Mississippi Caviar

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, drained
• 1 avocado, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
• 1 roma (plum) tomato, chopped - or more to taste
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons pickled jalapeno pepper rings, finely minced
• 1/2 cup italian-style salad dressing, or more to taste
• salt and black pepper to taste
• hot pepper sauce to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 15 mins


• in a large bowl, lightly stir together the corn, black beans, canned tomatoes with chilies, avocado, roma tomato, onion, jalapenos, and salad dressing until well combined. sprinkle with salt, pepper, and hot pepper sauce to taste. refrigerate until serving.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Cucumber-mango Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• stir together the mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

grilled chicken wraps

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 4 links lamb sausage
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 3/4 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon seasoning
• 12 slices bacon

Recipe

• slit open each chicken breast. cut each sausage link in half lengthways, then cut to the length of the chicken breast. place a halved sausage link inside each chicken breast, then add jalapeno peppers to taste, onion and garlic and seal the chicken with toothpicks.
• season the outside of each chicken breast with spices/seasoning. wrap each breast with 2 slices of bacon and secure with toothpicks. place on a barbecue grill over medium coals and grill until done, about 30 minutes each side. enjoy!

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. thread chicken skewers, and discard marinade. grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. stir in tomato sauce and cream. simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

meatball and olive stew (albondigas verdes)

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground lamb
• 2 tablespoons uncooked white rice
• 1/2 small onion, minced
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/4 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 2 jalapenos (optional)
• 1 1/2 small white onions, quartered
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 8 ounces pitted green olives
• 1 cup water
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups water
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• mix the ground beef, ground lamb, white rice, minced onion, and eggs together in a large bowl. form into 1 inch meatballs; set aside.
• place the tomatillos and jalapenos in a saucepan and cover with water. bring to a boil and simmer until tomatillos have softened and begin to turn a yellow color, about 15 minutes. drain, then transfer contents of saucepan to a blender along with the quartered onions, garlic, cilantro, green olives, and 1 cup of water. blend until almost smooth.
• heat the oil in the saucepan used to cook the tomatillos. when hot, pour in the tomatillo sauce and bring to a boil, stirring. pour in 3 cups of water and return to a boil. season to taste with salt.
• stir in the meatballs. add water, if needed, to cover completely. simmer, covered, until meatballs are cooked through and the soup is thick, about 30 minutes.

Grilled Pineapple Mango Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 slices fresh pineapple
• 1 red bell pepper
• 1 jalapeno pepper
• 2 large mangos - peeled, seeded, and diced
• 1 small red onion, diced
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1/2 teaspoon lime zest

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 8 hrs 20 mins


• preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat; lightly oil the grate.
• cook the pineapple, red bell pepper, and jalapeno pepper on the preheated grill, turning frequently, until the pineapple has mild grill marks and the peppers are browned on all sides, about 3 minutes for pineapple and 5 to 7 minutes for peppers. carefully remove from grill and place peppers in paper bag to cool.
• after peppers are cool, rub skins off gently with paper towels, cut in half, and remove and discard seeds. cut the cooled pineapple and peppers into a small dice and place into a bowl. add the mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and lime zest; stir to combine. cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to 1 day before serving.

chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. thread chicken skewers, and discard marinade. grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. stir in tomato sauce and cream. simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

moong dal

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 1/2 cups dried yellow split peas
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon diced jalapeno chile pepper
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 dried red chile pepper
• 1 pinch asafoetida
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 30 mins


• rinse split peas; add to saucepan with 2 1/2 cups water. allow split peas to soak for 30 minutes.
• heat split peas and water, with salt, until boiling. reduce heat to medium-low and cook until tender and thickened, 15 to 20 minutes. add more water, if necessary, to prevent drying out. stir in ginger, jalapeno pepper, tomato, lemon juice, and turmeric.
• heat oil in a small saucepan and add cumin seed and red chile pepper. when pepper is heated, add asafoetida powder and garlic. stir mixture into split peas and add cilantro; mix well.

Mean Green Guacamole Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 10 fresh tomatillos, husks removed
• 2 fresh jalapeno peppers, stems removed
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro, stems trimmed
• 3 avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• bring a pot of water to a boil and stir in tomatillos and jalapenos. boil until tomatillos turn bright green and soft, about 10 minutes.
• place cilantro, avocados, cooked tomatillos, and cooked jalapenos into a blender, working in batches if necessary. blend until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. add about 1 tablespoon of tomatillo cooking water, or as needed, if salsa is too thick.
• stop the blender, and season the salsa with garlic powder and salt to taste. blend again briefly to mix in the seasonings. transfer to a bowl for serving.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

indian stir-fried shrimp in cream sauce (bhagari jhinga)

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon black mustard seed
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon cold water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, stir together tomato paste, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground cumin seed, ground red pepper, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and coconut milk. set coconut sauce aside.
• heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. when oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, and cook until they begin to pop. immediately stir in garlic, and cook until garlic begins to brown. add shrimp, and cook until shrimp is opaque; this should take only a minute or two. pour the coconut sauce over the shrimp; cook until the sauce begins to simmer. in a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water; stir into the sauce, and continue cooking until thick.

Cucumber-mango Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• stir together the mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Manda's Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese at room temperature
• 1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (1 ounce) packet dry taco seasoning mix
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and diced
• 1/4 cup red onion, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can refried black beans
• 1 1/4 cups salsa
• 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mexican blend cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded iceberg lettuce
• 1/3 cup pickled jalapeno pepper slices

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• with a handheld or standing mixer, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, and taco seasoning in bowl until light and fluffy; set aside.
• in a separate bowl, stir together the cherry tomatoes, avocados, red onion, lime juice, salt, and black pepper; set aside.
• spread the refried black beans out into the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish in an even layer. spread the cream cheese mixture over the black beans; top with layers of salsa, mexican cheese blend, lettuce, cherry tomato mixture, and jalapeno slices.
• cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time. serve cold or at room temperature.

Seared Scallops With Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• heat a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. coat the pan with cooking spray. season the scallops with salt and pepper. add half of the scallops to the pan; sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. transfer the scallops to a warmed plate; set aside. repeat with the remaining scallops.
• divide the scallops among four warmed plates. spoon the salsa over the scallops, and serve immediately.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

Slow Cooker Chile Verde (green Chile)

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
• 5 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 2 (16 ounce) jars salsa verde (such as herdez®)
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as ro*tel®)
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced jalapeno peppers, or to taste
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 6 hrs 10 mins

Ready Time: 6 hrs 30 mins


• spread flour into a shallow bowl. dredge lamb cubes in flour to coat.
• heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium heat. cook and stir onion in hot oil until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. add lamb; cook and stir until lamb is browned on all sides, 5 to 7 minutes.
• transfer lamb-and-onion mixture to a slow cooker. stir salsa verde, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, diced jalapeno peppers, diced green chiles, garlic, oregano, and cumin into the lamb mixture.
• cook on low for 6 hours.

Seared Scallops With Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• heat a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. coat the pan with cooking spray. season the scallops with salt and pepper. add half of the scallops to the pan; sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. transfer the scallops to a warmed plate; set aside. repeat with the remaining scallops.
• divide the scallops among four warmed plates. spoon the salsa over the scallops, and serve immediately.

mexican pintos with cactus

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 3 tablespoons salt, divided
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 large flat cactus leaves (nopales)
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 slices onion

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ready Time: 4 hrs 10 mins


• place the pinto beans into a slow cooker, and fill to the top with hot water. add the bacon, 2 tablespoons of salt, jalapeno and onion. cover, and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours, adding water as needed, until beans are tender.
• remove any thorns from the cactus leaves, and slice into small pieces. place in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of salt, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute. add to the beans when they are soft, and cook for 15 more minutes on high.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

Jalapeno Corn Casserole

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (11 ounce) cans vacuum packed corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup evaporated milk
• 1 pickled jalapeno pepper, sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). spray a 9x9 inch casserole dish with cooking spray.
• in a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and milk until smooth. stir in corn and jalapeno peppers. transfer mixture to the prepared dish and cover with a lid or foil.
• bake in a preheated 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) oven for 40 to 50 minutes.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Cucumber-mango Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• stir together the mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Seared Scallops With Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• heat a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. coat the pan with cooking spray. season the scallops with salt and pepper. add half of the scallops to the pan; sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. transfer the scallops to a warmed plate; set aside. repeat with the remaining scallops.
• divide the scallops among four warmed plates. spoon the salsa over the scallops, and serve immediately.

Crab And Corn Chowder

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
• 1/2 cup diced celery
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®)
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 pound sweet corn kernels
• 2 ounces fresh crabmeat
• 1 cup water
• 1/2 pound sweet corn kernels
• 2 cloves peeled garlic
• 6 ounces fresh crabmeat
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon spanish paprika (preferably sweet)
• 1 bunch thinly sliced green onion for garnish
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 25 mins


• melt butter in a dutch oven over medium heat; stir in onion, jalepeno peppers, celery, and a pinch of salt. cook until onions are soft and translucent, 7 to 10 minutes.
• stir seafood seasoning and cayenne pepper into onion mixture; cook for 30 seconds.
• sprinkle flour over onion mixture; cook and stir until mixture is slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
• pour 2 1/2 cups water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and 2 ounces crabmeat into the onion mixture; increase heat to medium-high and bring to simmer.
• place 1 cup water, 1/2 pound corn kernels, and garlic into a blender. cover and puree until smooth.
• pour corn puree into the dutch oven and bring mixture to a boil. reduce heat to low; simmer until chowder is thicker and the color deepens, about 45 minutes.
• stir 6 ounces of crabmeat, paprika, and heavy cream into chowder. season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with green onions and a pinch of cayenne pepper.

steve's spicy shrimp kabobs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 20 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
• 10 fresh jalapeno peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
• 20 slices bacon
• 4 wooden skewers, soaked in water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat a grill for high heat.
• toss shrimp together with the lime juice, cilantro, and minced garlic. place one shrimp inside each jalapeno half, and wrap with a slice of bacon. thread skewers, 5 shrimp per skewer.
• lightly oil the grill grate. place skewers on the grill and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until the bacon has browned and the shrimp are pink.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

Cucumber-mango Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• stir together the mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Cucumber-mango Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 mangos - peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 large onion, finely diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice, or to taste
• salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• stir together the mango, cucumber, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, and cilantro in a mixing bowl. season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to blend.

Seared Scallops With Tropical Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/2 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 1/2 cup diced fresh mango
• 1/2 cup peeled and diced cucumber
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 teaspoons fresh lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 pound sea scallops, rinsed and drained

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• combine the pineapple, mango, cucumber, bell pepper, bell pepper, cilantro, lime juice and jalapeno. season to taste with salt and pepper, and set aside.
• heat a large, nonstick fry pan over medium-high heat. coat the pan with cooking spray. season the scallops with salt and pepper. add half of the scallops to the pan; sear until golden brown on both sides, about 2 minutes per side. transfer the scallops to a warmed plate; set aside. repeat with the remaining scallops.
• divide the scallops among four warmed plates. spoon the salsa over the scallops, and serve immediately.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Garlic Vegetable Saute

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds and ribs removed, minced
• 2 zucchini, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into chunks
• 1 shallot, sliced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch paprika

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet; cook and stir garlic and jalapeno in hot skillet until softened, about 5 minutes. add zucchini, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, and shallot; continue to cook and stir until tender, about 5 minutes more. season with salt, pepper, and paprika.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Mexican Rice Iii

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 cup long grain white rice
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
• 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
• 1 cube chicken bouillon
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, halved

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium sauce pan, cook rice in oil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. pour in chicken broth, and bring to a boil. stir in onion, green pepper, jalapeno, and diced tomato. season with bouillon cube, salt and pepper, cumin, cilantro, and garlic. bring to a boil, cover, and reduce heat to low. cook for 20 minutes.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

japanese fusion guacamole

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 2 large avocados - halved, peeled, and pitted
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, or to taste, seeded and minced
• 10 shiso leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger root
• 1 teaspoon wasabi paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 drops hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco®)
• 1 tomato, chopped
• salt and black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• place the avocados, lime juice, onion, jalapeno pepper, shiso leaf, ginger, wasabi paste, white pepper, and hot sauce into a bowl. mash until no large pieces of avocado remain, or to your desired consistency. gently fold in the chopped tomato and season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. thread chicken skewers, and discard marinade. grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. stir in tomato sauce and cream. simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

vegetarian korma

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger root
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 4 carrots, cubed
• 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 3 tablespoons ground unsalted cashews
• 1 (4 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 bunch fresh cilantro for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion, and cook until tender. mix in ginger and garlic, and continue cooking 1 minute. mix potatoes, carrots, jalapeno, cashews, and tomato sauce. season with salt and curry powder. cook and stir 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
• stir peas, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, and cream into the skillet. reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. garnish with cilantro to serve.

kim's armadillo eggs

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1 (16 ounce) jar whole jalapeno peppers, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pound ground lamb sausage
• 2 (10 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuit dough

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• slice jalapenos lengthwise to remove seeds. stuff jalapenos with cheddar cheese.
• divide ground lamb sausage into small balls. press the sausage balls into thin strips. place one stuffed jalapeno each strip of sausage. roll the jalapenos in the sausage, pressing it firmly.
• arrange wrapped jalapenos on a medium baking sheet. bake 40 to 50 minutes in the preheated oven, until sausage is evenly brown. remove from heat and allow to cool approximately 10 minutes.
• arrange refrigerated biscuit dough on a medium baking sheet. wrap one sausage and jalapeno roll in each piece of dough.
• bake in the preheated oven 10 to 12 minutes, or until golden brown.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

Refried Beans Without The Refry

Ingredients

• Servings: 15
• 1 onion, peeled and halved
• 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
• 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 5 teaspoons salt
• 1 3/4 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin, optional
• 9 cups water

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. pour in the water and stir to combine. cook on high for 8 hours, adding more water as needed. note: if more than 1 cup of water has evaporated during cooking, then the temperature is too high.
• once the beans have cooked, strain them, and reserve the liquid. mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved water as needed to attain desired consistency.

central american tacos

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 5 large potatoes, cubed
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1/2 onion, chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 4 tomatillos, husked and quartered
• 1 clove garlic, peeled
• 1 jalapeno chile pepper, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
• 3 avocados, halved with pits removed
• 10 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• place potatoes into a large saucepan, and fill with enough water to cover. bring to a boil, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. drain.
• while the potatoes are cooking, crumble the ground beef into a skillet over medium-high heat. cook for a few minutes, then stir in the onion. cook until meat is no longer pink, and the onion is tender. drain excess grease, and gently stir in the potatoes. season with salt and pepper to taste.
• place the tomatillos, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro into a blender. squeeze avocados out of their skins into the blender. process until smooth.
• heat tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible. spoon on some of the meat mixture, and top with the sauce. roll up, and enjoy.

Spicy Salsa

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 3 large ripe tomatoes, diced
• 3 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 4 fresh jalapeno peppers, finely diced
• 1 stalk celery, finely diced
• 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• salt to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• in a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, plum tomatoes, green onions, peppers, celery, cilantro, garlic, lime juice, pepper and salt to taste. refrigerate for 45 minutes before serving.

chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. thread chicken skewers, and discard marinade. grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. stir in tomato sauce and cream. simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

chicken tikka masala

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 4 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
• 4 long skewers
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 3 teaspoons salt, or to taste
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 50 mins Ready Time: 2 hrs 20 mins


• in a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 2 teaspoons cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, black pepper, ginger, and 4 teaspoons salt. stir in chicken, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• preheat a grill for high heat.
• lightly oil the grill grate. thread chicken skewers, and discard marinade. grill until juices run clear, about 5 minutes on each side.
• melt butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. saute garlic and jalapeno for 1 minute. season with 2 teaspoons cumin, paprika, and 3 teaspoons salt. stir in tomato sauce and cream. simmer on low heat until sauce thickens, about 20 minutes. add grilled chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes. transfer to a serving platter, and garnish with fresh cilantro.