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Fresh Tomato and Basil Bruschetta

Prep Time: 15 minutes Bake Time: 10-12 Minutes Download Ingredients to the Swift Shopper App here:  https://tzy1.app.link/ r6IdqvGUvH 1 loaf French Bread 3 large ripe tomatoes, seeded and diced (about 1 pound) 1/2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 cup) 1/4 cup snipped fresh basil leaves 1 garlic clove, pressed 2 tsps balsamic vinegar 1/2 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 2 Tbls grated fresh Parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 deg F. Arrange bread slices on flat baking stone. Bake 10-12 minutes or until light golden brown. 2. In Small Batter Bowl, combine tomatoes, zucchini, basil, garlic pressed with Garlic Press, vinegar, oil, salt and black pepper; mix gently. Using Medium Scoop, scoop tomato mixture over bread slices. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately. Yield: 24 appetizers

Ensalada Granjero

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I made this Mexican Salad with some grilled pork kabobs and onions. The salad was a definite hit with the adults and the more grown up kids palettes.  :) Download the ingredients to the Swift Shopper App Here : 4 Ears of Fresh Sweet Corn, Husks and Silks Removed 1 1/2 pounds of fresh green beans, trimmed 3 cups grape tomatoes 1/2 of a small onion, thinly sliced (I used a whole one) 1 cup snipped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup olive oil 3 fresh jalapeño chile peppers, stemmed, seeded, and chopped (I only used 1 and it was enough heat) 2 shallots, chopped 3 Tbls cider vinegar (I used apple cider vinegar and it was good) 1 1/2 tsps bottled minced roasted garlic (I used 4 cloves of fresh minced garlic) 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup crumbled Cotija Cheese (I used Garlic and Herb Feta) 1. In a Dutch Oven (I just used a big pot) cook corn in a large amount of boiling salted water for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Remove corn and set aside to cool. Add beans to the boi...

Japanese Shrimp Sauce

This is the shrimp sauce found in Japanese steakhouses. It is sweet and pinkish-orange in color. Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons white sugar 3 tablespoons rice vinegar 2 tablespoons melted butter 3/4 teaspoon paprika 3/8 teaspoon garlic powder Directions 1 In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, white sugar, rice vinegar, melted butter, paprika and garlic powder. Mix well, cover and refrigerate. There are many variations, but this is more or less the gist of what constitutes the sauce.

Field Salad with Pears and Blue Cheese

Prep: 5 minutes 1 (5-oz) package gourmet salad greens (about 6 cups) 1 red pear, thinly sliced 1/4 cup (1 oz) crumbled blue cheese 3 TBLS fat-free raspberry vinaigrette 2 TBLS chopped walnuts 1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl. 2. Add vinaigrette and walnuts; toss gently. Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)

Most Awesome Chicken Salad Recipe Ever

I serve this over iceberg lettuce. It is so good and easy to make! Regal Chicken Salad 2 cups diced, cooked chicken 1/2 cup sliced seedless white/green grapes 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts 1/2 cup heavy cream, whipped 1/2 cup mayonnaise Combine chicken, grapes, celery and walnuts. Taste and add a little salt, if needed. Whip the heavy cream and then carefully fold whipped cream into mayonnaise. Toss with chicken mixture. Chill at least 1 hour. Yield: 4 servings. You can serve without the walnuts and it is just as good.