Some good food...?

Question

all of our neighbor's are getting together and they're having mexican, they didn't want to bbq, because they didn't know if it was going to rain or not. I don't like Mexican and I can't think of something else to have...

Answer 1

beer butt chicken, watermellon, corn on the cobb roasted over the grill, and a spinach salad with hot bacon dressing

Answer 2

On the same line as Shannon R, for a savory dish, try baking a couple of whole fish with slices of lime and bunches of coriander inside and a sprinkle of lime juice, salt and pepper on the outside. Wrap in foil and bake in a 350 degree oven for about 30 minutes or so (as long as it takes for the fish to flake lightly). These would go great at your party and something you might enjoy without the heavy northern Mexican flavors.

Answer 3

MEXICAN  ROLL-UPS

16 oz. cream cheese

4 oz. chopped ripe olives

4 oz. chopped green chilies

Chopped green onions

1/4 tsp. seasoned salt

1/4 tsp. chili powder

6 to 8 flour tortillas

Mix all ingredients in softened cream cheese.  Spread on tortillas.  Roll up and refrigerate.  Slice and serve with picante sauce.  

MEXICAN  PIZZA

Layer in the following order: 2 (16 oz.) cans refried beans mixed

   with 1 bag taco seasoning

1 avocado, mashed

1 (6 oz.) can chopped black olives

2 cans chopped green chiles

1 or 2 bunches chopped scallions

1 (16 oz.) container sour cream

1 lg. jar mild salsa

Layer first 6 ingredients in order written.  Bake until bubbly at 350 degrees about 1/2 hour.  Sprinkle with shredded cheese and bake until melted.  Add 2-3 bags of cheese, make a nice thick layer.  Makes a great dip for tortilla chips, etc.  

MEXICAN  WEDDING  BALLS

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 c. confectioners sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1 c. butter

2 1/4 c. flour, sifted

3/4 c. walnuts

Chill.  Form into 1 inch balls.  Bake at 400 degrees 10 to 12 minutes until light brown.  Roll in confectioners sugar while hot.  

MEXICAN  MEATBALL  SOUP

--FOR MEATBALLS:--

1 egg, slightly beaten

1/4 c. cornmeal

1/2 c. chopped onion

1 (4 oz.) can green chili pepper,

   chopped (1/2 for meatballs, 1/2

   for broth)

1 clove garlic, minced

3/4 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. oregano, crushed

1 lb. ground round

--FOR BROTH:--

3 c. water

1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, crushed

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce

1/3 c. chopped onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp. sugar

1 1/2 tsp. chili powder

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/4 tsp. oregano, crushed

In mixing bowl combine egg, onion, cornmeal, 2 oz. chili peppers, garlic, salt, oregano, pepper and ground beef.  Mix well.  Using rounded teaspoons shape into balls and set aside.  In large saucepan or Dutch oven combine: water, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, remaining onion, remaining chili peppers, garlic, sugar, chili powder, remaining salt, pepper, and oregano.  Bring to boiling.  Add unbrowned meatballs.  Return to boiling.  Cover and reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes.  This is a recipe from my neighbor Cherie that we enjoy.  

BAKED  MEXICAN  FISH

1/4 c. butter or margarine, soften

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Picante sauce

1/4 bag tortilla chips, crushed

2 fish fillets (catfish is best)

  Soften butter to at least room temperature; then stir in cayenne.  Coat fish with butter mixture (both sides).  Place in shallow baking pan.  Sprinkle crushed tortilla chips on top covering entire fillets.  Bake at 400 degrees until fish internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.  Spoon on picante sauce and serve.  Goes well with any food; not just Mexican.

MEXICAN  SEAFOOD  KEBOBS

1 1/2 lbs. sword fish, shrimp, or

   other firm white fish

1 sweet red pepper, cut in 1 1/2 inch

   squares

2 yellow squash, cut in 1 inch slices

3 scallions, cut in 2 inch squares

Juice of 2 limes

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/3 c. cilantro, chopped

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

2 tbsp. olive oil

1/2 tsp. fresh ground black pepper

1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth

  Cut fish into 1 1/2 inch cubes.  If using shrimp, remove "legs" but do not peel. Thread fish or shrimp on skewers alternating with vegetables.  Combine lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, olive oil, pepper, and broth.  Pour over skewers in shallow dish and marinate 30 minutes.  Broil or grill about 5-7 minutes, basting frequently or until fish is opaque.  Do not overcook.  If desired, serve with warm flour tortillas and salsa.  Serves 4.

LUAQUEDA  (Mexican Drink)

3 c. milk

3 bananas (very ripe)

1 can frozen concentrate tropical

   fruit juice*

  *Or 2 1/2 to 3 cups fresh fruit such as strawberries, raspberries, mangos or passion fruit...  Put all ingredients in mixer.  Mix until smooth.  Serve cool.  6-8 servings.

MEXICAN  FRUIT  CAKE

2 tsp. soda

2 c. sugar

1 c. pecans, chopped

2 c. flour

2 eggs

1 (20 oz.) can undrained crushed

   pineapple (or mixed fruit, blender

   crushed)

  Mix all ingredients at same time.  Grease 13x9 pan.  Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.ICING:

2 c. powdered sugar

1 stick butter or margarine, room

   temperature

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room

   temperature

1 tsp. vanilla

  Blend cheese and butter; add sugar and vanilla.  Frost cake as soon as it comes from the oven.

MEXICAN  FRUIT  SALAD

4 bananas

4 oranges

4 apples

1 sweet pepper or pimiento

3 tbsp. shredded coconut

1/4 c. Fruit French Dressing

1 tsp. fresh min or 1/4 tsp. dried

   mint

FRUIT FRENCH DRESSING:

1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 tsp. Equal

1/4 tsp. dry mustard

1/4 tsp. curry powder

2 tbsp. lemon juice

2 tbsp. orange juice

2/3 c. vegetable oil

  Mix the dry ingredients.  Add fruit juices and mix well.  Pour in the oil slowly while stirring.  Cut the bananas once lengthwise and then once in half making 16 pieces.  Arrange sectioned apples and oranges and strips of peppers or pimiento over the bananas. Add the dressing and let stand in refrigerator about an hour.  Sprinkle with mint and serve.  6 servings.

Answer 4

jawar ki roti and mirchi ka thecha

Answer 5

Good day,

When you say you don't like Mexican food.. I think perhaps you've  been limited to fast foods or limited menus.. I live in Texas and have had the great pleasure to also live in Monterrey Mexico. There is so meny wonderful dishes.. Its not all Taco, enchiladas...True Mexican food is fresh fruits, fish, herbs..and that's just the beginning. May I suggest a Margarita fruit salad?Served in a bright colored bowl and so easy...

1st-   1 pkg frozen melon balls ( find in grocery store)

1 box strawberry's halved

1 grapefruit-peeled and section-2 oranges-peeled and section

2  limes and 2 lemons

1/2 cup sugar

1/4 tequila

mix all your fruits together

in a small pan add sugar ,juice of lime and lemon and melt--

add tequila  at the end and stir into fruit. garnish w/ cilantro leaves and edible flowers..its easy and beautiful...enjoy