Lupe Tortilla Copycat Food

LIME TORTILLA CHIPS AND ROASTED SALSA

Steps:

• For the roasted salsa: Position a rack on the top of the oven and preheat to 400 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine 3 tablespoons of the olive oil, the tomatoes, garlic, jalapeno, onions and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place the vegetables on a baking sheet and roast until soft, 20 to 25 minutes. Add the roasted vegetables to a food processor with the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the cilantro, vinegar, sugar and lime juice. Pulse until chunky. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, for the lime tortilla chips: Place the chips on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake, about 5 minutes. Drizzle with the lime zest, lime juice and toss. Serve with the roasted salsa.

PAPPASITO'S BROCHETTE SHRIMP - COPYCAT RECIPE

Steps:

• Clean and devein shrimp, leaving the last section and tails intact.
• With a paring knife, carefully slice each shrimp from tail to tip.
• Wash and seed jalapeno, and cut into a pieces about 1/2-inch X 1/2-inch squares.
• Cut slice of cheese into 12 small pieces.
• Stuff one small piece of cheese and one small piece of jalapeno into each shrimp.
• Wrap a half slice of bacon around each shrimp.
• Place shrimp on a wet skewer.
• Repeat this process until all shrimp have been placed on skewers.
• Place in refrigerator for a few minutes while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
• Mix the paparika, cayenne pepper and black pepper together.
• In a small skillet, heat butter and white wine until butter is completely melted.
• Prepare grill.
• ~note~I use my indoor grill, but these can be made on an outdoor grill too, but I would use a low flame!
• Remove shrimp from fridge and brush completely with melted butter.
• Sprinkle with seasonings.
• Grill on each side until shrimp are done.

DON PABLO'S FRIJOLES A LA CHARRA

Steps:

• Saute bacon, jalapeno and onion until well browned.
• Add the beans, tomato and spices.
• Bring to a boil and add cilantro.
• Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.