Veggie Sandwich with Herbed Cream Cheese

This is a light and cool option for dinner.   Original recipe found on Neighbor Food blog.

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Veggie Sandwich with Herbed Cream Cheese
Perfect for a hot day
Cuisine vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
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Cuisine vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
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  1. In small bowl mix the whipped cream cheese and mixed herbs. To assemble use cream cheese on both sides of bed. Add the spinach, tomatoes, cucumber, cheese, and radish. Ready to eat.

Tunsian Cucumber Salad

This is light and refreshing, perfect for a summer day.  Original recipe found on Our Tunisian Table.

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Tunisian Cucumber Salad
Easy, light and refreshing.
Course salad, Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
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Course salad, Side Dish
Prep Time 15 minutes
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  1. Combine lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil in small bowl and mix. In larger bowl place tomatoes, onion, cucumber, parsley, and mint. Pour liquid mix on top. Add olives-optional and salt and pepper to taste.

Tomato Soup w/Cheese and Bacon Toasts

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Tomato Soup w/Cheese and Bacon Toasts
What's better than grilled cheese and tomato soup? Grilled cheese with bacon!
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  1. In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium. Add onion and garlic, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook, stirring, until onion softens, 4-6 minutes. Add tomatoes and increase heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring, until tomatoes begin to break down, 4-6 minutes.
  2. Add broth and 1 cup water. Simmer until tomatoes are very soft 10 minutes in batches, puree soup with a blender or immersion blender. Stir in cream and season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.
  3. In a large skillet cook bacon over medium heat until lightly brown but not crisp. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. Discard fat from skillet. Butter bread, place 4 slices buttered side down in skillet top with bacon and cheese, and a slice of bread butter side up. Cook in batches, until golden on each side over medium-low heat. Serve with soup. Enjoy!

Haystacks

This is a dish that was introduced to me when I met my mother in law.   It is a kind of twist on nachos and taco salad but a family favorite and one that is kid friendly.

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Haystacks
Combination of nacho with a taco salad twist
Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Course Main Dish
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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  1. Heat the refried beans in a pan. Stir occasionally until texture is smooth. Put the olives, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, avocado, cheese, salsa, fritos, sour cream and jalapenos in separate bowls. To assemble just put fritos for bottom, I crush mine. Top with beans and the toppings of your choice.

Light Chicken Enchiladas

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Light Chicken Enchiladas
Lightened up chicken enchiladas that are full of flavor.
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  1. Preheat oven to 450F. Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the jalapeno and half the onion. Cook, stirring, until soft, sbout 3 minutes. Add the chicken, 1 tsp. salt and 3/4 cup water. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook until the chicken is tender, about 6 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken to a plate. Transfer the cooking liquid and vegetables to a blender; add the tomatoes and allspice and puree with the lid ajar. Wipe out the skillet, add the remaining 1 Tbsp oil and place over medium-high heat. Add the tomato mixture and cook until slightly reduced, 6 minutes. Pour into a baking dish.
  3. Brush the tortillas with olive oil and put on a baking sheet; bake 5 minutes. Shred the chicken. Top each tortilla with chicken and cheese, then roll upand arrange in the baking dish, seam-side down, spooning some sauce on top. Bake until the cheese melts, about 4 minutes.
  4. Toss the herbs, remaining onion, and season with salt to taste. Sprinkle on top. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from Food Network.