Shredded Chicken Tacos

Ingredients:2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts6 oz. can of Contadina® tomato paste4 cups chicken broth2 garlic cloves, minced1 medium onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped1⁄4 cup cilantro, chopped1 teaspoon chili powder1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon paprika½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch oven or […]

Roast Chicken Fajitas

Ingredients:2 or 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts2 onions1 green bell pepper1 red bell pepper2 tomatoes1 head garlic4 oz. Chihuahua or Mexican cheese blendPAM® Non-Stick Cooking Sprayextra virgin olive oilsaltblack pepperflour or corn tortillas Equipment needed:Aluminum sheet pan Directions:Preheat oven to 400°F. Rinse vegetables and drain.  […]

Roast Beef

Ingredients:3 lb. beef chuck roast4 large potatoes4 carrots2 green bell peppers2 onions1 bay leaf1 qt. beef broth2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch ovenRoasting pan Directions:Preheat oven to 375°F. Rinse and drain vegetables.  Peel potatoes and carrots. Chop vegetables […]

Salsa

Ingredients:4 large fresh tomatoesor 14.5 oz. canned tomatoes, diced or crushed½ large onion1 green bell pepper1 jalapeño (optional)2 tablespoons cilantro½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper1 teaspoon fresh lime juice Directions:Finely chop tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro.  Place chopped vegetables into a serving […]

Quesadillas

Ingredients:2 flour tortillas½ cup shredded cheddar cheese¼ green bell pepper, finely chopped¼ onion, finely chopped¼ tomato, finely chopped1 teaspoon cilantro, finely chopped1 tablespoon butter2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Non-stick frying panPlastic spatula Directions:Place finely chopped green bell pepper, […]

Guacamole

Ingredients:2 large avocados (ripe)1 large tomato (ripe)1 small onion (or half a large onion)1 green bell pepper1 lime1 tablespoon cilantro½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Finely chop avocado, tomato, green bell pepper, onion and cilantro and place in a serving bowl. Squeeze the juice from […]

Chicken Enchilada Soup

Ingredients:1 boneless skinless chicken breast 1-quart chicken broth16 oz. can slice stewed tomatoes16 oz. can red kidney beans (rinsed and drained)16 oz. can black beans (rinsed and drained)1 cup of frozen corn1 green bell pepper (diced)1 jalapeno pepper (finely diced)1 onion2 cloves of garlic (minced)2 […]

Pizza Salad

Ingredients: Iceberg lettuce (salad in a bag or tear into bite-size pieces)Baby spinachFresh basil (chopped)Cherry or grape tomatoes (ripe and whole)Green pepper (sliced thin and cut in half)Red onion (sliced thin and quartered)Black olives (optional)Shaved parmesan cheeseMozzarella cheese (cubed) or large pearls of fresh mozzarellaPepperoni […]