Recipes for April, 2007

Big Bite Taquitos

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Big Bite Taquitos

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, julienned
2 jalapenos, diced and seeded
2 medium red potatoes, diced into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt and pepper
3 ounces your favorite tequila
1 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro leaves
24 corn tortillas

RECIPE DIRECTIONS
In medium saute pan over medium to high heat, add oil, onions, red bell peppers, jalapeno pepper, potatoes, garlic and chicken. Saute until chicken is cooked and vegetables are soft. Add the oregano and cumin and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Deglaze with tequila and the lime juice and let simmer until liquid is almost evaporated.

Remove from heat. Shred the chicken with 2 forks and let cool. Stir in the cilantro.

Wrap tortillas in paper towels and microwave for 2 minutes to make tortillas pliable. Place about 4 tablespoons of chicken mixture on 1 tortilla, roll tightly and close with a toothpick.

In large cast iron skillet, heat 1/2-inch of canola oil to 350 degrees F.

Add rolls to hot oil, placing toothpick seam down. Cook for 2 minutes or until golden brown and turn to other side.

Remove and drain on paper towel. Remove toothpicks and serve with guacamole and Ninfa's Green Sauce.

Key Lime Martini

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Texican Martini

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
2 oz tequila (100% Agave)
1 1/2 oz Cointreau® orange liqueur
1 oz key lime juice
1 oz simple syrup
Margarita Salt for the glass rim
Lime wheel for garnish

Simple Syrup ( Makes: 2 cups syrup )
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup water

Place the sugar and water in a small saucepan and stir to combine. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer until the sugar is completely dissolved and the syrup is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Transfer the syrup to a container with a tight-fitting lid, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.

RECIPE DIRECTIONS
Fill shaker half full of ice and add all ingredients. Shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds. Pour martini into a salt rimmed martini glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

Ninfa’s Green Sauce

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

Ninfa's Green Sauce

RECIPE INGREDIENTS
3  medium avocados 
3  medium green tomatoes 
4  fresh tomatillos 
3  garlic cloves 
3  sprigs fresh cilantro 
2-3  jalapenos 
1 1/2  cups sour cream 
1/2  teaspoon salt, to taste

Serves 6

RECIPE DIRECTIONS
Peel avocados and place them in a blender. In a medium saucepan, boil tomates, tomatillos, garlic, and jalapenos for 15 minutes. Remove from saucepan and place all ingredients in a blender with avocados. Add sour cream and blend until smooth.