Fruit Salsa

From Diane M.
(makes about 3 cups)

1 cup finely chopped strawberries
1 medium orange, peeled and finely chopped (1/3 cup)
2 large or 3 small kiwi fruit, peeled and finely chopped (2/3 cup)
1/2 cup finely chopped pineapple or one 8-ounce can of crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions (2)
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow or green sweet pepper
1 Tbsp lime or lemon juice
1 fresh jalepeno chile pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)

In a bowl combine strawberries, orange, kiwi fruit, pineapple, green onions, sweet pepper, lime or lemon juice, and if desired, jalepeno pepper. Cover and chill for 6 ro 24 hours. Serve with cinnamon tortilla chips.

Note: If you plan to chill this salsa for more than 6 hours, stir in the strawberries just before serving.

Light and Tasty from the Kitchen of JoEllen C.

SWEET POTATOES AND APPLES AU GRATIN
serves 12
3 cups thinly sliced tart apples (about 3 large)
1 tsp lemon juice
3 pounds sweet potatoes (about 5 medium) peeled and thinly sliced
1/4 cup maple syrup
1 TBS butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 Cup soft bread crumbs
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cider vinegar

1. place apples in a large bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice. Add the sweet potatoes, syrup, butter, salt and pepper; toss to coat
2. Transfer to a 3 qt. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake uncovered, at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring onece.
3. In a small bowl, combine the bread crumbs, oil, cinnamon, nutmeg and vinegar; sprinkle over potato mixture. Bake 10-15 minutes longer or until topping is golden brown.

OVEN FRIES
6 servings
4 medium potatoes (I like to use 2 white potates and 2 sweet potatoes)
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 1/2 teaspoons paprika
3/4 tsp salt
3/4 tsp garlic powder

1. cut each potato into 12 wedges. In a large bowl, combine the oil, paprika, salt and garlic powder. Add potatoes, toss and coat.
2. transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1 in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400 degrees for 40-45 minutes or until tender, turning once.

Linnea's Lemony Poppy Seed Dressing

9 Tbsp salad oil
3 Tbsp lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp poppy seeds
3/4 tsp salt

Bean Salsa

From Ashley C.

2- 15 oz cans of Black Beans (rinsed and drained)
1- small Red Onion (finely chopped)
1- 15 oz can of Corn (drained)
1- large Avocado (chopped)
2- large Tomatoes (finely chopped)
2 TBSP olive oil
1 TBSP Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup Cilantro (chopped)
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Mix all ingredients and keep refridgerated

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