Roma Tomatoes

Roma Tomatoes

Roma tomatoes are in the class of plum or paste tomatoes.  This variety of tomato typically has a meaty flesh, few seeds, and is less juicy than other tomatoes, which makes them ideal for salsas and cooking down into a tomato sauce or paste. Their shape is an...
Cowboy Caviar

Cowboy Caviar

Obtained originally from Nancy Mitchell, Brenda shares another family favorite recipe.  Her experience has been that her guests sit around this bowl of decadence and eat non-stop until it’s gone! Ingredients: 1 can black beans 1 cup fresh sweet corn kernels 4...
Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas

By now we’re all familiar with using tomatillos to make salsa verde.  After making your own homemade salsa verde, try using it in a main dish. The following chicken enchilada recipe is an easy start. We found this delicious recipe on Pinterest.  Isabel gets the...
Spaghetti Squash “Carbonara”

Spaghetti Squash “Carbonara”

This recipe is from Emeril Lagasse, and it was found on the Food Network website. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt 1 1/4 teaspoons fresh cracked black pepper 1 large spaghetti squash...
Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Mexican Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Servings: 12 (Make the full recipe and use extras for burritos- just wrap filling in a tortilla and freeze until you’re ready to eat, then pop in the microwave for about 4-5 minutes and you’ve got another meal!) Ingredients: olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1...