We have a guest chef for this issue. Instead of Jamie Roubinek, Christi Webb Mahon is providing her recipes.
Texas Caviar
Over the years I’ve searched for an easy Texas Caviar recipe. They normally have too many ingredients and take too long to prepare for my liking. A few years ago, a friend shared this recipe with me and it’s one of my favorites, it’s easy and tastes so fresh. I call it Texas Caviar. You feel like you’re eating healthy even if you’re scooping it with crispy tortilla chips. I hope you’ll give this one a try and let us know if you like it.
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INGREDIENTS: 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can of sweet corn, drained 2 cans of Rotel Original recipe, not drained 1 medium onion, chopped 1 bunch or to taste, cilantro, stems removed and chopped 1 lime, juice 1 Avacado, peeled, cubed 1 teaspoon of salt, might need more
DIRECTIONS: 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. 2. Pour sweet corn in the colander after the beans have been rinsed. 3. Chop onion and cilantro while the beans and corn drain. Mix the first 6 ingredients together, stir gently. 4. Cut the avocado into little cubes add on top of the mixture and squeeze the lime over the avocado. Add about a teaspoon of salt and stir gently. The recipe calls for a “good amount” of salt. It may take more than a couple of teaspoons to get the flavor right, taste as you go with tortilla chips. It’s important to rinse the black beans or your salsa will look gray and unappealing. I like to serve with Tostito Scoop chips. Enjoy!
Buttermilk Pancakes
When I make pancakes for family or friends they want to know how I make them so yummy. Simple… Buttermilk. If you’re ready to put in a little more effort than an “add water” pancake mix you’ll be rewarded with delicious fluffy pancakes. They’re so good sometimes I don’t even use syrup. INGREDIENTS: • 2 eggs • 2 cups of Buttermilk, low fat or full fat • ¼ cup of melted butter or margarine Add: • 1 ¾ cup of un-sifted flour • 2 tablespoons sugar
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• 2 teaspoons baking powder • 1 teaspoon baking soda • 1 teaspoon salt
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