SPICY AND CRUNCHY MEXICAN TRUFFLES6 oz. soft cream cheese2 c. powdered sugar8 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted and cooled1 T. vanilla1 c. crushed cornflakes2 t. ground cinnamon½ t. cayenne pepper In bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar, chocolate…
CRISPY GRILLED MEXICAN-STYLE VEGGIE SANDWICH1 large red bell pepper3 T. fresh lime juice1 T. minced fresh oregano1 T. olive oil1 T. ground cuminBlack/red pepper1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drainedPAM1 large zucchini, cut lengthwise into ¼” slices1 medium red…
SMOKY SPICY TORTILLA SOUP WITH SHRIMP AND AVOCADOOlive oil1 c. chopped onion½ c. chopped celery½ c. chopped carrot1 T. minced chipotle chile, canned in adobo sauce1 t. ground cumin1 t. chili powder1 T. minced garlic4 c. chicken broth1 (15-oz.) can…
SUPREME GUACAMOLE DIP2 (6) fresh avocado halves (These are purchased from Kartchner’s Grocery and Specialty Meat Store in Krotz Springs, LA) They are frozen, 6 halves to a pack.1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained1 (10-oz.) container fresh pico…
MARGARITA OLE’2 ozs. Blanco tequila2 T. fresh lime juice2 T. agave syrupIce, as neededLime wedge, garnishDish of lime juice to dip rim of glass inSalt, optional In shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, agave syrup and ice. Shake to combine ingredients…
FROZEN MARGARITA PIE-OLE!1 ½ c. lightly packed white marshmallows2/3 c. half and halfZest of 1 lime¼ c. lime juice¼ c. Silver Tequila20 thin chocolate wafer cookies2 T. melted butter1 c. whipping cream1 ½ T. sugar Place a 4 qt. pan…
MEXICAN LASAGNA1/3 c. olive oil2 lbs. lean ground meat, turkey or chicken2 T. chili powder1 T. ground cumin1 red onion, chopped1 (15-oz.) can black beans, washed and drained1 c. hot taco sauce2 c. fresh corn kernelsSalt, red/black pepper8 (8”) flavored…
UNBELIEVABLE TACO RING1 lb. ground beef1 pkg. taco seasoning mix½ c. water1 c. or to your liking, fresh pico de gallo1 c. shredded Mexican Blend cheese2 (8-oz.) cans refrigerated crescent dinner rollsShredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, sour cream, salsa, sliced jalapenos,…
UNIQUE EASY ENCHILADA SOUP1 T. olive oil1 onion, chopped3 T. minced garlic1-2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 T. ground cumin4 c. chicken broth2 (10-oz.) cans red enchilada sauce2 c. fresh or frozen (thawed) corn kernels1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained…
FESTIVE FIVE-LAYER MEXICAN DIPOlive oil1 medium red onion, diced2 T. minced garlic1 (15.5-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed1 T. minced chipotle pepper in adobo¼ c. lime juice½ t. ground cumin1 T. water1 t. salt1 (10-oz.) pkg. frozen corn, thawed¼…