BREAKFAST

Huevos Rancheros (Ranch-Style Eggs)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

6      corn tortillas
1/4   cup cooking oil
1      tablespoon oil
1/2   cup chopped onion
1/4   teaspoon garlic salt
16    oz Arriba! Mild Red Salsa
2      cans green chili peppers">

BREAKFAST

Huevos Rancheros (Ranch-Style Eggs)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

6      corn tortillas
1/4   cup cooking oil
1      tablespoon oil
1/2   cup chopped onion
1/4   teaspoon garlic salt
16    oz Arriba! Mild Red Salsa
2      cans green chili peppers, canned drained, rinsed -- seeded and chopped
6      eggs
1      cup Monterey jack cheese shredded

In a medium skillet heat the 1/4 cup cooking oil. Dip the tortillas, one at a time, in oil for a few seconds till softened but not brown, remove and repeat with remaining tortillas. Keep warm. In the same skillet cook the onion until tender but not brown. Stir in the Arriba! Mild Red Salsa, garlic salt and green chili peppers. Simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Break the eggs into mixture, taking care not to break the egg yolks. Season to taste. Cover skillet and continue to simmer the eggs five minutes (or until done to your preference). Place an egg with some of the tomato mixture on each tortilla. Top each serving with a small amount of shredded cheese. Makes 3 servings.

DIPS

Salsa de Capas (Layered Dip)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Dips

16    oz Arriba! Spicy Black Bean Dip
8      ounces sour cream
4      oz Arriba! Chipotle Salsa
2      avocados, peeled, seeded -- mashed
2      tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
4      ounces Monterey jack cheese -- grated
4      ounces cheddar cheese -- grated
1      large tomato -- chopped
3      green onions -- diced
6      slices bacon -- fried and crumbled can ripe olives, black -- chopped

Use a 9-inch casserole dish. Spread the Arriba! Spicy Black Bean Dip evenly over the bottom of the dish. Mix sour cream with Arriba! Chipotle Salsa and spread evenly over the bean dip. Mix the avocados with lemon juice and spread evenly over the sour cream. Mix the two cheese and sprinkle evenly. Sprinkle tomato, onions, bacon and olives as a final touch. Chill for two hours. Serve with favorite corn tortilla chips. Makes 4 to 5 cups of dip.

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Salsa de Queso y Chipotle (Chipotle Cheese Dip)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

16   oz Arriba! Chipotle Salsa
16   oz Cream cheese

Simply blend equal amounts of cream cheese and salsa, chill and serve with favorite chips, crackers or bread.

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Salsa Verde con Queso Velveeta (Verde Velveeta Dip)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

1      pound Velveetta cheese -- cubed
6      oz Arriba! Medium Green Salsa
1      poblano or anaheim pepper -- cleaned & diced
1/2   cup milk
2      green onions -- chopped
3      ounces fresh mushrooms -- sliced

Use a double boiler, bring water in bottom pan to a rapid boil. Combine all ingredients in top pan and place over boiling water. Continue to stir until cheese is completely melted and blended with other ingredients. Add additional milk if thinner consistency is desired. Makes 3 to 4 cups of dip. Serve with favorite corn tortilla chips.

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Guacamole (Guacamole)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

4      avocados, peeled -- seeded and mashed
8      oz Arriba! Medium Red Salsa
1/4   cup onion -- finely chopped
4      tablespoons green chili peppers, canned -- finely chopped
3      tablespoons lemon juice or lime juice
1      teaspoon salt
1      teaspoon Worcestershire sauce tortilla chips

In a bowl stir together the mashed avocados, Arriba! Medium Red Salsa, onion, chili peppers, lemon juice, salt, and worcestershire sauce. Season to taste & chill. Serve with corn tortilla chips.

ENTREES

Arriba! Pescado Cozido con Espinacas (Baked Arriba! Fish with Spinach)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

4     fish fillets
2     lemons
1     jar Arriba! Medium Red Salsa -- (16-ounce)
30   Ritz Crackers
1/4  cup Parmesan cheese -- grated
2     teaspoons dried basil
4     tablespoons butter -- melted and divided
1     pound frozen spinach -- chopped
2     tablespoons garlic -- chopped

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place fillets in a single layer in a casserole dish. Squeeze lime over the fillets. Salt and pepper to taste. Spread Arriba! Medium Red Salsa evenly over fish. Bake 10 minutes. Crush the Ritz crackers and combine them with the Parmesan and basil. Stir in 2 tablespoons melted butter until evenly distributed. Remove fish from oven and spread crumb mixture evenly over the salsa. Return to oven and bake another 10 minutes or until fish is done. Fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork. Melt remaining butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir to coat; saute 30 seconds. Add spinach and saute 3 minutes; season lightly with seasoned salt. To serve, divide sauteed spinach among 4 dinner plates. Top each with a crusted fish fillet.

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Arriba! Tamales de Carne (Arriba! Beef Tamales)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

1       cup lard
2       pounds masa
1/2    cup yellow cornmeal
1/2    teaspoon baking powder
2       teaspoons seasoned salt
1       teaspoon paprika
1 1/4 cups chicken stock

Combine lard, masa and cornmeal in heavy-duty electric mixer and whip 10 minutes on slow speed until creamy. Add baking powder, salt and paprika; blend thoroughly. Add stock and whip until completely blended.

Asamblar Tamales (Assembling Tamales)

To make tamales, you will need 30 dried cornhusks (hoys) and 1 quart cold water. Submerge husks in water and soak 1 hour. Remove husks from water; pat dry. They should be soft and pliable. Spread a thin layer of masa (1/4-inch thick) on each softened husk, covering about a 4-inch square area. Hold husk at top with fingers and spread masa over surface to end of husk. Place a heaping tablespoon (about 1 ounce) of filling in center of masa. (In spinach tamales, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of grated cheese on top of filling.) Press masa together with thumbs so it touches. Fold corn husk over so that masa completely surround filling. If the husk splits, you can usually just fold over the split piece. Fold end of corn husk over so that one end of the tamale is closed. Place upright in a steamer with open end of tamale husk up. Stem, covered, 20 to 30 minutes. until masa is firm but still soft. Let tamales sit 5 minutes before serving.

Tamales de Carne Estilo Rancho Tejas - Relleno
(Texas Ranch-Style Beef Tamales - Beef Filling)

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

1/4      pound ancho chilies water
1         cup chicken stock or as needed
2         jars Nortena Arriba! Red Enchilada Sauce -- (12-ounce)
1/2      teaspoon salt
1/2      teaspoon cumin
2         teaspoons ground black pepper
1         teaspoon minced garlic
1 1/2   pounds top round or other beef -- roasted and chopped

Soak anchos in simmering water to cover 30 seconds. Turn off heat and let sit 5 minutes. Remove chilies from water, drain and puree in blender, adding chicken stock as needed to make a paste. Place anchos and Nortena Arriba! Red Enchilada Sauce in skillet over medium heat. Add salt, cumin, pepper and garlic; mix in thoroughly. Gradually sprinkle in beef and mix, being sure to seperate pieces so they don't stick together. Add small amounts of chicken stock to keep mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan. When meat is thoroughly mixed in, coated and hot, remove from heat and let cool.

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Masa Para Tamales (Masa for Tamales)

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

1        cup lard
2        pounds masa
1/2     cup yellow cornmeal
1/2     teaspoon baking powder
2        teaspoons seasoned salt
1        teaspoon paprika
1 1/4  cups chicken stock

Combine lard, masa and cornmeal in heavy-duty electric mixer and whip 10 minutes on slow speed until creamy. Add baking powder, salt and paprika; blend thoroughly. Add stock and whip until completely blended.

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Arriba! Y Filetes (Arriba! & Ribeyes)

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

6      ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
1/4   cup fresh lime juice
1      tablespoon vegetable oil
1      tablespoon dried oregano leaves -- crushed
2      garlic cloves -- minced
4      boneless beef ribeye steaks, 1-inch thick -- (8-ounce)

For marinade, combine Arriba! Red Salsa, lime juice, oil, oregano and garlic. Place steaks in plastic food-safe bag; add marinade, turning to coat. Close bag securely and marinade in refrigerator 30 minutes, turning once. Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade. Place steaks on grill over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill 11 to 14 minutes for medium-rate to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Makes 2 servings.

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Cacerola de Hamburguesa (Hamburger Pie)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

1      pound ground beef
1/2   cup chopped onion
1/2   teaspoon salt dash pepper
1      can cut green beans, drained -- (16 ounce)
8      ounces Arriba! Mild Red Salsa
5      medium potatoes -- cooked
1/2   cup milk -- warmed
1      egg -- beaten
2      ounces processed American cheese -- shredded

In large skillet, cook meat and onion till meat is lightly browned and onion is tender. Add salt and pepper. Add drained beans and Arriba! Mild Red Salsas; pour into greased 1 1/2 quart casserole. Mash potatoes while hot; add milk and egg. Season with salt and pepper. spoon in mounds over casserole. Sprinkle potatoes with cheese. Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 25 to 30 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

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Camaron con Salsa Flamenco
(Shrimp with Flamenco Dressing)

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

1 1/2  pounds shrimp -- fresh or frozen
12      ounces Arriba! Medium Red Salsa
1        cup cucumber -- peeled and chopped
1        can black beans, 15-ounces -- rinsed and drained
2        green onions -- chopped
4        english muffins -- split
1/2     cup olive oil
1/4     cup red wine vinegar
2        tablespoons cilantro -- chopped
1        lime -- juice only
1        clove garlic -- chopped
3        tablespoons Arriba! Chipotle Salsa
salt and pepper to taste

For Dressing: Combine oil, vinegar, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, pepper an Arriba! Chipotle Salsa in a medium bowl. Set aside. In large bowl, combine shrimp, Arriba! Medium Red Salsa, cucumber, beans and green onions. Toast muffins twice or until crisp and golden brown, slice into quarters. Set aside. Toss shrimp mixture with Flamenco Dressing. Add muffin quarters; toss and serve immediately. Garnish with chopped green onion. Makes 2 servings.

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Chilaquiles (Tortilla Skillet)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

6        tortillas -- (6-inch) cooking oil
4        eggs -- slightly beaten
1/4     teaspoon salt
2 1/4  cups Arriba! Red Salsa
1 1/2  cups Mexican or farmer cheese -- crumbled
1/2     cup water
1/4     cup sliced green onion

Tear tortillas in 1 1/2-inch pieces. Heat 1/2 inch oil in heavy saucepan or deep skillet. Fry tortilla pieces in hot oil for 45 to 60 seconds or till crisp and golden. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper toweling. Pour all but 2 tablespoons oil from skillet; return tortillas to skillet. Stir in eggs and salt; cook and stir till tortillas are coated and eggs are set. Stir in Arriba! Red Salsa, 1 cup of the cheese, the water, and half the onion. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Turn into serving dish; top with remaining cheese and onion.

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Chile Con Carne  (Beef 'N Chile)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

1       pound ground beef
1       cup onion -- chopped
3/4    cup green pepper -- chopped
1       jar Arriba! Red Salsa -- (16 ounce)
1       can red kidney beans -- drained
1       bay leaf
1       teaspoon salt

In heavy skillet, cook meat, onion, and green pepper untill meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer for 1 hour. Remove bay leaf. Makes 4 servings.

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Chuleta de Puerco Gisada de Martha
(Martha's Grilled Pork Tenderloin)

Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00

1       pound pork tenderloin
8       oz Arriba! Medium Green Salsa
4       ounces Monterey jack cheese -- grated
4       ounces sour cream
8       oz green onions -- chopped

Charcoal grill pork tenderloin. Slice tenderloin in 1/4 inch medallions and place on micro-waveable serving dish. Spoon 8 oz of Arriba! Medium Green Salsa over the loin, sprinkle Monterey Jack cheese over the salsa. Microwave on high until the cheese melts. Spoon the sour cream over the cheese and sprinkle with chopped onions. Makes 3 servings.

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Comida Mejicana Hecha Facil (Easy Mexicali Dinner)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

1       pound ground beef
1/2    cup onion -- chopped
6       ounces noodles, medium -- cooked and drained
1       jar Arriba! Red Salsa -- (16 ounce)
6       ounces processed American cheese -- shredded
1/2    cup olives -- sliced
1       teaspoon salt
1/4    teaspoon dried basil -- crushed
1/8    teaspoon pepper -- crushed

Cook meat and onion in large skillet until onion is tender. Stir in noodles, Arriba! Red Salsa, 1 cup shredded cheese, olives, and seasonings. Turn into 2-quart casserole. Top with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

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Enchilada de Pollo, Espinacas y Queso
(Chicken, Spinach & Cheese Enchilada)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

1       jar Nortena Arriba! Green Enchilada Sauce
1       cup cooked chicken -- finely chopped
2       cups spinach -- cooked and chopped
1       large white onion -- chopped
1       teaspoon garlic salt
1       pound Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
6       corn tortillas -- (8-inch) salt and pepper to taste
1/2    bunch fresh cilantro -- shredded

In a 2-quart saucepan, on medium heat, saute 1/2 onion for three minutes. Add garlic salt, spinach, chicken, and 1 cup of shredded cheese. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Cover and remove from heat. Prepare the corn tortillas by seperately dipping them in Nortena Arriba! Green Enchilada Sauce and then heating them in a Teflon skillet (medium heat) for 15 seconds on each side. Remove tortilla and fill with two table spoons of cooked mixture and roll into a cylinder (seam down). Heat enchilada sauce and liberally pour over enchiladas and garnish with shredded cheese, cilantro, and onions. Makes 2 servings.

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Enchiladas de Carne al Carbon (Beef Enchiladas)

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

1       jar Nortena Arriba! Red Enchilada Sauce
1       pound ground beef -- chopped
1       large chopped onion
4       garlic cloves -- chopped
1       poblano or bell pepper -- chopped
1       pound Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
6       corn tortillas -- (10-inch)
1/2    bunch fresh cilantro -- shredded
salt and pepper to taste

In skillet (medium high) thoroughly saute beef, 1/2 onion, garlic, and pepper (add oil if necessary). Cover and remove from heat. Prepare the corn tortillas by seperately diping them in Norteņa Arriba! Red Enchilada sauce and heating in a Teflon skillet (medium heat) for 15 seconds on each side. Remove tortilla and fill with 2 tablespoons of cooked mixture, add cheese, and roll into a cylinder (seam down). Liberally pour heated enchilada sauce over enchilada and garnish with cheese, cilantro and onions. Makes 2 servings.

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Espagueti con Albondigas (Spaghetti And Meatballs)

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

3/4     cup onion -- chopped
1        clove garlic -- minced
3        tablespoons salad oil
32      ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
2        cups water
1        teaspoon sugar
1 1/2  teaspoons salt
1/2     teaspoon pepper
1        teaspoon dried oregano -- crushed
1        bay leaf
1        tablespoon basil -- chopped
1        pound noodles for spaghetti
1        package noodles for spaghetti

Open package of noodles and place in deep pan of boiling hot water. Stir occasionally to seperate noodles for about 10 to 12 minutes. Once cooked drain all water and set aside. Cook onion and garlic in oil till tender but not brown. Stir in next 9 ingredients. Simmer, uncovered, 30 minutes; remove bay leaf. Add meatballs. Loosely cover; cook 30 minutes. Serve over spaghetti. Pass Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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Huachinango a la Veracruzana (Red Snapper Veracruzana)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

3        tablespoons fresh lime juice
3        garlic cloves
2        bay leaves -- dried
1 1/2  teaspoons dried oregano -- crushed
3/4     cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
4        Red Snapper Fillets

Prepare sauce. In blender or food processor, blend lime juice, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, oil, salt and pepper to make a marinade. Place fish in large baking dish and pour marinade over it. Cover and marinate about 1 hour in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove fillets from marinade and place in another large baking dish. Bake until fish is done, about 15 minutes, basting with some of the marinade occasionally. Do not overcook. To serve, place fillets on a platter and cover with remaining sauce, which has been warmed. Any extra sauce can be served on the side accompanied with white rice.

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Huachinango Frito a la Parrilla con Arriba! Salsa
(Pan Fried Snapper with Arriba! Gravy)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

1 1/2  pounds filleted snapper
1        cup milk
2        tablespoons flour
1        cup water
8        ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
1        lime
1        stick butter
salt and pepper to taste

De-bone and wash filets. Chill the filets in milk for one hour before cooking. add 1/2 stick butter to skillet (medium high). Fry filets on each side approximately 2 minutes or until firm and flaky. Remove filets and set aside. Add remaining butter and flour. Stir until flour desolves and turns slightly brown. Add the juice of the lime, one cup of water and stir until the gravy slightly thickens (gravy should be thin...add more water if necessary). Spoon the gravy and the Arriba! Salsa over the filets when serving.

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Lasagna Mejicana con Elote (Mexi-Corn Lasagna)

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

1        pound ground beef
16      oz whole kernel corn
8        ounces tomato sauce
16      ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
1        tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2  teaspoons ground cumin
16      ounces low fat cottage cheese
2        eggs -- slightly beaten
1/4     cup Parmesan cheese -- freshly grated
1        teaspoon oregano leaves -- crushed
1/2     teaspoon garlic salt
12      corn tortillas
1        cup cheddar cheese -- shredded

Brown beef, drain. Add corn, tomato sauce, Arriba! Red Salsa, chili powder and cumin. Simmer, stirring Frequently, 5 minutes. Combine cottage cheese, eggs, Parmesan, oregano and garlic salt; mix well. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Arrange 6 tortillas on bottom and up sides of lightly greased 13-by-19-by-2-inch baking dish, overlapping as necssary. Top with half the beef mixture. Spoon cheese mixture over beef mixture. Arrange remaining tortills over cheese, overlapping as necessary. Top with remaining beef mixture. Bake 30 minutes. Remove from stove; sprinkle with cheddar.

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Lasagna (Lasagna)

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

1        pound Italian sausage
1        clove garlic -- minced
1        tablespoon whole basil
1 1/2  teaspoons salt
1        jar Arriba! Red Salsa -- (16 ounce)
10      ounces lasagna noodles
2        eggs
3        cups fresh Ricotta or cream-style cottage chees
1/2     cup parmesan or Romano cheese -- grated
2        tablespoons parsley -- flakes
1        teaspoon salt
1/2     teaspoon pepper
1        pound Mozarella cheese

Brown meat slowly; spoon off excess fat. Add next 4 ingredients. Simmer, covered, 15 minutes; stir often. Cook noodles in boiling salted water till tender; drain; rinse. Beat eggs; add remaining ingredients, except mozzarella. Layer half the noodles in 13x9x2-inch baking dish; spread with half the ricotta filling; add half the mozzarella cheese and half the meat sauce. Repeat. Bake at 375 degrees about 30 minutes (or assemble early and refrigerate; bake 45 minutes). Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

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Pastel de Tamal (Tamale Pie)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

1        pound ground beef
1        cup onion -- chopped
2        cups green pepper -- chopped
8        ounces Arriba! Chipotle Salsa
1        can corn -- drained
1/2     cup olives -- pitted, chopped
1        clove garlic -- minced
1        tablespoon sugar
1        teaspoon salt
3        teaspoons chili powder
6        ounces processed American cheese -- shredded
3/4     cup yellow cornmeal
1/2     teaspoon salt
2        cups cold water
1        tablespoon butter or margarine

Cook meat, onion, and green pepper in a large skillet till meat is lightly browned and vegetables are tender. Stir in Arriba! Chipotle Salsa, corn, olives, garlic, sugar, the 1 teaspoon salt, chili powder and pepper. Simmer 20 to 25 minutes, or until thick. Add cheese; stir till melted. Turn into greased 9x9x2-inch baking dish. Stir conrmeal and 1/2 teaspoon salt into cold water, cook, stirring constantly, till thick. Add butter or margarine; mix well. Spoon over hot meat mixture. Bake casserole in moderate oven (375 degrees) about 40 minutes.

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Pollo Napolitano (Chicken Di Napolitano)

Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00

2        skinless boneless chicken breasts
1        tablespoon olive oil
1        jar Arriba! Medium Red Salsa -- (16-ounce)
1 1/4  cups water
1        cup cooked rice
1/4     cup fresh basil -- chopped
1        teaspoon chicken broth cube
salt and pepper to taste

Heat oil in large skillet. Add chicken; cook over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Add Arriba! Medium Red Salsa, water and rice. Bring to a boil. Add chicken broth cube. Cover, reduce heat; simmer 15 to 18 minutes or until chicken juices run clear and liquid is absorbed. Stir in basil. Slice chicken and serve over rice.

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Salsa de Carne Estilo Mejicana (Mexican Meat Sauce)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

1        cup chopped onion
1        pound ground beef
2        cloves garlic -- minced
1/4     cup parsley spring
1        jar Arriba! Red Salsa
1        tablespoon brown sugar
1        teaspoon salt
1 1/2  teaspoons dried oregano -- crushed
1/4     teaspoon dried thyme -- crushed    
1        bay leaf
hot cooked spaghetti
Parmesan cheese -- shredded

Combine onion, meat, and garlic; cook till meat is browned and onion is tender. Skim off excess fat; add next 9 ingredients and 2 cups water. Simmer, uncovered, 3 hours, or till sauce is thick; stir occsionally. Remove bay leaf. Serve over hot spaghetti. Pass bowl of shredded Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings. 

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Pollo con Salsa (Salsa with Chicken)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

1        pound boned and skinned chicken breast halves
3/4     cup water
1        tablespoon lemon juice
1/2     cup onion -- chopped
1        teaspoon minced garlic
4        ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
1/4     cup fresh cilantro leaves -- chopped
10      tomatillos, husked -- finely chopped salt to taste

Put chicken, water and lemon juice into a small nonstick skillet. Heat to simmer; cover and simmer about 6 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Strain (reserve broth for another use); cool. Dice. Combine onion, garlic and Arriba! Red Salsa in 2-quart saucepan. Cook, stirring often, about 3 minutes, until onion softens. Stir in tomatillos. Do not cover. Cook over medium-low heat about 5 minutes, until tender. Stir in chicken, salt and cilantro. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 6 servings.

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Sopa de Tomate y Cerdo (Pork and Tomato Hot Pot)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

2        tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2  pounds lean pork, boneless -- cubed
1        pound onions -- peeled
2        tablespoons flour
1        cup chicken stock
2        tablespoons tarragon vinegar
4        tablespoons brown sugar
salt and pepper to taste
1        teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1        pound carrots -- peeled and chunked
1        jar Arriba! Red Salsa -- (16-ounce)

Heat oil in a large pan. Brown and sear pork cubes. Remove from pan. Fray onions lightly. Return meat to pan an sprinkle in flour. Stir over low heat 1 minute. Gradually blend in stock and vinegar. Stir in sugar, salt, pepper and Worcestershire. Add carrots and Arriba! Red Salsa. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Bring mixture to a boil and transfer to a casserole; cover. Bake 2 hours or until done. Makes 4 to 6 servings.

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Tacos de Pescado (Fish Tacos)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

1/3     package sole fillets -- frozen and breaded
2 2/3  ounces salsa -- Arriba!
2        whole corn tortillas
1        small Cabbage -- Green
2 2/3   tablespoons Cilantro
1         whole Lime

Bake fish fillets according to package directions. Warm tortillas by placing them one at a time in a hot dry skillet for about 15 seconds on each side. Cut each sole fillet in half lengthwise and place in the center of a warm tortilla. Top the fish with 1/4 cup of cabbage and a sprinkle of cilantro. Spoon 3 tablespoons of salsa over the top. Fold each taco in half and serve wtih lime quarters to squeeze on it.

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Tacos de Pollo (Chicken Soft Tacos)

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

1       whole frying chicken garlic salt -- to taste black pepper -- to taste
8       flour tortillas
1       jar Arriba! Red Salsa -- (16 ounce)
1/2    medium yellow onion -- diced
1/4    head lettuce -- shredded
8       ounces Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
4       ounces sour cream

Cover chicken and boil on medium high for 1 1/2 hours. Remove bones and shred chicken. Season with garlic salt and pepper to taste. Warm tortillas one at a time in a non stick skillet at medium high, wrap in towel to keep warm. Building the Taco: Start with the warm tortilla, add chicken, onion, lettuce, cheese, Arriba! Mild Red Salsa, and a touch of sour cream. Makes 8 servings.

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Tamal de Espinacas  (Spinach Tamale)

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

3        tablespoons solid all-vegetable shortening
16      ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
1        pound fresh spinach leaves -- cleaned
1        tablespoon salt
1 1/2  tablespoons ground black pepper
2        pounds corn masa
1/4     pound margarine (not diet)
1        tablespoon active dry yeast
1        pound chihuahua cheese -- grated

Melt shortening in skillet over medium-high heat, add Arriba! Red Salsa, spinach, salt and black pepper; continue to saute 5 more minutes. Set aside to cool. Combine masa and margarine in electric mixer and mix thoroghly on slow speed 10 minutes. Add yeast and cheese; blend in thoroughly. Add spinach mixture and continue beating with mixer 1 more minute. Fill and assemble tamales.

Asamblar Tamales (Assembling Tamales)

To make tamales, you will need 30 dried cornhusks (hoys) and 1 quart cold water. Submerge husks in water and soak 1 hour. Remove husks from water; pat dry. They should be soft and pliable. Spread a thin layer of masa (1/4-inch thick) on each softened husk, covering about a 4-inch square area. Hold husk at top with fingers and spread masa over surface to end of husk. Place a heaping tablespoon (about 1 ounce) of filling in center of masa. (In spinach tamales, sprinkle a tablespoon or so of grated cheese on top of filling.) Press masa together with thumbs so it touches. Fold corn husk over so that masa completely surround filling. If the husk splits, you can usually just fold over the split piece. Fold end of corn husk over so that one end of the tamale is closed. Place upright in a steamer with open end of tamale husk up. Stem, covered, 20 to 30 minutes. until masa is firm but still soft. Let tamales sit 5 minutes before serving.

Tamal de Espinacas (Relleno) (Spinach Tamale (Filling))

Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00

2       tablespoons corn oil
2       cups fresh spinch leaves -- chopped
1       jar Arriba! Chipotle Salsa -- (16 ounce)
2       cups mushrooms, sauteed in corn oil -- chopped
1/2    tablespoon ground black pepper
1       teaspoon salt
1       teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4    teaspoon ground white pepper
1/2    pound Chihuahua cheese -- grated

Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Combine spinach, Arriba! Chipotle Salsa, mushrooms, black pepper, salt, seasoned salt and white pepper in skillet; saute 5 minutes until spinach is soft. Remove from heat and let cool. Fill as directed above; reserve cheese to sprinkle on top of filling when assembling tamales.

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Tamal de Pastel de Pollo (Chicken Tamale Pie)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

8       ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
1       can creamed corn -- (16-ounce)
3       teaspoons salt
1       medium onion -- chopped
1/2    cup olive oil
1       cup milk
1/2    cup cornmeal, yellow
3       cups eggs -- lightly beaten
1       cup ripe olives -- pitted
2       cups cooked chicken -- coarsely chopped
1       cup Monterey jack cheese -- shredded
1       cup sharp cheddar cheese -- shredded
1       cup olive oil, for drizzling -- mixed

Combine Arriba! Red Salsa, corn, salt, onion and oil in large saucepan; cook over medium heat 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Stir together milk, cornmeal and eggs in a mixing bowl; add to salsa mixture and cook, stirring constantly to prevent scorching, until thick, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in olives and chicken. Pour mixture into lightly greased shallow ovenproof dish. Top with the cheeses, drizzle with oil and bake until pie is firm and cheese is crusty, 35 to 45 minutes. Serve piping hot. Makes 6 servings.

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Arriba! Rolled Tacos (Taquitos con Arriba!)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

1        pound lean roast beef -- finely chopped
12      ounces Arriba! Chipotle Salsa
20      white corn tortillas (flour can be subst)
1        onion -- finely chopped
1        bunch cilantro
8        ounces Monterey Jack cheese -- shredded

Preparing meat: In a skillet, brown the finely chopped roast and drain of any excess fat or water. Add 12 oz of Arriba Chipotle Salsa, cover and simmer for 3 hours. Warming tortillas: In a dry skillet, set at medium heat, warm tortillas one at a time, 15 seconds on each side (until they become warm and soft). Place in a towel line tortilla warmer or basket. Making tacos: Take one warm tortilla and place one tablespoon of the prepared meat in a straight line to the left of the center of the taco. Sprinkle onion, cilantro, cheese and additional salsa on the meat. Starting at the left side of the tortilla tightly roll into a taco.

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SOUP & SALAD

Sopa de Tortilla (Tortilla Soup)

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00

4        corn tortillas -- (7-inch)
1        cup cooked chicken -- shredded
5        cups chicken broth -- canned
1        cup onion -- chopped
1        teaspoon garlic -- minced
2        cups corn with red and green peppers
1/4     cup green chiles -- canned, chopped
1/4     cup ripe olives -- canned, chopped
1/2     teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4     teaspoon salt
1/4     teaspoon ground cumin
1/4     cup fresh cilantro -- chopped
8        ounces Arriba! Red Salsa

Cut tortillas into 2-by-1/2 inch strips. Fry tortilla strips about 1 minute on each side.Set aside. Add onion and garlic to broth. Bring to a boil cover, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Add shredded chicken, Arriba! Red Salsa, corn, chilies, olives, black pepper, salt and cumin. Cook, uncovered, 15 minutes. Ladle soup into individual bowls. Garnish with tortilla strips and cilantro.

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Sopa Ranchera (Ranch Soup)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

1/4     cup chopped onion
1        tablespoon cooking oil
4        cups chicken broth
1/4     cup rice
8        oz Arriba! Medium Red Salsa
1/4     teaspoon salt
dash pepper
8        ounces frozen green peas

In skillet cook onion in oil until tender. Stir in broth, rice, Arriba! Medium Red Salsa, salt, and pepper, and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 25 minutes. Stir in peas, simmer, convered 5 minutes more.

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Super Ensalada de Nacho (Nacho Salad Supreme)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

12     ounces corn tortillas chips
8       ounces Arriba! Mild Chile Con Queso
8       ounces Arriba! Medium Red Salsa
1       jalapeno -- finely diced
2       ounces black olives
1       large tomato -- chopped
1/4    onion -- chopped
1/4    head lettuce -- shredded
2       ounces sour cream

On a large platter spread tortilla chips evenly. Spread the lettuce over the chips. Sprinkle the Arriba! Red Salsa, tomatoes and onions over the lettuce. Microwave the Arriba! Mild Chile con Queso and pour over the salad. Spoon sour cream over the top and top off with jalapenos and black olives.

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SAUCES

Huachinango a la Veracruzana - Salsa
(Red Snapper Veracruzana - Sauce)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

3/4     cup olive oil
4        garlic cloves -- divided
2        cups white onion -- finely chopped
32      ounces Arriba! Red Salsa
3/4     cup green olives, pimento-stuffed -- finely chopped
1/4     cup capers
6        bay leaves, fresh
1 1/2  teaspoons dried oregano -- crushed
2        sprigs fresh thyme
2        sprigs fresh marjoram
salt to taste
1/2     teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Roast garlic cloves for 1 minute on hot skillet. Remove from heat, remove husk and mince. Heat oil in deep sauce pan, add minced garlic, onions, Arriba! Red Salsa, olives, capers, bay leaves, oregano, thyme, marjoram, salt and pepper. Simmer 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally. Sauce will be thick. Remove from heat and set aside.

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Salsa Estofado de Elote (Salsa Corn Chowder)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00

2        tablespoons butter or margarine
1 1/2  cups chopped onion
1        tablespoon flour
1        can chicken broth -- (13-ounce)
1        bag frozen corn kernels -- (16-ounce)
1        jar Arriba! Red Salsa
1        package cream cheese -- softened and cut
1        cup milk

Melt butter in saucepan and saute onion until clear. Add flour mix well. Add broth, corn and Arriba! Red Salsa. Slowly add cream cheese; stir until melted. Add milk; stir until completely mixed. Do not let boil.

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SIDE DISHES

Arriba! Arroz Verde (Arriba! Green Rice)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

8 ounces Arriba! Green Salsa 
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 
1 cup onion -- coarsely chopped 
1/2 cup fresh spinach -- coarsely chopped 
2 tablespoons olive oil 
1 cup parsley sprigs -- flat-leaf 
1/4 cup cilantro -- chopped 
2 1/2 cups chicken broth -- divided 
1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice

Place Arriba! Green Salsa, garlic powder, onion, spinach, parsley, cilantro and 1/2 cup stock in blender and process until smooth. Set aside. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it almost starts to smoke. Add rice and cook, stirring 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. Add pureed ingredients to rice and continue cooking over medium heat, stirring gently to incorporate mixture well into rice. Add remaining broth and salt to taste. Bring to a boil, stirring to mix ingredients. Cover and cook over medium-low heat 15 to 20 minutes until rice has absorbed all liquid. (Rice is ready when seperate kernels of rice are tender but firm and there is no liquid left in bottom of pan). Makes 4 servings.

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Ensalada de Elote y Papa con Salsa de Tomatillo
(Corn and Potato Salad with Tomatillo Dressing)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 jar Arriba! Medium Green Salsa -- (16-ounce) 1 tablespoon lime juice 1 tablespoon chopped onion -- rinsed 1 clove garlic -- peeled 6 sprigs fresh cilantro 1 can corn -- (16-ounce) 6 ounces red potatoes -- scrubbed and cubed 1/2 pound fava beans -- removed from pods 4 ounces Arriba! Medium Red Salsa 1/2 small red onion -- rinsed and chopped 1/4 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped 1 small head of romaine lettuce salt and pepper to taste

Place Arriba! Medium Green Salsa in a blender with lime juice, onion, garlic, cilantro, olive oil and salt; blend until smooth. Transfer dressing to a bowl, taste and adjust salt. Set aside and allow flavors to develop while you prepare salad. Steam corn 5 to 7 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and refresh with cold water. Steam potatoes until crisp-tender, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and toss with corn. Bring a small pot of water to boil, and toss in fava beans. Boil 1 minute and immediately transfer to bowl of cold water. Pop off shells; toss beans in a bowl with corn, potatoes, Arriba! Medium Red Salsa, red onion, cilantro, salt and pepper. If dressing is too thick, thin it with a couple of tablespoons of water. Toss dressing with the salad. Makes 4 servings.

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Elote Cozido Estilo Espanol (Spanish Baked Corn)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

1/4 pound bacon -- chopped, 1/2-inch 1/3 cup onion -- 1/3 inch cubes 1/3 cup celery -- 1/3 inch cubes 1/3 cup green bell pepper -- 1/3 inch cubes 1/4 pound butter -- (1 stick) 1/4 cup milk 1 can whole kernel corn 1 can cream-style corn 1 jar Arriba! Red Salsa -- (16-ounce), drained 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 2 cups corn bread muffins -- crumbled 2 tablespoons margarine -- melted

Cook bacon until crisp. Add onion, celery and bell pepper; saute 2 minutes over low heat; set aside. Melt butter in medium pot. Add milk, corn, Arriba! Red Salsa, salt and sugar. Heat over low heat, combine bacon, bacon drippings and vegetable mixture with 1 cup muffin crumbs. Stir frequently. Heat until hot; transfer to an 8-inch square, 11/2-inch deep pan. Moisten remaining muffin crumbs with melted margarine; sprinkle on top. Bake at 350 degrees until crumbs are light brown.

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Farros a la Parrilla (Grilled Grits)

Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups water or chicken broth 1 garlic clove -- minced 1 tablespoon Arriba! Garlic Pepper Sauce 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper 3 cups grits 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick) -- melted and divided

Combine water, garlic,Arriba! Garlice Pepper Sauce, salt and pepper in a large, deep pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in grits and 2 tablespoons butter; return to a boil. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook grits, uncovered, until thick, 5 to 8 minutes, stirring often. Heat should be high enough to cause bubbles to break surface, but low enough so grits don't spatter. Taste and correct seasonings. Pour cooked grits onto nonstick baking sheet or pie pan and smooth top with spatula. Grits should be about 1/2 inch thick. Let cool to room temperature, then cover loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 4 hours or up to 2 days. Preheat grill to high. While grill is heating, cut grits into rectangles or wedges and use spatula to remove them from pan to a large plate. When ready to cook, brush both sides of grits pieces with some remaining butter. Oil grill gate, then arrage grits pieces on it. Cook, turning with a spatula, until sizzling and brown on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Brush grits with remaining butter as they cook.

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Salsa De Elote Asado con Frijoles Negros
(Fried Corn with Black Bean Salsa)

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

1 jar 16 oz Arriba! Medium Red Salsa 1 Jar 16 oz Arriba! Medium Green Salsa 1 can corn -- (16 ounce) 1 can black beans -- (16 ounce) 1 red bell pepper -- chopped 1 small onion -- white 1 lime 1/2 cup fresh cilantro -- chopped 2 teaspoons garlic salt 1 tablespoon olive oil

Pour both jars of Arriba! salsa into a large mixing bowl, squeeze the juice of the lime into the salsa, add chopped cilantro, garlic salt and set aside. Drain the liquid from the corn for two to three minutes. Remove from heat and pour into the salsa mixture. Heat the beans, drain and pour into salsa mixture. Serve hot or refrigerated.

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Vegetales Mejicanos (Mexican Vegetables)

Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 16 ounces corn, niblet -- drained 1/2 onion -- diced 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 16 ounces fresh zucchini -- sliced 16 oz Arriba! Chipotle Salsa 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 3 ounces Parmesan cheese -- shredded

In skillet cook chopped onion and garlic with olive oil, until tender. Stir in corn, zucchini, Arriba! Chipotle Salsa, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, over low heat until zucchini is tender (about 15 min).

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