Guacamole

Submitted by Americo

Ingredients

4 ripe avocados, peeled, pitted, & chopped ½ red onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, minced 2 limes, juiced
salt & pepper (to taste) fresh cilantro, chopped (to taste)

Directions

  1. molcajete by Eporama on FlickrCombine all ingredients in a molcajete & mix to a chunky consistency.  
  2. Season to taste with salt, pepper, & cilantro.  
  3. Serve immediately with Cumin Dusted Tortillas.

Taco Soup

Submitted by Joe
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 lb. lean ground beef ½ c. onions, diced
15-16 oz. black beans (1 can) 15-16 oz. pinto beans (1 can)
14.5 oz. DelMonte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Mild Green Chiles (1 can) 14.5 oz. DelMonte Diced Tomatoes with Zesty Jalapeños (1 can)
11 oz. Green Giant Mexicorn (1 can) 14 oz. beef broth (1 can)
1 pkg. Old El Paso Taco Seasoning 1 tbsp salt
1 tbsp pepper ½ tbsp garlic powder
½ tbsp chili powder 16 oz. sour cream
1 pkg. Kraft Mexican 4 Cheese Blend, shredded

Directions

  1. Dice the onions. Rinse & drain all cans of beans.
  2. Crumble & brown beef in a large pot over medium high heat.
  3. Once the meat starts to brown, add salt, pepper, garlic powder & chili powder, stir.
  4. Add onions & mexicorn, stir. When the meat is fully cooked, add beans & cans of diced tomatoes.
  5. Reduce heat to low, add beef broth, taco seasoning & stir to mix.
  6. Cover pot & let soup simmer on low for 30 minutes.
  7. Serve in a bowl, top with spoon full of sour cream & shredded cheese.

Chef’s Note: For red-meat free soup, substitute ground turkey in place of beef & chicken broth in place of beef broth. For vegetarian soup, double the beans called for in place of the meat & use vegetable broth instead of beef or chicken broth.

Crab Cocktail Dip

Submitted by AnyasMom
Serves 6-8

Ingredients

1 bottle cocktail sauce 16 oz. cream cheese
2 cans white lump crab meat, drained ½ tsp Worcestershire sauce
½ tsp garlic powder ¼ c. mayonnaise

Directions

  1. Mix all ingredients except cocktail sauce. 
  2. Spread onto a plate & pour cocktail sauce over the mixture, about half the bottle or more if you like; spread evenly. 
  3. Keep chilled until ready to serve. 
  4. Great with crackers, tortilla chips, or pita bread.

Hot Crab Dip

Yields About 5 c.

Ingredients

½ c. milk 1/3 c. salsa
3 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, cubed 2 pkg (8 oz each) imitation crab meat, flaked
1 c. thinly sliced green onions 1 c an (4 oz) chopped green chilies

Directions

  1. Combine milk & salsa. Transfer to a slow cooker coated with nonstick cooking spray. 
  2. Stir in cream cheese, crab, onions & chilies. Cover & cook on low for 3-4 hours, stirring ever 30 minutes. 
  3. Serve with assorted crackers or sourdough baguette slices.

Smoked Salmon Mousse

Submitted by Carli

Ingredients

12 oz. Smoked Salmon 8 oz. cream cheese
1/3 c. finely chopped onion 1 clove minced garlic
2 tbsp sour cream 3 tbsp melted butter
1 tbsp lemon juice Dash of Tabasco sauce

Directions

  1. Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth mousse. 
  2. Chill until serving.