Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos

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Delicious when made with regular, low, or fat free cream cheese. Grilled Stuffed Jalapenos can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish and are a very good source of vitamin A, as well as a few other nutritional goodies which makes this is a most mindful treat. Treats are just fine as long as you do not have them every day. Choose your day, your treat and enjoy each bite.

Ingredients:

10 extra-large or jumbo sized jalapenos
1 (12 oz) package cream cheese, brought to room temperature so it is soft (the spreadable version is fine)
2 t garlic powder
1 t onion powder
2 T sun dried tomatoes, drain the oil and chopped into very small bits
2 T cilantro, chopped very fine (optional, but tasty and yes, you can use 1 T dried)
10 strips thick applewood smoked bacon, or the best meaty bacon you can find
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Cajun Chicken Stew

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Ingredients:

2 lb chicken thighs (either bone in or not as you prefer)
1 T olive oil
3 T Cajun seasoning mix
fresh cracked black pepper
1 cup prepared roux: 1/2 cup butter or oil to 1/2 cup flour
1 medium onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cups chicken stock, unsalted
3 t garlic, chopped
fresh cracked pepper to taste
2 T parsley, chopped
Optional: one head of whole roasted garlic cloves

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Cucumber Salad

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CucumberSaladIngredients:

1 English Cucumber, sliced into half-moon shapes
1 thick slice red onion, cut into strips
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 t sugar
1 pinch white pepper

Optional: 1/4 cup water

Spoon Mage™ Note:

The water smooths out the flavors of the dressing, making it more palatable to those that do not care for vinegar.

Adjust the sugar to suit you. It should be just slightly sweet. Start with 1 teaspoon and very slowly increase it if your family likes a sweet dressing.

Directions:

You can eat the skin of English Cucumbers or peel them as you prefer.

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl.

Toss, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Drain excess dressing before serving.

Enjoy with a sandwich or as a snack.

Sweet Corn, Black Beans, and Rice

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Serve as a side or main dish

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice
1/8 t turmeric
1 T butter
Water to cook rice per package directions
2 T olive oil
1 cup sweet onion, chopped
1 (15 oz) can sweet corn, drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
2 T cilantro, chopped
1 T fresh lime juice
1 t cumin
1 t garlic powder
1/2 t paprika
1/4 t ground black pepper
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