Mexicali Corn Muffins

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 cup yellow corn meal
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 cup sugar1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 cup corn
• 1/2 cup chopped green chilies
  

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425º. In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add milk and egg and mix well. Add corn meal, flour, oil, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Incorporate all ingredients together mixing thoroughly. Next add corn and green chilies and fold into batter. Spray muffin pans with non-stick spray. Fill muffin tins half way and bake for 18 minutes or until pulling away from sides of pans.

Spanish Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cans sliced potatoes, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 onion, chopped finely
• 1/2 bell pepper, chopped finely
• 1 tbsp. fajita seasoning
• Salt and pepper
  

Directions:
Heat oil in a large saute pan or electric skillet. Place all ingredients in skillet and stir until all is mixed well. Dish is finished when heated through and onions are browned slightly. Serve warm.

Pico De Gallo

Ingredients:

• 1 large can petite diced tomatoes, or fresh
• 1 half jalapeno pepper, seeded
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. salt

Directions:Combine all ingredients together, chill, and serve.

Grilled Quesadillas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 packet of fajita seasoning
• 1 can refried beans
• Shredded cheese
• Flour tortillas
  

Directions:
Brown the beef with the fajita seasoning until finished. Drain excess fat and place in a bowl. In a separate bowl heat beans in the microwave. Preheat your grill to the temperature of 350º. Place one layer of tortillas on the grill according to quantity that you desire to make. Smear a tablespoon of beans on each tortilla, top with a 1/4 cup of seasoned beef, and 1/8 cup of shredded cheese. Top each tortilla with another. Close lid to grill and allow temperature to raise to 400º, checking periodically to make sure that tortillas aren't burning. Flip each quesadilla to grill opposite side. Serve warm by themselves or topped with sour cream, lettuce, pico de gallo, and or olives as you desire.