4 avocados, halved, seeded and peeled
1 lime, juiced
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne
1/2 medium onion, diced
1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
2 Roma tomatoes, seeded and diced
1 Tbsp chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced


In a large bowl place the scooped avocado pulp and lime juice, toss to coat. Drain, and reserve the lime juice, after all of the avocados have been coated. Using a potato masher add the salt, cumin, and cayenne and mash. Then, fold in the onions, tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic. Add 1 tablespoon of the reserved lime juice. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour and then serve.


6-8 servings


Food Network (Alton Brown)

3 Tbsp unsalted butter
6 cups (28 oz) corn kernels, frozen, slightly thawed
1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
4-1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise
4-1/2 Tbsp crumbled cotija cheese
3 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder (or regular chili powder)
1 large clove garlic, pressed
Juice of 1 large lime


Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add corn kernels and jalapeño, and cook, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and slightly charred, about 8-10 minutes.

Cool corn slightly, then stir in mayonnaise, cotija, cilantro, chili powder, garlic and lime juice.

Serve immediately.


8-10 servings


Damn Delicious

16 oz can refried beans
1 cup picante sauce
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
3 oz cream cheese, softened
1 Tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp ground cumin (or more to taste)
Tortilla chips


In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; transfer to a small (1-1/2-qt) slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours or until heated through, stirring intermittently. Serve with tortilla chips and salsa.

Optional ways of preparing: The slow cooker is ideal because it keeps the dip warm but you can also prepare this in the oven or even microwave. For the oven, bake dip at 350˚ for 20-30 minutes or until hot and bubbly. In the microwave, heat in a microwave safe bowl for 5-8 minutes or until cheese is melted and smooth. Stir every couple of minutes.


36 servings (about 4-1/2 cups)


The Girl Who Ate Everything (sourced from Taste of Home)


2 Tbsp: 57 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
12-16 ounces Spanish chorizo sliced (or substitute linguiça or andouille)
1/2 large onion, diced
1 large red pepper, 1/2 slices
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes (or scallops for seafood variant)
2 cups (500 grams dried) Bomba rice (or substitute Calasparra)
6 cups chicken stock
1 pound (about 16 to 20 count) extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tail on

For spice mixture:
3/4 cup dry white wine
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon thyme
1 bay leaf
1 large pinch saffron threads

1. Prepare spice mixture and set aside.
2. Build a medium-hot fire in grill (when ready, you can hold your hand about 6 inches above the grill for only 2 or 3 seconds) or use two burners on gas stovetop. 
3. Put 1/4 cup olive oil in a paella pan or 20-inch camp skillet. Heat until hot but not smoking. Add the chorizo and brown lightly on both sides, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove chorizo from pan and set aside. 
4. Add the onions, red pepper, garlic and crushed tomatoes and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. If using chicken, add to pan and cook, stirring, just until chicken is no longer pink on the outside, as it will simmer for a good length of time.
5. Add 2 to 3 cups stock, bring to simmer, then add the rice, chorizo and the spice mixture. Stir well to combine, then smooth it out to an even layer (you should have just a layer of liquid between 1/4 and 1/2 inch on top) and allow to come back to a low, slow simmer. 
6. Push the shrimp down into the simmering mixture (and do the same with scallops if using them) so they are covered by the liquid, being careful not to stir the mixture. Move the pan just enough to the side of the fire so the liquid continues to simmer slowly; if using cooktop, rotate pan periodically. 
7. Add stock as needed to maintain that very thin visible layer for 20 minutes, but do not move the rice around. After 20 minutes check rice and continue to cook, adding stock, until all visible liquid is absorbed and rice is tender but not mushy, from 5 to 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy.

8 servings


Matt

2 Tbsp ancho chile powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1-1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1-1/2 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
2 cups chopped onion
1-1/2 cups chopped green bell pepper
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2-1/2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
28-oz can hominy, drained
14.5-oz can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl; set 1 1/2 teaspoons spice mixture aside. Add pork to remaining spice mixture in bowl, tossing well to coat.
2. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add pork mixture to pan; cook 5 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove pork from pan; set aside. Add remaining 1 teaspoon oil to pan. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Return pork to pan. Add reserved 1 1/2 teaspoons spice mixture, broth, hominy, and tomatoes; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 25 minutes.

6 servings


Cooking Light


Calories: 300, Fat: 8.3g, Saturated fat: 2.1g, Monounsaturated fat: 3.7g, Polyunsaturated fat: 1.4g, Protein: 28.9g, Carbohydrate: 26.9g, Fiber: 6.1g, Cholesterol: 76mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Sodium: 523mg, Calcium: 51mg

24 wonton wrappers
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1+ cup enchilada sauce
1 cup shredded Mexican cheese
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Optional ingredients*: chopped green chiles, black beans, chopped fresh cilantro, diced avocado


Preheat oven to 350˚F.

Press wonton wrappers into the cups of a mini muffin pan to form "cups", being sure that the edges to not fold in. Bake for 7 minutes, then remove.

Meanwhile, stir together chicken and enchilada sauce in a mixing bowl until combined. Portion the chicken evenly into the baked wonton cups until they are full. Sprinkle with a pinch of shredded cheese. Then bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the chicken is heated through. Remove and garnish with sliced green onions.

*If using the optional ingredients, you can either stir them into the chicken and enchilada sauce mixture, or you can use them as additional garnishes.


24 wonton cups


Gimme Some Oven

16 oz lean ground turkey breast
1/4 tsp cumin
1 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 red pepper, chopped
2 cups sliced small mushrooms
1 Tbsp chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped (about 1 pepper)
8 eggs
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup shredded low-fat Mexican blend cheese
1/3 cup green onions


Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly spray 12-cup muffin pan with cooking spray. Cook ground turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Sprinkle with cumin; stir to mix.

In large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil, green pepper, mushrooms and chipotle peppers. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are cooked.

In large bowl, whisk eggs, milk and cilantro until well mixed. Stir in turkey, cheese, mushroom mixture and green onions. Spoon mixture into muffin cups, filling approximately 3/4 full. Bake 20 minutes or until set.


12 servings


Jennie-O (featured on The Biggest Loser)


Calories 120, Fat 3.5g, Protein 17g, Cholesterol 30mg, Carbohydrates 5g, Sodium 220mg, Fiber 0g, Saturated Fat 2g, Sugars 4g

1-1/2 lbs chicken breast
14.4 oz can fat free chicken broth
15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
2-10 oz cans Ro-Tel original diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, drained
8 oz frozen corn (about 1-1/2 cups)
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 scallions, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp cayenne pepper
salt to taste


Combine chicken broth, beans, tomatoes, corn, cilantro, scallions, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, cayenne pepper and salt in the crock pot. Season chicken breast with salt and lay on top.

Cook on low for 10 hours or on high for 6 hours. Half hour before serving, remove chicken and shred. Return chicken to slow cooker and stir in. Adjust salt and seasoning to taste. Serve over rice or tortillas and your favorite toppings.


8 servings


skinnytaste.com

4 large eggs
1-1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter
1-1/2 Tbsp vegetable oil
2 corn tortillas, sliced into 1/2-inch strips, then cut into 2-inch rectangles
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 ounces can green chiles, drained
1/4 cup chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese


In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and 1 tablespoon water vigorously.

Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter melts, add the tortilla strips and cook, stirring and tossing, until they are all golden and crispy.

When the tortillas are crisp, add the bell pepper, chiles and onion to the skillet. Season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes.

Add the eggs to the pan, season with salt and reduce the heat to medium low. Cook, stirring to scramble and combine, until most of the moisture is cooked out, then remove from the heat. Stir in the tomatoes. Serve topped with cheese.


2 servings


Food Network

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs.)
5 limes, juiced
1/2 Tbsp sea salt
1/2 Tbsp cumin
1/2 Tbsp ground chipotle pepper
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 red bell peppers
2 green bell peppers
1 red onion


Juicing four of the limes into a small mixing bowl. Mix in the salt, cumin, chipotle pepper, cilantro and garlic to make the marinade.

Chop the chicken breasts into cubes and place in a large Ziploc bag or plastic container. Pour the marinade over the chicken. Close and shake well until all of the chicken is covered. Place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to marinate.

While the chicken is marinating chop the bell peppers and onions.

After the chicken has soaked up all of those amazing flavors start to skewer the chicken, bell peppers and onions. Place the skewers on the grill over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, flip and grill for an additional 5-7 minutes. After the chicken is cooked through, remove from the grill, squeeze the last lime over the skewers and serve!


4-6 servings


Little Leopard Book

Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
1 cup red onion, diced
1 cup green bell pepper, diced
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked
14-oz can chicken broth
30-oz can black beans, undrained
10-oz can diced tomatoes & jalapeños
14.5-oz can diced tomatoes
8-oz can tomato sauce
1/2 cup picante sauce, medium
4 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cajun seasoning
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, coarsely ground
8 oz whole kernel corn, frozen
Sour cream
Cheddar cheese
Green onions


Spray stock pot with oil. Add red onion and green pepper to oil and saute over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Add next 13 ingredients (through black pepper) to vegetable mixture and mix thoroughly. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes or until flavors are concentrated, stirring frequently.

Add corn to chicken mixture and mix thoroughly. Return to simmer, then remove from heat.

Serve with sour cream, cheddar cheese and green onions.


8 servings

1-1/2 lbs. lean ground chuck or sirloin
1 large yellow onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
15-oz. can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2, 14-oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chiles, such as Rotel, with their juice
6-oz. can tomato paste
7-oz. can diced roasted green chiles
3/4 cup Mexican beer (not dark)
2 tsp. chili powder
1-1/2 tsp. pure ancho chile powder
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. dried oregano, savory, or marjoram
Salt to taste

For serving:
Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Sour cream or crema Mexicana
Chopped fresh tomatoes
Chopped green onions
Chopped fresh cilantro
Warm cornbread or whole wheat tortillas


In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion and garlic until the meat is no longer pink, breaking up any clumps; drain off the fat.

Transfer meat mixture to the slow cooker, and add the pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, chiles, beer, chili powder, ancho powder, cumin and oregano, and stir to combine. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 or 9 hours, stirring occasionally if possible, or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours. The last hour; season with salt. The longer you let the chili simmer, the better it gets, up to a point, of course.

Serve the chili in bowls with plenty of toppings and warm cornbread or whole wheat tortillas.


6 to 8 servings


Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook


We used black beans instead of pinto beans, and we used 1 tsp. each of regular and medium hot chili powders.

1 envelope taco seasoning or 4 Tbsp of Penzey's taco seasoning
2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
16-ounce jar picante sauce or salsa (we use medium)


Mix together the taco seasoning and picante sauce in the crock pot (you do not need to add any water to the taco seasoning). Add the chicken and move around to get them coated a bit. Cook on high for 4 to 6 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. When done, remove chicken and shred easily with a fork. Return to crockpot and stir to combine with sauce.


12 servings


Chocolate Therapy

12-oz can limeade frozen concentrate
1 can tequila, filling limeade can from above
1 can 7-Up, or other lime soda
1 bottle Corona beer


Mix and serve over ice with fresh lime slices. Serve right away so it is fizzy.


10-12 servings


Friend

16-oz can 99% fat-free refried black beans
3/4 cup reduced-fat Mexican blend cheese, divided
3/4 cup thick & chunky salsa, divided
2 tsp lime juice
2 cloves garlic, pressed
2 tsp Southwestern Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup red bell pepper, diced, divided
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
2 Tbsp cilantro, snipped


Preheat oven to 350˚F. In Classic Batter Bowl, combine refried beans, 1/2 cup of the cheese, 1/4 cup of the salsa, lime juice, garlic and seasoning mix. Spread bean mixture onto bottom of Mini-Baker.

Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the bell pepper and corn evenly over bean mixture. Spoon remaining salsa over corn mixture. Bake 22-25 minutes or until heated through. Top with remaining cheese, remaining bell pepper and cilantro. Garnish with sour cream, if desired.


14 servings


Pampered Chef, It's Good For You

4 chicken breast halves, boned, skinned
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1, 7.5-oz can chipotle chile in adobo sauce, drained & minced
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
8 corn or flour tortillas, 6-in each
2 cups Monterey Jack cheese
Pico de Gallo or other salsa


Brush chicken breasts with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay chicken on a grill over medium heat (you can hold your hand 1 to 2 in. above grill level only 4 to 5 seconds) or put chicken in a grill pan over medium heat. Cook chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side, or until cooked through (cut to check). Slice cooked chicken breasts into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Keep grill or grill pan hot.

In a small bowl, whisk together chipotle chile, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, and cilantro.

Spread 1 tbsp. chipotle-lime sauce on each of the tortillas. Top 4 of the tortillas each with 1/2 cup cheese and a quarter of the chicken slices, then cover with the remaining tortillas (sauce side down). Put each quesadilla on a dinner plate.

Slide quesadillas off the plates onto the grill over medium heat, or slide into a grill pan over medium heat (you may need to grill the quesadillas in batches). Grill uncovered, turning once, until cheese is melted and both sides are golden, about 2 minutes each side (use a large spatula and tongs to flip the quesadillas). If grilling in batches, keep finished quesadillas warm in a 200° oven until ready to serve.

Slice each quesadilla into wedges and serve with salsa on the side.


4 servings


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