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Mexican food anyone?

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Mexican food anyone?

Taking a quick moment to share some super easy Mexican food faves from my friends….tried and true, and all recommended! Don’t forget to sign up for these delish recipes delivered straight to your inbox. Thanks for stopping by!
~Connie Kaye

Gina's Cilantro Lime Rice

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Rice:
1 cup long grain white rice
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground cumin
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
1 tsp. lime zest
2 tbsp. chopped cilantro
Chopped onion to taste

Directions

*Combine the rice, chicken broth, salt and ground cumin (and optional onion) in a large saucepan or skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover with lid then reduce heat to medium-low, let simmer 20 minutes.

*Remove from heat, but keep lid on. Let stand with lid on for 10 minutes. Remove lid and add in lime juice, zest, and chopped cilantro. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.


Ingrid's Crockpot Mexican Chicken

  • Servings: 6
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tsp taco seasoning 2 c. chunky red salsa 2-3 oz. cream chees

Optional: fresh or canned chopped jalapenos 1/4 tsp ground cumin 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tsp. lime zest 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro Chopped onion to taste

Directions

*Combine the rice, chicken broth, salt and ground cumin (and optional onion) in a large saucepan or skillet. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover with lid then reduce heat to medium-low, let simmer 20 minutes.

*Remove from heat, but keep lid on. Let stand with lid on for 10 minutes. Remove lid and add in lime juice, zest, and chopped cilantro. Fluff with a fork and serve warm.


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Green Chili Cheesey Queso w/Buttery Rhodes Rolls

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Green Chili Cheesey Queso w/Buttery Rhodes Rolls

If that title didn’t catch your eye, I bet the picture below will:

Recipe and photo credit @newmexicomilkmaid #newmexicomilkmaid

This is the coolest cast iron skillet appetizer creation, and it’s delish and easy to make! I went pretty much by the recipe on round 1, then of course changed it up a bit for round 2. Cutting the rolls in 1/2 before placing them in the skillet will provide more dipping power and don’t be afraid of the pepper flakes! Next time I’m going to add a little more parmesan. I guarantee you that this dish won’t have any leftovers. I hope you give it a whirl – super easy and be sure to hop on over to meet Tara @newmexicomilkmaid

Thanks for stopping by, and Happy Saturday!
~Connie Kaye

Green Chili Queso

  • Servings: 15
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Rolls:
12 Rhodes Thaw, Rise and Bake frozen dinner rolls, cut in half
2 tbsp melted butter
1/4 tsp garlic
1/4 tsp Italian herb seasoning

Green Chile Queso:
1 tsp basil
1/2 tsp red chile pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1 cup romano, parmesan, and asiago cheese blend, shredded (or Italian blend)
1/4 cup sour cream
8 oz cream cheese
14 oz artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup green chiles, drained
Salt, pepper, garlic salt to taste

Directions

*Grease a 12″ cast iron skillet with butter.

*Place 12 frozen Rhodes dinner rolls around the outside of the skillet. Recommend to cute them in half, but either way works. Cover and let thaw and rise at room temperature for 3-5 hours.

*Preheat oven to 375°.

*Using a hand mixer, mix queso ingredients until well combined. After the rolls have thawed, add cheese mixture to the center of the skillet.

*Combine the melted butter and herbs. Brush butter, herb mixture over the top of the rolls. Sprinkle with additional cheese.

*Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes. Reduce heat to 350° for the final 10 minutes as rolls will get to brown.

Use rolls, tortilla chips, steak cubes, veggies, or just your finger to dip queso!


Now THIS is a birthday dessert bar!

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One of my absolute favorite people had a birthday this week, and it just happened to be Sweet Sixteen! We made some simple turtle sundaes in her honor, but she REALLY did it up for the family bash!

Sharing a few pics of her creations, and let’s just leave this here: she knows her way around a cake pop! Drop me a comment below and I’ll share recipes, tips and tricks from the baker if you wish.

Most of all: HAPPY BIRTHDAY GABBY!