Caramel Apple Salad - Jenny C.

From Taste of Homes Cookbook

3 Granny Smith or other green apples, diced
3 red apples, diced
6 bars (2.07 oz each) Snickers
1 tub Cool Whip

Mix apples and chopped candy bars in large serving bowl until well blended. Gently stir in whipped topping. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 20 servings.

Asian Style Lettuce Wraps - Amy H.

4 Heads of Romaine lettuce leaves
2tsp toasted sesame oil
2 lbs ground sausage or spicy italian pork
1/4 head of purple cabbage
1/2 head cabbage

Prep: Heat oil in skillet and then add ground meat. Stirring continually, break up into small bits as it cooks. Chop cabbage thinly then add to cooked meat. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally for 2-3 miutes. Turn off heat and cover with lid.

Spicy Sauce:
1 c corn syrup
1/2 c rice vinegar
1/2 Tbs peanut butter
1/2 crushed red chili pepper
1/3 c. soy sauce

Bring ingredients to a boil and cook 3-4 minutes. Heat before serving. Place spoonfuls of meat on lettuce leaves and pour heated sauce over them.

Double Tomato Bruschetta - Kellie H.

Ingredients

• 6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 French baguette
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
2. In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
3. Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
4. Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
5. Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Cowboy Caviar - Stef B.

Ingredients
1 (15 oz.) can black beans drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can black eyed peas drained & rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can corn drained & rinsed
Handful of cilantro chopped
1 bunch of green onions chopped
4-5 medium tomatoes diced
3-4 avocados diced
Juice of 1/2 of a lime
8 oz. of your favorite Italian dressing


Squeeze lime juice over avocados to prevent browning. Toss everything
together and serve with tortilla chips. Keep refrigerated.