Guacamatoes

So pretty, and just wonderful for simple summertime fare.

Summer Recipes with Zesty Flavors!

Here are the ingredients:

• 6 Ripe, small tomatoes
• Lettuce leaves
• 1 Batch of Guacamole

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Sumptuous, mouth watering

chimichangas

will bring your family running to the dinner table every time, without you even having to call them .  The wonderful aroma will be enough to stir their interest.  This meal is very filling, and adds an international flavor.   Bon appetit!

This recipe is easy to make using leftover chicken.   Feel free to substitute cooked ground beef or chopped steak.

2 1/2 cups chicken, cooked, shredded
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tablespoon chili powder
16 ounces salsa
1/2 teaspoon cumin
pinch of salt
6 ? 10 inch flour tortillas
1 cup refried beans
Olive oil (for basting)
Sour Cream
Guacamole

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Hi again folks. Today I’ve a recipe which is simply delightful. It makes for good summer fare, and is healthful due to the grilled vegetables component. I particularly like the red pepper sauce:

Bahama Breeze Chicken Santiago
Serves: 2

INGREDIENTS:
2 Chicken Breast, 8oz, skinless, boneless
Salt and Pepper to taste
2 Tbsp Olive oil
½ cup Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
2 Tbsp Chimichurri Sauce
2 servings of Your Favorite Side-dish
2 servings of Your Favorite Vegetables

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Hi, I’m Jan Ashby 

Today’s post is for Cinco di Mayo celebrations.  I have gone and located a really special Carnitas recipe which involves the use of milk (a vital component). The recipe calls for four to six lbs of Boston butt or Pork Shoulder – the cut of meat is important, so don’t substitute.  Additionally, the recipe calls for garlic cloves – and you may use minced garlic, if you are accustomed to making this kind of substitution.

This particular recipe is taken from Google Books – it is Bruce Aidells recipe, and is originally from The Complete Meat Cookbook

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