Let's start with the basics....No mexican meal could be complete without a good salsa, pico de gallo, or that fattening and delicious guacamole. Here some I've tried and loved....
Guacamole
This recipe serves 4, so if you're havin' a party, ya better ATLEAST double it up :)
Ingredients
3 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup diced onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)
Directions
1.In a medium bowl, mash together the avocados, lime juice, and salt. Mix in onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and garlic. Stir in cayenne pepper. Refrigerate 1 hour for best flavor, or serve immediately.
Seven Layer Dip
This is the family favorite recipe. I'm not quite sure it's actually seven layers... but we can pretend!
Ingredients
2 (16 ounce) cans refried beans
4 avocados (somewhat soft)
2 pkg. guacamole mix
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 large tomato, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1.Spread the beans into a 9x13" pan. Make your own homemade quacamole or make guacamole using the 4 avocados and 2 guacamole mixes. Spread over the refried beans.In a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and sour cream.
2. Spead the sour cream mixture on top of the guacamole.
3.Top the layers with tomatoes, olives and cheese.Refrigerate and enjoy!
Salsa
My husband and I tried this out for the first time about a month ago. I LOVED it and so did everyone else that scarfed it down! I went home with nothing left! I used my blender rather than a food processor and it worked just fine.
Ingredients
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes(drained)
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
1.Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a blender or food processor. Blend on low to desired consistency.
Pico de Gallo
Most of the time I would be completely content with this, and only this, and a bag of chips. YUM!
Ingredients
1 medium tomato, diced
1 onion, finely chopped
1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 sprigs fresh cilantro, finely chopped
1 green onion, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
Directions
1.In a medium bowl, combine tomato, onion, jalapeno pepper (to taste,) cilantro and green onion. Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper. Stir until evenly distributed. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Black Bean Enchiladas
submitted by Brittany from www.www.thesisterscafe.com
I made these for us about 2 months ago. I loved them! They were a good change from my regular chicken enchiladas. Enjoy!
Flour tortillas
shredded Colby Jack cheese
Sauce:
1 cup sour cream
1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup shredded cheese (or more if desired…which I usually do!)
juice from canned tomatoes and chilies
Mix in separate bowl:
2 cups cooked chicken, cubed or shredded
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes and chilies, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
Spread a spoonful of sauce onto a flour tortilla. Top with chicken mixture and another spoonful or two of sauce. Roll up and line in 9×13 inch baking dish that has been lightly sprayed with cooking oil spray. Top enchiladas with rest of sauce and desired amount of cheese (I use about 1 1/2 cups). Bake at 350 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes.
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