TEQUILA QUESO (Recipe adapted from Rick Bayless)

TEQUILA QUESO (Recipe adapted from Rick Bayless)

TEQUILA QUESO (Recipe adapted from Rick Bayless) 1 TBSP olive oil 1 large ripe tomato, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch pieces 1 medium white onion, chopped 1 large jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped 3 TBSP tequila, preferably a silver tequila 8 oz. Mexican...
CHIPOTLE GUACAMOLE

CHIPOTLE GUACAMOLE

CHIPOTLE GUACAMOLE 3 Hass avocados Juice from 1 lime 1/4 cup Cilantro, finely chopped 1 Chipotle Pepper from a Chipotle in Adobo can, finely chopped 1 tbsp Adobo sauce sea salt and pepper to taste Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, and mash with a fork until...
BUFFALO CHICKEN HUMMUS

BUFFALO CHICKEN HUMMUS

BUFFALO CHICKEN HUMMUS 1 can chickpeas/garbanzo beans (19 oz) 2 THIN cut pieces of chicken breast, grilled or previously cooked 2 cloves of garlic, cut into quarters 2 TBSP of liquid from the can of chickpeas 2 TBSP lemon juice 1 TBSP olive oil 1 1/2 TBSP sesame oil...
BROCCOLI BACON SALAD

BROCCOLI BACON SALAD

BROCCOLI BACON SALAD This broccoli salad is a version of the classic one with red onions and cheese.  It’s lightened up a bit with reduced fat mayo and sour cream, but what I love is the cranberry addition! 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise 1/4...
CUCUMBER BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

CUCUMBER BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD

CUCUMBER BLACK-EYED PEA SALAD 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon dried Freshly ground pepper to taste 4 cups peeled and diced cucumbers (I use hothouse) 1 14-ounce can black-eyed peas, rinsed...