Chocolate and other food groups

Also from the Moosewood Cookbook. Mexican Corn and Cheese Stuffed Peppers 2 Tb. oil 1 c. chopped onions 3 garlic cloves 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. ground coriander seeds 1/4 tsp. cayenne 1 medium tomato, chopped 2 c. corn, fresh or frozen 3 eggs 1 c. grated cheddar cheese 1/4 c. milk or half and half 1/4 c. chopped olives 6 medium green or red bell peppers 1/4 c. tomato juice or water Salsa Rice Saute the onions, garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne in the oil until onions are translucent. Add the tomatoes, corn, and salt. Simmer until the corn is barely tender. Lightly beat the eggs in a large bowl. Add cheese, milk, olives, and vegetables. Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds. Leave the stems on. Stuff pepper halves with egg-vegetable mixture and place on an oiled baking dish. Pour tomato juice onto bottom of dish. Bake tightly covered at 375 for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes more. Serve on a bed of rice topped with salsa.

From my neighbor, Nadine Taco Soup 1 lb. ground beef 1 onion, diced 1 pkg. taco seasoning 8 oz. can tomato sauce 16 oz. can stewed tomatoes 15 oz. can corn, drained 15 oz. can kidney or black beans, rinsed 2 c. grated cheese Hot sauce Cook ground beef and onion together in large stock pot until browned. Add seasoning and stir until well blended. Add tomato sauce, stewed tomatoes, corn, and beans. Cook over medium heat until heated through. Stir occasionally. Taste and season with hot sauce. Spoon into bowls and top with cheese. Serve with corn chips. 

Tortilla Pizza 1/2 lb. ground beef 1 small onion, diced 1 ts. chili powder 1/2 c. taco sauce 1/8 ts. cumin 4 tortillas 1 c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips Cook ground beef and onion until meat is browed. Stir in spices; cook 1 minute more. Add taco sauce and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Preheat oven to 350. Place tortillas on large cookie sheet. Stir half of cheese into ground beef. Top tortillas with ground beef mixture, pepper strips, and remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Serves 4.

One of my favorite meals for cold, blustery weather. We usually serve it with cornbread White Chicken Chili 1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 Tb. olive oil 4 oz. can chopped green chilies, drained 3 Tb. flour 2 tsp. ground cumin 2 cans Great Northern beans 1 can chicken broth, low sodium 1 1/2 c. finely chopped cooked chicken Shredded Monterey Jack cheese In large skillet, cook onion until transparent. Add chilies, flour, and cumin; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add beans and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken; cook until heated through. Garnish with cheese.

Sundance Eggs 2 flour torillas, taco size 4 eggs 1 ts. water 1/8 ts. salt 2 ts. butter 1/4 c. chopped onion 1 medium tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped 2 Tb. green chilies, chopped and drained 1/2 c. cheese 2 Tb. taco sauce or salsa 2 Tb. sour cream, optional Heat oven to 350. Wrap tortillas in foil; bake about 5 minutes or until warm and soft. In medium bowl, combine eggs, water and salt; beat well. Melt butter in medium skillet and add eggs. Cook until eggs are almost set. Remove from heat. Place warm tortillas on large ungreased cookie sheet. Top each tortilla with 1/2 of the eggs, onions, tomato, chilies, and cheese. Bake at 350 or until cheese is melted. Top each with taco sauce and sour cream. Serves 2.

Quick Salsa Chicken 2 chicken breasts, skinless and boneless 2 ts. taco seasoning mix 1/2 c. salsa 1/2 c. shredded cheese 1 Tb. sour cream, optional Heat oven (or toaster oven) to 375. Sprinkle chicken with taco seasoning mix. Place in 8" baking dish. Pour salsa over chicken. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until chicken is done. Sprinkle with cheese and bake another 3 to 5 minutes. Top with sour cream. Serves 2. Seasoned Breadsticks 1 7 oz. can refrigerated breadsticks 3/4 ts. taco seasoning Arrange breadsticks on cooking sheet. Sprinkle with seasoning mix. Bake as directed on package, or cook with chicken is cooking. Makes 5 breadsticks.

Cheesy Salsa Dip 1 c. salsa, any kind 4 oz. light cream cheese 4 oz. (1 c.) shredded Monterey Jack cheese 2 Tb. sliced green onions In medium glass bowl, combine salsa and cheeses. Microwave on high for 2-4 minutes, or until cheese is melted, stirring twice during cooking. Sprinkle with onions. Serve immediately.

Quick and Easy Enchiladas Ingredients: frozen taquitos, any kind 1 can enchilada sauce cheese Preheat oven to 350. Take one 11x7" pan. If you don't have this size, you can use a 9x9" pan or a 13x9" pan, but the 11x7" works best. Pour in half of the enchilada sauce. Red sauce tastes great with beef taquitos, while I like green sauce with chicken. Then top with the taquitos until you fill up your pan. If you use a large pan, you'll need 2 cans of sauce. Top with the rest of the sauce and sprinkle with grated cheese. Cover with foil and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the foil and cook for another 15 minutes. You can top with sour cream, sliced olives, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions at this point. Or you can just dish it up. Serves my whole family of 5 because some of us are PICKY EATERS! Will probably serve 3-4 adults.