Mexican Dinner Night

Taco, Rice, Beans, & Dressing

From Jenny Harris

Sweet Pork Tacos

1 Pork Roast
1 Cup Salsa
1 Cup Brown Sugar

Put all in a crock pot and let it cook all day. (I added water for moisture.)


Pico de Gallo

6 Roma tomatoes, diced
6 green onions, diced
Juice from 1 lime
2 Jalapenos, seeded and sliced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate to let flavors blend.

Lemon Cilantro Rice

2 cups water
1 Tbsp Butter
1/3 cup lemon juice
1 tsp of chicken bouillon
Pinch of garlic powder
Ad desired amount of cilantro
1 cup of rice

Bring to a boil, and then add rice. Stir and turn down to med-high, bring to a boil again. Let steam.

Black Beans

Just put a can of drained, rinsed beans in a pot. Add some salsa, garlic powder, cilantro, lime juice. Let warm up together to blend the flavors.


Cilantro Ranch Dressing

1 package Ranch dressing
3 TBS Salsa Verde
1/8 tsp Tabasco
½ bunch cilantro with stems (best to cut cilantro with scissors instead of chop)
2 med garlic cloves
¾ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup sour cream
Juice and rind from 1 lime

Mix together in blender – thin to desired thickness with milk.

Brownies

Brownie Mix

From Jenny Harris

7 cups all-purpose flour

4 tsp. baking powder

4 tsp. salt

9 cups of sugar

1 (8 oz.) can Hershey's unsweetened cocoa

2 cups vegetable shortening

In a large bowl mix all dry ingredients. Cut in shortening with a pastry blender until in even course crumbs. Label and store in an airtight container. Use within 3 months. Makes 17 cups - enough for about 7 batches of brownies. For fudgey brownies add 1 large box chocolate pudding mix. For chocolate chunk brownies add 1 12 oz. bag chocolate chips or chunks. For nutty brownies add 2 2 cups of walnuts or pecans. Or add all 3! Using brand name cocoa makes all the difference between delicious or bitter brownies - so splurge on the good stuff!

Brownies

2 beaten eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

2 2 cups Brownie Mix

In medium bowl combine all ingredients. Beat until smooth. Pour into a greased & floured 8" square pan. Bake 30 - 35 min. until edges separate from pan. Cool and cut into 2 A bars. Sprinkle with powdered sugar or frost with chocolate frosting.