nick tends to think that i have this habit of asking his opinion when i've already made up my mind. i don't see this really being the case, but sometimes he highlights behaviors which could draw one to that conclusion. here's an example:
yesterday, i asked nick what's for dinner and gave him two options, he settled on one, but then i convinced him that we should have an impromptu dinner party the night before i have to leave on travel, simply because i really wanted stuffed poblanos. bless him for putting up with my madness, though.
so the ramsey's came over for dinner to enjoy what i sometimes call chili rellanos. although in reality, they are not your traditional rellanos. i make a quick, pantry collage of a mexican dinner as follows:
spanish rice
boxed rice, 1-2 packages, prepared as directed
(you can mix & match, i.e. bag of spanish rice with a box of Uncle Ben's whole grain taco rice)
good melting shredded cheeses (mexican blend; quesadilla; queso fresco; habenaro)
top rice with cheese and bake at 350 for 20 minutes
stuffed poblanos
2 cans refried beans
4-8 poblanos - roasted over an open fire or broiled until the skin loosens
1/2 lb of cooked ground beef, turkey or loose chorizo (see below for beef/turkey seasoning)
1/4-1/2 c queso fresco
good melting shredded cheeses (mexican blend; quesadilla; queso fresco; habenaro)
preheat oven to 350
spread beans over bottom of large casserole dish
peel skin off of roasted peppers
slice off tops and open peppers to remove seeds and split in 1/2
stuff peppers with seasoned meat and/or cheese and place over beans
top with shredded cheeses and back for 20 minutes, with the rice
mexican seasoning
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp garlic salt/powder
1/2 tsp onion salt/powder
1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper
i severed this dinner last night with a packaged southwest salad and then we had a fresh berry compote and fresh whipped cream over store bought shortcakes for dessert. i love enjoying a good meal with friends!
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