South Of The Border Coleslaw With Cilantro And Jalapeño Recipe Epicuriouscom Food

SOUTH-OF-THE-BORDER COLESLAW WITH CILANTRO AND JALAPEñO

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, bell pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño in large bowl; toss to blend. Whisk oil, lime juice, and cumin in small bowl to blend. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Toss before serving.)

JALAPENO RANCH SLAW

Steps:

• In a blender or mini food processor, combine the yogurt, buttermilk, mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons of the cilantro, half of the scallions, the garlic, jalapenos, chipotle powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Process until smooth.
• Put the coleslaw, the remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro and the remaining scallions in a large bowl. Add the dressing and toss to coat.

JALAPENO COLESLAW

Steps:

• Combine cabbage,tomatoes,green onions,jalapenos,vinger,honey and salt in serving bowl;mix well. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
• Stir well immediately before serving.
• Note:jalapeno peppers can sting and irritate the skin;wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch eyes. Wash hands after handeling peppers.
• For a milder coleslaw,discard the seeds and veins when chopping the jajapenos, because this is where much of the heat of the pepper is stored.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 and grease 1 1/2 qrt casserole dish.
• Brown meat and drain.
• Add onion and jalapeno (if using) and cook with meat until tender.
• Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings.
• Layer one-third of meat mixture, cheese and one half of tortillas in casserole dish; repeat layers, ending with cheese.
• Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.
• Note: Corn tortillas will soften and absorb the sauce.
• These are recommended.
• Flour tortillas will expand and the casserole will be too doughy-therefore flour tortillas are not recommended.

CILANTRO & JALAPENO COLESLAW

Steps:

• Whisk oil, lime juice & cumin to blend; set aside.
• Mix cabbage, bell peppers, cilantro & jalapeno.
• Add dressing to salad mix & toss.
• Refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving, toss before serving.