I am a foodie. I love different flavors, so when my husband arrived to the United States, I was excited to share with him all the flavors of California. He didn't like my food at first. I tried recipe after recipe for him, and night after night the response was mediocre at best. I soon tired of cooking food that went to waste because he didn't like it. I stopped cooking and I love to cook. But cooking is no fun when there isn't any enjoyment when it is eaten. After about 3 years of marriage, he began to experiment with food. He started trying different items and became willing to eat things he had never eaten. AND, he started to like food. Yay- and with that, I started to cook again. Now, he always asks me, "When did you learn to cook?" As if this is a new thing for me. My answer- "It isn't when did I learn to cook, it is when did you learn to eat?" This blog is a collection of recipes that I have created. I make new things all the time, but I don't write anything down and then I either forget that I made it, or I forget how to make it. I don't know if anyone is out there that will read this- but if you do, I hope you enjoy trying my recipes. Buen Provecho!

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Southwestern Lasagna

3 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp cumin
2 tsp granulated garlic powder
1/2 tsp ground oregano
the juice of 1/2 a lime
1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
1 onion
2 8 oz cans of tomato sauce
1 can black beans
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
dozen flour tortillas
2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar/jack blend)

brown ground beef and rinse. Puree onion and add to the ground beef with black beans, tomato sauce, corn, seasonings and bring to a boil. Reduce the temperature and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly. Layer tortillas in a 9/9 greased pan and pour mixture over, add cheese, and continue to layer until the pan is full. Top the casserole with a thin layer of the mixture and bake at 350 for about 15 minutes. Add a little more cheese and bake for about 5 more minutes or until the cheese is melted. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

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