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Chicken Chilaquiles
By japaulson
This easy Mexican casserole is a traditional way to use leftovers
- 12 (6-inch) corn tortillas, each cut into 8 wedges
- 1 1/2 cups salsa verde (such as Herdez)
- 3/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups shredded skinless, boneless rotisserie chicken breast
- 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded Mexican blend cheese
Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Muffins
By japaulson
What makes a chocolate chip muffin better? More chocolate! These Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins are always a huge...
- 7 9/10 ounces all-purpose flour (about 1 3/4 cups)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/4 cup canola oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate minichips, divided Cooking spray
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
By japaulson
Best Appetizer. This warm, creamy, cheesy dip appears frequently at staff gatherings
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) block 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 (8-ounce) block fat-free cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry
- 1 (13.5-ounce) package baked tortilla chips (about 16 cups)
Posole
By japaulson
A warm Mexican stew, is characterized by its spicy aroma, long-simmered flavors and hearty ingredients, which make ...
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds boneless Boston butt pork roast
- 2 cups chopped onion
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can no salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (14-ounce) can low-salt beef broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
- 2 (15.5-ounce) cans golden hominy, drained
- 1 1/4 cups shredded Boston lettuce
- 2/3 cup unsalted baked tortilla chips
- 2/3 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2/3 cup thinly sliced radishes
Citrusy Tequila Chicken Thighs
By japaulson
Variation: Sub in swordfish for chicken; marinate 20 minutes before grilling
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Smokehouse pepper
- 6 large skinless bone-in chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons leftover marinade
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 1/2 each red and yellow sweet peppers
- 2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Coffee Rubbed Texas Style Brisket
By japaulson
YIELD: 18 servings (serving size: 3 ounces) HANDS-ON: 1 HOURS TOTAL: 7 HOURS, 15 MINUTES COURSE: Main Dishes
- 6 cups oak or hickory wood chips
- 1 tablespoon ground coffee
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (4 1/2-pound) flat-cut brisket (about 3 inches thick)
Baked Black Beans with Chorizo
By japaulson
YIELD: 6 servings (serving size: about 1/2 cup) HANDS-ON: 35 MINUTES TOTAL: 1 HOURS, 5 MINUTES
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced Spanish chorizo
- Cooking spray
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup chopped seeded tomato
- 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
Tequila Pork Chile Verde
By japaulson
Fresh tomatillos come in papery husks, which peel off easily to reveal what looks like small green tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 3 tablespoons yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
- 1 pound pork tenderloin, trimmed and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 2 cups coarsely chopped fresh tomatillos (about 12 ounces)
- 1 (14-ounce) can fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped mild green chiles, drained
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons tequila
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Holiday Cheese Truffles
By japaulson
Roll in one of the following: finely chopped planters nuts kraft shredded sharp cheddar cheese paprika, sesam
- 2 pkg (8oz each) cream cheese softened
- 1 pkg (8oz) Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- dash ground red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- crackers
New Mexican Chile Verde
By japaulson
This light-bodied bowl features fresh roasted Anaheim chiles, which are moderately spicy
- 12 Anaheim chiles, halved and seeded (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Cooking spray
- 2 cups chopped onion (about 2 medium)
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 (15.5-ounce) can white hominy, drained