knit247 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Any suggestions on what I could serve as an appetizer and a dessert with chicken enchiladas and Spanish rice? We are having friends over Fri. night for the 1st time and I'm not sure what else to have. My thought was to keep it Spanish/Mexican and have some sort of dip with tortilla chips for a simple appetizer, and some sort of dessert - but maybe that is too much of one thing :confused: Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 No actual recipe suggestions here, but for an appetizer I'd serve raw vegetables and dip, and fruit or chocolate (maybe both together?) for dessert. GardenMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 With the entree, I would also serve corn. I find it goes nicely with Mexican food. For your appetizer, chips and salsa sound yummy to me. Another suggestion would be fresh fruit, either as an appetizer, or with whipped cream for dessert. Another dessert idea, if you want to stick with Hispanic fare, would be tres leche cake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 For an appetizer, or to go with your meal, I would serve black bean salad and for dessert, Mexican Brownies. Black Bean Salad 1 can black beans, rinsed & drained 1 can shoepeg corn 1 onion, diced (I usually use 1/2 sweet yellow onion) 1 pepper, diced (I like to use orange to add color, but can use red or green) 1 avacado, diced 1 tomato, diced juice of 1 lime Mix all above ingredients. I like it just like that, but dh prefers to add a small dolop of sour cream & shredded cheese & to eat it like a dip with tostitos. Best if made earlier in the day so the juices can mix. My sister adds jalepenos, my mom leaves out tomatoes & adds cilantro. Have fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjx2khsmj Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Margaritas. The perfect appetizer and dessert! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggirl Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Margaritas. The perfect appetizer and dessert! :D I would do chips and salsa and a veggie tray for your appetizers. How about flan or apple enchiladas with ice cream for dessert? I also kind of like key lime pie paired with Mexican food, though that might be lime overkill if you also have margaritas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Can you make a flan for dessert? Otherwise, some cut-up fruit - include some more Hispanic choices, if your market has them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 (edited) Ok, so this is only slightly Mexican, but it is one of the most heavenly desserts I've ever had (it's one of those that elicits "MMMmmmms" on the first bite), and the flavor really is Sopapilla-like: Sopapilla Cheesecake 2 cans crescent rolls 2 pkgs. 8 oz. cream cheese (softened) 1 3/4 cup sugar (separated) 1 cup butter (melted) cinnamon to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease 9x13 pan Spread 1 can of rolls on bottom of dish Cream together cream cheese and one cup sugar Spread over rolls Now layer 2nd can of rolls on top Pour melted butter on top Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes If you'd like to make real sopapillas, a just get the fluffiest flour tortillas you can find and fry them in hot oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar and serve warm with honey. We used to make the recipe out of the Better Crocker (or was it Better Homes & Garden) cookbook, and then a Mexican friend gave us this tip. They are tasty! As far as an appetizer, I'd just go with chips and salsa, maybe guac or queso. Edited March 9, 2010 by JudoMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebug42 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 For an appetizer, I might just do chips with guacamole or veggies with a red pepper dip. For dessert, cinnamon grilled bananas with ice cream. YUM! http://www.recipezaar.com/Cinnamon-Grilled-Bananas-With-Mexican-Chocolate-235831 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJ Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Avocado Dip recipe I have been making for years.........change it to suit your family's taste. In food processor blend 8 oz sour cream, 1-3 avacados and 1 brick of cream cheese along with some Taco seasoning mix. ( I would use at least a Tablespoon, taste it and add more to your liking) Spread onto platter. Top with an assortment of: choppped lettuce chopped onions chopped peppers shredded cheese chopped tomatoes ( Before the cheese) sliced black olives. Serve with tortilla chips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyBlueLobsters Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Ok, so this is only slightly Mexican, but it is one of the most heavenly desserts I've ever had (it's one of those that elicits "MMMmmmms" on the first bite), and the flavor really is Sopapilla-like: Sopapilla Cheesecake 2 cans crescent rolls 2 pkgs. 8 oz. cream cheese (softened) 1 3/4 cup sugar (separated) 1 cup butter (melted) cinnamon to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease 9x13 pan Spread 1 can of rolls on bottom of dish Cream together cream cheese and one cup sugar Spread over rolls Now layer 2nd can of rolls on top Pour melted butter on top Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes If you'd like to make real sopapillas, a just get the fluffiest flour tortillas you can find and fry them in hot oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar and serve warm with honey. We used to make the recipe out of the Better Crocker (or was it Better Homes & Garden) cookbook, and then a Mexican friend gave us this tip. They are tasty! As far as an appetizer, I'd just go with chips and salsa, maybe guac or queso. :iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree::iagree: Best stuff EVEAH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConnieB Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Fried Ice Cream for dessert! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Ok, so this is only slightly Mexican, but it is one of the most heavenly desserts I've ever had (it's one of those that elicits "MMMmmmms" on the first bite), and the flavor really is Sopapilla-like: Sopapilla Cheesecake 2 cans crescent rolls 2 pkgs. 8 oz. cream cheese (softened) 1 3/4 cup sugar (separated) 1 cup butter (melted) cinnamon to taste Preheat oven to 350 degrees Grease 9x13 pan Spread 1 can of rolls on bottom of dish Cream together cream cheese and one cup sugar Spread over rolls Now layer 2nd can of rolls on top Pour melted butter on top Sprinkle remaining 3/4 cup sugar and the cinnamon Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 30 minutes If you'd like to make real sopapillas, a just get the fluffiest flour tortillas you can find and fry them in hot oil. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar or powdered sugar and serve warm with honey. We used to make the recipe out of the Better Crocker (or was it Better Homes & Garden) cookbook, and then a Mexican friend gave us this tip. They are tasty! As far as an appetizer, I'd just go with chips and salsa, maybe guac or queso. :iagree: Good stuff! Have fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Fresh pineapple. Yum! Pair it with cheese & crackers for an appetizer. Pair it with vanilla ice cream for dessert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Flan is actually really easy, as long as your comfortable caramelizing sugar. It's. So. Good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knit247 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Ladies - you are awesome! 'Never occurred to me to make margaritas - enough of those and no one will care what I have for dinner anyhow :lol: So, what I think I am going to do (loved the ideas involving corn, etc, but the Spanish Rice has corn in it already, and DH hates beans of any sort) is to have cheese & crackers and the Avocado Dip with chips for appetizers; and the delicious-sounding Sopapilla Cheesecake for dessert). I may even make the Mexican Brownies, as they sound too good to pass up! Thank goodness for a (usually) well-stocked Commissary, because there is not a lot of Mexican fare at our local Markt!!! BTW - here are the enchiladas I am making - absolutely delicious!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JVA Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 I didn't read your other replies but I always serve cut up fruit with Mexican food. In fact, we did it last night- it's a great combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmeraldGirl Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 If you are looking for easy, the black bean salad is great with chips. if you don't want to make guac, then just get fresh avocados and chopped tomatoes to dip. This thread is making me hungry. Have a great party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisperry Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Lime jello with fruit in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 Ok, so this is only slightly Mexican, but it is one of the most heavenly desserts I've ever had (it's one of those that elicits "MMMmmmms" on the first bite), and the flavor really is Sopapilla-like: Sopapilla Cheesecake This is one standard that I make for potlucks. When I walk in the door people start asking if that's what is in my covered dish. Yummy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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