Combine the above and mix thoroughly until blended.

Cover the beans with water and soak overnight. In the morning, drain the beans and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about an hour. Place the peppers, onion, garlic powder or garlic in a saucepan and heat, covered, over low heat (no need for oil, the vegetable juices that are […]

Combine all ingredients. Chill for a couple of hours to let the flavors blend.

Trim and discard most of fat from beef, the place in 5 to 6 qt. pan with water. Cover and cood over med. heat for 30 min. Uncover and cook, turning as needed, until liquid evaporates and meat is well browned. In a bowl, combine vinegar, broth, chili powder and 1 tsp. of cumin; pour […]

Tomatillos keep in the refrigerator as long as 2 or 3 weeks, so you. Cut thin slice from stem ends of tomatillos. Remove pulp and seeds with melon baller or spoon. Mix Cheddar cheese, corn, cream cheese, onions and 1 teaspoon ground red chilies. Fill tomatillos with cheese mixture. Sprinkle with ground red chilies. Cover […]

Simmer the chicken breasts in the stock, until tender. Remove and cube. Set aside, reserving stock. Saute the garlic in olive oil. Add tomatoes (breaking up) and the remaining ingredients; simmer, covered 1/2 hour. Add chicken and re-heat. Toss with cooked noodles. If sauce becomes too thick, add the chicken stock. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese […]

Mix refried beans with taco seasoning mix. Spread on large plate [pie plate works well – P.L.], then layer remaining ingredients. Serve with taco chips. This can be served cold or heated through to melt cheese. Either way, dont count on any leftovers.

* Chipotle chiles are a type of smoked Jalapeno typical of Mexico. They can be found widely as far as I understand. If you cannot find them canned in adobo , you can use dry ones and reconstitute them, though I make the dish with the canned ones. ** This dish requires a Flambe, so […]

* Each flank steak should weigh between 1 and 1 1/2 lbs. Place beef steaks in shallow glass or plastic dish. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the beef. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, turning occasionally. Set oven control to broil. Place beef on rack in broiler pan. Broil with the tops about […]

These are nicely crisp and are very good with a fruit-based dessert. In a bowl, preferably of an electric stand mixer, cream together the butter, 1 cup of the sugar, the lemon and lime zests, and salt. One at a time beat in the egg yolks; stir in the lemon and lime juices. Add 2 […]