Chile Verde

Ingredients:                                                                              
 
1 28 oz can whole green chiles
1 28 oz can tomatillos
4 or 5 whole jalepeno peppers
1 bunch of cilantro
1 medium yellow onion
1 4lb pork sholder roast
1 head of garlic
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cubes of chicken bullions
 
Instructions:
 
Combine green chiles, tomatillas, jalepeno, cilantro, garlic, onion and place into food processor. Process and add cumin and bullion Place shoulder roast into croak pot together with verde sauce and cook on high for 8 hours.
 

Refried Beans

Ingredients:

1 small package dried pinto beans                                                                              
1 quart chicken broth
2 teaspoon fresh chopped cilantro
1 teaspoon cumin
2 cloves garlic salt and pepper to taste
3 teaspoons bacon grease

6 oz cheddar cheese

Instructions:
 
Combine beans and broth in large pan and cook on low heat for 3 or 4 hours add cilantro, cumin, and garlic during cooking time.  Heat bacon grease in large pan add beans and mash beans with potatoe masher.  Mix half of cheese with beans and melt the rest on top.

Tortilla Soup

Ingredients:

1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
(28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed chicken broth
1 1/4 cups water
1 cup whole corn kernels, cooked
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 boneless chicken breast halves cooked and cut into bite-sized pieces
crushed tortilla chips
sliced avocado
shredded Monterey Jack cheese
chopped green onions

Instructions:

In a medium stock pot, heat oil over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic in oil until soft. Stir in chili powder, oregano, tomatoes, broth, and water. Bring to a boil, and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes.Stir in corn, hominy, chiles, beans, cilantro, and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes. Ladle soup into individual serving bowls, and top with crushed tortilla chips, avocado slices, cheese, and chopped green onion.