Nachos for Two

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Contrary to what our friends might tell you, we don’t always cook a meal fit for an army. Sometimes, when it is just the two of us, we go the simple route and prepare a dish we can share without worrying about packing up leftovers. Besides, some meals, like our Nachos for Two, are best eaten immediately. So the next time you are craving something spicy, crunchy, cheesy and just downright delish, try our take on everyone’s favorite Mexican appetizer.  Read more of this post

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Corn, Tomato, and Black Bean Salsa

October 18, 2011 by 1 Comment

Corn, Tomato, and Black Bean Salsa

Great as a side dish or served with blue corn chips for a quick snack, our Corn, Tomato, and Black Bean Salsa is refreshing and delicious with a touch of sweetness.

Nothing transports our taste buds to the American Southwest like salsa. Found on nearly every table in the area, salsas have become more popular than ketchup. Whether sweet, smoky, mild or flaming hot, there are literally hundreds of variations on this staple condiment. Our Corn, Tomato, and Black Bean Salsa is cool and delicious with the added ingredients of cilantro, garlic and onion. A touch of our Red Chile Honey lends a smoky sweetness to this flavorful blend of fresh ingredients.

PREP: 10 minutes + 1 hour chill time
COOK: 2 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 cup fine chopped white onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 teaspoon lightly toasted, freshly ground cumin
  • 1 jalapeno chile, minced
  • 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Red Chile Honey
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup fresh corn kernels
  • 3 large ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
  • 1 cup cooked black beans

DIRECTIONS

  1. Lightly sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, about 2 minutes, over medium heat; set aside.
  2. Combine chopped cilantro, cumin, jalapeno, vinegar, honey, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Add corn, tomato, black beans and sautéed vegetables. Stir to combine thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for an hour so flavors can combine.

TIPS: Serve with blue corn chips for a quick snack or aside favorites like Chiles Rellenos or Carne Adovada for a complete meal.

YIELDS: 2 1/2 cups

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Jalapeno Creamed Corn

August 23, 2011 by 1 Comment

Creamed Corn with Jalapenos

Savor the sweetness of summer with this tempting, creamy treat filled with cheese, onions and jalapenos.

When I was 19, I moved to New York City where I quickly made tons of friends, each hailing from a different corner of the globe. Life in the big city was fast, caught as we were on an electric current where everything forges more quickly than anywhere else I’ve ever been. Those friendships were no different, and most weekends we found excuses to do things together, including shopping in vintage clothing stores, catching sales at Barneys or Bergdorf Goodman, exploring used bookshops where volumes were stacked to the ceiling, and sometimes getting lost in labyrinthine museums like the Met, MoMA or the Guggenheim. As fun as those times were, however, our favorite things to do were simple, like taking picnics in Central Park or driving out to the Hamptons, leaving behind the chaos and noise of our concrete jungle and seeking refuge at a friend’s summerhouse along the sandy shores of the Atlantic. There we could lose ourselves in the tranquil beauty of Long Island, where farmers markets and tiny roadside food stands dished up delicious treats and we could buy fresh produce to conjure up some of our favorite recipes in a spacious kitchen, unlike anything we had in the city. Our Jalapeno Creamed Corn is like one of the many dishes we prepared back then, packed with nutritious goodness, a touch of heat, and the sweet flavors of summer.

PREP: 15 minutes
COOK: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ white onion, minced
  • 1 jalapeno, minced (discard seeds for less heat)
  • 4 cups fresh corn kernels or 2 10-ounce bags frozen corn kernels
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in a heated large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno. Saute for 2 minutes.
  2. Puree 1 cup corn or ½ bag of corn in food processor or blender. Add pureed corn and remaining corn to pan, cook 5 minutes. Add cream, water, and cheese. Stir and cook until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and serve warm.

YIELDS: 8 servings

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Salsa Verde

August 2, 2011 by 6 Comments

Salsa Verde
Growing up in the American Southwest, many of our dishes were influenced by Mexican flavors and vegetables, including tomatillos and assorted chilies, like the spicy Serrano peppers in this green sauce. The addition of peanuts gives this salsa extra creaminess. Our Salsa Verde is great on top of scrambled eggs, scooped up with tortilla chips or utilized in recipes like Chicken Enchiladas Salsa Verde.

PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/2 white onion, peeled and coarsely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, unpeeled
  • 2 Serrano or jalapeño chilies, stems removed
  • 14 whole tomatillos, peeled and simmered in water for 5 minutes
  • 1/4 cup roasted and salted peanuts
  • 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat the broiler. Place the onion, garlic and chilies on a foil lined cast iron skillet. Broil for 4 minutes or until charred and blistered. Discard the garlic skin.
  2. Place the onion, garlic, and chilies in a blender jar with the tomatillos, peanuts, salt and broth. Blend until smooth.

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Chunky Guacamole with Serrano Peppers

June 2, 2011 by 5 Comments

Chunky Guacamole with Serrano Peppers

Our cool and creamy chunky guacamole gets a shot of spicy flavor from Serrano peppers. Yummy and oh-so-versatile, try it as an appetizer with tortilla chips, alongside your favorite Mexican dish or on top of a hamburger for Southwestern flair.

My memories of summers past are always filled with friends, music, and tons of delicious food. Growing up in the tri-state area on the borders of Texas, Arkansas and Louisiana, we always had fun events to look forward to like the Summer Music Festival in Shreveport, the Texas State Fair in Dallas, the Stockyards Championship Rodeo in Fort Worth, or the Watermelon Festival in Hope, Arkansas (birthplace of President Bill Clinton). Music flowed through the veins of these events, and tasty, spicy foods fueled us so we could get to them all. Here is one of my favorite recipes from my Texas days. Every time I make it I’m transported back to a simpler time, where I was surrounded by Latin influences and Hispanic friends who infused everything they made with robust flavors and mouth-watering spices. Serve this with tortilla chips, alongside enchiladas, dolloped on burritos or spread it on top of your favorite burger. This is truly one of the most versatile recipes in our repertoire!

PREP

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS
  • 6 ripe avocados, diced
  • 4 medium ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large white onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
  • 1 Serrano pepper or 1 Jalapeño pepper, finely minced
  • Juice from 4 small limes (about 8 tablespoons)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
DIRECTIONS
  1. In a large bowl, place the avocados, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, Serrano, lime juice, and salt. Stir gently until well combined.
  2. Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.
TIP

To keep the guacamole from turning brown, press a pit from one of the avocados into the center of the dish. Remove it before serving.

YIELDS

8 cups

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