 cup of beef, shape into 2 logs about 6 inches each.Chill for 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZesty Cream Cheese Dip
Naturally Savvy RecipesPut about 1/4 of the cream cheese into a bowl.Squeeze the ranch dressing for 5-8 seconds into the same bowl.Stir with a fork until mixed do not put in a mixer.Add as much or as little of the other ingredients as you like.
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Naturally Savvy RecipesThoroughly mix sour cream, salad dressing, mayonnaise, and dill weed in a small bowl.Chill before serving.Serve with peeled and sliced raw celery, carrots, cucumbers, summer squash, green peppers, etc.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZesty Italian Zucchini Dip
Naturally Savvy RecipesPlace the shredded zucchini in a colander, squeeze out any excess water and set aside.Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency and blend in the milk and eggs, blending well.Mix in all the other ingredients, including the zucchini, and place in a greased 1 1/2-quart casserole.Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes, or until heated through and bubbly.Pour into a chafing dish and serve hot.SUGGE...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZesty Orange Barbecued Chicken Wings
Naturally Savvy RecipesCut each wing in half; place in large resealabe bag.Add marinade ingredients; seal bag.Turn bag to coat wings.Refrigerate at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.Heat oven to 375 degrees.Drain chicken, reserving marinade.Place chicken on broiler pan.Bake 45-60 minutes, brushing occasionally with marinade.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZesty Spinach Dip
Naturally Savvy RecipesThaw and drain spinach.Squeeze as dry as possible, set aside.In a small bowl, combine beef bouillon granules and lemon juice to dissolve granules, set aside, in medium bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, dill weed, onion, Tabasco, white pepper, and water chestnuts.Stir in lemon and bouillon mixture.Stir in spinach and mix well.Pour into non-metal container and refrigerate until ready to use.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZinggggggy Chicken Wings
Naturally Savvy RecipesHeat oven 425f.Place wings in a single layer on a baking sheet.Combine remaining ingredients and brush generously over the wings.Bake 15-20 minutes, baste frequently, until cooked and golden.Serve with Chinese hot mustard (if desired).
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZippy Cheese Bites
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a bowl, beat eggs; add cheeses.Pour half into a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.Spoon the picante sauce over top.Top with remaining egg mixture.Bake uncovered at 350?F for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted comes out clean.Let stand for 15 minutes.Cut into 1 inch squares.Makes about 9 1/2 dozen.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZippy Cold Spicy Shrimp
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a heavy 10-inch skillet heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately high heat for 1 minute.Add the shrimp and stir-fry for 2 minutes; transfer to a platter.Add the remaining oil to the skillet, then the green onions, garlic and fresh ginger; stir-fry about 30 seconds.Add the chicken broth, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, and cayenne pepper; simmer and stir for 3 minutes or until the sauce has t...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZippy Cranberry Salsa
Naturally Savvy RecipesCombine well the cranberries, pineapple, sugar, pepper, cilantro, onions, jalapeno, and salt.Cover and chill 2 hours.Serve as a condiment with meat or as a dip for chips.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZippy Ham Balls
Naturally Savvy RecipesMix pork, ham, eggs, milk, and cereal.Mix well.Shape into 1-1/2 inch balls.Put into greased 13x9 inch baking dish.In saucepan, combine sauce ingredients.Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 4 minutes.Pour over the ham balls.Bake, uncovered, at 350* for 1 hour until browned.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchine a scapese (marinated zucchini)
Naturally Savvy RecipesCut the zucchini diagonally into thin slices.Toss them in a bowl with 2 tbsp olive oil.Heat a grill pan or a non-stick flat pan and cook them until done-- don't add any oil.Blend mint leaves, garlic, Balsamico vinegar and the remaining olive oil into a smooth marinade.Toss with the cooked zucchini and allow to marinade for at least 30 minutes.Add salt and pepper to taste.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini & Yellow Squash with Sun-dried Tomatoes
Naturally Savvy RecipesSlice the tomatoes into thin strips.Place in a bowl with the warm water and allow to stand for 30 minutes.In a large frying pan heat the oil and stir in the onion.Cook over low heat until it softens but does not brown.Stir in the garlic, squash,& zucchini.Cook for about 5 minutes.Stir in the tomatoes, their soaking liquid, and the chicken broth.Season with salt& pepper.Raise the heat slig...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini and Tomato Caviar
Naturally Savvy RecipesBring a large pot of water to boil.Add tomatoes and blanch 20 seconds.Drain.Peel, seed and chop tomatoes.Heat oil in a heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.Add zucchini, bell pepper, onion, parsley, garlic, basil and oregano and saute 3 minutes.Stir in tomatoes, Worcestershire and lemon peel.Season to taste with salt and pepper.Refrigerate until well chilled, at least 3 hours and up to 8 hou...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Appetizer Squares
Naturally Savvy RecipesHeat oven to 350 degrees F.In large bowl, beat eggs.Add remaining ingredients and mix well.Spread in greased 8 x 8 square pan.Bake 35- 40 minutes or until lightly browned.Cut into squares.Can be served hot or cold (I prefer hot).Freezes well.
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Naturally Savvy RecipesHeat oven to 350?F.Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.Mix all the ingredients together and spread in the pan.Bake about 25 minutes until golden.Cut into squares and serve warm.These can be frozen and reheated for about 8 minutes in a 350?F oven.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Balls
Naturally Savvy RecipesPreheat oven to 350?F.Lightly grease a cookie sheet.Mix all ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.Form mixture into small balls (about 1 rounded tablespoon each).Place on cookie sheet and flatten slightly, bake for 15 minutes on each side at 350?F.Add balls to a marinara sauce and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes.Check during simmering to see if more sauce needs to be added.Serve with pasta ...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Bites
Naturally Savvy RecipesPreheat oven broiler or toaster oven broiler.Arrange zucchini slices on cookie sheet.Spread each with a little soft margarine.Sprinkle with garlic powder, to taste.Top with shredded or sliced mozzarella.Place in broiler and broil until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Cilantro Dip
Naturally Savvy RecipesLine a large baking sheet with a clean dish towel; spread zucchini over towel.Sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt; let stand 5 minutes.Roll zucchini in towel; squeeze out moisture. In food processor, combine zucchini, garbanzo beans, cilantro, and garlic; process until smooth.Add vinegar, oil, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and jalapeno, if desired; process 10 seconds.Adjust salt to taste. Serve dip with chips...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Flats
Naturally Savvy RecipesIn a shallow bowl, combine 3/4 cup of cheese, eggs, 2 tablespoons flour, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic and milk; whisk or beat until smooth; cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.Cut zucchini in half cross-wise, then into lengthwise slices about 1/4 inch thick; lightly dust each piece with flour.Heat about 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a wide frying pan over medium heat; using a fork, dip e...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Kugel
Naturally Savvy RecipesPreheat oven to 350?F.Grease a pie plate.In medium saucepan boil zucchini until soft, 10-15 minutes.Mash into colander.Mix remaining ingredients; add zucchini. Spoon into pie plate and then bake 30-45 minutes.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Madelaines
Naturally Savvy RecipesMix shredded zucchini with salt in a large bowl.Let stand about 30 minutes, until zucchini is limp and liquid has drained from it.Rinse zucchini well, and drain, squeazing out as much water as posibble.Meanwhile, pour 2 tbsp.of olive oil into an 8-10 inch frying pan on medium high heat.Add onion and cook, till limp and lightly browned, stirring occasionally, about 10 min.and set aside.In large bo...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Medley
Naturally Savvy RecipesCombine first 8 ingredients in large resealable bag.Add zucchini and pepper rings.Let stand at room temperature for 2 hours,turning often to coat veggies.Preheat oven to 350 degrees.Place peppers and zucchini on ungreased broiler pan,reserve marinade in refrigerator.Bake vegetables 30 minutes,turning after 15 minutes.Cool on pan 10 minutes.Place in airtight container and chill in refrigerator To ...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Parmesan Latkes
Naturally Savvy RecipesGrate the zucchini and potatoes and toss in the lemon juice to prevent browning.Squeeze the zucchini and potatoes through towels or a sieve.It is imperative that you get almost all the moisture out of the vegetables.Add the scallions, cheese, garlic, 1/2 cup of the parsley, salt and pepper, sugar, matzo meal, and eggs and toss to make sure that the ingredients are well mixed.Heat a 1/2 inch of pe...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini Rounds
Naturally Savvy RecipesWith the end of your potato peeler or a small knife remove the center core of the zucchini (the zucchini is whole with a center cavity).Mix remaining ingredients and stuff the zucchini.Slice in 1/4-inch or a bit thicker.Serve chilled.
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Naturally Savvy RecipesTo the eggs add, parsley, oregano, seasoned salt, garlic powder, oil& biscuit mix.Mix well.Add remaining ingredients, stir until mixed.Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.Bake 350f oven for 40-45 minutes or until golden.Cut into 54 squares.Serve warm or cool (I prefer warm).
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesZucchini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Naturally Savvy RecipesSlice the tomatoes into thin strips.Place in a bowl with warm water.Allow to stand 20 minutes.In a large frying pan, heat the oil and stir in the onion.Cook over low to moderate heat until it softens but does not brown.Stir in the garlic& zucchini.Cook for about 5 minutes.Stir in the tomatoes and their soaking liquid.Season with salt& pepper.Raise heat slightly and cook until the zucchini...
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Naturally Savvy RecipesPlace grated zucchini in colander and sprinkle with salt.Let drain 30 minutes.Rinse zucchini.Drain well.Using kitchen towel, squeeze as much water from zucchini as possible.Whisk 1 cup yogurt, 3/4 cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon vinegar in medium bowl until well blended.Mix in zucchini, cilantro, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper.Season mixture to taste with salt and peppe...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesWhole Wheat Pita Chips With Garbanzo Bean-Cumin Dip
Naturally Savvy RecipesPreheat oven to 350?F.Cut each whole wheat pita bread round horizontally along folded edges, forming 4 rounds total.Stack pita rounds on work surface; cut stack into 8 wedges, forming 32 wedges total.Place pita wedges in single layer on baking sheet.Bake until wedges are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.Cool completely.Stir cumin in small dry skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant, about 3...
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesWhy do squirrels float down rivers on their backs?
Naturally Savvy RecipesMelt the butter in a large pot or pan, and add the 2nd through the 7th ingredients.Stir very thoroughly, and then add the nuts and toss until they are all coated.Cook, covered, over low heat for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.Drain on brown paper.Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Read more...CategoriesRecipes | Appetizers & Side DishesWild Mushroom and Fontina Tartlets
Naturally Savvy Recipes>>Pastry:Sift flour into a large mixing bowl.Be sure to add any bits of bran that get caught in the sifter.Rub or cut in the butter until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.Stir in the ground walnuts.Add egg and mix to form a soft dough.Form a disc of the pastry (this helps minimize the handling after the dough has been chilled when you roll it out) and cover in plastic wrap.Refrigerate for...
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