I was recently asked to do a cooking demo for a group of Laurels. ( will take place next week) I'm flattered, and slightly nervous. What should I demonstrate for them? any thoughts? My niece has made a few requests, but I feel like I should actually make a few things. So far this is what we have lined up. Keep in mind The time is a little limited slighlty.
1. Salsa
2. Rice - I make a concoction of Spanish\Risotto rice.
3. Firecracker Shrimp - these are spicy little shrimp that get grilled and go nicely on top of the rice
What else? I was thinking of making a cream based soup to go in a bread bowl - its getting to be that time of year
Any thoughts or suggestions will be appreciated.
The real recipe will be coming soon. Until then enjoy this cartoon drawn by my Niece Lexi
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1 package cream cheese
1 1/2 cups cheese (shredded)
1 T. Chives
2 tsp ranch dressing mix
3/4 c butter
1 cup light karo syrup
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
stir until boiling. pour over 12 oz chex cereal. add a can of mixed nuts and pretzels. when cooled, add plain m&m's
Take approximately 1 lb of black beans and soak them overnight. In in morning place in the crockpot. Chop one onion and place in the crockpot with the beans. Mince 2 cloves of garlic and add that to the crockpot as well. And 1 tablespoon of this:
It is basically Mexican Chicken bouillon. You can find it in the Mexican section of the grocery store. If you have regular chicken bouillon, that will work as well – just adjust quantities to match what the package says (appropriate amount to match the water you have in the crockpot)
Add about 8 cups or so of water so that water level is about 1 inch or more above the beans. No need to be exact. If they need more water while cooking add more water. Place lid on crockpot and cook on low until beans are tender. Usually about 8 hours or more.
CILANTRO-LIME RICE
1 c. uncooked rice (long-grain, white rice)
1 tsp. butter or margarine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
1 can (15 oz) chicken broth
1 cup water
1 Tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice
2 tsp. sugar
3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro
In a saucepan combine rice, butter, garlic, 1 tsp. lime, chicken broth and water. Bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low 15-20 minutes, until rice is tender. Remove from heat. In a small bowl combine lime juice, sugar and cilantro. Pour over hot cooked rice and mix in as you fluff the rice.
This is seriously SO good. Serve with tortillas, salad, black beans and cilantro Lime Ranch dressing...
Green Chile Chicken
5 chicken breasts
1/2 cup salsa
1 Tbsp cumin
1/2 cup brown sugar (more to taste)
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
6 oz. Sprite (1/2 can)
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot. Cook on low for 5-6 hours. Remove chicken and shred. Return to crock pot and cook 1 more hour. Thicken the juices with a little cornstarch mixed in water.
