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Somethin’s Fishy Tacos

admin — Thu, 21 May 2009 05:00:01 +0000

3 Tbsp. mayonnaise
Grated zest and juice of 1 lime
3 C. coleslaw
2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro, optional
Salt and pepper
3 Tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. fish fillets (unbreaded), cut into 6 equal portions
1 tsp. chili powder
Salt
¼ C. all-purpose
12 corn tortillas, heated

To make the slaw, mix the mayonnaise and lime zest and juice in a medium bowl. Add the coleslaw mix, scallions, and cilantro, if using and mix well. Season with salt and pepper. Let stand while making the fish for the tacos. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat the oil is hot but not smoking. Season the cod all over with the chili powder and then the salt.

Place the flour in a small bowl. Coat each piece of cod in the flour, shaking off the excess. Add to the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 6 minutes. Transfer the cod to a plate. Place tortillas in a napkin-lined basked and close the napkin to keep the tortillas warm.

Serve the tortillas, fish, and lime slaw at the table. To make each taco, place 2 tortillas, slightly overlapping, on the plate. Top with 1 piece of fish and break it up with a fork. Top with a spoonful of the lime slaw and roll up the taco.

Gooey Mexican Chili Cheese Dip

admin — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:00:42 +0000

1 lb. cream cheese, softened
2 16-oz. cans chili (with or without beans and meat)
2 lb. shredded Mexican cheese blend
1 bag tortilla chips

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Using a 9X 13″ baking pan, spread cream cheese on the bottom. Create one layer with chili followed by shredded cheese to cover the top. Place pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes or until cheese has melted. Serve with favorite tortilla chips. (To make more, double recipe and layer twice)

Mexi Morn’ Tofu

admin — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:00:49 +0000

3 cups egg whites
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup diced onions
2 tablespoons chopped roasted green chili
6 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/2 pound soft tofu
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 fresh tomato, peeled, seeded and diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

Beat egg whites until broken up and they start to foam in a small bowl. Add finely crumbled tofu to egg whites and mix. Next, add in the soy sauce, pepper and turmeric and set mixture aside. Over medium heat, combine and cook tomato, onion, cumin, garlic, and green chili in a large frying pan. Cook until onions are see-through and all liquid has evaporated. Add tofu mixture to the skillet and stir well. Scramble complete mixture until egg whites have been cooked completely. Once scrambled sprinkle with chives and serve.

El Choco Biscuits

admin — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 06:00:37 +0000

1 cup all purpose flour, sifted
1 tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
2 tbsp cocoa powder
½ cup light brown sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup high quality chocolate, chopped

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, egg and oil and mix with a fork. Add the chocolate pieces flour and cocoa powder. Mix.

With your hands knead the dough carefully and form balls with 1 tbsp of dough. Grease a baking tray and put the balls on the tray, leaving 1.5inches of room between them. Bake for about 12 minutes, let them rest on the tray for another 5 minutes and transfer the cookies onto a wire rack to cool.

Featured Holiday – Cinco de Mayo

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:22:35 +0000

May 5 – Cinco de Mayo means “The 5th of May.” Many people believe that it is Mexico’s Independence Day. This is not true. Independence Day in Mexico is September 16. The history of Cinco de Mayo dates back to the mid 1800’s. Mexico was in substantial debt with France, Spain, and England. France decided to use this to their advantage and invade Mexico. The first invasion attempt was on May 5, 1862. It is known as The Battle of Pueblain. The Mexican army was out numbered and out matched, yet, they defeated the French army and kept control of their country. Unfortunately, they lost a battle that took place about a year later and the French gained control from 1864 – 1867. Although Mexico lost out to the French in the end…they still celebrate the bravery shown at the first battle. I have included two delicious recipes to fit any Mexican celebration.

Cinco de Mayo Recipes

Make ‘em Smile Guacamole

(read entire recipe before starting)

In a medium bowl, mix the onion, tomato, garlic and cilantro. About 1/2 hour before serving, add avocado with the rest of the ingredients. Your goal is to create a thick mass of yum. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or Mexican dish.

Pinto Beans

4 cups water
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 thick slices of bacon
1 teaspoon cumin

Mix water, beans and onion in 4-quart Dutch oven. Cover and heat to boiling; boil about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand 1 hour. Add just enough water to cover beans. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and boil gently, stirring occasionally, until beans are very tender, approximately 2 hours. (Add water during cooking if necessary.) Drain, cover, and refrigerate beans. Use within one week.

Mexican Corn Bread

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:33:25 +0000

3 cups cornmeal
1/2 cups flour
2 tsp baking soda
2 tsp salt
2 T. sugar
3 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup oil
1 large onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup jalapeno pepper
1 oz chopped pimiento
1/4 lb crisp bacon
15 oz cream corn
1 1/2 cup grated cheese

Have all ingredients at room temperature. Chop the onion and the jalapenos finely. Crumble the bacon. Mix together the cornmeal, flour, soda, salt, and sugar in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, beaten eggs, and oil. Add to the dry ingredients with a few swift strokes of the mixing spoon. Don’t beat the dough — just stir enough to moisten all particles. Fold in the onion, garlic powder, jalapenos, pimiento, bacon, corn, and cheese quickly. Bake in a cast iron skillet in a 400 degree oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top is browned and a toothpick tests clean.

Yummy Mexican Soup

admin — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:08:50 +0000

1 can vegetable broth and 1 can water
1/2 a medium onion, minced (use the no more tears way)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped fine
1 bell green, diced
1 tomato, chopped
1 can black, or mixed chili beans, drained & rinsed
2 cups frozen corn
1/2 cup rice
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Tortilla Chips

Simmer the onion, pepper, garlic, rice, corn, and half of the cilantro in the broth and water for about 30 minutes, or until the rice is tender. Add the tomatoes and beans. When the tomatoes are just cooked, remove from the heat and add the rest of the cilantro, and lime juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve over crumbled tortilla chips.

Pinto Beans Recipe

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:52:04 +0000

4 cups water
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 thick slices of bacon
1 teaspoon cumin

Make ‘em Smile Guacamole

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:51:04 +0000

(read entire recipe before starting)

1 very small onion, finely chopped
1 medium-large tomato, cored and very finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, peeled and very finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 ripe, medium avocados, peeled, seeded, roughly mashed
1/4 cup of finely chopped leaf lettuce
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
pepper to taste
Juice of one small lime

In a medium bowl, mix the onion, tomato, garlic and cilantro. About 1/2 hour before serving, add avocado with the rest of the ingredients. Your goal is to create a thick mass of yum. Set aside for 10-15 minutes to let the flavors blend. Serve with your favorite tortilla chips or Mexican dish.

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