Unknownchef86s Mexican Dressing Food

CILANTRO LIME VINAIGRETTE {ZESTY MEXICAN SALAD DRESSING}

Steps:

• Measure ingredients into the bowl of a mini food processor (or blender). Pulse until well-blended and emulsified. Taste and adjust seasonings, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. (Alternatively, you may measure all ingredients into a jar with a tight-fitting lid and shake vigorously, OR whisk the ingredients together in a bowl.)
• Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator; allow to come to room temperature and shake well before using.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S EMPTY-THE-PANTRY TACO SOUP

Steps:

• Heat thoroughly.
• Top each bowl with grated cheese and lightly crushed tortilla chips, if desired.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S DOVETAILED MACARONI AND CHEESE, A MILLION WAYS

Steps:

• Make macaroni and cheese according to box directions except substitute the chosen liquid for the milk.
• Add meat, vegetables, spices and extra cheese to taste.
• If desired, bake in the oven at 325 for 30 minutes. IF baking in the oven, undercook the noodles by a minute or two to prevent overcooking in the oven. If NOT baking in the oven, you may wish to saute the veggies til done.
• Note A: Pick a liquid as part of or in lieu of the milk (tomato sauce, salsa, half & half, chicken broth, beef broth, condensed cream of chicken soup, condensed cream of mushroom soup, condensed tomato soup, etc.).
• Note B: Pick a meat/protein (cooked chopped bacon, chopped cooked ham, canned tuna, chopped cooked chicken, leftover taco meat, cooked (drained) ground beef, sliced pepperoni (cut into quarters), chopped cocktail wienies, sliced hot dogs, leftover refried beans/chili, chopped hardboiled eggs, etc.).
• Note C: Pick a veggie or two (frozen peas, frozen carrots, frozen corn, chopped onion, diced tomatoes, chopped celery, chopped steamed/sauteed broccoli, chopped zucchini, chopped mushrooms, chopped olives, etc.).
• Note D: Pick some spices to taste (chili powder, curry powder, garlic powder, basil, oregano, fresh-cracked pepper, etc.).
• Note E: Pick some extra cheese, grated (cheddar, havarti, swiss, parmesan, monterey jack, colby, velveeta, etc.).

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S DEHYDRATED POTATOES AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Mix potatoes, butter, half and half and boiling water in an ungreased 3 quart pan; stir in cheese cubes.
• Bake at 400F for 45-60 minutes or til potatoes are tender.
• When tender, mix flour and enough water to make a medium-thick smooth paste.
• Stir into potatoes and put back into oven to finish baking (approx. 10 minutes).

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S MIRACLE CUSTARD PIE

Steps:

• In blender container, combine everything except coconut.
• Blend about ten seconds, or til mixed (do not overblend).
• Sprinkle coconut in a greased 9" pie pan.
• Pour filling over coconut and bake at 350 for 40 minutes or til knife inserted halfway between center and edge comes out clean.
• Cool, then chill in refrigerator for a few hours.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S KILLER ZUCCHINI RELISH TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain the relish and squeeze all excess liquid out.
• Add equal amounts of chopped onions and mayonnaise (to taste).

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S VERY BEST DINNER ROLLS

Steps:

• Note: Due to its sticky nature, this recipe is best made in a standing mixer with a dough hook; the truly persistent could probably make this by hand with a bowl and a wooden spoon-- these rolls are worth the extra effort.
• Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and let sit for approximately 5 minutes to proof.
• Add sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, salt and eggs; mix well.
• Add flour and mix well.
• Blend at medium-low speed for about 5-10 minutes, scraping down sides once or twice.
• Cover bowl with plastic wrap and a towel; let rise in bowl about 1 hour or til doubled.
• Remove the towel and plastic wrap and turn mixer on low to"punch down" the dough; if you wish, you can let the dough raise a second time as it makes for a more flavorful roll.
• Remove the dough from the bowl and divide into 36"plops"; The dough will be very sticky.
• Place"plops", edges just touching, in a buttered 9x13 baking pan; don't bother trying to smooth out the"plops"-- they will smooth out as they raise.
• Cover pan with plastic wrap and let rise til doubled, about 30-40 minutes.
• Melt the reserved butter and drizzle over the top of the rolls before baking.
• Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes or until golden.

MEXICAN CITRUS DRESSING

Steps:

• In a Pyrex or glass bowl mix all the ingredients, cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.

TANGY MEXICAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, keep in airtight container in the fridge.

UNKNOWNCHEF86'S MEXICAN DRESSING

Steps:

• Combine sour cream and salsa.
• Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.
• If desired, make ahead so the flavors have time to meld.