Zesty Ro-Tel Cups
1 (10-oz.) can Chunky Ro-Tel, drained but not all the way 1 c. chopped cooked bacon or use bacon bits ½ c. shredded swiss cheese ½ c. shredded Mexican blend cheese 1 c. Miracle Whip or mayo Phyllo pastry cups,…
Mexican Chocolate Mug Cake
2 T. unsalted butter ½ wheel Mexican chocolate, chopped 1 large egg 3 ½ T. milk ¼ t. vanilla extract ¼ c. packed brown sugar 2 T. unsweetened cocoa powder 2 T. self-rising flour Pinch of Kosher salt 1. Combine…
Quinoa and Black Bean Salad
2 (15.5-oz.) cans black beans, drained and rinsed Salt, black pepper, garlic powder 1 c. quinoa 3 T. cider vinegar 1 T. soy sauce 2 T. fresh lime juice 1 chipotle in adobo, minced ¼ c. plus 2 T. extra-virgin…
Spicy Chicken and Beef Medley Stir Fry
****I bought the already packets of Chicken and Beef Stir-Fry at the Supermarket. These were purchased at Champagne’s in Lafayette. The packet contains about 8 oz. of the chicken strips or beef (flank steak) strips, along with slices of the…
Taco Shredded Beef
(CROCK POT/SLOW COOKER) 1(10 ¾-oz.) can condensed French Onion Soup 1 T. chili powder 1 t. ground cumin 2 lbs. boneless beef chuck roast 3 T. finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley leaves 16 taco shells 1 c. shredded cheddar…
Smoky Mexican Spinach Dip
3 c. shredded Mexican cheese blend, or your favorite, divided 1 (15-oz.) can Rotel or Mexican diced tomatoes 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 12 oz. soft cream cheese 1 c. chopped green onions ½ c. sour cream…
Festive Red, White and Blue Parfaits
PUDDING: 1 ½ c. milk 3 T. cornstarch 2 large egg yolks 1 c. half and half Pinch of salt ½ c. sugar 1 ½ t. vanilla extract 1 T. butter GELATIN: 1 (4-oz.) package red, flavored instant JELLO, like…
Warm New Potatoes with Mustard Dressing
1 lbs. baby red or Yukon gold potatoes Salt ½ c. Dijon Mustard ¼ c. fresh lemon juice 2 T. sherry vinegar 1 T. capers, plus 1 t. of juice 1/3 c. extra virgin olive oil 1/3 c. canola oil…
Fresh Sweet Corn Succotash Gratin
4 T. butter 1 c. diced Vidalia onion 1 T. minced garlic 3 c. fresh corn kernels 8 oz. fresh green beans, trimmed, bias-sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 c. frozen shelled edamame, thawed Salt and red pepper to…
Slow-Roasted Pork Leg Cochon-de-Lait Style
1 (18-20 lb.) pork leg (Boston & Picnic cuts attached, deboned and trussed)* ½ c. kosher salt ¼ c. paprika ¼ c. garlic powder 3 T. cayenne pepper 1 T. black pepper 2 c. white wine ½ c. unsalted butter,…