06.24.08
Mexican Fiesta Party Appetizers
Always set a basket of Personalized Hershey Miniatures from www.candybarwrap.com on the table.
EASY Dip & Chips
SUPER simple & quick! Just add Taco seasoning to 16 oz size sour cream. Can add a little salsa to taste.
Serve with Tortilla Chips
Home Fried Tortilla Chips
Cut Soft Corn Tortilla in 8ths…. lightly fry in oil, either deep fryer or pan fry in about an inch to 2 inches of oil. Drain on paper towel & salt OR sprinkle with taco seasoning or dry ranch seasoning.
Cinnamon Crisps:
Cut Flour Tortillas in 8ths…. fry as above, drain & sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Spicy Pecan Nibbles
3 cups pecan halves
3 tablespoons melted butter or margarine
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Heat oven to 300°.
In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, curry powder and salt.
Add the pecans to the mixture and stir until thoroughly coated.
Spread pecans onto a baking sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp and lightly toasted.
Serve warm. (The Spicy Pecans may be reheated in the oven or microwave.) Makes 3 cups.