Texas Tumbleweed Food

TEXAS TUMBLEWEEDS

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Tumbleweeds blow across the roads in some parts of Texas, and I think these cute stacks look like them. I've been making these sweets with my sister for years. —Karen Lemay, Seabrook, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 20m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 3

Ingredients

1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 can (9 ounces) potato sticks (about 6 cups)

Steps:

In a large microwave-safe bowl in a microwave or in a large metal bowl over simmering water, melt butterscotch chips and peanut butter; stir until smooth. Gently stir in potato sticks., Drop mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper-lined baking sheets. Refrigerate 10-15 minutes or until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 57mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

BEST-EVER TEXAS CAVIAR

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This is a yummy Texas caviar made with black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips as a great party appetizer.

Provided by Cassie Cooper

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Salsa Recipes Corn Salsa Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 (15 ounce) cans white corn, rinsed and drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
1 jalapeno chile pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 red bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 green bell pepper - cored, seeded and finely chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 bunch cilantro leaves, finely chopped
½ cup rice vinegar
½ cup olive oil
⅓ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

Mix the black beans, pinto beans, white corn, green chiles, jalapeno pepper, red and green bell peppers, red onion, and cilantro together in a large bowl.
To make the dressing, stir the rice vinegar, olive oil, sugar, and garlic powder together in a pan. Bring to a boil, then remove from heat, and cool. Pour dressing over bean mixture, and toss to mix evenly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 6.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 564.2 mg, Sugar 8.4 g

TEXAS TUMBLEWEEDS

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This sweet and easy dessert treat is courtesy of my dear SiL...they are easy to make, and taste delicious. Good recipe for the kids to help with, and great for parties and gift giving if you put them in mini cupcake papers. The candy coating/almond bark is usually sold in packages of flat rectangles, not chips, but either could be used - 1 package is all that's required for the recipe. Unfortunately, I don't know the exact size in ounces, so this is an estimate.

Provided by kitty.rock

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 12-18 pieces, 12-18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 (8 -12 ounce) package vanilla candy coating (almond bark or white chocolate coating)
1 cup creamy peanut butter
4 cups toasted rice cereal (such as Rice Krispies)
2 cups unsalted peanuts
2 cups mini marshmallows

Steps:

In a large stockpot, slowly melt candy coating over low heat.
When melted add peanut butter, stirring to mix well.
Add rice cereal and peanuts; stir to mix well.
Add marshmallows last. Once they get warm, the mixture gets very gooey.
Quickly drop by tablespoons onto wax paper or into muffin cups.
Refrigerate until hardened.
Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.4, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 2.6, Sodium 196.2, Carbohydrate 35.6, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 18.7, Protein 11