EASY REFRIED BEANS1 can pinto beans½ red onion, chopped¼ c. butterSalt to taste½ c. shredded cheddar cheese or Mexican blendChopped green onions, garnish Bring beans to boil in a saucepan.Strain liquid off beans and discard liquid.Put beans in bowl and…
MEXICAN RED RICE1 c. uncooked rice (not instant rice)2 T. olive oil or vegetable oil2 T. minced garlic1 large Vidalia onion, chopped1-2 jalapenos, seeded and minced, optional3 ripe plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped1 (8-oz.) can tomato sauce1 c. chicken broth1…
SLOW COOKER PORK CARNITASOlive oil3-5 lb. boneless pork shoulder or Boston Butt, fat trimmed1 T. cumin1 t. coriander1 T. oreganoRed/black pepperKosher salt1/3 c. orange juice3 T. fresh lime juice1 c. broth (beef, chicken or vegetable)3 T. minced garlic1 c. chopped…
CRUNCHY-CRISPY TACO CASSEROLE1 lb. lean ground beef1 medium onion, finely chopped1 pouch Ole El Paso roasted tomato Mexican cooking sauce1 c. Ole El Paso Thick n’ Chunky salsa2 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese1 bag Green Giant roasted veggie tortilla chips,…
HEALTHY AIR FRIED GREEN TOMATOES2 large green tomatoesSalt/black pepper½ c. flour2 eggs½ c. buttermilk1 c. Panko breadcrumbs1 c. yellow cornmealOlive oil spray Cut tomatoes into ¼” slices.Pat dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper on both sides.Place…
CREAMY-CHEESY CORN CASSEROLE10-12 slices good quality bacon, chopped¼ c. butter3 T. minced garlic½ c. flour1 ½ c. chicken broth1 c. heavy cream1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened1 (8-oz.) pkg. extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded8 c. fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels¼…
½ c. flourAdditional flour for dusting of chicken piecesSalt, red/black pepper, garlic powder6-8 bone-in-skin on chicken thighs½ c. soy oil or canola oil2 fresh jalapenos, seeded and diced1 (16-oz.) container chopped onion mixture1 green bell pepper, chopped3 stalks celery, chopped2…
NO-BAKE VEGETARIAN ENCHILADASCarrot Sofrito:1 ¼ lbs. carrots, coarsely chopped1 small onion, chopped6 garlic cloves, peeled½ lb. fresh tomatoes, chopped½ c. extra virgin olive oilKosher salt & black pepperEnchiladas:9 oz. queso fresco, crumbled1 c. finely chopped cilantro¾ c. finely chopped red…
SPICY CRAB TACOS3 medium tomatoes, finely chopped2 large red radishes, finely diced½ small red onion, finely chopped¼ c. chopped cilantro or parsley1 T. Sriracha chile sauceSalt, black pepper2 large jalapenos½ red bell pepper, diced½ yellow bell pepper, diced3 T. olive…
MEXICAN YELLOW RICE WITH CRAWFISH1-2 lbs. leftover peeled boiled crawfishOlive oil3 ears of fresh corn, cut from the cob½ c. chopped onion mix6 mini peppers, chopped (assorted colors)1 (8-oz.) carton sliced mushrooms1 carton cherry tomatoes, halved1 c. spicy pico de…