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 [...]
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… [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
