Archive for January, 2008
Fry Bread, Pueblo Indian Style
Here’s a little gem that comes from the Pueblo Indians here in the southwest. It’s quick fried bread dough that is a staple in their diet. You will need…
¾ cup of warm water
1½ tablespoons of sugar
1 package of yeast
1 teaspoon salt
¼ cup of milk
1½ tablespoons of oil
3 cups of flour (approximately)
cooking oil for frying
Mix [...]
Lasagna, Quick and Easy
This is an easy recipe that tastes great. Now I’m fully aware that it’s not close to the real thing but it’s quick, easy and I like the taste. Anyway, as far as I’m concerned, Lasagna has too much pasta for my liking. But that’s just me. So with that in mind, here’s our version…
1 [...]
Frito Pie
Here’s a quick and easy southwestern favorite. I especially enjoy this on a cold evening. The wood stove warming me on the outside and a bowl of Frito Pie to warm the insides.
To start with, make one recipe of Red Chili that you’ll find here.
1 bag Fritos® or Corn Chips of your choice
1 cup chopped [...]
Stuffed Sopapillas
Now that we know what a sopapilla is, what do you say we stuff some? These will get the family running to the dinner table. Gather together…
6-8 sopapillas
1-2 cups cooked pinto beans
1½-2 cup red or green chili sauce
1 cup lettuce chopped fine
1 cup grated cheese - your choice
1 cup chopped tomatoes
Cut you sopapillas on three [...]
What the Heck is a Sopapilla?
What is a sopapilla? (soap-ah-pee-ah) Basically, it’s a very versatile southwestern puffed bread. It is eaten with meals like regular bread, stuffed as a main course on its own or eaten as a desert. Three in one, you can’t beat that! Let’s go…
2 cups of flour
½ teaspoon salt
1½ tablespoons lard or shortening
1 cup warm water
½ packet [...]