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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

By Extra Rice • Sep 19th, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups sh
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
redded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 1 quart baking dish.
In a [...]



Fresh California Salsa

By Extra Rice • Sep 7th, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
salt to taste
4 large tomatoes, diced
1/2 large onion, minced
3 cloves garlic, chopped

Directions:
In a small mixing bowl, combine tomatoes, onion, garlic, cilantro and lime juice. Add jalapenos 2 teaspoons at a time, tasting after each addition [...]



Black Beans, Corns, and Yellow Rice

By Extra Rice • Sep 5th, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes, Vegetables

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 (8 ounce) package yellow rice mix
1 1/4 cups water

Directions:

Bring the rice, water, and olive oil to a boil in a saucepan over [...]



Puffs

By Extra Rice • Jul 19th, 2009 • Category: Appetizers

Ingredients:

4 cloves garlic, pressed
2 (16 ounce) packages wonton wrappers
8 cups vegetable oil for frying
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 green onions, diced
2 (4 ounce) cans diced jalapeno peppers

Directions:

In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, jalapeno peppers, garlic and green onions. [...]



Toasted Party Mix

By Extra Rice • Jun 22nd, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

1 cup margarine
2 teaspoons seasoning salt
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons celery salt
2 teaspoons garlic salt
2 cups crispy rice cereal squares
2 cups crispy corn cereal squares
2 cups crispy wheat cereal squares
2 cups toasted oat cereal
1 cup mini pretzel sticks
1 cup mixed nuts

Directions:

Preheat oven to [...]



Lemon Chicken Tenders

By Extra Rice • Jun 21st, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
In a bowl, [...]



Sweet Dill Pickles

By Extra Rice • Jun 9th, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

2 (32 ounce) jars dill pickles
4 cups white sugar, divided
1/2 cup distilled white vinegar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon pickling spice

Directions:

Drain pickles and slice into 1/4 inch pieces. Place in a medium bowl with 2 cups sugar. Stir, cover and allow to stand at room temperature 6 to 8 hours, or [...]



Bacon Wrapped Barbeque Shrimp

By Extra Rice • Jun 8th, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

16 large headless shrimp
8 slices bacon
barbeque seasoning, to taste

Directions:

Clean and devein the shrimp, leaving the last section of the tail. Wrap with 1/2 slice of bacon, securing with a toothpick. Be sure and use the large shrimp; the cooking time for the shrimp and the bacon is similar. If you do [...]



Kettle Corn

By Extra Rice • Jun 2nd, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup unpopped popcorn kernels

Directions:
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, stir in the sugar and popcorn. Cover, and shake the pot constantly to keep the sugar from burning. Once the popping has slowed to once every 2 to 3 [...]



Cheese Straws

By Extra Rice • May 30th, 2009 • Category: Appetizers, Recipes

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
3/4 cup margarine
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup water

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C). Grease or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the flour, baking powder, cayenne pepper, salt, [...]