Wednesday, September 30, 2009

CAFE RIO LOVERS

Creamy Cilantro Dressing
1 buttermilk ranch dry dressing pkg.prepared according to directions
2 tomatillos
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 clove garlic
juice of 1 lime
1 jalapeno(its pretty spicy with no seeds at all, but add some if you want extra hot)
Blend all together in food processor or blender, store in fridge

Cafe Rio Rice
3c water
4 tsp bullion
4 tsp minced garlic
1/2 bunch cilantro
1 can green chilis
3/4 tsp salt
1 TB butter
1/2 onion
3c. rice
Blend cilantro, chilis, and onion in processor or blender. Boil water add all ingredients simmer covered 30 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Cafe Rio Shredded Chicken
1 small bottle zesty Italian dressing
1TB chili powder
1 TB cumin
3 cloves minced garlic
5 lbs chicken breast
Mix all together in crock pot, cook 4-6 hrs. Shred chicken and cook 1 hr longer.

Cafe Rio Shredded Pork
6lbs pork
1 16oz jar salsa
1 can coke
2c brown sugar
Place roast in crock pot and fill halfway up the roast with water. Cook 5hrs, drain water. Cut into smaller pieces or shred if tenser enough. Mix salsa, coke, and brown sugar and pour over roast. Cook 3 hrs longer, shred.