Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• souvlaki marinade:
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• tzatziki sauce (cucumber sauce):
• 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon greek seasoning
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 large pita bread rounds
• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. in a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. season with garlic, fresh dill, and greek seasoning. squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use.
• remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. discard remaining marinade. cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
• place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)
• place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. spread over the refried beans.
• top the layers with salsa. place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese. garnish with black olives.

Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• souvlaki marinade:
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• tzatziki sauce (cucumber sauce):
• 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon greek seasoning
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 large pita bread rounds
• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. in a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. season with garlic, fresh dill, and greek seasoning. squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use.
• remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. discard remaining marinade. cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
• place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. spread over the refried beans.
• top the layers with salsa. place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese. garnish with black olives.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• souvlaki marinade:
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• tzatziki sauce (cucumber sauce):
• 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon greek seasoning
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 large pita bread rounds
• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. in a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. season with garlic, fresh dill, and greek seasoning. squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use.
• remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. discard remaining marinade. cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
• place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
• remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Vegetable Medley

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 large sweet potatoes, sliced
• 4 red potatoes, cubed
• 1 large onion, sliced into rings
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 green bell peppers, sliced
• 2 red bell peppers, sliced
• 2 carrots, shredded
• 1/4 cup italian-style seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 10 mins


• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with oil. spread sweet potatoes on the bottom, then top with red potatoes, onion, garlic, green bell peppers, red bell peppers and carrots. sprinkle seasoning generously over all and cover dish with aluminum foil.
• bake at 350 degrees f 1 1/2 hours or until potatoes are cooked through and tender; remove foil cover and stir.
• change oven temperature to 425 degrees f (220 degrees c) and bake mixture in oven for another 1/2 hour, or until browned on top.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 10 greek olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. add black beans, 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. add additional seasoning and liquid to taste. garnish with paprika and greek olives.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 large english cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups greek yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.
• place yogurt into a separate bowl. dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. mix cucumber into yogurt. add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
• stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. adjust all seasonings to taste.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.

Lemon Butter Seasoned Vegetables

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 potatoes, unpeeled and chopped
• 1/2 pound baby carrots
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• place potatoes and carrots in a steamer over boiling water, and cover. cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes.
• to the melted butter add the lemon juice, salt, pepper and italian seasoning. pour over potatoes and carrots and toss.

Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 10 greek olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. add black beans, 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. add additional seasoning and liquid to taste. garnish with paprika and greek olives.

Easy Slow Cooker Ribs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 3 racks baby back ribs, cut into 2- to 3-rib portions
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) jar crosse & blackwell® seafood cocktail sauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chipolte seasoning
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Recipe

• season ribs with salt and pepper. place in bottom of 5-quart slow cooker.
• combine remaining ingredients in food processor and process until smooth. cover ribs with sauce. cook on low 8 to 10 hours, or on high 4 to 5 hours. serve warm.

Irresistible Italian Corn

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 2 1/2 cups whole kernel sweet corn
• 1 tablespoon italian seasoning
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 10 mins


• heat a skillet over high heat. heat butter in hot skillet until almost completely melted; stir in corn. season corn with italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. cook seasoned corn until light golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. spread over the refried beans.
• top the layers with salsa. place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese. garnish with black olives.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
• heat an iron skillet over medium heat. place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. repeat with remaining tortillas. serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Hearty Creole Okra And Tomatoes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 ears fresh corn, shucked and kernels scraped from cob
• 2 pounds fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 (28 ounce) cans whole tomatoes, broken up
• 1/2 pound andouille sausage, diced
• 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste
• sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• heat butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large pot. cook and stir celery and onions until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. stir in the corn kernels and cook for 3 minutes.
• stir in okra, tomatoes, andouille sausage, and creole seasoning; cover and cook over medium heat until the okra has lost all of its slippery texture, at least 45 minutes. season with sea salt, black pepper, and more creole seasoning if necessary. cook, uncovered, to reduce liquid, about 10 minutes.

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)
• place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)
• place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Spicy Steamed Shrimp

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1 quart water
• 1 pound tiger prawns with shell
• 3 ounces old bay ™ seasoning
• 1 (12 ounce) jar cocktail sauce

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• in a large pot, bring 1 quart of water to a boil.
• place shrimp in a steamer basket and place on top of the pot; cover. do not submerge shrimp. remove some water if necessary. season the shrimp with old bay seasoning.
• steam shrimp until pink.
• eat by removing shells as you go and dipping in cocktail sauce.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

The Best Swiss Cheese And Beer Fondue

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 8 ounces emmentaler cheese, shredded
• 8 ounces gruyere cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper, or to taste
• 16 fluid ounces beer
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dijon mustard
• 1 baguette, sliced or torn into chunky 1-inch pieces

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• toss emmentaler cheese, gruyere cheese, cornstarch, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl.
• pour beer into a heavy pot over medium-low heat; bring to a simmer until gently warmed, about 5 minutes.
• stir cheese mixture into simmering beer in small amounts, assuring each addition melts fully into the mixture and that the mixture has returned to a simmer before adding the next batch, 10 to 15 minutes total.
• stir mustard into the cheese mixture and remove pot from heat. taste fondue and adjust seasonings to taste. pour fondue into a fondue dish. serve with the baguette.

Classic Turkey And Rice Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• stock:
• 1 turkey carcass
• 1 large onion, halved and skin left on
• 1 large carrot, roughly chopped
• 1 stalk celery, roughly chopped
• 1 head garlic, halved
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• water to cover
• soup:
• 2 large onions, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 cups cooked rice

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 25 mins

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• combine turkey carcass, halved onion, roughly chopped carrot, roughly chopped celery, halved garlic head, 1 teaspoon rosemary, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper in a stockpot; pour in enough water to cover. bring mixture to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
• remove turkey carcass and pull remaining meat from bones; reserve meat and discard carcass. remove vegetables and bay leaves from stock using a slotted spoon and discard.
• stir diced onions, diced carrots, diced celery, minced garlic, poultry seasoning, 1 teaspoon rosemary, and onion powder into stock; bring to a boil. reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until vegetables are very tender, 20 to 30 minutes. add cooked rice and turkey meat to soup; season with salt and pepper. cook until rice and turkey meat are warmed, about 5 minutes.

Baked Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 cup water
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups salsa
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 40 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• spread cream cheese in an even layer in the bottom of an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• cook and stir beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through, 5 to 10 minutes. add water and taco seasoning mix; stir. simmer until most of the liquid evaporates, 3 to 5 minutes.
• spread meat mixture over the cream cheese in the baking dish. pour salsa over meat mixture. top with cheddar cheese.
• bake taco dip in preheated oven until bubbling and cheese is melted, about 20 minutes.

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
• remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. spread over the refried beans.
• top the layers with salsa. place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese. garnish with black olives.

Collard Greens With Beans

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
• 1 1/4 cups chopped onion
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 cube beef-flavored vegetarian bouillon
• 7 ounces collard greens, chopped
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 1/4 cups water
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• heat 2 tablespoons water in a large skillet over medium heat. cook and stir onion and garlic in water until onion is softened and translucent, about 10 minutes, adding more water as needed to prevent scorching. stir vegetarian bouillon into onion mixture.
• stir collard greens, tomatoes, and 1 1/4 cup water into onion mixture. season with salt and pepper; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. stir in great northern beans and sugar and continue to simmer until liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes more. adjust seasoning as needed.

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
• heat an iron skillet over medium heat. place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. repeat with remaining tortillas. serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 large english cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups greek yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.
• place yogurt into a separate bowl. dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. mix cucumber into yogurt. add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
• stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. adjust all seasonings to taste.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning
• 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts
• shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
• sour cream (optional)
• crushed tortilla chips (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 7 hrs

Ready Time: 7 hrs 15 mins


• place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 5 hours.
• remove chicken breasts from the soup, and allow to cool long enough to be handled. stir the shredded chicken back into the soup, and continue cooking for 2 hours. serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

Salsa Chicken

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 4 teaspoons taco seasoning mix
• 1 cup salsa
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c)
• place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. sprinkle taco seasoning on both sides of chicken breasts, and pour salsa over all.
• bake at 375 degrees f (190 degrees c) for 25 to 35 minutes, or until chicken is tender and juicy and its juices run clear.
• sprinkle chicken evenly with cheese, and continue baking for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly. top with sour cream if desired, and serve.

Seven Layer Taco Dip

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 bunch chopped green onions
• 1 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 30 mins


• in a medium bowl, blend the taco seasoning mix and refried beans. spread the mixture onto a large serving platter.
• mix the sour cream and cream cheese in a medium bowl. spread over the refried beans.
• top the layers with salsa. place a layer of tomato, green bell pepper, green onions and lettuce over the salsa, and top with cheddar cheese. garnish with black olives.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
• heat an iron skillet over medium heat. place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. repeat with remaining tortillas. serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.

Taco Seasoning I

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 1 min Ready Time: 1 min


• in a small bowl, mix together chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, oregano, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper. store in an airtight container.

Ham And Asparagus Brunch Bake

Ingredients

• Servings: 1
• 3 cups biscuit baking mix (such as bisquick®)
• 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 pounds fresh asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 1 cup cubed fully-cooked black forest ham
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 cup parmesan cheese, divided

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 55 mins


• preheat oven to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• combine baking mix, tarragon, dry mustard, and black pepper in a bowl.
• whisk eggs and milk together in a separate bowl; pour the egg mixture into the baking mix and seasonings, and whisk until smooth.
• pour half the batter into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
• arrange half the asparagus spears over the batter.
• top asparagus spears with ham and onion; sprinkle on 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese.
• pour the remaining batter over the parmesan cheese, and arrange the remaining asparagus spears on top. sprinkle casserole with remaining 1/2 cup parmesan cheese.
• bake in the preheated oven until the casserole is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Slow Cooker Taco Soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans, with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans with liquid
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, with liquid
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 cups water
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans peeled and diced tomatoes
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ready Time: 8 hrs 10 mins


• in a medium skillet, cook the ground beef until browned over medium heat. drain, and set aside.
• place the ground beef, onion, chili beans, kidney beans, corn, tomato sauce, water, diced tomatoes, green chile peppers and taco seasoning mix in a slow cooker. mix to blend, and cook on low setting for 8 hours.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Chicken Souvlaki Gyro Style

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• souvlaki marinade:
• 3/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette salad dressing
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• tzatziki sauce (cucumber sauce):
• 1/2 cup seeded, shredded cucumber
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon greek seasoning
• kosher salt to taste
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 4 large pita bread rounds
• 1 heart of romaine lettuce, cut into 1/4 inch slices
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tomato, halved and sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives
• 1/2 cup pepperoncini
• 1 cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 50 mins


• in a small bowl, mix the balsamic vinaigrette, juice from 1/2 lemon, oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. pour marinade over the chicken, seal, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• preheat an outdoor grill for high heat.
• toss the shredded cucumber with 1 teaspoon kosher salt, and allow to sit at least 5 minutes. in a medium bowl, mix the yogurt, sour cream, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, rice vinegar, and olive oil. season with garlic, fresh dill, and greek seasoning. squeeze the cucumber to remove any excess water; stir into sauce. season to taste with kosher salt and pepper. refrigerate until ready to use.
• remove chicken from marinade and place on prepared grill. discard remaining marinade. cook chicken until juices run clear, about 8 minutes on each side. remove chicken from heat, and allow to sit about 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
• place pita rounds on the grill, and cook for about 2 minutes, until warm, turning frequently to avoid burning. arrange warmed pita, sliced chicken, lettuce, onion, tomato, olives, and pepperoncini on a serving platter. serve tzatziki sauce and feta cheese in separate bowls on the side. stuff pita pockets with chicken and toppings to serve.

Black Bean Hummus

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans; drain and reserve liquid
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 10 greek olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 5 mins


• mince garlic in the bowl of a food processor. add black beans, 2 tablespoons reserved liquid, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, tahini, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. add additional seasoning and liquid to taste. garnish with paprika and greek olives.

Jon's Corn And Zucchini

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 stick butter
• 1 zucchini, cubed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 (15.5 ounce) can sweet corn, drained
• 4 black olives, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning blend (such as tony chachere's®)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. add the zucchini, onion, sweet corn, black olives, and garlic to the skillet; season with the cajun seasoning blend. cook and stir until the vegetables have softened, about 10 minutes.

Angela's Awesome Enchiladas

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cut into chunks
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 1/4 cups sour cream
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
• 1 (1.25 ounce) package mild taco seasoning mix
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped, divided
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 5 (12 inch) flour tortillas
• 3 cups cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
• 1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 45 mins


• place the chicken in a large pot and add water to cover. bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken pieces are no longer pink, about 10 minutes. shred chicken by placing two forks back to back and pulling meat apart. set the shredded chicken aside. meanwhile, combine the cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and chili powder in a saucepan. bring to a simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, then turn off the heat and cover to keep warm.
• heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat. stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. add the shredded chicken, chopped green chilies, taco seasoning, half of the bunch of chopped green onion, and water. allow to simmer for 10 minutes. stir in the lime juice, onion powder, and garlic powder; simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
• preheat an oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c). stir 1 cup of the soup mixture into the skillet with the chicken mixture. spread the remaining soup mixture on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish.
• fill each tortilla with chicken mixture. sprinkle cheddar cheese over the chicken filling before folding the tortillas, reserving half of the shredded cheese for topping the enchiladas. fold tortillas over the filling and place seam-side down in the prepared pan.
• pour enchilada sauce evenly over the enchiladas. cover with the remaining 1 1/2 cups of cheddar cheese. sprinkle the reserved chopped green onions and the sliced olives on top of the cheese. bake in the preheated oven until filling is heated through and the cheese is melted and bubbling, about 25 minutes.

Charlie's Sweet Island Brussels Sprouts

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. stir in brussels sprouts, garlic powder, jerk seasoning, curry powder, and brown sugar. cook and stir the brussels sprouts, tossing them in the butter and seasonings, until tender, 5 to 10 minutes.

Chef John's Tzatziki Sauce

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1 large english cucumber, peeled and grated
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups greek yogurt
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper for garnish

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Ready Time: 3 hrs 25 mins


• sprinkle grated cucumber with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a bowl and let stand 10 to 15 minutes to draw out juice.
• place yogurt into a separate bowl. dump cucumber and its juice onto a sturdy, dry paper or cloth towel and squeeze as much moisture as possible from the cucumber. mix cucumber into yogurt. add garlic, cayenne pepper, and lemon juice; mix thoroughly.
• stir dill and mint into yogurt-cucumber mixture; season with salt and black pepper. adjust all seasonings to taste.
• cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 or 4 hours (or overnight). transfer to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprig of dill and a sprinkle of cayenne pepper for color.

Lime Chicken Soft Tacos

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
• 1/8 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce
• 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup salsa

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• saute chicken in a medium saucepan over medium high heat for about 20 minutes. add vinegar, lime juice, sugar, salt, pepper, green onion, garlic and oregano. simmer for an extra 10 minutes.
• heat an iron skillet over medium heat. place a tortilla in the pan, warm, and turn over to heat the other side. repeat with remaining tortillas. serve lime chicken mixture in warm tortillas topped with tomato, lettuce, cheese and salsa.