Courtesy of Pancho
Difficulty Level: Easy
Rating: 4 1/2 stars
So, we all have a good avocado dip recipe - but, this is the best! It's just that good. My good friend Pancho gave me his recipe, and I just altered it a little. It is delicious - I think I'll go make some now...
Directions: (Large avocados work best) Scoop out 1 avocado with spoon (if using small avocados, scoop out 2) and leave seed (important so avocado doesn't wilt). Mash with fork. Then, cut up half a Serrano pepper finely. Next, add a little cilantro (about a handful, chopped up). Add 2 to 3 slices of red onion, chopped. Add 1 chopped tomato. Scoop out 2nd avocado (or 2 small ones) with spoon. Mash with fork and add half of lime (the juice). Add garlic salt (be generous) and stir one last time. Presto!
Crispy Southwest Chicken Wontons
Courtesy of Picky Palate
(http://picky-palate.com/2008/01/23/crispy-southwest-chicken-wontons/)
Wow, these look amazing. I have been looking for a recipe similiar to this so I can't wait to try today. Enjoy:
2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
½ Cup finely diced white onions
½ Cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 12 oz can chunk chicken, drained (from Costco)
¼ Cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
¼ Cup Verde Salsa (I use Herdez brand)
2 Tablespoons prepared ranch dressing
½ package wonton wrappers (I used the brand Nasoya, found in produce section of grocery store)
1 egg white whisked with 2 Tablespoons water
1. Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute and remove from heat.
2. In large bowl add onion mixture, chicken, cilantro, salsa, ranch, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3. Place 1 Tablespoon chicken mixture in center of wonton wrapper. Brush bottom edge with egg white wash, fold over filling and press edges together firmly, forming a triangle shape.
4. 2 options of cooking. 1st is place about 1 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. When hot, place 4 wontons at a time into oil. Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. 2nd option is place wontons on a baking sheet; bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until crispy, flipping once half way through cooking.
5. Serve with Ranch dressing or salsa if desired.
Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip
Courtesy of The Pioneer Woman
(http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/12/zannies-black-eyed-pea-dip/)
Ok - I'm making this tonight. Just haven't gotten around to it. Looks delish!! Give it a try...
Ingredients
■1 can (14-ounce) Can Black-eyed Peas
■¼ whole Onion, Chopped Fine
■¼ cups Sour Cream
■8 slices Jarred Jalapenos
■1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
■3 Tablespoons Salsa
■Hot Sauce, to taste
■Salt And Black Pepper To Taste
Preparation Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain black-eyed peas and partially mash, leaving some whole.
Add all other ingredients, stirring to combine.
Spread into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Serve with tortilla chips!
*Note: if you have them available, you can use the canned black-eyed peas and jalapenos (they’re canned together.) If you do this, you can omit the extra jalapenos.
