Jalapeno Poppers!

My mouth is watering all over again just looking at that pic! Haha!

Anyways, long time no see! I am so sorry about that, life got in the way and I have not had time to do anything that I planned. :( I am slowly getting back into my groove, lol. And it all started with these. :)

Today, as almost everyday, I wanted something spicy but I wanted something deep fried and cheesy. I was thinking of making some Texas style cheese fries, but then I remembered JALAPENO POPPERS would be better, so I decided to make them. 

Let me say, these where a bit time consuming but I swear, the end result is over the moon and totally worth it! I can't really give you any measurements on the ingredients I used because I just kinda eyeballed it, and I used huge jalapenos. so it will vary. Sorry! 

•  Washed and dried jalapenos
• cream cheese, at room temp
• mozzarella cheese, shredded (or cheedar)
• eggs with a tad of milk, beaten
• flour
• bread crumbs
• deep fryer

1. Cut all your jalapenos in half, and remove the seeds.

 2. In a bowl mix one part cream cheese with 1 part mozzarella

If needed, add more cream cheese until you get a "wet" creamy mix.

3. Spoon in the mixture in all your jalapeno halves.

4. Roll your jalapenos in the egg...

... then in the flour.

5. Let them "dry for about 3 minutes, then roll in egg again...

...and then in the breadcrumbs.

 6. Again, let the jalapenos dry for about 3 minutes and repeat the eggs and bread crumbs coating once more. At this time, you want to start heating your deep fries to 350F.

 7. Once all coated, deep fry them! Usually, I fry them between 2 to 3 minutes, or until the coating is golden brown. Place them on top of napkins to soak up all the excess oil.

 And you are done!

Now you are left with a super cheesy, and spicy popper! :) 

I seriously wish I had made some to freeze, or saved some for now. Ugh, the struggle! Hahah

I hope you have enjoyed this recipe, and if you give it a try, let me know!

P.S

What recipe would you like to see next? I MIGHT do some treat for Halloween, but I am not too sure..Hmmm.

Until next time!

Chilaquiles



Chilquiles are one of my favorite foods to make because very few ingredients are needed, and they don't take too much time. Plus, they are very filling and you can top then with many things.

• 12 corn tortillas
• 3 tablespoons oil
• 3 medium sized tomatoes
• 2 jalapenos
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• about 3 cups water

• All you have to do is tear your tortillas in any size pieces you want and let them get toasted. You really want them to be crispy because once you add your sauce they will soften up.

•  For the sauce
• cut up your tomatoes and jalapenos.
• add that, the water, and the bouillon in a blender and liquefy

•  Add the sauce to the tortillas, and cover your skillet for about ten minutes on med high heat.

And youre done

Keep in mind, that not all the water will evaporate.



 

Roasted Parmesan Asparagus

Roasted asparagus; a quick and easy side that is simple, yet tasty.

 

• asparagus
• olive oil, about 3 tablespoons
• salt, 1 tablespoon
• grated parmesan cheese, as desired

 

• Preheat oven to 400degrees
• In a baking pan, lined with aluminum foil, arrange your asparagus in a single layer
• Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle on the salt
• Sprinkle as much parmesan cheese as desired
• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender

 

Potato Stuffed Pasta Shells

THIS WILL MAKE ABOUT 12 SHELLS

• 12 cooked to al dente giant pasta shells (if you cant find these, you can use Manicotti) 
• 4 large boiled potatoes, no skin and mashed with a bit of salt and pepper only
• About 2 cups of cheese ( You can use any kind of cheese you like, and as many as you like. I used about 3/4 of a cup of each Mozzarella, Ricotta and Colby jack.)
• 3 cups Chopped raw spinach 
• 1 small tomato, sliced very thin

• Combine the spinach and the potato along with your cheese(s)
• On a foil lined baking sheet, align your pasta shells so the opening in at the top, and gently stuff the potato mixture in them
• Top with some cheese and bake in a 350 degree oven until your cheese melts.

The great thing about these is that you can stuff them with anything and everything that you like. With some ground beef ,sauce, and cheese, these can easily be turned into lasagna boats. Or if this recipe is to plain for your taste, you can add more vegetables and whatnot into the mix. The versatility of these is endless!