HAM BONE SOUP

HAM BONE SOUP
1 PACKAGE HURST'S 15 BEAN SOUP
3 QUARTS WATER
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Bring to a boil, cover, continue to boil for an additional 60 minutes. Stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
IN A CROCK POT
1 HAM BONE - I just use left overs from a roast, and add all the additional ham that might be left.
1 CUP CHOPPED ONION
1 15 OZ CAN STEWED OR DICED TOMATOES
1 TSP CHILI POWDER
1-2 CLOVES GARLIC
JUICE FROM 1 LEMON (OPTIONAL)
ADD BEANS AND WATER
COOK ON LOW FOR 3-5 HOURS.

MANGO PORK

MANGO PORK
4 LB PORK ROAST
2 CUPS MANGO SALSA (FROM COSTCO)
2 CUPS BROWN SUGAR

I always brown my pork roasts in season all and black pepper before putting it in the crock pot. After that add the salsa and sugar and let cook for 8 hours. Shred and serve over rice or on buns.

Thanks to Heather Jordan for the recipe.

FRESCA/ GUACAMOLE

FRESCA

6 roma (plum) tomatoes, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
1 medium yellow bell pepper, diced
1 bunch cilantro, finely minced
1 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1 Jalapeno

2 tsp Garlic

Blend all ingredients together in a food processor.

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GUACAMOLE

(We invented this after making the fresca)

3 Large Avacados

1/2 c Fresca Mixture

Garlic Powder to taste

Salt to Taste

Extra Lime to Taste

SOOO YUMMY!

CAFE RIO SWEET PORK

CAFE RIO SWEET PORK

2 -4 pounds pork roast

2 cans Coke (NOT diet)

1/4 c. brown sugar

Put the pork in a heavy duty ziploc bag to marinade. Add about a can and a half of coke and about 1/4 c. of brown sugar. Marinade for a few hours or overnight.Drain marinade and put pork, 1/2 can of coke, water, and garlic salt in crock pot on high for about 3-4 hours (or until it shreds easily, but don't let it get TOO dry) or on low for 8 hours. Remove pork from crock pot and drain any liquid left in the pot. Shred pork.

In a food Processor combine.

1 Can Coke

1/4 c. water1 can sliced green chilies

3/4 can enchilada sauce

1 c. brown sugar

Put shredded pork and sauce in crockpot and cook on low for 2 hours.

CAFE RIO TOMATILLO RANCH DRESSING

CAFE RIO TOMATILLO RANCH DRESSING

1 packet Buttermilk Hidden Valley Ranch mix
1 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. Sour Cream
1/2 c. Milk
2 tomatillos, remove husk, diced
1/2 bunch of fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic
juice of 1 lime
1 jalepeno (we like it SPICY so we kept the seeds in it, if you like it mild, just remove the seeds)

CAFE RIO RICE COOKER LIME RICE

CAFE RIO RICE COOKER LIME RICE

4 Tbsp Butter
2 1/2 c Rice
4 1/2 c Chicken Broth
1 1/2 Tsp Salt
Juice of 4 small Limes or 4 Tb Lime Juice
1/2 Tsp Cumin
4 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro

Place all ingredients in Rice Cooker, and let it cook.

Carna Asada

This is my own version of :
CARNE ASADA

1 2-5lb Beef Roast
2 Green Peppers
1 Onion
1 Can Chicken Broth
Montreal Steak Seasoning
Season All

Season both sides of the roast with montreal and season all. Brown generously on both sides. Place in the crock pot. Top with sliced green peppers and onion. Pour chicken broth over everything. Let cook all day! Shred the beef. You can drain off the juice if you choose, I just let it set in its juices and drained it a little when I served it. I just cook up some of the tortillas from Costco. You can put whatever toppings you want, Lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, avocado, salsa... etc... yum!