My husband just told me that we are going to have 6 people over for dinner and poker tomorrow night . I am by no means a cook.
So I was thinking of doing a mexican night - make your own tacos, etc. I want to do it up fun - do you have any ideas of other things I can do and/or serve?
Jan05Bride
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Re: Mexican Night
Chips and Salsa Bean Dip Guacolmole Rice and Beans (if your really not a cook, Rice a Roni now makes a rice & beans mix, lol)
Guacamole recipes Serves: Whoever gets there first Back to the top http://www.texmextogo.com Ph./Fax 713.995.5502 Toll Free 800.797.7887 US & Canada
Ingredients:
3 - 4 Avocados depending on the size of the avocados 1/4 or 1/3 jar Tejano Salsa (mild, medium or hot) (click here to order) Salt to taste 6 oz. cream cheese (to stretch dip during high avocado prices)
Directions:
Mix avocado chunks, lemon or limejuice, diced onions, diced tomato and cilantro. Mix by hand with a fork until the consistency still has very small (1/8') chunks of avocado. Never use a food processor for making guacamole. To prevent browning over night, put Saran Wrap over dip with no air in between (push Saran Wrap toward bottom of bowl to expel air).
Hot Mexi Guacamole Dip Back to the top http://www.texmextogo.com Ph./Fax 713.995.5502 Toll Free 800.797.7887 US & Canada
Ingredients:
2 avocados 1 cup salad shrimp 8 oz. green onion dip, finely diced 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup green pimento olives, diced 1/3 cup water
Directions:
Mash avocados to a paste, add garlic. Combine all ingredients. Thoroughly mix. Add 1/3 cup of water to hold green color. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate. Serve with chips or vegetables.
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Ingredients:
2 avocados 2 large garlic cloves, minced 1 cup salad shrimp 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 oz. green onion dip, finely diced 1/2 cup green pimento olives, diced 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped 1/3 cup water
Directions:
Mash avocados, add green onion dip, olive oil, and garlic. Combine all other ingredients, thoroughly mix. Add 1/3 cup of water to hold green color. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover and Refrigerate. Serve with chips and vegetables.
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Ingredients:
2 avocados 2 jalapenos, seeded 2/3 cup extra virgin oil 2 med. garlic cloves 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 3 tomatillos, cooked (green tomatoes) 1 1/2 cup water salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place pepper and tomatillos in covered pan with water. Simmer for 10 minutes. Place all other ingredients in blender, adding the cooked pepper and tomatillos. Add 1 1/2 cup water. Place dressing in tight container and refrigerate.
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Ingredients:
1 lb. Velveeta Cheese 1/2 cup Tejano Salsa (mild, medium or hot) (click here to order) 1/8 cup Milk
Directions:
Place ingredients in saucepan and heat over low heat, stirring frequently until all melted together. For microwave as above in bowl on low power. Check frequently until melted to desired consistency.
Note: In Tex Mex cooking, cheddar cheese is the first choice. This is the pure difference between Mexican food and Tex Mex food. In Mexico, goat's cheese is used for traditional dishes. In Tex Mex cooking, cheddar, Monterrey Jack and even American cheese is the cheese of choice.
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Ingredients:
1 large can Wolf Brand Chili (no beans) 8 oz. Philly Cream Cheese 1 - 16 oz. Jar Tejano Salsa (mild, medium or hot) (click here to order)
Directions:
Heat all together in large pot until all cheese has melted. Pour into a warming dish and serve warm with tortilla chips...vegi sticks... toasted cocktail bread...you get the idea.
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Ingredients:
1 can refried beans
1 tomato, chopped
1 can chopped black olives
1 4-ounce can green chilies, chopped
1 8-ounce carton guacamole
2 cups sharp Cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup Tejano salsa (click here to order)
1 pint sour cream
Directions:
Layer ingredients in the order given in a 9' x 5' casserole dish. Serve with tortilla chips.
Spinach Artichoke Dip - in a ring of Salsa!Back to the top http://www.texmextogo.com Ph./Fax 713.995.5502 Toll Free 800.797.7887 US & Canada
Ingredients
2 – 8oz. Philly cream cheese, softened ¾ cup heavy cream 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese ¼ tsp. garlic powder 1 bunch fresh spinach, chopped OR 1-16oz. pkg. frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed & drained 1 - 13oz. can/jar quartered marinated artichoke hearts, drained & chopped 2/3 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 cup Tejano Mexican Salsa (click here to order product) Plenty of tortilla chips or crackers.
Directions
Using a hand-mixer, blend together cream cheese, cream. Garlic, Parmesan & Jack cheeses until smooth and creamy. Fold in chopped spinach and artichokes. Place mixture in oven-proof casserole dish. Bake @ 300 degrees for1hour. Remove from oven, spoon 1 cup of salsa around the outer edge. Return to oven for another 15 minutes. Serve warm with crackers, tortilla chips or toast points. ***This is NOT low fat…but once in a while, we’re worth it !
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Ingredients
3 avocados 8 oz. cheese dip (jar) ½ cup sour cream ½ cup cilantro, finely chopped 1 tsp. rosemary 1 tbs. garlic powder ½ cup pimentos, diced 1/3 cup water
Mash avocados; add cheese dip, sour cream and garlic. Combine all other ingredients, thoroughly mix. Add 1/3-cup water to hold the green color. Salt & pepper to taste. Cover & refrigerate.
curly2003
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Re: Mexican Night
Superbowl Sunday
NFL Munchings and Crunchings
For most who will be glued to their TV’s on February 1 watching the pig skin spheroid being chucked from one end of the field to another, food is an important part of the experience. Salsa, chips and beer will make up not the least of many homes NFL munchings and crunchings. Mexican foods however, offers many other dishes that make for excellent Football munching. One of the easiest to prepare and serve and a favorite mode of entertainment of mine is the Do It Yourself Burrito Buffet. All you do is set up a table with anything and everything you can think of that would go well in a burrito and let your guests go at it. It’s easy on the cook and much appreciated by the munchers.
Do It Yourself Burrito Buffet
Grilled Pork Steaks and Chicken (you can of course use any cooked meat or poultry)
¼ cup olive oil
½ cup fresh lime juice
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro
finely minced hot chilies of choice to taste or dry chili flakes to taste
3 tablespoons Chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
4 to 6 cloves of finely minced fresh garlic
salt and fresh coarse ground black pepper to taste
Mix all ingredients together well and adjust seasonings to taste. Put pork steaks, chicken pieces or both into a large zip-lock bag. Add the marinade. Close bag and massage to incorporate into the meats. Leave to marinate for at least an hour, massaging now and then. When ready to grill, remove the meats from the bag and grill to desired doneness, turning and brushing with the marinade occasionally. Grill to desired degree of doneness
Do it Your Self Burrito Buffet Accompaniments
Using the above described grilled pork steaks or chicken or both, shred the meats into small strips and put into bowls. Accompany with bowls of:
sautéed chorizo
diced sweet purple onion
chopped green onions
chopped sweet red bell peppers
chopped hot chilies of choice
chopped tomatoes
diced avocado
shredded crisp lettuce
guacamole
salsa
selection of grated cheeses
sour cream
Place all the prepared ingredients in bowls along with the bowls of shredded meats on the buffet table accompanied by soft, warm flour tortillas. Your guests may assemble their own burritos picking and choosing their favorite fillings. Some guests may wish to put their folded burritos back on the grill for a few minutes before eating.
Jeanene
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Re: Mexican Night
Thank you ladies!!!! This is getting me inspired!!! I think I might make some dips and the burritos!
