Pueblo Pinon Cakes

1 cup pi?on nuts1/3 cup powdered milk1 cup whole wheat flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup waterVegetable oilBlend all ingredients in a food processor until a dough is formed, stopping once to scrape ...

Southwestern Chicken Spread

8 ounces cream cheese1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained well3 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons roasted, salted sunflower seeds, plus extra    for garnish (opt ...

Garlic Olives

2 cups canned green olives, drained2 cloves garlic, slivered3 thin slices lemon1 teaspoon black peppercorns3 bay leavesWhole sprigs dried oregano1/4 cup sherry or vinegarOlive oilCombine olives, gar ...

Holy Guacamole

Serves 4 as appetizer.2 ripe Haas avocados 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy blend 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, finely diced,    stems discarded before measuring 1/4 cup f ...

Hot Peanuts (Cacahuates con Chile)

1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup piqu?n chiles8 cloves garlic, peeled2 cups raw Spanish peanuts, shelledPlace the oil, chiles and garlic in a small saucepan and warm over low heat f ...

Wild West Corn Chips

1/2 cup water4 teaspoons margarine1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup yellow cornmealPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.Combine all i ...

Cheesy Chiles

1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded1 cup Colby cheese, shredded1 teaspoon ground red chiles1 bunch cilantro stems, cut into 1/2-inch piecesPaprikaPlace all ingredients except cilantro and paprika in a fo ...

Mexican Artichoke Dip

1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1 cup grated Parmesan cheese3/4 cup mayonnaise1 (4 ounce) can chopped chiles, undrainedCombine all ingredients; stir well. Spoon mixture ...

Tri-Color Rajas

1/2 green bell pepper, seeded1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded1/2 red bell pepper, seeded3/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper2 tablespoons ripe olives, choppedCut b ...

Oaxacan Guacamole

In Oaxaca, guacamole is more often a sauce than a dip. It's perfect for spooning over grilled meats of all kinds.Serves 4 to 6.2 very ripe avocados 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, ...