Three Rivers Nacho Dip

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans mixed    with 1 package taco seasoning mix1 large container sour cream mixed    with 1 envelope dry onion soup mix1 (4 ounce) ca ...

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 ...

Shrimp Fritters

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium)1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped3/4 teaspo ...

Jicama Chili Dust

Juice of 1 Mexican lime1/4 to 1/2 pound jicama, peeled and cut into sticks4 teaspoons chile powder2 tablespoons saltSqueeze lime juice over ice cold jicama sticks just before serving.Mix chile p ...

Tortilla Shrimp with Mexican Cocktail Sauce

Cocktail Sauce12 ounces tomato ketchup 2 ounces prepared horseradishJuice of 1 lemon, freshly squeezedJuice of 1 lime, freshly squeezed 1/4 cup dill pickle relish 1/4 c ...

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 ...

Scallops Ceviche

The lime juice "cooks" the scallops in this simple hot-weather favorite. You may substitute 1/2 pound of your favorite saltwater fish for the scallops.1/2 pound scallopsJuice of 3 to 4 ...

Corn Tortilla Chips

Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)12 thin corn tortillasSalt or garlic salt, to tasteCover tortillas with a towel and let them dry out for at least an hour before frying.Pour enough oil into a he ...

Guacamole with Green Chile Peppers

Source: Avocado Advisory BoardServe with toasted tortillas as a cocktail dip or with tomatoes and Boston lettuce as an appetizer.4 avocados, mashed or pureed 1/2 cup finely chop ...

Seviche Santa Cruz

The acid in the lemon juice will "cook" the fish. It can be served as a dip with tortilla chips or spooned into sorbet glasses and served as a first course before a formal dinner.1 po ...