Belgian Waffles

2 large eggs
1 3/4 c. buttermilk (Substitute regular milk and 1 T. vinegar or lemon juice)
1/2 c. butter melted and cooled to room temp.
2 t. vanilla
2 c. flour
2 T. Sugar (leave out if using savory toppigs)
2 t. baking powder
1 t. baking soda
1 t. salt

In a medium sized bowl beat together the eggs, buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla.

In another bowl whisk together the dry ingredients; combine the wet and dry ingredients just until smooth.

Spray the waffle iron with non-stick cooking spray and cook according to iron instructions.

Fajitas Seasoning

2 Tbs. fresh lime juice
6 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 tsp. chile powder
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. italian seasoning
1 jalapeno, seeded, and minced
3/4 tsp. salt

Sorry the following post about the mothers day card was suppose to go on my other blog but I can't figure it out and I want to get a $10 discount on my next purchase so I'm going to leave it here for a while.
Crystal

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Mexican Rice

Blend in blender:
1/3 c. onion
2-3 garlic cloves
2-3 tomatoes

Brown 2 c. rice in a little oil.

Add tomato sauce.
Let it boil & cover or simmer on low. 25 min-ish.

*The trick to Mexican rice is to not add too much water. Then it gets all sticky and mushy.

Refried Beans

Blend in Blender:
Onion
Garlic cloves
Pinto or Black Beans

Fry in frying pan with 3 T. oil. or so

Guacamole

3 avacados, slice and scoop them out. (How to pick a good avacado--still green)
Jalapeno or Serrano or both
tomatillos (When you add a tomatillo, it doesn't brown as fast)
clove garlic
onion, thick sliced wedge
cilantro (handful)
water (1/2 c.)
Blend in blender
Roll lemon to release juices. Squeeze 1/2 lemon into it.
Add 1 t. salt