Summer Bean and Tuna Salad

What You Need:

Water
1/4 tsp salt
8oz. fresh green beans, stems trimmed
1/3C olive oil and vinegar dressing
1 tsp Dijon style mustard
1 (15 oz.) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3 C of lettuce
2 (6 oz.) cans of solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
3 eggs, hard boiled, peeled and cut into wedges
1/2 C red radishes, sliced
1/3C of pitted Kalamata olives
Pepper

How to Make It:

Pour enough water into a skillet to fill it half full then sprinkle in the salt.
Place the skillet over medium high heat, bring the water to a boil then add the green beans.
Simmer the beans for 4 minutes or until crisp tender then drain and rinse under cold water for 1 minute.
In a bowl whisk together the dressing and mustard.
Place the green beans and 1 tbsp of the dressing in a bowl and toss to coat.
Place the cannellini beans and 1 tbsp of the dressing in a bowl and toss to coat.
Spread the lettuce over a large platter.
Mound the green beans in one corner of the platter.
Mound the cannillini beans in another corner.
Mound the tuna onto the platter.
Place the egg wedges, radishes and olives onto the platter.
Pour the remaining dressing over the entire salad and season with the pepper.

Makes 4 servings

This summer platter is great for a late lunch on a hot day. Just place mounds of the ingredients onto the platter and add a loaf of crusty bread and enjoy. Substitute chicken, turkey or even pork for the tuna if you wish.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 4 minutes
Total Time: approximately 24 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values per serving)
Calories 403; Fat 22g; Saturated Fat 3g; Carbohydrates 19g; Protein 29g; Fiber 6g;
Cholesterol 191mg; Sodium 835mg

Chilies Devilled Eggs

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devilledeggsWhat You Need:

12 hard boiled eggs
1/2 C of mayonnaise
1/2 C of green chilies, chopped very fine
2 t of chipotle pepper in abode sauce
1/2 t of garlic salt
6 teaspoons of salsa

How to Make It:

The eggs are cut in half and remove the yolks to a mixing bowl.
Place the egg whites on a serving platter.
With a fork or potato masher, mash the yolks well.
Mix in the mayonnaise, green chilies, chipotle pepper and salt and blend well.
Fill each egg white with about a tsp of the yolk mixture.
On top of each filled egg place 1/2 tsp of the salsa.
Refrigerate covered at least 60 minutes before serving.

Makes 12 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: approximately 15 minutes

Any Christmas buffet is incomplete without deviled eggs. These will spice up your Christmas meal. You may leave out the green chilies if you are serving children.

Monster Eye Deviled Eggs

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devilledeggsWhat You Need:

3 C of hot water
2 T red food coloring
1 T of white vinegar
6 hard boiled eggs, cracked but not peeled
1/3 C of mayonnaise
2 t Dijon style mustard
1/4 C of green onions, chopped fine
2 T cilantro, minced
12 ripe olives, sliced
1 t ketchup

How to Make It:

In a large mixing bowl put the water, food coloring and vinegar and whisk until blended well.
Add the unpeeled eggs to the mixture and if the water does not cover the eggs completely add more hot water.
Allow the eggs to stand in the colored water for 30 minutes.
With a slotted spoon remove the eggs, dry and peel.
Slice the eggs in half lengthwise.
Carefully remove the yolks from the eggs and place in a small bowl.
Place the egg whites on a platter.
Coarsely mash the egg yolks with a fork.
Add the mayonnaise and mustard and stir until well combined.
Stir in the onion and cilantro.
Spoon the yolk mixture into each of the egg whites.
Press a slice of olive into the egg yolk mixture then add a dab of ketchup to finish off the eye.
Cover and place in refrigerator until you are ready to serve.

These are gruesome looking deviled eggs but they taste really great and will be the hit of any party. They have the best bloodshot effect if served within 2 hours of preparation.

Makes 1 dozen

Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

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Vinaigrette Green Bean and Tomato Salad

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greenbeanstomatoesWhat You Need:

1 lb. fresh green beans
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 tomato, seeded and chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
2 tsp capers, drained
1 hard boiled egg, chopped

How to Make It:

Cover the beans with water in a saucepan and place over medium heat.
Bring the water to a boil and cook the beans for 8 minutes or until tender.
Drain the beans, cool quickly in ice water, drain again and transfer to a serving bowl.
Whisk the oil, vinegar and mustard together well.
Fold the vinaigrette into the beans being sure they are covered well.
Gently stir in the tomatoes and onions.
Add the parsley and capers and stir gently until well combined.
Cover and chill 2 or more hours.
Sprinkle with the eggs just before serving.

Makes 6 servings

Preparation Time: approximately 17 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 8 minutes
Chilling Time: approximately 2 hours
Total Time: approximately 2 hours 25 minutes

Sprinkle the top of this salad with sesame seeds along with the eggs or even in place of eggs if you prefer.

Hard Boiled Egg Easter Spread

egghuntWhat You Need:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled, rinsed and chopped fine
2 t butter, softened
1/2 C green onions, diced fine

How to Make It:

In a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese and eggs.
Add the softened butter and stir to incorporate.
Place the green onions into the mixture and stir until mixture reaches a spreadable consistency.
Cover the bowl with a tight lid and refrigerate until completely chilled approximately 1 hour.

Serves: 8

Using those extra hard boiled eggs at Easter can be a challenge. Make this delicious spread to serve on crackers or cocktail bread as an appetizer before dinner. Add a few chopped olives or chopped pimento for a little color and added taste.