Monday, January 4, 2010

Debbie Spencer’s Avocado Salsa


Okay, this is THE BEST salsa ever! Debbie Spencer made it for Study Group when we did the Creation Lesson when we were studying the Pearl of Great Price at Margie's house around Halloween time (see how yummy it is? I can still remember the EXACT date that we ate it and how she served it in her Halloween bowl!). I've made it many times since--so much that Kwan, my maid is now expert at it. We have had it with chips, tortilla soup, on top of salmon--you name it--it will enhance everything you make. And every time I serve it, people are always asking for the recipe, so here it is! FINALLY!

16 oz. fresh or frozen corn kernals
1 can black olives, chopped
1 sweet fresh red pepper
1 small spanish onion, chopped finely

Combine

Sauce
3 cloves of garlic, crushed
1/3 c. olive oil
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
3 T. white vinegar
1 T. dried oregano
1/3 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
3-4 ripe avocados

Pour the sauce over the chopped vegetables.

Cut the avocados in, right before serving. Enjoy!

Sue's Cup Cheese Cake


This delicious, moist treat is just the right size for that "taste" if you don't want an entire slice of cheesecake. Of course, if you eat too many, then it will equal the size of a slice! So watch out!

Crumb Crust:
1 cup graham cracker
3 Tbsp sugar
3 Tbsp margarine

Cheesecake:
8 oz (227 grams) cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1 egg

Line muffin pan with 2-1/2 inch baking cups.

Put 1 Tbsp. crumps and press into the cup. Then pour cheesecake mixture into the top.

Bake at 350F for 20 min.

After it cools, top each cake with cherry pie filling or other topping and refrigerate for a few hours.

Makes 8-10 standard cupcakes.