Chop tomatoes into 1/4″ cubes. Food process all other ingred. until coarse ground (about 1/16″ max.). Combine all indred. in lg pan, bring to boil slowly. Cook at low boil stiring frequently until mixture turns dark while sterilizing 5 qts of canning jars & lids; keep jars atleast 250 F in oven. Pack jars, seal […]
Mexican
Flank Steak Santa Fe
Crumble chorizo into wide frying pan. Cook over med. heat, stirring, until meat is browned; then drain off fat. Remove from heat and stir in croutons, onions, parsley, and eggs. Butterfly steak by slicing in half horizontally almost all the way through. Spread open and pound to 1/4″ thick. Spoon chorizo mixture over half the […]
Mexican Pinto Bean Dip
Puree the beans to a coarse paste in a blender or food processor or mash by hand. Place the bean paste in a sauce pan with the water and heat. Mix in all the other ingredients, blending well, and simmer until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Put in chafing dish and serve hot. […]
Guacamole-tomato Cup Salad
Servings: 6 Fry 4 slices of bacon until crips, drain on paper towel, then crumble bacon. Remove tomato navel, core tomatoes, scoop out inside centers and chop finely. Sprinkle the insides of the tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Turn the tomatoes upside down on paper towels to drain, then place in refrigerator and […]
Nacho Chicken Casserole
Line bottom of casserole with crushed tortilla chips. Mix remaining ingredients, except cheese, and cover chips. Top with cheese. Bake at 350~ until cheese is bubbly. Can also heat in e. Serve with spicy salsa.
Moms Beef Stew
Saute onion and garlic in oil. Add every thing except potatoes and carrots to large pot. Cover tightly and simmer 1 1/2 hours until meat is thoroughly tender. Half an hour before meat is ready add carrots and potatoes.
Tex-mex Tuna Salad
Combine tuna, olives, green onions and celery in medium bowl. Combine Pace Picante Sauce, sour cream and cumin; mix well. Pour over tuna mixture; toss lightly. To serve, line taco shells with lettuce leaves; spoon tuna mixture into shells. Or, line individual serving plates with shredded lettuce; top with tuna mixture and surround with tortilla […]
Ostiones En Escabeche (soused Oysters)
Heat the oil in a large frying or saute pan. Add the onion and garlic cloves and toss over high heat without browning for about 2 minutes. Add the vegetables, herbs, peppercorns, salt, and vinegar; cook over high heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Add the oysters, sliced lime, and jalapenos* and cook […]
Sopapillas
Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Work in the lard and water. Form into a soft dough and roll out on a floured board and cut in rectangles. Deep-fry at 400 F, pushing the fritters under the fat two or three times to assure even puffing. Cook on both sides until nicely browned […]
Baja Blintzes
Preheat oven to 375~F. In a small saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Stir in stock and milk. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until thickened; remove from heat. Stir in onion, chilies, salt and cheese. Arrange 1/2 a sliced egg and 1 rounded tablespoon ham on each tortilla. Spoon […]