Shannon's Cookbook

I really looked forward to this meal, as Mexican is my favorite ethnic cuisine. The recipe for the tacos is the only one I use; the taco mixes from the store just don't cut it. The guacamole recipe is just a basic one I frequently use; I prefer guacamole without onion, tomatoes, etc. And of course, everything was topped off with my famous habanero salsa, using the recipe I posted a few months ago. In addition, when I cook Mexican food, I always use corn tortillas and fry them, some for the tacos and a huge bunch fried crisp for chips. Not healthy, but then I don't eat like this everyday! Beef Tacos 1 lb. ground beef 1/2 t marjoram or oregano, rubbed 2 T chili powder ½ t salt 1 ½ t garlic powder 3/4 cup water Brown ground beef. Drain well. Add spices and water. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes. Guacamole 1 avocado, seed removed 1/2 lime, juiced salt and pepper to taste Peel and mash avocados in a bowl. Stir in lime juice, salt and pepper. Cover tightly and chill for at least half ...

This recipe comes from my mother's recipe box, although she always called it "Impossible" taco pie. It takes over 45 minutes from prep to serving, so it is right on "edge" of being a minute meal. Kid friendly too! 1 pound ground beef 1 small onion, chopped 1 envelope (1 1/4 ounces) taco seasoning mix 1 small can chopped green chilies, drained 1 cup milk 2 eggs 1/2 cup baking mix 3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese Salsa, if desired Sour cream, if desired Preheat oven to 400°. Spray a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. Cook ground beef and onion in 10-inch skillet over medium heat, drain well. Stir in seasoning mix. Spoon into pie plate; spread top with chilies. Stir milk, eggs and baking mix til blended. Pour into pie plate. Bake about 25 minutes or til knife inserted in center comes out clean. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Garnish with salsa and sour cream. Variations: Top with black olives or tomato. If you d...

When I first heard of "fish tacos" I thought " What a way to ruin a good taco ." But then I found this recipe while searching for healthy dishes, and thought it sounded fabulous. I was right. The ingredient list seems extensive, but these are actually quite easy to prepare and assemble. For the best flavor, use only fresh and high quality ingredients where you can. This is one of those recipes where doing this really pays off. 2 lbs mahi mahi Marinade 1/2 cup vegetable oil 3 T fresh lime juice 5 t chili powder 1 1/2 t each: ground cumin, ground coriander, minced garlic salt to taste flour or corn tortillas Black Bean Southwestern Slaw (recipe follows) Chipotle Pico de Gallo (recipe follows) Mexican sour cream Start the slaw at least two hours in advance: 2 cups green cabbage, shredded fine 1 small can black beans, rinsed and well drained 2 T minced red onion 2 t fresh lime juice 2 t honey 2 t minced jalapeños 2 t chopped cilantro sea salt, to taste Start the fish a...