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

Caramel-Filled Chocolate Cookies

1 c. sugar

1 c. brown sugar

1 c. butter

2 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

2 1/2 c. flour

3/4 c. cocoa

1 tsp. baking soda

48 Rolo Caramels, unwrapped



Combine sugars and butter. Beat until fluffy. Add vanilla and eggs.

Combine four, cocoa, and soda. Add to sugar mixture and blend well.

Refrigerate 30 minutes.

With floured hands, shape 1 T. dough around 1 caramel candy. Cover the candy completely.

Bake at 375* for 7-10 minutes. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet, and 15 more before eating.



Submitted By Kera

Texas Banana Bars

1 cube butter or margarine

1 ½ cups sugar

2 eggs

1 cup sour cream

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

¼ teaspoon salt

1 ¼ cups mashed ripe banana apx 3



Mix butter and sugar, add eggs, sour cream and vanilla.

Next add dry ingredients. Then beat in bananas for 3-4 minutes

Bake at 350 degrees for 18-25 minutes on a greased cookie sheet



Frosting:



½ large cream cheese

½ cube of butter or margarine

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 cups powered sugar

Submitted By: Emily