1 teaspoon Mary's Secret Seasoningsee separate recipe
2 cups Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
2 cups Black Beans (cooked)
2 Red Bell Peppers (cut into thin strips)
1/2 cup Medium Chunky Salsa
12 Flavored 10 inch Flour Tortillas
I like the red chili cheese or the green spinach for these
8 ounces Cream Cheese regular or no-fat
1 teaspoon Cumin
Directions: Spread chicken on baking sheet and sprinkle with seasoning. Bake until done at 350 degrees for 20-30 minutes, depending on the size of the chicken pieces. Cool. Chop chicken pieces into small dice either with a knife or in the food processor. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, cheese, and beans.
Spread tortillas out on work surface. Stir cumin into softened cream cheese. Spread the cream mixture over the tortillas, making sure to cover the edges which will seal the wraps. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the tortillas, spreading it out but not covering the sealing edges. Dot with salsa. Run red pepper strips down the center of the tortilla. Starting at one end, roll tortillas up pinwheel style. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours, before serving. At serving time, slice tortilla rolls on the diagonal, approximately 1/3" in diameter for hors d'oeuvre size or thicker for sandwich size. Arrange on platter with diagonal cut end exposed on the outside of the platter. Makes sixty appetizers. Grilled Pork Loin Medallions with Papaya, Kiwi, and Citrus Salsa Printable Version
Ingredients:
1 Papaya
3 Kiwi
2 Navel Oranges
2 Limes
1 Grapefruit (preferable Pink)
2 Radishes
1 Stalk Celery
1 Bunch Green Onions
2 Jalapeno Chilies
2 Anaheim Green Chiles
2 tablespoons Cilantro (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon sugar
Salt to taste
Directions: Peel and chop the papaya and kiwi. Cit the oranges, limes, and grapefruit in half crosswise. Remove citrus segments with grapefruit knife, leaving the membrane behind. Do this process over a bowl so as to catch all the juices. Throw the peels and membranes away. Place citrus segments in bowl with juice. Add the kiwi and papaya. Thinly slice radishes. Dice celery and green onions. Stem and seed both kinds of chilies. Finely dice. Add radishes, celery, green onions, and both chilies to the citrus bowl. Stir in cilantro, sugar, and salt. May be refrigerated up to two weeks. Serve over grilled chicken, pork, or fish. Grilled Pork Loin Printable Version
Ingredients:
4 pounds Pork Loin Roast
Mary's Secret Seasoning see separate recipe
Directions: Cut 1" loin fillets off the roast. Rub both sides with seasoning. Grill over medium coals until done. Place on serving platter and garnish with papaya citrus salsa. Mary's Secret Seasoning Printable Version
Ingredients:
4 cloves Garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon Cayenne
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 tablespoon Dried Leaf Oregano
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
Directions: Combine and store covered container in refrigerator indefinitely. Santa Fe Black Bean and Corn Salad Printable Version
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked Black Beans
2 cups Frozen Corn this is also a great place to use leftover corn on the cob!
Directions: Combine salad ingredients in large bowl. Combine dressing ingredients in small bowl. Pour over vegetables and toss. Refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours) for flavors to blend. Place in serving bowl and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime twists. Mexican Gulf Shrimp and Baby Greens Printable Version
Ingredients:
1 pound medium to large Shrimp (peeled and cooked)
1 bunch Green Onions
1 large ripe Avocado (peeled and chopped - in lemon juice)
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
1/4 cup Olive Oil
1 tablespoon Cilantro (minced)
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Pepper
1 cup Chunky Salsa (preferably fresh)
8 cups Baby Mixed Greens
Directions: Combine lemon juice, olive oil, cilantro, chili powder, salsa, salt, and pepper in small bowl. Place cooked shrimp and onions in bowl. Pour lemon dressing over shrimp. Place baby greens on eight salad plates. Divide shrimp mixture over top of greens. Garnish with avocado.