Sunday, October 16, 2016

Tomatillo Ranch Cafe Rio

  • 1 package Hidden Valley Buttermilk Ranch Dressing Mix (dry)
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup mayo (I used reduced fat)
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 2 medium-sized tomatillos, husked and chopped
  • ½ cup packed cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1½ teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 small jalapeño, seeded and finely diced
  • 1½ teaspoons lime juice
  • Saturday, October 15, 2016

    Cafe Rio Shredded Beef Recipe

    •3 lb chuck roast
    •10 oz can green enchilada sauce
    •1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or tomato paste
    •1 1/2 tbsp ground cumin
    •2 tbsp minced garlic
    •1 1/3 cups beef broth
    •1 medium yellow onion, peeled and quartered
    •salt to taste
    (I used a london broil for the meat). Super yummy.

    Friday, September 30, 2016

    Yummy tortilla soup

    1 can cream of chicken soup, 2 chicken and cheese enchilada flavor light, 1 can of corn, 1 can of black beans, 1 can of tomatoes, 2 cans of chicken broth, half a chicken taco seasoning. Then trimmings: tortilla strips, cheese, avocado,

    Sunday, September 04, 2016

    Fettucine Alfredo---NEW

    Fettucine Alfredo (Olive Garden)

    1/2 cup butter
    2 tblspoons cream cheese
    1 pint heavy cream
    1 tsp garlic powder
    salt
    black pepper
    2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese (preferably fresh)
    1 lb fettuccine

    melt butter
    When butter is melted, add cream cheese
    when cream cheese is soft, add heavy cream
    season with garlic powder, salt  and pepper
    simmer for 15-20 min stir constantly--low heat
    remove heat and stir in parmesan
    serve over hot noodles

    Saturday, August 27, 2016


    Krista's Pasta

    Penne pasta cooked and drained
    1 pound of ground beef drained
    mozzarella cheese, parmesan and garlic to taste
    mix with spaghetti sauce
    sprinkle more cheese
    350 for 20  min.

    Meatballs (Krista's Recipe) Sweet & Sour

     3-12 ounce bottles of chili sauce
    1-32 ounce jar of grape jelly
    1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
    1/2 tsp of black pepper
    a 6 lb bag of frozen meatballs

    Mongolian Beef Recipe (pressure cooker)

    Pressure Cooker Mongolian Beef
     
    Yield: 6 servings
    Ingredients
    • 2 pounds flank steak, cut into 1/4" strips
    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
    • 1/2 cup soy sauce
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
    • 2 tablespoon cornstarch
    • 3 tablespoons water
    • 3 green onions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
    Directions

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    1. Season beef with salt and pepper. Put oil in the cooking pot and select browning. When oil begins to sizzle, brown meat in batches until all meat is browned - do not crowd. Transfer meat to a plate when browned.
    2. Add the garlic and sauté 1 minute. Add soy sauce, 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, and ginger. Stir to combine.
    3. Add browned beef and any accumulated juices. Select High Pressure. Set timer for 12 minutes.
    4. When beep sounds turn pressure cooker off and use a quick pressure release. When valve drops carefully remove the lid.
    5. Combine the cornstarch and 3 tablespoons water, whisking until smooth. Add cornstarch mixture to the sauce in the pot stirring constantly. Select Simmer and bring to a boil, stirring constantly until sauce thickens. Stir in green onions.