Add
a Little South of the Border Spice to Your Summer Entertaining
(ARA) – As summer festivities and cookouts get underway, you may want
to add a twist to your entertaining. Consider throwing a fun-filled
Mexican fiesta themed get-together.
Traditional Mexican gatherings are abuzz with music, laughter and
vibrant colors -- and of course, no fiesta is complete without great
food. To lessen the stress of party planning, be on the lookout for
easy ways to add the bold flavors of Mexican cuisine to your party
fare. New Sargento Chipotle Cheddar cheese is the perfect ingredient to
add a little kick to your recipes with a smoky twist on a familiar
flavor.
Corporate chef for Sargento Foods Inc., Guy Beardsmore, offers a tip
for making your fiesta a hit with your guests. “Keep it simple when
you’re entertaining,” says Beardsmore. “For a south-of-the-border
theme, something like a build-your-own taco bar is a really easy way to
serve up something fun that your guests can enjoy.”
Always a crowd pleaser, chips with cheese and bean dip are especially
appropriate. Sargento Chipotle Cheddar bolsters the flavor in our
version of Mexican Fiesta Dip, and brings authenticity to your bash.
For a genuine taste of Mexico, try your hand at Chili Rellenos. This
traditional dish is sure to impress your guests, and add plenty of
spice to your party line-up.
As the big day nears, keep an eye out for fun and creative ways to
enliven your fiesta. Add to the enjoyment with a few of these tips for
bringing the warmth and spirit of Mexico to your get-together:
* Prepare a fun mix of salsa music to play in the background
* Use red, white and green décor to celebrate the colors of
Mexico
* Create a fun-filled piñata for children -- and maybe a
separate one with goodies for adult guests as well!
Here’s a tasty recipe you may want to try: Chili Rellenos
Serves: 6
Ingredients:
6 whole green Anaheim or Poblano chile peppers
6 slices Sargento Deli Style Sliced Chipotle Cheddar Cheese
3 tablespoons flour
6 eggs, separated
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
3/4 cup salsa
Directions:
1. Place peppers under broiler, about 4 inches from heat. Broil just
until skins blister. Let cool in a food storage bag or paper bag for a
few minutes. Peel; remove stems. Cut slit in side of each pepper to
remove seeds. Stuff each pepper with 1 slice of cheese, folded to fit;
roll in flour.
2. Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry. In another bowl, beat flour
and salt with egg yolks and 1 tablespoon water until thick and lemon
colored. Fold beaten yolk mixture into the egg whites.
3. In a large skillet, heat 1/2 cup oil over medium heat. For each
rellenos, spoon about 1/2 cup egg batter into the hot skillet. Spread
egg mixture out slightly to make an oval mound. As egg begins to set,
place a filled pepper on top of the egg mixture. Cover each with 1/2
cup more of the egg mixture. Continue cooking until bottom is browned.
Turn carefully and brown the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve
with salsa.
Tip: Sargento Chipotle Cheddar Cheese Snacks can be substituted for the
Sargento Deli Style Sliced Chipotle Cheddar Cheese. Substitute 6 cheese
sticks for the 6 slices of cheese.
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