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Garden-fresh tomatoes make the bruschetta
Food Columnist When I want a delicious, quick treat, I pick fresh tomatoes from my tomato plant, pick some fresh basil from my herb garden and make bruschetta for lunch.
I've also made this recipe as an appetizer when I need a good, quick snack to serve friends when they stop by.
You just can't beat the fresh flavor of summer-picked tomatoes in this recipe.
Delicious Bruschetta for Two
Serving size: 2
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 tablespoons mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon basil, chopped
2 teaspoons parmesan cheese, shredded
2 teaspoons Light and Zesty Italian dressing
2 thin slices fresh bread (about 1/4-inch thick)
Combine tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, basil, Parmesan cheese and dressing. Spoon evenly over bread just before serving.
Day Before Mashed Potatoes
Serving size: 8
9 potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 ounces cream cheese
1 cup sour cream
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl and mash until smooth. Mix in the cream cheese, sour cream, onion powder, salt, pepper and butter. Cover and refrigerate eight hours, or overnight. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a medium baking dish. Spread potato mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven about 30 minutes.
After School Butterfinger Cookies
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, Softened
3/4 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 egg white
1 1/4 cups chunky peanut butter
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
5 2.1 ounce Butterfinger candy bars, coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars; beating well. Blend in peanut butter and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until just mixed; mix in chopped candy bars. Shape into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Transfer to wire racks to cool. Make four dozen cookies.
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