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Eggplant bundles with Cottage cheese, shrimp, and chives
This delicious party finger food recipe makes eggplant bundles that have a Zen-like appeal, but they are as Italian as you can get… It will make a great buffet and finger food item at your next intimate gathering of family or friends. If you want to make these eggplant delights into low fat appetizers, you [...]
Sweet Corn Cake
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup masa harina 1/4 cup water 1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed 1/4 cup cornmeal 1/3 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Method In a medium bowl beat butter until it is creamy. Add the Mexican corn flour and [...]
Caldo de Res (Mexican Beef Soup)
Ingredients 2 pounds beef shank, with bone 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1 onion, chopped 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes 3 cups beef broth 4 cups water 2 medium carrot, coarsely chopped 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 1 potato, quartered (optional) 2 ears corn, husked and cut [...]
Spicy Bean Salsa
Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can black-eyed peas 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained 1 cup Italian-style salad dressing 1/2 teaspoon [...]
Empanadas
Ingredients 2 cups of flour 1 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder milk ( as needed) 2 tbsp solid vegetable shortening 2 cups vegetable oil Method To prepare delicious empanadas, combine flour, salt and baking powder and sift together thoroughly. Using two dinner knives, cut shortening into flour mixture until mixed. As you go along, [...]
Guacamole
Ingredients 3 avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed 1 lime, juiced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup diced onion 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional) Directions In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, [...]
Beef Burrito Supreme with Refried Beans
Ingredients ½ cup water 8 flour tortillas, 10 inch Dash of garlic powder ½ teaspoon paprika 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb ground beef 1 tablespoon chili powder ¼ cup all purpose flour ¾ cup sour cream ½ teaspoon onion powder ½ teaspoon dried minced onion ½ cup diced yellow onion 16 oz can refried beans [...]
Cheese Chicken Quesadillas
Ingredients 1 boned, skinned chicken breast half Nonstick cooking spray ½ envelope taco seasoning 2 large flour tortillas 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 tablespoon diced jalapeño pepper 1 tablespoon diced tomato 1 tablespoon chopped black olives ½ teaspoon Cajun seasoning Salsa and sour cream for dipping Preparation Rub taco seasoning over the chicken [...]
Mexican Sugar Cookies
Ingredients * 2 1/2 cups shortening * 1 cup white sugar * 1 teaspoon anise seed, ground * 2 eggs * 6 cups all-purpose flour * 1 tablespoon baking powder * 1/2 tablespoon cream of tartar * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/4 cup orange juice * 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon * 1 cup white sugar [...]
Fish Tacos
Ingredients 1 lb tilapia, halibut, or another firm white fish ¼ cup canola oil 1 tablespoon ancho chili powder Juice of 1 lime ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves 1 jalapeño, coarsely crushed 8 flour tortillas Lettuce, shredded white cabbage, chopped tomatoes, chopped onion, grated cheese, and corn to garnish 1 cup pico de gallo [...]
