292 southwestern cook Recipes

cooked long grain rice, cooled, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, green pepper, diced, sliced ripe olives, drained, lime juice, chopped green onions, canola oil, minced fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, minced, salt, ground cumin

cooked chicken, finely chopped, celery, finely chopped, fresh roasted whole green chili pepper, finely chopped, green onion, sliced, handful fresh cilantro, chopped, reduced-fat mayonnaise, lemons or 1 dash lime juice, garlic salt, black pepper, bread , slices

macaroni noodles , such as shell cooked al dente and thoroughly drained or 1 lb ditalini, cooked al dente and thoroughly drained, cider vinegar, vegetable oil, celery, minced, green pepper, diced, green onions, minced, chopped pimiento, drained, worcestershire sauce (generous dashes), hot pepper sauce, roasted green chili pepper, minced, salt, fresh ground pepper, black-eyed peas, drained, corn, drained, pitted black olives, chopped, pimento-stuffed green olives, drained and chopped, mayonnaise (about)

onion, chopped (1/2 cup), garlic cloves, minced, olive oil or 1 tbsp cooking oil, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, black beans, rinsed and drained, cooked wild rice, monterey jack pepper cheese, shredded (4 oz), skim milk, egg beaters egg substitute, green pepper, chopped (optional), salsa (optional)

picante sauce, prepared italian salad dressing, ground cumin, fresh baby spinach, black beans, rinsed and drained, sliced fresh mushrooms, sweet red pepper , julienned, sliced red onion, bacon strips, cooked and crumbled, hard-cooked eggs, sliced, picante sauce , optional

cooked rice, grated jack, corn kernels, frozen or canned, milk, sour cream, sliced scallion, roasted red peppers, drained, patted dry and diced, jalapeno or serrano, seeds removed and minced, optional, salt and cayenne pepper, paprika, for sprinkling

ranch dressing, old el paso taco seasoning mix (from 1.25-oz. package), head romaine lettuce, shredded (4 cups), frozen southwestern-flavored cooked chicken breast strips, thawed, finely chopped, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese (8 oz.), cooked bacon, crumbled, hard-boiled eggs, peeled, finely chopped, tomatoes, chopped (roma , 1 cup), avocado, pitted, peeled and finely chopped

southwestern eggrolls, chicken breast fillet, vegetable oi, minced red bell pepper, minced green onion, frozen corn, canned black beans, rinsed and drained, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, diced, canned jalapeno peppers, minced fresh parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, cayenne pepper, shredded monterey jack cheese, five 7-inch flour tortillas, avocado-ranch dipping sauce, smashed , fresh avocado (about half of an avocado), mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, white vinegar, salt, dried parsley, onion powder, dried dill weed, garlic powder, pepper, chopped tomato, chopped onion, preheat barbecue grill to high heat., rub the chicken breast with some vegetable oil then grill it on the barbecue for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until done. lightly salt and pepper each side of the chicken while it cooks. set chicken aside until it cools down enough to handle., preheat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat ., add the red pepper and onion to the pan and saute for a couple minutes until tender., dice the cooked chicken into small cubes and add it to the pan. add the corn, black beans, spinach, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper to the pan. cook for another 4 minutes. stir well so that the spinach separates and is incorporated into the mixture., pan from the heat and add the cheese. stir until the cheese is melted ., wrap the tortillas in a moist cloth and microwave on high temperature for 1 1/2 minutes or until hot., spoon approximately 1-fifth of the mixture into the center of a tortilla. fold in the ends and then roll the tortilla over the mixture. roll the tortilla very tight, then pierce with a toothpick to hold together. repeat with the remaining ingredients until you have five egg rolls. arrange the egg rolls on a plate, cover the plate with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours. overnight is best., while the egg rolls freeze prepare the avocado-ranch dipping sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a small bowl., preheat 4-6 cups of oil to 375 degrees ., deep fry the egg rolls in the hot oil for 12-15 minutes and remove to paper towels or a rack to drain for about 2 minutes., egg roll diagonally lengthwise and arrange on a plate around a small bowl of the dipping sauce. garnish the dipping sauce with the chopped tomato and onion.

mixed baby salad greens, oscar mayer southwestern seasoned chicken breast strips, hard-cooked egg, chopped, black beans, drained and rinsed, mexican style shredded four cheese, bacon , crisply cooked, crumbled, ripe avocados, peeled, sliced, halved cherry tomatoes, ranch dressing, taco bell home originals thick n chunky medium salsa

cornmeal, milk, egg beaten, vegetable oil, salsa, monterey jack cheese shredded, cooked chicken diced, sour cream, southwestern-style corn 11 oz, chili powder, salt

chunky salsa, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, scallions, white and green parts, chopped, southwestern dry marinade mix (from a packet), restaurant-style tortilla chips, vegetable oil cooking spray, tex-mex taco seasoning

butter or 1/2 cup margarine, chopped fresh mild chile, chopped onion, chopped red pepper, garlic, minced, chopped leek, dried oregano, flour, chicken bouillon cubes, crumbled, ground coriander, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, water, fresh corn (or equivalent frozen, defrosted), sugar, shredded cooked turkey or 4 cups cooked chicken, black beans, salt and pepper

vegetable cooking spray, vegetable oil, turkey tenderloin, frozen chopped green pepper, frozen chopped onion, minced garlic (about 1 clove), ground cumin, no-salt-added chicken broth, kidney beans, rinsed and drained, salsa, lime wedgesprep : 8 minutes; cook: 16 minutes

tomatoes, cored, dry white wine or 1/2 cup water, bay leaves, shrimp, peeled and deveined, scallops, orzo pasta or 2 cups other small shell pasta, cooked according to package directions and drained, black beans, drained, cooked fresh corn or 1 cup drained canned corn, fresh lime juice or 2 tbsp lemon juice, chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh cilantro, salt & freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper or hot sauce (optional)

eggs, chopped cooked turkey, shredded pepper jack cheese, vegetable oil, green onions -- sliced, cooked fresh or canned corn -- drained, chopped green chiles -- drained, milk, salt, pepper

water, milk, margarine or 2 tbsp butter, salt, pepper, uncooked quick-cooking grits, shredded mexican blend cheese (8 oz, may also substitute cheddar cheese), garlic cloves, pressed, oregano, eggs, chopped cooked ham, chopped green chilies, milk, bisquick baking mix, sour cream, hot sauce, salsa (optional)

fajita seasoning mix, water, cooking oil, boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces, yellow sweet peppers or 1 medium green sweet pepper, cut into squares, zucchini , bias sliced, onion, cut into thin wedges, salsa, chili powder, frozen whole kernel corn, cooked black beans or 1/2 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained, flour tortillas (optional), shredded low-fat monterey jack and colby cheese (optional)

water, milk, butter or margarine, salt, pepper, uncooked quick-cooking grits, shredded mexican cheese blend, divided, garlic cloves, pressed, dried oregano, eggs, divided, chopped cooked ham, chopped green chiles, milk, divided, bisquick original all-purpose baking mix, sour cream, hot sauce, salsa (optional)