Recipes

GOOD Spanish Rice

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GOOD Spanish Rice

Ingredients: 1 c Rice 1 Tbsp Butter 1 Sm Onion, Diced 1 C Broth 1 8-oz Can Tomato Sauce 1 Tbsp Mexican Chili Powder   Directions:   1. Saute Rice and Onion in Butter until brown 2. Add Broth, Tomato Sauce, and Chili Powder and stir well 3. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and simmer for 17-20 minutes   -OR- Use a Rice Cooker or Instant Pot using the manufacturer's directions    

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Enchiladas (& Homemade sauce!)

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Enchiladas (& Homemade sauce!)

  Ingredients: Sauce: 1 16-oz can Tomato Sauce 1 Tbsp Hart's Desire's Mexican Chili Powder   Enchiladas:   1 ½ lb cooked meat (leftovers baby!) 1 4-oz can Diced Green Chilies 1 small Onion 1 2.25 oz can Sliced Olives 4 Tortillas 1 Lb Cheese 4 oz whole Green Chilies   Directions: 1. In a saucepan, combine Tomato Sauce, and Mexican Chili Powder. Simmer for 5 minutes. 2. Put ¼-1/3 cup of the Enchilada Sauce in the bottom of a 9x9 Baking Pan, and spread it out. 3. Working quickly, Lay 1 Tortilla in your pan, adding ¼ of each...

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Greek Salad

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Greek Salad

  Dressing:      1 Clove Garlic, Or ¼ Tsp garlic powder      1 Tsp greek seasoning      1/4-1/2 Tsp sugar (optional)      1/2-1 Tsp salt (optional)      ½ C olive oil      ¼ C Red Wine Vinegar (Use Balsamic if omitting the sugar)      ¼ C lemon juice Salad: 1 Cucumber sliced into half-moons 1 Small Red Bell Pepper, chopped 1 Pt Cherry tomatoes halved (Or, up to 4 Roma, cubed) 4 oz feta cheese 1/2-1 Red Onion, thinly sliced   Optional additions: 1 medium avocado, cubed ½ c prepared chickpeas, cooled, or if using canned, rinsed.  ½ c prepared...

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Greeky Dry Rub

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Greeky Dry Rub

This is truly one of Natalie's Favorites. It's simple, it's easy, and it's Delish!

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Tomato Basil Pasta

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Tomato Basil Pasta

Ingredients:1 Tsp Greek Seasoning2 Cups tomatoes diced (8 oz grape, sliced) 4 Cloves garlic minced 8 ounces mushrooms sliced 1 Medium Onion, chopped 1/4 Cup pine nuts, toasted (optional) fresh basil, a handful, cut chiffonade 3 Tablespoons olive oil Kosher salt and black pepper to tasteDirections: 1. In a large saute pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onions and mushrooms, stirring constantly, about 3-4 minutes. 2. Add garlic  and Greek Seasoning and stir another minute or two, just until fragrant.  Add tomatoes and Greek Seasoning and continue stirring until they wilt.  Take off heat, Toss with fresh basil and...

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