Recipes from America and Around the World
Keep watch on this site. Within next few days you will see recipe shortcuts from all parts of America and many other countries as well. Pictures will soon be added. Enjoy!!
Posted by Granma Cooke at 5:43 PM

Chili Con Queso from the southwest
Chile con queso1/4 cup butter or margarine1/2 cup finely chopped onion1 can 16 oz, undrained tomatos3 and 1/2 cans approx. 7 oz. green chiles drained and chopped use more is you like food very spicy1/2 teas. salt or salt substitute1 lb Monterey Jack cheese cubed1/2 cup heavy creamIN hot butter in medium skillet saut'e the onion under tender. Add the tomatos, chiles, and salt, mashing the tomatos with fork or masher.Simmer, stirring occasionally for approx. 15 minutes.Add cheese cubes stirring until cheese melted. Stir in the cream. Cook, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.Remove from heat, and let stand at least 10 minutes. Serve warm in casserole dish with carrot sticks, corn chips, and whatever pleases you!Makes approx. 10-12 servings.
Posted by Granma Cooke at 2:22 PM

Still in the Southwest
Mexican RicePrep and bake time approx. 30 min.3 Tablespoon bacon fat1 cup raw converted rice2/3 cup chopped1 cup chopped green pepper1 teas. chili powder1 8oz. can whole tomatos1 teas. saltchopped fresh tomato and green pepper, optionalIn a medium heavy skillet with good tight fitting cover saut'e onion in the hot bacon fat.Stir in the rice, 1 cup green pepper, chili powder, canned tomatos and salt.Add 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for approx. 20 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is cooked. Garnish if desired with the tomato and peppers.Makes approx. 6 servings
Posted by Granma Cooke at 2:16 PM

Chili Tacos from the Southwest
Chili TacosIn large bowl mix together the following ingredients.Two 8 oz or one 16 oz can of chili beans in sauce. Mild or hot as you like it.Add 1 teas. onion and galic powder, 1 teas. Italian seasoning, dash pepper, 1/2 teas chili powder, 1/4 teas. tumeric, 1/4 teas. salt or salt substitute, 1 Tablespoon finely chopped onion and 2 garlic cloves chopped well.Cook 2 lbs of ground beef, no more than 85% lean, over medium heat with 1 teas olive oil for 10-15 minutes. Add 1 lb can tomatos, chopped, and 1 lb can tomato sauce, any kind you like without spices, cook another 5-10 minutes.Take tortilla shells, either soft or hard, as you like it, and fill with mixture. Add grated cheddar cheese and shredded lettuce on top. Can serve with sour cream if like.Makes approx. 48.
Posted by Granma Cooke at 8:52 AM

Easy Corn Muffins
Yellow Corn MuffinsTotal prep and bake time approx. 30 minutes.1 cup Yellow corn meal1 cup of Baking mix, Jiffy prefered to Bisquick. I find works better and is less expensive.1/2 teas baking powder1/4 cup of butter spray, like Olivio or I can't believe it's not butter, or regular butter slightly softened.1 egg or egg beaters equal.1/4 cup sugar, slightly less if sugar substitutePreheat oven to 425 degrees FUse muffin pan with paper inserts for best. Also then no need to grease pan.Combine all ingredients and mix well. If using actually butter instead of spray, cut the butter into the dry ingredients. Fill muffin cups to 2/3 full and bake for approx 20 minutes.Makes approx 12 muffins.
Posted by Granma Cooke at 8:17 AM

More Southwest Recipes.
Mexican Coffee1/3 cup dark brown sugar firmly packed.2 (3 inch) cinnamon sticks1/2 cup ground coffeeIn medium saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, sugar, and cinnamon. Bring to boil, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer covered about 5 minutes or so.Stir in the coffee, simmer uncovered about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir. Let stand in room temperature until coffee grounds settle, about 5 minutes. Carefully pour the coffee into heated coffeepots or cups and serve. Makes 4 servings.
Posted by Granma Cooke at 3:30 PM

Southwest Recipes
Mexican Chocolate1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup sugar3/4 teas. cinnamon dash salt1 quart milk, whole or 2% 1/4 cup light cream3/4 teas. vanilla extractIn small bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Mix well.In medium saucepan, heat 1 cup milk until bubbles. Stir in cocoa mixture and beat with wire whisk or rotary beater until smooth.Over low heat , bring to boil, stirring. Gradually stir in remainder of milk, and return to boiling.Stir in cream and vanilla, heat gently.Before serving, beat with elec. blender on low or medium until frothy.Makes 6 servings.