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Definitely Michael Season's Thin and Crispy - they are so delicious and ultra crisp! http://www.seasonssnacks.com/

Canned solid white tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, hot sauce, freshly ground black pepper, and chopped sweet onion. Also with mayonnaise, chopped sweet onion, and horseradish.

You can use it in salad dressings.

Some of my favorites: (I tweak 'em all, of course CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000226616 PACIFIC-RIM CAESAR SALAD http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/recipe_views/views/105973 THAI CUCUMBER SALAD http://www.recipezaar.com/93536 CITRUS GREEN BEAN SALAD http://www.cooksrecipes.com/salad/citrus_green_bean_salad_recipe.html THAI-STYLE PASTA SALAD http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/7270?section= SALADE DE CONCOMBRES ET CHEVRE (CUCUMBER AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD) From Pierre Franey's "Cooking In France" CARROT, ORANGE, AND RADISH SALAD http://www.recipesource.com/ethnic/africa/morocco/carrot-orange-radish-salad1.html CARROT RAPEE http://www.eat.at/swap/forum/index.php?action=display&forumid=17&msgid=6

I like blending frozen bananas with lowfat milk, vanilla extract, and a touch of maple syrup. Sometimes I dust it with a little cinnamon. Makes a very thick, lowfat "blizzard" or a lowfat milk shake, depending on how thick I make it.

This is delicious - I add extra garlic, some spices, such as red pepper flakes, some chopped tomatoes, etc: FARFALLE WITH SPINACH AND GARBANZO BEANS http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/126 Another good one: SPAGHETTI ALLA CECI http://www.recipezaar.com/Spaghetti-Alla-Ceci-Spaghetti-With-Chickpeas-Rachael-Ray-196102 Love Love Love this salad! I use slightly less chickpeas and slightly more green peas, plus a little extra orange juice for the dressing: CURRIED COUSCOUS SALAD WITH DRIED CRANBERRIES http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=10000000226616

It's not for a specific recipe - I was just checking in general. Thanks.

Thanks, Janeer, this is exactly the information I need.

The one I've been considering is by Nielsen Massey: http://www.nielsenmassey.com/vanillainformation.htm

Does Chocolate Extract boost the flavor in chocolate baked goods? I usually add a little instant espresso to kick up the chocolate flavor, but was wondering if the extract works in a similar way.

I generally like Campari tomatoes also, but the taste is not consistent, at least with the brand I use, although the texture is. http://www.eurofresh.com/products_campari.asp

Steamed Mussels with sauteed garlic and shallots in butter with dry white wine. Broiled salmon with marinade of garlic, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and olive oil. Penne with sauteed garlic in extra virgin olive oil, julienned bell peppers added, along with dry white wine, simmered until peppers are meltingly soft. Pan-fried Trout in butter/oil with glaze of caramelized scallions and white wine. Baked or Roasted tomatoes stuffed with blue cheese and/or Parmigiano Reggiano, topped with melted butter or extra virgin olive oil, breadcrumbs and herbs. Bruschetta with garlic, tomatoes, basil, extra virgin olive oil.

Ditto!

My favorite is Nancy's Organic Nonfat Plain Yogurt - great tang, great texture.

Mini cupcakes or mini cheesecakes in small paper liners. Fried wontons stuffed with chocolate or cream cheese or filling of choice, dusted with confectioner's sugar.

Another idea: Parmesan Black Pepper Crisps.(Frico)

Steak au Poivre.

That's for a side dish or first course. I usually do 4 oz per person for a main dish.

Pretzels.

I do mine with the leaves and stems, garlic, walnuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and lemon juice, and don't experience any bitterness. The added citrus makes a world of difference - it really picks it up.

Deviled Eggs with black caviar or black pepper. Stuffed yellow cherry tomatoes or stuffed mini yellow peppers with black beans, cheese, etc. Stuffed potato skins with sour cream, melted yellow cheddar and sliced black olives. Nachos with yellow tortilla chips, black beans, cheddar, etc. Yellow popcorn with melted cheddar and black pepper. Mini yellow cupcakes with dark chocolate frosting (black or Dutched cocoa or bittersweet chocolate with espresso added). Mini cheesecakes with dark chocolate glaze.

Honeybells are great - I used to buy them from the grove next door when I lived in FL several years ago .

Loose Leaf Mint tea for an upset stomach. Lemon Zinger for a sore throat.

Bionaturae and authentic San Marzano tomatoes have very little added salt, as compared to the high amount in Muir Glen, etc. You may want to check them out.

Bionaturae Organic Whole Tomatoes from Tuscany - Love these, and prefer them over the several brands of DOP San Marzano tomatoes I've tried. The Bionaturae have more tang, which I love. http://www.bionaturae.com/tomatoes.html Eden beans - pinto, black, navy, chickpeas, etc. They're the only ones without added salt, plus they're organic. Delmonte unsalted corn. Ortega Fire Roasted Green Chiles. Swanson Low Sodium Chicken Broth.