Mango confetti salsa

1 large mango
1/2 small jicama
1/3 orange bell pepper
1/3 red bell pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed
1/3 small red onion
1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp. chili lime rub (optional)

Chop all vegetables into small pieces and put in a large bowl. Add lime juice salt and rub. Stir together. serve with tortilla chips
*note we used a chopper to chop the Jicama into very small pieces.
Submitted by Jennifer

Rice pudding

2/3 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/4 tsp. salt
2 c. milk
cook over medium heat until thick (mixture will start to boil) stirring frequently. In the meantime separate 3 eggs (discard whites) Mix yolks until blended. stir slowly into thickened pudding mixture. cook2 more minutes. remove from heat and add1 tsp. vanilla and 1 Tbsp butter. Set aside.

add the desired amount of raisins to a small pan of water and simmer until raisins become plump. Drain water

Stir pudding and raisins to cooked white rice (I usually4 times this recipe and add 3 to four C cooked white rice) The rice will soak up the pudding so I make mine a little more moist to compensate.
Submitted by Tanya

Mango-Strawberry Salsa

Ingredients
· 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
· 2/3 cup orange juice
· 1/4 cup lemon juice
· 2 tablespoons lime juice
· 2 diced fresh mango
· 2 pints strawberries, diced
Directions
1. Stir together the balsamic vinegar, orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice in a large bowl. Gently fold in the mango and strawberries until blended. Allow the mixture to rest at least 20 minutes before serving.
Submitted by Katherine

Italian Bean Dip

2 cans black eyed peas- drained and rinsed
1 can white corn- drained
1 can chopped olives
3-4 green onions- sliced
4 Roma tomatoes
1-2 diced Avocados
Italian dressing of choice-
the original recipe calls for the "good sense" Italian dressing packet prepared according to the directions.
mix together and chill.
enjoy!
Submitted by Kira

Oreo Truffles

1 8 oz package cream cheese (softened)
1 package Oreo cookies, finely crushed

melted almond bark or chocolate


Mix cream cheese and 3 cups of cookie crumbs until well blended.
Roll into 1 inch balls, dip in chocolate. Refrigerate 1 hour. Store in
covered container in refrigerator.
Submitted by Becky