Apps&Snacks (New)- Pt.7/9

Southwestern Pizza

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Ingredients: 2 green onions 1⁄2 red or green pepper 1⁄4 cup frozen corn niblets  227g thin pizza crust 3⁄4 cup chunky salsa 1 cup chopped cooked turkey or chicken 1 tsp round cumin 1⁄4 tsp chili powder 1⁄2 cup Monterey Jack or Mozzarella cheese, grated Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 500ºF. 2. Thinly slice onions and pepper, measure out corn and rinse. 3. Place crust on sheet. Spread 1⁄4 cup salsa over the crust, right to the edge. Scatter onions, pepper, corn, and turkey or chicken on top. Dollop the remaining 1⁄2 cup of salsa. 4. Sprinkle cumin and chili powder,...

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Shrimp Skewers

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Prep time: 10 minutesServes: 6-8 Ingredients: 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 tbsp. fresh ginger, grated 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tbsp. white wine vinegar 2 tbsp. canola oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice 24 wooden skewers (4 inch/10cm) 1⁄2 cup light soy sauce Sea salt and pepper to taste Directions: 1. Preheat broiler in oven. 2. Thread one shrimp onto each skewer so that the shrimp lie flat. 3. Whisk together the soy, garlic, ginger, canola oil, white wine vinegar, and lime juice in a small bowl. 4. Place shrimp skewers onto a baking sheet...

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Salmon Crostini Hearts

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Prep time: 20 minutesServes: 24 Ingredients: 8 oz. salmon fillet 1⁄4 tsp salt 1/8 tsp ground black pepper 2 tsp garlic, minced 2 tsp grated lemon peel 7 slices pumpernickel bread Garnish 3 tbsp. finely chopped parsley 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream 1/4 cup finely diced bell pepper and parsley leaves Directions: Heat oven to 425ºF. Have a 13⁄4-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter ready. Place salmon in cookware after coating with non-stick cooking spray, sprinkle with pepper. Bake for 8-12 minutes, until salmon has become opaque in the center. Toast pumpernickel bread. Using the heart-shaped cookie cutter, cut out 24 hearts. Mix parsley,...

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