The flavor of the peppers come through, but the cheese and bacon put some of the fire out. I believe the "tenderfoot" would even like these. I have even frozen these with good success.
When I was in college, I worked at Pappasito's as a waitress. I LOVED their brochette shrimp and I asked the cook for the recipe. He didn't give me the exact measurements, but he did give me the list of...
I concocted this one for a Lenten Series dinner at church in 2007. It is pretty basic, uses readily available ingredients, and minimal preparation time.
I have won many BBQ competitions with this recipe. They are outstanding in a smoker but, can also be done in the oven or on a grill. If you cook them in the oven use baby backs and reduce the cook time....
Mmmmm....zucchini and cucumber marinated in an oil and balsamic vinegar dressing kicked up with olives, cherry tomatoes and dijon mustard! Adapted from Country Home magazine.
While browsing for a pasta salad recipe, I found Inez Willenborg's Homestyle Macaroni Salad. It sounded good, but I didn't have all the ingredients, so I improvised and came up with this one. We absolutely...
Sweet potatoes add an unexpected creaminess to the filling in these burritos. Serve the burritos on a bed of rice, if you like, with plenty of salsa. Enjoy!
This recipe may be halved. Masa Harina is a type of corn flour. It is found at most grocery stores in the flour section. From Copykat.com (http://www.copykat.com)
This is Jack Gilmore of Z'Tejas (Austin, Tx) favorite dressing, Every Thanksgiving he prepares it for his family and staff. It's packed with vegetables, including corn in five forms.
This is a wonderful southwestern flavor for salads and meats. Perfect for the seasoning for my Flat Iron Steak Fajitas Recipe #162888. You can change the size and make just the amount you will need.
Achiote powder mixed with other spices and herbs can be turned into a paste to marinate and give a smoky flavor to meats, fish and poultry. This makes enough marinade for about one pound of meat.
I love this melted on BBQ grilled steak. Try this spicey butter on any grilled meat, fish, poultry or vegetable. Increase the amount of chipotles if you want "hot hot".
I was looking for recipes to use up the jalapeños I'm growing, plus the mangoes, shrimp, and limes that I had on hand. I found this one, hope you enjoy it as much as we did. We did fry them, but they...
This is a very authentic New Mexican dish. It is a favorite in many restaurants but this is my Mom's recipe with her special touch, so it is much better then what the restaurants serve! You can add more...
This is one of our favorite summer salads- it makes a lovely "light" dinner meal and you don't have to heat up the kitchen! I've also used a combination of red, green and yellow bell peppers to add more...
This is a copycat from McDonalds..I went in a hunt for this recipe since I became obsessed with it. My obsession started because I added a chopped avocado to my McDonalds purchased salad and it was heaven....
Reportedly the origional "authentic" Margarita mix, from scratch, and easy too! This came from Tijuana (Baja California, Mexico) and was named after the inventers daughter.
This delicious recipe came from the Moosewood Restaurant Low Fat Favorites Cookbook. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised when you experience the crisp texture of these beautifully jeweled cutlets. You...
These Tex Mex Deviled eggs are extremely yummy and different than typical deviled eggs. I forgot where I found the recipe but I have it written on some yellow legal paper. This is a quick and easy recipe,...
Recipe courtesy of Susan Vu and Cooking Channel. These nachos are a version of the famous Southwestern corn chip and beef casserole. Corn chips are smothered with chili and cheese and served right in the...
From my favorite little cookbook "Low Fat Mexican Recipes." This cold dish is great when accompanied with a vegetable salad, warm quesadillas and hot Spanish rice. Note that cook time is chill time.
Use on grilled corn, burgers, ribs, steaks, popcorn, chicken, pork, southwestern rice or recipes calling for chipotle spice mix. Fill small jars and tie with rafia as gifts.
This recipe has grown a few strapping boys and delighted even the pickiest gal in the bunch. Our home is always full to overflowing on Thanksgiving and Christmas. This is the one recipe that is a "must"...
These are good with canned refried beans, but really excellent with Recipe #115728. It will not use the whole batch of beans, but there are many ways to serve those leftovers.
This recipe is adapted from Texas Home Cooking by Cheryl and Bill Jamison. Think of a dry rub as the dry form of a marinade, and the ingredients are not set in stone. Change them to suit your tastes and...
I made this during the winter and it hit the spot! A very nice alternative to regular chili. Excellent! You can eliminate alot of time by just using canned beans instead of cooking them from scratch. Prep...