Easy Homemade Salsa

3-4 cloves garlic 1 small bunch cilantro  1/2-3/4 c chopped white onion Juice of 1 lime  1- 10 oz can Rotel Mexican style with lime & cilantro (original Rotel will work also)  1- 14.5 oz can petite diced tomatoes drained  8-10 slices pickled jalapeños or 1 fresh chopped jalapeño  Garlic salt, cayenne & lemon pepper…

Chipotle Chicken Tacos

For marinade/consomé:  •4-6 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped  •1 can rotel •1/4 c olive oil (add more if needed) •3 tsp cumin •2 tsp smoked paprika •2 tsp garlic salt  •2 tbsp chili powder •2 tbsp minced garlic  •1 tbsp onion powder  •1 tsp lemon pepper  •1/2 tsp ground cloves  •1/2 c fresh lime juice…

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Ingredients: 1.5 lb cooked chicken breast, shredded 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil  1 bell pepper, chopped  1 onion, chopped  8 oz cream cheese 1- 16 oz jar red salsa 1 package yellow or white corn tortillas  1- 16 oz jar salsa verde  16 oz shredded cheese of choice  Preparation:  Heat large skillet over…

Hearty Hamburger Stew

Low carb & delicious for a chilly autumn evening! Ingredients Preparation In a large pot, brown ground beef until cooked through. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-10 minutes over medium heat. Add minced garlic & balsamic vinegar. Continue to cook for another 3-5…

Nana’s South of the Border

This is my grandmother’s Tex-Mex casserole recipe. It’s very hearty and full of flavor! Did I mention fast and easy, too?  Ingredients Preparation Preheat oven to 375F. Brown meat and onion until well cooked. Add chili, hominy, and soup. Mix together and simmer for a few minutes. Place in a large casserole dish and bake…

Taco Soup

This is the easiest & yummiest soup ever! Perfect with crushed tortilla chips on top or crackers on the side. Ingredients Preparation Brown ground beef in a large skillet until cooked thoroughly and drain grease. Add onion, both packets of seasonings, and Rotel. Saute and allow combination to simmer for several minutes.  In a large…

Spanish Rice

2-3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 small chopped onion 2 tbsp Olive oil 2 c minute rice 1 can rotel 2 c chicken broth 1/2 small can tomato sauce Chili powder to taste Cumin to taste Garlic salt and/or seasoned salt to taste Heat oil in sauce pan at medium heat and add onion and garlic….