Tuesday, May 31, 2011

May Gatherings

Here's a listing of all the recipes shared. Thanks again to the hosts families.

JUDD
Thompson
Simmons - Mexican Rice
Surenkov

PAYNE
Money
Prince

STEPHENS - Mexican Lasagna
Petersen
Hasleton
Goold

Mexican Rice

{Mexican Rice}

3 T vegetable oil
1 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 t garlic salt
1/2 t ground cumin
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 cups chicken broth

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and add rice. Cook, stirring constantly,until puffed and golden. While rice is cooking, sprinkle with salt and cumin.

Stir in onions and cook until tender. Stir in tomato sauce and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Serves 4.

Mexican Lasagna

Doctored Home Canning Salsa

{Doctored Home Canning Salsa}
recipe from the Merritts
1 jar home canning salsa
1 can black beans
2 cups frozen corn
3-5 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper,chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, finely diced
1/4 red onion, chopped
1/4-1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 lime, juiced
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin

Combine ingredients, chill. Serve with chips.

Thursday, May 12, 2011

Strawberry Shortcake

Guacamole



{Guacamole}
recipe from Sheldon Maughan
6 avocados mashed
juice of 1/2 of fresh lemon
dash or two of garlic powder
salt to taste (Sheldon- 5-6 shakes)
secret ingredient- "Mezzetta" sliced jalapenos about 10 - minced

Blend all together then add 1 medium diced tomato

Mormon Margaritas

{Mormon Margaritas}
(aka strawberry lemonade)
recipe from the Merritts
11/2 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 pint strawberries
1 1/2 cups sugar
water to make 1/2 gallon
slices of lemon and strawberries for garnish
Cut off green parts form strawberries and process in a blender with a splash of water until smooth. Pass strawberry puree through a fine sieve to eliminate most of the seeds. You should have 1/2 to 1 cup of strawberry juice. Combine with lemon juice, sugar and water. Taste. Adjust sugar if necessary. Chill well. Garnish with fresh lemon and strawberry slices.