Tried some new (for me) Mexican-inspired recipes this weekend. I don't know if I would combine them

I love the flavor of poblano, too. Where do you get avocado leaves?

Is this a necessary addition?

 
From my tree. This is the first time I toasted a leaf and ground it. It had a nice flavor but

it was such a small amount, I don't think it had much impact overall. It's not essential to the dish.

 
Yes please. Pssst...I was born and raised in Arizona and I really

miss good Tex/Mex so if I would love to have those in particular.

 
Thanks Cathy. And it made a lot of sauce. I bought a pack of 5 drumsticks to add to the leftover

sauce, and after eating them for 2 nights there is still a little left. I could have cooked 2 chickens in the first place.

 
No, I haven't but I just took a look and it will be fun looking around

it. Thanks for the suggestion.

 
Traca, I really spent some time this afternoon looking at her site

and it is perfect for what I want. She has a brilliant recipe index that I wish everyone would do. So easy to browse. I think I'll see if I can get her cookbook at the library and give it a once over. Thanks again for the heads up.

 
YAY! My Cook the Book group covered her first book and discovered some terrific winners. Here's the

menu we ended up with. Starred items were my favorites.

HOMESICK TEXAN (Lisa Fain) ­ January 2014 
­ Bacon-­jalapeño Cheese Ball (from her website)*
­ Cinnamon ­Chipotle Pecans*
­ Cranberry, Orange and Cilantro Salsa* 
­ Fuego Salsa 
­ Avocado Soup*
­ Corn Chowder* 
­ Seven ­Chile Texas Chili* 
­ Pan de Campo  
­ Chorizo Empanadas (the dough is especially good)* 
­ Biscuits­ Gravy (Sawmill AND Red­eye) 
­ Tomato Cobbler 
­ Green Beans with Cilantro Pesto* 
­ Ancho Cream Corn (will be making for Thanksgiving. So good!) * 
­ Texas Caviar 
­ Tamales with Rajas 
­ Spinach & Mushroom Enchiladas with Tomatillo Salsa 
­ Coffee Chipotle Oven Brisket 
­ Lamb Barbacoa­ 
Lavender Brownies 
­ Mexican Chocolate Chewy Cookies*

 
sounds wonderful. I made Palomas for bookclub night. nice change from margarita. ruby red

grapefruit juice, tequila, squirt and wedge of lime. so refreshing.

 
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