Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Guacamole (from Lucia)

3 Avocados
1-2 small roma tomatoes
1/4 red onion
cilantro (lots!)
1/2 to full juice from lime
salt and black pepper to taste

Cowboy Caviar

1 can corn, drained
1 can black beans, drained
2 large tomatotes, chopped
1 bunch cilantro, finely chopped
1/2 bunch green onions, chopped OR 1/4-1/2 red onion, chopped
1 envelope good seasons italian dressing - mix and pour over salsa (you can also add this without mixing it)
lime juice, optional (because limes make everything taste better!)

Before serving add:
2 chopped avocados.

Serve with Frito dipping chips.

Saturday, September 3, 2016

Kielbasa Pasta

Ingredients:

1 lb penne pasta
1/2 onion
1 package kielbasa sausage
1/2 tsp minced garlic
1 can mild Rotel Tomatoes (I just chopped up some tomatoes)
1/2-1 cup whipping cream
1 tsp chicken bullion
8 oz Monterrey Jack Cheese, shredded

Directions:

Cook pasta until al dente. Meanwhile, saute onion and Kielbasa in skillet with olive oil for about 4 minutes Add garlic and saute 3 more minutes. Add tomatoes, whipping cream and bullion. Bring to boil and let simmer a few minutes. Add pasta. Bring to boil and let simmer a few more minutes. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Another option: saute the onion, Kiebasa and garlic in olive oil. Add the whipping cream, 2 cups chicken broth, tomatoes and uncooked pasta. Cook 15 minutes or until pasta cooked to desired tenderness. Add cheese and stir until melted.

Adapted from: https://cookpad.com/us/recipes/341669-kielbasa-pasta