Serves: 6Start to Finish: 45 minutes For Dipping Sauce: 1 14 ounce can mangoes, drained ¼ cup apricot preserves 2 tablespoons lime juice 2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper For Shrimp: 1¼ cups all purpose flour, separated 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut 1 cup panko 2 teaspoons lime zest 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ salt ¼ black pepper ½ cup light beer ¼ cup canned coconut milk 1 large egg 1 pound peeled and…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 35 minutes ¼ cup unsalted butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ large onion, chopped (optional) 1 large celery stalk, chopped 2 medium green bell peppers, chopped (can sub with red bell peppers) 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tablespoon sweet paprika ½ tablespoon Cajun seasoning 1 cup shrimp stock, clam juice or chicken stock 1 cup water salt to taste 2 pounds shrimp, peeled and de-veined 1.  Make a dark roux as follows: Melt butter in large sauce pan over medium-low heat. …

Serves: 5Start to Finish: 15 minutes 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 5 4-ounce tilapia fillets ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tablespoon dried parsley 12 ounces roasted red peppers, pureed 12 ounces roasted red peppers, chopped 1 cup heavy cream ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1.  Melt ½ tablespoon butter in large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add fish and fry 3 to 4 per side, until cooked through.  Sprinkle fish with salt and pepper.  Remove fish from skillet and set…

Serves: 6Prep: 15 minutesBake: 25-30 minutes 1 pound 90/10 ground beef 6 teaspoons taco seasoning mix 1 10-ounce package corn kernels, frozen ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 15-ounce can of black beans, drained and rinsed 1 10-ounce can tomatoes with green chilies ½ cup red salsa 1 7.5-ounce tube refrigerated biscuits (can substitute crescent rolls), cut into quarters 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 1.  Preheat oven to 350°F.  Coat 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.2.  Brown…

Serves: 8Prep: 15 minutesCook on Low: 7-8 hours 1½ lb lean beef roast, cut up into several chunks (pot or chuck) 1 pound dry pinto beans, cleaned and rinsed ½ onion, chopped (optional) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 6 cups water 1. Combine all ingredients in slow cooker.  Cook on low for 7 to 8 hours. Remove any excess oil and water with a spoon. Add…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 40 minutes ¼ cup butter ½ cup finely chopped onion 1 small can mild green chilies 1 can cream of chicken soup (undiluted) 1 can cream of mushroom soup (undiluted) 1 can tomatoes with green chilies 2 cups cooked chicken ¼ cup sour cream ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper 10 corn tortillas, torn into pieces 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese 1. Preheat oven to 375°F.  Coat 13×9-inch pan or casserole dish with…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 50 minutes 4 slices bacon 2 tablespoons paprika (sweet or smoked) 1 tablespoon canola oil 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes 6 red bell peppers, sliced 1½ cups chicken stock ½ cup sour cream 3 tablespoons all purpose flour 1.  Heat large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add bacon and fry until crisp.  Remove bacon to a paper towel and allow to cool.  Crumble bacon into small bowl, stir in paprika and set…

Serves: 8Start to Finish: 45 minutes 1 pound spaghetti, uncooked 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon black pepper, separated ½ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon canola oil 3 red bell peppers, sliced 3 yellow bell peppers, sliced 1 cup half and half ½ cup whole milk 8 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces 4 ounces processed cheese, such as Velveeta, cut into pieces 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups chicken broth 1.   Cook pasta according…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 45 minutes 1 cup orange juice ¼ cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon honey 2 teaspoons orange zest 1 teaspoon sesame oil 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 2 large eggs 1½ cups cornstarch ½ teaspoon salt 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces ½ cup canola oil 1.  In small saucepan, whisk together orange juice, soy sauce, honey, orange zest, sesame oil and red pepper flakes. Bring to simmer over medium heat, then cook 5 minutes. Remove from heat…

Serves: 6Start to Finish: 45 minutes 1½ pounds cooked sausage of your choice, cut into 1-inch pieces 1 pound baby potatoes, cleaned, washed and cut in half 3 large carrots, peeled and chopped into 1-inch pieces 1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces 2 large ears of corn, cleaned and cut into thirds 1 teaspoon salt or creole seasoning ¼ teaspoon black pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1.  Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease large baking pan.2.  In large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss…