Pico de Gallo

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKezdLf_59E4uWwJQwYMcnd4LBLIaBK-GU5zT6wHu_MAkP3CX2n3YyVCjcDY28PNEvAv-G52gddOPjUaFltQwvsHxlfCW23e_5pVnLBXdXPNGWax9bZcReMViyfgUrw8FSbj7xUwViZHM/s1600/IMG_1074.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKezdLf_59E4uWwJQwYMcnd4LBLIaBK-GU5zT6wHu_MAkP3CX2n3YyVCjcDY28PNEvAv-G52gddOPjUaFltQwvsHxlfCW23e_5pVnLBXdXPNGWax9bZcReMViyfgUrw8FSbj7xUwViZHM/s640/IMG_1074.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Sometimes it is best to keep it simple...  Fabulous on tacos, enchiladas, a chip, <a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/08/oven-baked-steak-nachos-game-day.html">steak nachos</a>, etc.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80-UN4kROdoa1O6JKOkpifdRUrSOGCRq1HNR4hyphenhyphenH5lFiu7KthFHMAi6q_U7MEIo1pISqpRiGRTInHHrNF8le4ivu6iAThIbqYdgOeogBxWAqWEAqEOg7x5-hXx2BHRqG0zwP_C0fassg/s1600/IMG_1075.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg80-UN4kROdoa1O6JKOkpifdRUrSOGCRq1HNR4hyphenhyphenH5lFiu7KthFHMAi6q_U7MEIo1pISqpRiGRTInHHrNF8le4ivu6iAThIbqYdgOeogBxWAqWEAqEOg7x5-hXx2BHRqG0zwP_C0fassg/s640/IMG_1075.jpg" width="425" /></a><i><span style="font-size: large;">Pico de Gallo</span></i><br />serves a crowd <br /><br />3 large tomatoes, diced<br />1 white onion, diced<br />1 bunch cilantro, chopped<br />lime<br />1 teaspoon (or more) sea salt<br /><br />Combine tomatoes, onion and cilantro in a medium bowl.  Squeeze in fresh lime juice and salt.  Toss.  <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcC5-YMyYiaNT8E3GJmmcy6SMWNwXYoM2L0azbQd08lkfmSGhk3KXx98B6J4KY15EOvl0TuMis5u77ZqYDV-WUYiCt6_TKpiFBdiiIG0ZpYFAt9JPL1tiXfFrcctjj-XD9GNQD1AXSmRw/s1600/IMG_1076.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcC5-YMyYiaNT8E3GJmmcy6SMWNwXYoM2L0azbQd08lkfmSGhk3KXx98B6J4KY15EOvl0TuMis5u77ZqYDV-WUYiCt6_TKpiFBdiiIG0ZpYFAt9JPL1tiXfFrcctjj-XD9GNQD1AXSmRw/s640/IMG_1076.JPG" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSrPNP-WcUS7lGdPAuXd0APv64LehmnE4CwktgkeNsEeaUGCOCwSdboFNRC89Aik0XVy5qhjqP4xQ2o8uMBZq42mAIG0uin3y1yx0dV-AT4GLr7vPxOLcLu7H3qmoPMpl-8bNmyuwj50/s1600/IMG_1098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXSrPNP-WcUS7lGdPAuXd0APv64LehmnE4CwktgkeNsEeaUGCOCwSdboFNRC89Aik0XVy5qhjqP4xQ2o8uMBZq42mAIG0uin3y1yx0dV-AT4GLr7vPxOLcLu7H3qmoPMpl-8bNmyuwj50/s640/IMG_1098.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2013/08/oven-baked-steak-nachos-game-day.html">Oven-Baked Steak Nachos for Game Day</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Pico de Gallo

Sometimes it is best to keep it simple...  Fabulous on tacos, enchiladas, a chip, steak nachos , etc. Pico de Gallo serves a crowd 3 large t...

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Guacamole Recipe

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P2TjQ1VN_iNl1NC5b5FpsZSRit3KyJhiJNVk5cn3UShGXayU3fhTt2Nn4W1-0Ezsql_C0D1aV1L-UVGml7etcKjy2Sw89Xx_5qpFpXI2zPSHqjvhl2qr_pZqJ7-tQDtfJlC37h8ygCL8/s1600/IMG_8632.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P2TjQ1VN_iNl1NC5b5FpsZSRit3KyJhiJNVk5cn3UShGXayU3fhTt2Nn4W1-0Ezsql_C0D1aV1L-UVGml7etcKjy2Sw89Xx_5qpFpXI2zPSHqjvhl2qr_pZqJ7-tQDtfJlC37h8ygCL8/s1600/IMG_8632.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykrE9XkjRlCir0UP_U4ZbW5mtV7NlrO67lbfoXbd8ecGSt-vO5aQngMsZjD8mG4_1fV-g-4T3lZX5bz_Aw0F6QOhkZpjzhAcn83pdr_G_aeLqdvCFENZvSSRnVIy_Lf7GbFJSfE-CZYrK/s1600/IMG_8642.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="374" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhykrE9XkjRlCir0UP_U4ZbW5mtV7NlrO67lbfoXbd8ecGSt-vO5aQngMsZjD8mG4_1fV-g-4T3lZX5bz_Aw0F6QOhkZpjzhAcn83pdr_G_aeLqdvCFENZvSSRnVIy_Lf7GbFJSfE-CZYrK/s640/IMG_8642.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br />Guacamole for Cinco de Mayo<br /><br />Mr. Darcy's birthday is on Cinco de Mayo.  He will be 4-years-old.  We'll be celebrating with a mini family fiesta:<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-avocado-black-bean-salad.html">Shrimp Tacos</a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-avocado-black-bean-salad.html">Black Bean & Avocado Salad </a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-avocado-black-bean-salad.html">Red Pepper Margaritas</a><br />Guacamole (recipe below)<br /><a name="more"></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P2TjQ1VN_iNl1NC5b5FpsZSRit3KyJhiJNVk5cn3UShGXayU3fhTt2Nn4W1-0Ezsql_C0D1aV1L-UVGml7etcKjy2Sw89Xx_5qpFpXI2zPSHqjvhl2qr_pZqJ7-tQDtfJlC37h8ygCL8/s1600/IMG_8632.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4P2TjQ1VN_iNl1NC5b5FpsZSRit3KyJhiJNVk5cn3UShGXayU3fhTt2Nn4W1-0Ezsql_C0D1aV1L-UVGml7etcKjy2Sw89Xx_5qpFpXI2zPSHqjvhl2qr_pZqJ7-tQDtfJlC37h8ygCL8/s400/IMG_8632.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>Guacamole Recipe<br /><br />3 avocados, large dice<br />1 clove of garlic, sliced<br />5 green onions, sliced<br />1/4 cup of red onion, small dice<br />1 tablespoon of lime juice<br />1/2 teaspoon of sea salt<br />1/2 teaspoon of pepper<br />1/8 teaspoon of red pepper flakes <br />1 small tomato, small dice<br />1/4 cup of red pepper, small dice<br /><br />With a spoon, scoop avocados out into a bowl.  Add all of the ingredients.  With a fork, toss the mixture, smashing slightly.  I like my guacamole chunky, but keep stirring if you'd like it smoother.

Guacamole Recipe

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Shrimp Tacos | Avocado Black Bean Salad | Red Pepper Margaritas | Friday!

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s1600/IMG_6215.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s640/IMG_6215.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita</a> - I know it sounds crazy, but the red pepper adds a sweet and spicy touch</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s1600/IMG_5913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>It is Friday... for us, that means I'm in the mood for Margaritas and Mexican food.  While Mike and I both frequently crave what we refer to as "old school" tacos (ground beef, iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese & spanish gardens taco sauce) for a weeknight dinner... but on a Friday night it is fun to upgrade to some of our new Mexican favorites : shrimp tacos, avocado and black bean salad (vs. guacamole) and red pepper margaritas.<br /><br />This is a great Friday night party menu - fun, and easy - everyone makes their own tacos and pours their own drinks.  Just make an extra large pitcher of margaritas and you'll be set!<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margaritas Recipe >> </a><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1242707793"><br /></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >> </a><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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Shrimp Tacos | Avocado Black Bean Salad | Red Pepper Margaritas | Friday!

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Red Pepper Margaritas | Mexican Favorites | Friday Night Party Idea

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s1600/IMG_6215.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s640/IMG_6215.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Red Pepper Margaritas</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Red Pepper Margaritas<br /><i>makes 4-6 margaritas </i><br /><br />2 cups of tequila<br />1 cup of orange juice, fresh squeezed<br />8 limes, 7 juiced, reserve 1 for garnish (sliced)<br />3 lemons, juiced<br />4 tablespoons of sugar<br />1 wheat beer<br />1 fresh red pepper, sliced <br /><br />Combine tequila, orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, sugar and beer in a pitcher.  Stir.  Add plenty of ice to the pitcher and slices of limes.  Serve with a slice of red pepper.  You'll be pleasantly surprised!<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-avocado-black-bean-salad.html">Get all of the Recipes for the Festive Friday Night Mexican Party>></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s1600/IMG_5913.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s320/IMG_5913.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s1600/IMG_6215.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s320/IMG_6215.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s320/IMG_5520.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table>

Red Pepper Margaritas | Mexican Favorites | Friday Night Party Idea

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Avocado, Sweet Corn, and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s1600/IMG_5913.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s640/IMG_5913.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Avocado, Sweet Corn and Black Bean Salad</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Avocado, Sweet Corn and Black Been Salad Recipe <br /><br />3 avocados, large dice <br />2 medium tomato, large dice<br />3 ears of corn, cut off of the cob<br />10 green onions, sliced<br />1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed<br /><br />2 limes, juiced<br />3 tablespoons of olive oil<br />2 teaspoons of sea salt<br />1 teaspoon of black pepper<br /><br />In a bowl, combine avocados, tomato, corn, green onions and beans.  In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, oil, salt & pepper.  Pour over the avocado salad and toss.<br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-avocado-black-bean-salad.html">Get all of the Recipes for the Festive Friday Night Mexican Party>></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s1600/IMG_5913.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s320/IMG_5913.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s1600/IMG_6215.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s320/IMG_6215.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s320/IMG_5520.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody> </table>

Avocado, Sweet Corn, and Black Bean Salad with Lime Vinaigrette

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Shrimp Tacos with Avocado and White Corn Tortillas | Recipes | Budget Friendly Dinner Idea

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</i><br /><br />1 pound of shrimp, peeled, tails removed<br />2 tablespoons of baja/mexican/taco spice (you can use any brand - there are a lot!)<i> </i> <br />1 tablespoon of oil (olive, veg, etc.)<br /><br />12 white corn tortillas<br />2 avocados<br />1 tomato<br />5 green onions <br />2 cups of pepper jack cheese<br /><br />Toss the shrimp in baja/mexican/taco seasoning.  You can cook them outside on the grill (you may want to skewer them to make it easier) or inside in a grill pan or in a skillet.  Cook shrimp on high for 1 minute on each side.  Set aside in a serving bowl.<br /><br />To prepare the tortillas, wrap them (all together) in a damp kitchen towel and place them in a warm oven on a baking sheet for 5-8 minutes or microwave for 1 minute.  <br /><br />To make the assembling easy for your guests, I like to put all of the toppings on one platter.  It makes a very easy clean up - only one platter to wash vs. individual bowls for each topping.  <br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-avocado-black-bean-salad.html">Get all of the Recipes for the Festive Friday Night Mexican Party>></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a><br /><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s1600/IMG_5913.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjnrVVGRy9GPVULPuNuagE-rowMbRDInzTXY2yPfKU5nFC0k8yhDXtUNgPbJ7xB9BVAwVdo8CMzJOSFUkK7T_x3geSAfvtnSf_H5s_hIS0FqHUjxvgo7F-biffWO-8XOsOjDCB2eXCQt0a/s320/IMG_5913.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/avocado-sweet-corn-and-black-bean-salad.html">Avocado Salad Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s1600/IMG_6215.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbXlu4N3_nx93golkQlB3aGkSy_LiFL7-biCrn2Un6ESGX8VeChfkPp5es4qKbIXszCs6lWqz8yqkC5Jjb7j1DEhtPug5zVpsH0TbN70aJXrzB1rdzViE5w7TMiHruM4jzS4_xOFzRWzai/s320/IMG_6215.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/red-pepper-margaritas-mexican-favorites.html">Red Pepper Margarita Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody></table><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s320/IMG_5520.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://jennysteffens.blogspot.com/2011/03/shrimp-tacos-with-avocado-and-white.html">Shrimp Taco Recipe >></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjOZZqRKlXuEz8nYwBxtx9sMWy5HNw_NuAGFPhNA69PrpujcBVfFpLhR67SodxlkgPtJWt2aPe63Vl__b2IHl1P_vA9UQVOMsWOqHW8Dq7DviM-BD-GaBsRkm4EgwXlzHSs9Imo4akcs0-/s1600/IMG_5520.JPG" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a>

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Recipes | Chicken Tortilla Soup

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPbmwEKddwWkShyphenhyphenM8HLjIGAAU55W1PxRMcZ2B-dNROvehyphenhyphenrwGG6nFr_bHGEyJvsroIylhVYxRvyLx8XdMBjKBaoSfKZQUIB9P8deBOl5EvfR5n797Ey7iYxJA2KaDqsuIc_D-uIE3DCo/s1600-h/Chicken+Tortilla+Soup+3.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5368765385502221042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPbmwEKddwWkShyphenhyphenM8HLjIGAAU55W1PxRMcZ2B-dNROvehyphenhyphenrwGG6nFr_bHGEyJvsroIylhVYxRvyLx8XdMBjKBaoSfKZQUIB9P8deBOl5EvfR5n797Ey7iYxJA2KaDqsuIc_D-uIE3DCo/s400/Chicken+Tortilla+Soup+3.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" /></a><br /><br />Chicken Tortilla Soup :<div><br /></div><div>2 chicken breasts</div><div>2 tablespoons of olive oil</div><div>1 small yellow onion, chopped</div><div>3 cloves of garlic, chopped</div><div>1 small carrot, chopped</div><div>1/2 cup of cherry tomatoes</div><div>6 cups of chicken stock</div><div>6 corn tortillas, torn into 1 inch pieces</div><div>2 tablespoons of canned chopped green chiles</div><div>2 ears of corn</div><div><br /></div><div>Drizzle olive oil on chicken breast, then sprinkle with salt & pepper.  Roast the chicken on a baking sheet for 25 minutes at 425 degrees.  </div><div><br /></div><div>In a stock pot (or medium sauce pan), cook onion, garlic and carrot in olive oil.  Add cherry tomatoes and chicken stock.  Bring to a slow boil, then add tortilla pieces.  Stir until tortillas are soft.  </div><div><br /></div><div>Now, it is going to get a little strange, but trust me - it will be fantastic.  Put mixture into a blender and pulse 4-5 times, just until tortilla pieces are broken up - almost creating a creamy texture.  Pour back into the stock pot and continue to cook over medium heat.  Cut the corn off of the cob, then place the cob into the soup.  Cook for about 10 more minutes until the starch from the cob has helped to thicken the soup. </div><div><br /></div><div>Tear the chicken up into large bite, add it to the soup along with the corn that was cut off of the cob.  Garnish as you please - I've listed what I like below!</div><div><br /></div><div>Toppings :</div><div><br /></div><div>Tortilla Chips</div><div>Cheddar Cheese</div><div>Sour Cream</div><div>Green Onions</div><div>Avocados</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Recipes | Chicken Tortilla Soup

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