Fam Recipes: May - Mom Day or Cinco de Mayo

May Mama Day

Different family members could pitch in and make one of the menu items for mom! Mother's Day is 2nd Sunday in May

8 Servings: Slow-Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup Appetizer See recipe Card

§ 2 1/2 cups water

§ 1 1/2 cup white vinegar

§ 1/2 cup sugar

§ 8 pieces of legs/thighs

§ 3/4 teaspoon salt

§ 1/2 teaspoon pepper

§ 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained

§ 1 can (11 oz) whole kernel corn, red and green peppers, drained

§ 1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce

§ 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)

§ 1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles

§ 1 teaspoon ground cumin

§ 1 teaspoon chili powder

§ 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

§ 4 cups tortilla chips, coarsely crushed

§ 1 large lime, cut into 8 wedges

8 ounces shredded Mexican melting cheese, (like Chihuahua, quesadilla or asadero) or Monterrey Jack

1 large ripe avocado, seeded, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

Directions

1 Place chicken in slow cooker. Add cooking ingredients. Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 hours (less chicken, less time). Remove chicken from slow cooker to plate; shred using 2 forks. 2 In sauce pan Stir in cilantro, add tomatoes, corn, enchilada sauce, onion, green chiles, cumin and chili powder. 3. Cover; simmer 15 minutes. add chicken drained/shredded, simmer another 15 min, then top each serving with avocado cubes, cheese and crushed tortilla chips ** garnish with lime wedges.

Mother's Day (2nd Sunday in May) Celebration - see Tequila Drinks & Michelada

main meal Lynn’s Taco Bake Casserole - serves 4 recipe card saved

Ingredients

1 lb Ground Beef

1 pkg Taco Seasoning

⅔ Cup Water

Chili Cheese Corn Chips- to taste

1 Can Cheddar Cheese Soup

½ Cup Milk

8 to 12 oz Shredded Mozzarella

Side dish Toppings as desired: ¼ cup green onions, 1 can black olives, sour cream, salsa

Instructions

Brown ground beef and prepare with seasoning package (using water).

Pour enough fritos into a 9 x9 pan to cover the bottom.

Top with taco meat.

Combine soup and milk in a sauce pan and heat through until smooth.

Top taco meat with cheese soup/milk mixture.

Top with cheese (8 oz to 12 oz depending on the level of cheesiness desired).

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes until bubbly.

or do the crock pot chicken sandwich or chicken casserole or beef on noodles or beef stew

Green Salad: Ingredients for Chipotle Salad dressing: recipe card saved

· 6 tablespoons red wine vinegar

· 1/4 cup honey

· 3/4 cup vegetable oil

· 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

· 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

· 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

· 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce

· 2 small garlic cloves, roughly chopped

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a blender or mini food processor and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Strawberry Milkshake Desert Serves: 4 recipe card saved

· 8 ounces strawberries, stemmed and sliced

· 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

· 1 pint vanilla ice cream

· 1/4 cup milk

Blend half of strawberries, 1/4 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup ice cream and 2 Tbsp. milk in blender until smooth. Pour into 2 glasses. Repeat with remaining strawberries, vanilla, ice cream and milk. Serve immediately.

or do ----> Peach Milkshake Desert Serves: 2

· 2 large peaches, peeled & cut into bite size approx. 2 cups

· 1-2 tsp sugar optional

· 1 ½ cups vanilla ice cream

· 3/4 cup milk

Blend peaches to make puree, add milk, sugar, ice cream in blender until smooth. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour into 2 glasses. Serve immediately.

B4 Meal mama likes Lake Las Vegas kayak rental

After meal - mama likes xs Encore or VooDoo Rio or Commonwealth Downtown nightclubs
until midnight

Don't forget to plan other fun times . . .

Ohana Hawaii Festival - around May 7 - 10a - 4pm Springs Preserve

LV Rodeo parade around May 13 -- 10am downtown - Rodeo starts at 3pm - HellDorado Days Rodeo + Carnival Fri - Sun across from Luxor
May 13 - 15 Carnival