Taco Salad

Taco Salad

1 package Frito lay chips
1 can kidney beans
1 can black beans
2-3 roma tomatoes
1 green pepper
1 can olives chopped
1/2 bottle Kraft Creamy French dressing

Mix together everything but Frito's when ready to serve add. Serve cold

Ziti Macaroni

Cook & drain:
½ pound ziti macaroni
Fry:
½ pound Italian sausage
Melt:
½ C. butter or margarine
Add and stir until smooth:
¼ C. flour
1 t. salt
½ t. pepper
Stir in:
2. C. milk
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat.
Add:
¼ C. grated Parmesan cheese
Toss into macaroni. Pour ½ macaroni mixture into a 2 ½ quart casserole.
Mix in bowl:
1 pound cottage cheese
¼ C. grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
1 T. chopped parsley
½ t. salt
1/8 t. pepper
Spread cheese mixture on top of macaroni.
Top with remaining macaroni.
Slice sausage and tuck in to top of macaroni.
Top with:
¼ pound grated mozzarella cheese
paprika
Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Hummus

I've really struggled with making a plain-'ol regular hummus. The proportions always seem just a little off. Well, I've found if I follow this recipe exactly that my hummus turns out great! Which is fantastic given that I like to eat a lot of hummus and that I can make it for 1/4 of the price in the store.

Ingredients:

2 garlic cloves, peeled

2 cups cooked or canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Salt to taste

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 to 4 tablespoons broth (I call it the juice) from the chickpeas

2 to 3 tablespoons sesame tahini

Blend in a food processor until smooth.