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 ...

Shrimp and Pepper Rajas

3 bell peppers - mixed colors1 bunch scallions, cleaned and sliced into 2-inch long pieces8 ounces cleaned and cooked medium shrimp, sliced in half1 cup pepper jack cheese In a nonstick sk ...

Corn and Walnut Dip

16 ounces cream cheese, softened1/4 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup fresh Mexican lime juice1 tablespoon ground red chiles1 tablespoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon saltDash of pepper1 small can whole ker ...

Toasted Almonds (Almendras Tostadas)

Makes 16 servings.1 pound raw, blanched whole almonds 1 teaspoon coarse salt, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon crushed coriander seeds 2 tablespoons olive oi ...

Chunky Tuna Salsa

1 (6 1/2 ounce) can tuna, well drained3/4 cup chopped red onion1 large tomato, chopped1 jalape?o pepper, seeded, chopped1 tablespoon lemon juiceSnipped fresh cilantroTortilla chipsBreak up tuna ...

Stinging Scorpion Guacamole

Serves: 42 ripe California avocados 1/2 cup tofu 1/2 small onion, minced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 5 drops hot pepper sauce 1 teas ...