Ya, you get TWO today since I missed yesterday - off having FUN and FEASTING with some good friends. Lucky me!! So, both of these are perfect for nibbling on while watching the Seahawks WIN today:
Queso Fundido:
(makes 6 cups)
1 lb. uncooked chorizo (I LOVE chorizo!!!)
2 cups fresh or frozen corn (I would use Trader Joe's frozen grilled/charred corn)
1 large red onion, chopped
1 poblano pepper, chopped
8 oz. fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 cups cubed Monterrey Jack cheese
1 cup cubed pepper Jack cheese
1 large tomato, seeded, and chopped
3 green onions, thinly sliced
Blue corn tortilla chips, Lime flavored tortilla chips, or Frito Scoops
Crumble chorizo into a 10" ovenproof skillet; add the corn, red onons, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 mins. or until meat if fully cooked; drain. Stir in the cheeses. Bake at 350 for 14-16 mins. or until bubbly. Sprinkle with tomato and green onions. Serve with chips.
Shrimp and Feta Stuffed Mushrooms:
(makes about 2 dozen)
1/2 lb. uncooked mediium shirmp,l peeled, deveined, and finely chopped
4 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
1/3 cup chopped chives*
1/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 t. minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 t. crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 t. sea* salt
1/4 t. freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb. whole baby portobello mushrooms (crimini), stems removed
2 T. sesame oil
Capers*, drained
Combine shrimp, feta, chives, bread crumbs, ginger, pepper flacks, S&P in a small bowl. Mound shrimp mixture into mushroom caps and place on an ungreased baking sheet. Drizzle with sesame oil. BAke at 350 for 10-15 mins. or until shrimp turn pink. Garnish with capers.
"If you want your day to go good, don't say anything evil or gossip. Throw water on the fire, not fuel. Cover a fault. Defend your family and friends! Mercy sets the tone for Blessings. Be a person of Honor".
And, have FUN today.
Love,
MM
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