COOK'IN SOUTHWESTERN STYLE

Southwestern cooking has become very popular over the past few years--all over the country. Of course, since I grew up in the Great State of Texas, it's always been one of my favorites.

So this week I'll share a few recipes with the flavor of the Southwest.

Let's get cooking! <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

"PICANTE CHICKEN"

1 1/2 Cups Picante Sauce (Your Favorite Brand)

3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar

1 Tablespoon Prepared Mustard (Dijon Style)

4-6 Boneless Chicken Breasts (Cubed)

Cooked Rice (As Needed)

In a medium bowl, use a whisk or wooden spoon to completely mix together the Picante Sauce, Brown Sugar, and the Prepared Mustard. Place the Chicken Cubes evenly across the bottom of a shallow, greased baking dish and spread the Picante mixture over the Chicken Cubes. Be sure to coat all of the Chicken with the mixture. Bake in a 400F oven for approx. 20-25 minutes or until the Chicken is completely cooked. Spoon the Chicken Cubes over Cooked Rice and Serve. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

TWO MEAT CHILI

NOTE: This recipe calls for using Kidney Beans in the Chile. Now, as any "Chili Expert" will quickly tell you, Beans are NEVER used in "Real Chili". However, I happen to like Beans in my Chili Pot, and, if you are like me, feel free to use Beans without feeling the least bit of guilt.

1 Pound Boneless Beef (Your Choice of Cut)(Cubed)

1 Pound Boneless Pork (Cubed)

1/4 Cup Flour

1 Tablespoon Cooking Oil (More if Needed)

2 Large Cans Stewed Tomatoes (Crushed and Undrained)

1 Large Can Diced Green Chiles

1 Large (Or 2 Small) Cans Red Kidney Beans (Drained)(Optional)

1 Can of Beer (Your Choice of Brand)

1 Cup Red Onion (Diced)

2 Tablespoons Chili Powder (More if Desired)

1 teaspoon Powdered Cumin

5-6 Cloves of Garlic (Minced)

Salt to Taste

In a bowl, toss the Beef and Pork Cubes in the Flour to completely coat each cube. Using the Cooking Oil, brown the Beef and Pork in a large skillet. In a large cooking pot, combine all the ingredients and add the browned Beef and Pork. Stir well and heat until the Chili begins to bubble. Lower the heat and simmer for approx 1-2 hours or until the Beef and Pork is completely done and tender.

NOTE: If you desire, you may cook this Chili in your favorite Crock Pot on LOW setting for approx. 7 to 9 hours. <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<

"SOUTH OF THE BORDER" CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

NOTE: This recipe sounds sorta weird, but don't knock it until you try it.

1 Cup Butter (2 Sticks)(At Room Temperature)

1 Cup Brown Sugar (Packed)

2 Eggs

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