Garden Salsa

Ingredients:5 tomatoes1 onion1 handful of cilantro, finely chopped 1 teaspoon lemon juice1 teaspoon garlic powder½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Food processor or blender Directions: Place tomatoes and onion in a food processor and chop so it’s almost all liquid. Add lemon juice, cilantro, […]

Spanish Rice

Ingredients:14.5 oz. can sliced stewed tomatoes14.5 oz. can chicken broth4 cups instant rice1 onion½ green bell pepper½ red bell pepper 8 oz. Chihuahua cheese (or cheddar or Mexican cheese mix)2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Rinse and drain vegetables. Chop […]

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.  […]

Nanna Tacos

Ingredients:2 or 3 chicken breasts, cooked then shredded or cubed 2 (8 oz.) cans tomato sauce 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes 1 cup instant rice (add more if needed)1 green bell pepper, diced1 onion, diced 1 jalapeno, diced with (hotter) or without (milder) seeds4 oz. […]

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 […]

Pico de Gallo

Ingredients:2 large tomatoes, ripe1 small onion1 jalapeño1 tablespoon cilantro½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper Directions:Finely chop tomato, onion, jalapeno, and cilantro into uniform size pieces. Place chopped vegetables in a serving bowl. Salt and pepper to taste then stir ingredients until fully combined. Best when […]

Bruschetta

Ingredients:1 loaf Italian bread (or French Baggett) 2 cups ripe tomatoes, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon fresh basil, finely chopped1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepperParmesan cheese shaved Directions:Finely chop tomatoes, garlic and basil and place in a bowl. Add […]

Minestrone Soup

Ingredients:16 oz. can slice stewed tomatoes16 oz. can chicken or vegetable broth15 oz. can garbanzo or kidney beans, drained½ head cauliflower (chopped into bite-size pieces)2-3 bunches broccoli (chopped into bite-size pieces)½ lb. baby spinach leaves (may seem like a lot but will wilt)2 carrots (sliced)2 […]

Cabbage Soup

Ingredients:1 head cabbage, chopped2 (14.5) oz. cans stewed tomatoes2 (14.5) oz cans chicken broth2 onions, chopped2 green bell peppers, chopped1 bunch celery, chopped1 bunch green onion, sliced4 garlic cloves, minced2 chicken bouillon cubes½ teaspoon black pepper Equipment needed:Dutch oven or stockpotLadle for serving Directions:Place all […]