Chalupas
Chalupas
1 (16 oz) can refried beans
1 (10 oz) can Ro-Tel, pureed
12 corn tortillas
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Salt & pepper
1 lb ground chuck
1/2 tsp ground cumin seed
1 large onion, chopped
1 head lettuce, shredded
2 large tomatoes, diced
1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
In separate pans heat the beans & the Ro-Tel tomatoes
Fry tortillas in oil for 1 min on each side or until lightly browned
Drain on a paper towel & salt
Discard oil & brown ground chuck
Add cumin & salt & pepper to taste
Stir
Spread hot beans on each tortilla
Sprinkle over beans a layer of meat, onion, lettuce & diced tomatoes
Spoon over each the hot Ro-Tel tomatoes & top each with cheese
Top with Avocado Dressing, if desired
Two chalupas make a meal
Serves 12
Avocado Dressing
1 large avocado, pureed
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp sour cream
Salt, to taste
Seasoned salt, to taste
Combine all ingredients
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Lime-Tomatillo Salsa Recipe
Lime-Tomatillo Salsa
1 large ripe red tomato, finely diced
8 tomatillos, husked, rinsed & chopped
1/4 cup minced red or yellow bell pepper
2 tablespoons minced red or white onion
1 tsp grated Mexican lime peel
1 tablespoon Mexican lime juice
In a non-reactive bowl mix all ingredients
If not using immediately, cover & refrigerate for up to 4 hours
Makes 4 cups
Rolled Baklava Recipe
Rolled Baklava
1 pound filo dough, thawed
1 cup vegetable oil
Nut Filling
Syrup
Spread out 1 sheet of filo dough
Dab or lightly brush with oil
Over this, evenly place a second sheet of filo
Brush sheet with oil and lightly sprinkle with Nut Filling
Place a third sheet of filo over this, brush with oil and sprinkle with more Nut Filling
Roll up tightly (the 3 sheets together) jelly-roll fashion
Slice diagonally into 1-inch pieces
Place on a lightly greased baking sheet
Repeat until all filo dough and filling are used
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 20 minutes or until light golden
Cool
Freeze at this point, if desired
When ready to serve, prepare Syrup, cool and pour over individual pieces
Serve in paper candy cups
Makes about 4 to 5 dozen
NUT FILLING: In a medium bowl, combine 5 cups almonds OR pecans, chopped fine in food processor, 1 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves (optional) and 1/2 cup toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Mix well
SYRUP: In a saucepan, combine 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 1/2 cups honey and 1 cup water
Heat to boiling and cook until sticky, about 5 to 8 minutes, until syrup coats the back of a spoon
Do not overcook