Slushy Mojitos
1 c. sugar1 c. water½ c. fresh lime juice¼ c. fresh mint leaves, firmly packedZest of 2 limes½ c. light rum8 c. crushed iceMint sprigs and lime wedges, garnish 1. In a saucepan over medium heat, add sugar to water.2…
Easy Kicked-Up Mexican Rice
1 (7.6-oz.) pkg. Old El Paso Cheesy Mexican Rice½ c. chopped onion2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and minced1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsedChopped green onions or cilantroSalt, red/black pepper 1. Follow directions on the box of Old El Paso Mexican Rice.2…
Crockpot Braised Chipotle Beef
3 lbs. lean chuck roast, cut into 2” pieces2 T. olive oil, divided1 large Vidalia onion, cut into 1” pieces2 red bell peppers, cut into 1” pieces3 T. tomato paste1 T. chipotle chili powder1 T. smoked paprika1 T. ground cumin1…
Crockpot Chicken Taco Salad
1 T. chili powder1 t. ground cumin1 t. seasoned salt1 t. black pepper1 t. white pepper1 t. ground chipotle pepper1 t. paprika½ t. dried oregano½ t. crushed red pepper flakes1 ½-2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts1 c. chicken broth10 c…
Amazing Appetizer Guacamole Squares
2 (8-oz.) tubes refrigerated crescent rolls1 T. taco seasoning1 lb. pkg. sliced bacon, diced1 (8-oz.) container cream cheese, softened2 c. guacamole4 plum tomatoes, chopped1 (2 ¼-oz.) can sliced ripe olives, drained1-2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and minced 1. Preheat oven 375.2…
Baked Chicken with “40”Cloves of Garlic
Baked Chicken with "40"Cloves of Garlic Author: Alice Morrow Baked Chicken with "40"Cloves of Garlic Ingredients 1 whole chicken (fryer) cut into pieces Olive oil Salt/black & red pepper/garlic powder 40 peeled garlic cloves 12 sprigs of fresh rosemary Instructions…
Mirliton Cornbread Dressing
Mirliton Cornbread Dressing Author: Alice Morrow Mirliton Cornbread Dressing Ingredients 2 T. butter 4 mirliton, cored and cut into ½” cubes 1 lb. ground Italian sausage 1 c. chopped celery 1 c. chopped Vidalia onion 1 c. chopped carrot ½…
Indulgent Cookies and Cream Milk Shakes
Indulgent Cookies and Cream Milk Shakes Author: Alice Morrow Indulgent Cookies and Cream Milk Shakes Ingredients 6 chocolate sandwich cookies like Oreos 2 c. vanilla ice cream, slightly softened ¼ c. milk Whipped cream and chocolate syrup, optional garnish Instructions…
Nutty and Crunchy Okra
Nutty and Crunchy Okra Author: Alice Morrow Nutty and Crunchy Okra Ingredients 1 lb. fresh okra, cut into ½” pieces Salt 1 egg white, lightly beaten 1 c. all-purpose baking mix ½ c. finely chopped salted dry-roasted peanuts Pepper, salt…
Simple Beef and Bean Burritos
1 lb. lean ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 (10 ¾-oz.) can condensed bean with bacon soup1 c. picante sauce8 flour tortillas (8”), warmedShredded sharp cheddar cheese or Mexican blend cheeseSour cream, optionalSalt, red/black pepper2 t. ground cumin2 t. chili powder…