Entertaining the Costco Way by Pat Volchok

Author:Pat Volchok
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub, pdf
ISBN: 9780972216418
Publisher: IB Dave's Library
Published: 2002-01-15T08:00:00+00:00

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Decorate

Shirley Kirchner's Sweet Potato Fries

Pull out those sets of

This Lititz, Pennsylvania, member writes, "I could give you chili-pepper lights and

so many recipes, as I buy as much as possible from Costco."

hang them outside among

Our judges raved about Shirley's sweet potato fries. They trees or across a trellis,

are sure to liven up your cinco de mayo feast. or twine them around

the centerpiece.

1. Preheat oven to 450degF.

Cinco de mayo

2. Start by using 8-10 Costco Louisiana

decorating kits can be

yams. Use one per person. Peel the

potatoes and cut into french fry

found online, complete

shapes. Place in a 1-gallon resealable

with sombreros, napkins,

plastic bag.

pinatas, maracas and

3. Add any herb you desire. Add chopped fresh garlic

Mexican flags.

(2 cloves), grated Parmesan cheese (1/2 -1 cup) and olive oil (1/2 cup). Season with salt and pepper. Shake the bag. 4. Place potatoes on a cookie sheet. Bake for approximately 25 minutes, or until soft inside and a little crisp on the outside. Makes 8-10 servings.

Costco Member

Shirley Kirchner

Prime Time Stuffed Peppers

8 Prime Time bell peppers

(red, yellow, orange or green)*

1 1/4 teaspoons salt, divided

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 cups cooked rice

1 15-ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 11-ounce can corn, drained

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

1 cup chopped walnuts

1 4-ounce can diced green chiles

1/2 teaspoon smoke-flavor seasoning

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

(or Jalapeno Pepper Jack)

Preheat oven to 350degF. Cut thin slice from one side of peppers; remove seeds and membranes; rinse. Cook peppers 5 minutes in boiling water to cover. Drain. Season insides with 1 teaspoon of the salt and the pepper. Combine rice, beans, corn, onion, walnuts, chiles, smoke-flavor seasoning, cumin and remaining salt in a medium bowl. Spoon 1 cup rice mixture into each pepper. Stand upright in 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Cover with foil and bake 20

minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle peppers with cheese and cook another 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Makes 8 servings.

*Brands may vary by region; substitute a similar product.

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