Looking for a Couple of Recipes, Please...

[pcnurselori]

For the Greek Cheese Torta and the Southwestern Layered Salad, specifically. Thanks!
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[esavvymom]

The Pampered Chef ®Greek Cheese Torta Recipe

1 loaf (16 oz/450 g) French baguette
Garlic Oil or olive oil
1 pkg (10 oz/300 g) frozen chopped spinach, thawed
2 pkg (8 oz or 250 g) cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp (30 mL) Greek Rub
8 oz (250 g) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup (125 mL) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and patted dry
3 tbsp (45 mL) shelled pistachios, coarsely chopped

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut baguette into 1/4-inch-thick (6-mm) slices. Arrange bread slices in a single layer on Large Round Stone with Handles. Spray with oil using Kitchen Spritzer. Bake 10–12 minutes or until bread is golden brown. Remove from oven to Stackable Cooling Rack; cool completely.


Line small Colander with paper towels. Place spinach into Colander; wrap in paper towels and press until almost dry. Place cream cheese into Classic Batter Bowl; microwave on HIGH 30 seconds or until softened. Stir in spinach and rub; mix well. Add feta cheese; stir until well blended.


Finely dice tomatoes using Color Coated Paring Knife. Line Small Batter Bowl with plastic wrap; spread one-third of the cheese mixture evenly over bottom. Top with tomatoes, forming an even layer. Spread remaining cheese mixture over tomatoes.


To serve, invert torta onto serving platter. Remove plastic wrap. Press pistachios onto top of torta. Serve with toasted baguette slices.


Yield: 32 servings

Nutrients per serving: (about 1 tbsp/15 mL spread and 1 baguette slice): Calories 120, Total Fat 7 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 4 g, Sodium 270 mg, Fiber 1 g

Cook's Tip: If desired, 1 tsp (5 mL) lemon zest, 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried oregano leaves and 1/4 tsp (1 mL) coarsely ground black pepper can be substituted for the Greek Rub.

© 2009 The Pampered Chef used under license.





Seven-Layer Southwestern Salad

1 ½ cups sour cream

¾ cut thick and chunky salsa

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed

1 large green bell pepper, diced

2 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced

½ cup thinly sliced green onions with tops

1 package (16 ounces) iceberg lettuce salad mix (10 cups)

1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese

1 ½ cups corn chips (optional)

In Small Batter Bowl, combine sour cream and salsa; mix well and set aside

Drain and rinse beans using large Colander. Using Chef’s Knife, dice bell pepper and tomatoes; thinly slice green onions. Layer beans, bell pepper, lettuce, tomatoes and green onions in Simple Additions Large Bowl.

Spoon sour cream mixture over top using Small Mix ‘N Scraper

Spreading evenly. Grate cheese over top using Deluxe Cheese Grater. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Top with corn chips, if desired, and serve

8 servings

 

[Admin Greg]

Greek Cheese Torta:Ingredients:- 8 oz cream cheese, softened- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese- 1/4 cup chopped Kalamata olives- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red peppers- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill- 1 tbsp lemon juice- 1 garlic clove, minced- 1/4 tsp black pepper- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts- Pita chips or crackers for servingInstructions:1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, feta cheese, olives, red peppers, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper.2. Mix until well combined.3. Line a 6-inch springform pan with plastic wrap, leaving some overhang.4. Spread half of the cheese mixture into the pan and smooth out the top.5. Sprinkle half of the walnuts on top of the cheese mixture.6. Spread the remaining cheese mixture on top of the walnuts and smooth out the top.7. Sprinkle the remaining walnuts on top.8. Fold the plastic wrap over the top and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.9. When ready to serve, remove the torta from the pan and discard the plastic wrap.10. Serve with pita chips or crackers.Southwestern Layered Salad:Ingredients:- 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed- 1 cup corn kernels- 1 red bell pepper, diced- 1 avocado, diced- 1/2 cup diced red onion- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro- 1/4 cup chopped green onions- 1/4 cup ranch dressing- 1/4 cup salsa- 1/4 cup crushed tortilla chipsInstructions:1. In a large serving bowl, layer chopped romaine lettuce, black beans, corn, red bell pepper, avocado, red onion, cheddar cheese, cilantro, and green onions.2. In a small bowl, mix together ranch dressing and salsa.3. Pour the dressing mixture over the salad and toss to combine.4. Top with crushed tortilla chips.5.