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Hello again... here are a few more recipes from my collection of

favourites. I know that the shepherd's pie recipe isn't " spicy " , it

is really yummy!

 

Layered Nacho Dip

 

1 Can Refried Beans or Vegetarian Chili (Optional – if using

canned refried beans, check ingredients for lard!)

1 500ml Tub Sour Cream

1 Pkg (250g) Cream Cheese

1 Pkg Taco Seasoning

1 Large Jar Salsa

2 Cups Shredded Cheese (Kraft's Tex Mex is nice)

1 Yellow or Orange Pepper, chopped

3 Plum Tomatoes, chopped

6 Green Onions, chopped

Jalapeno Peppers, chopped

Black Olives, chopped (Optional)

 

Spread beans or chili in a rectangular casserole dish (9 " x 13 " ).

Mix sour cream and cream cheese together. Mix in the Taco

Seasoning. Spread over beans or chili.

Spread salsa over sour cream/cream cheese layer.

Sprinkle cheese over salsa.

Add vegetables in layers. Top with jalapeño peppers or olives, if

using.

Chill until serving time. Serve with Nacho Chips.

 

 

Penne With Tomato, Black Olive and Feta

 

 

1lb penne or fusilli or other short pasta

4 tbs. olive oil

1 tsp. chilli pepper flakes

8 cloves minced garlic (to taste)

4 large tomatoes, cut in wedges

½ cup black olives, pitted & halved

½ cup crumbled feta cheese

1 tbs. chopped fresh parsley

4 tbs. chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp. dried

freshly grated Parmesan cheese

 

In a large pot of boiling water, cook pasta until tender but firm;

drain and return to pot to keep warm.

Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, heat oil & chilli pepper

flakes over medium heat; stir in garlic. Add tomatoes and cook,

stirring, for 3 minutes or until heated through.

Transfer to pot with drained pasta; add olives, feta cheese, parsley,

and basil; toss gently to mix.

Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan.

 

 

 

Salsa Fresca (Fresh Salsa)

 

2 lbs roma tomatoes (as ripe as you can find)

1 large white onion

3-6 jalapeño peppers, or serrano if you can find them

1 yellow sweet pepper, optional

1 tbsp lemon juice

salt to taste

 

Chop all veggies fine, add lemon juice and salt.

 

 

Veggie Shepherd's Pie

 

4 large baking potatoes

½ cup milk or cottage cheese

½ cup cheddar cheese, shredded

6 cloves garlic

Salt & pepper

1 can creamed corn

1 can sliced mushrooms

1 cup frozen peas

1 onion, chopped

1 tbsp oil

6 cloves garlic, crushed

2 pkgs Schneiders Oh Naturel Meatless Ground Burger (or other

substitute, 300-400g)

4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce (w/o anchovies)

Salt & pepper

Paprika

 

Boil potatoes with garlic cloves. While potatoes are cooking, fry

onions and garlic until onions are clear. Add peas and mushrooms,

Worcestershire sauce, Oh Naturel Meatless Ground Burger, salt &

pepper to taste. Cook until hot. Spread in bottom of a 9 " casserole

dish (round or square). Spread corn over. Mash potatoes with milk

and cheese, season with salt & pepper. Spread potatoes over top of

corn. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until

heated through.