My dear friend Susan Anderson shared these recipes. We love to have Cafe Rio night in Vermont since we don't have the real deal here!
Creamy Tomatillo Dressing
1 package dry ranch dressing mix
1 cup buttermilk1 cup mayonnaise (can do 1/2 mayo & 1/2 sour cream)
2-3 med size tomatillos (green)
1 jalapeno, with seeds removed (for spicy leave a seed or two in)
about 1/2 bunch cilantro
juice from 1 lime
Put tomatillos, garlic & jalapeno in glass or terracotta dish with a splash of olive oil and sea salt. Roast for 25-30 minutes at 350 (cool). Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until completely blended (about 2 min)
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Cilantro Vinaigrette dressing
3 Large bunches cilantro, 1 cup oil,
1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 6 crushed garlic cloves,
1 egg yolk, 1/4 onion, 1 or 2 jalapeños,
white pepper and salt, water.
Blend vinegar, garlic, egg, onion, salt and pepper to taste. add water (a tablespoon at a time) till desired consistency. makes a great dip too.
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Café Rio Rice
12 oz water 2-4 roasted garlic cloves
1/4 bunch cilantro 1 green chili—or equivalent fresh
1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp butter
1/4 onion 2 boxes rice pilaf (4.6oz)
Blend cilantro, green chili, garlic and onion together in food processor. Bring water to a boil and add all ingredients, simmer covered 20-30 minutes.
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Café Rio Pork
3 lb. pork roast 16 oz. salsa
1 can of Coca Cola 2 cups brown sugar water
Fill your crock pot with just the roast, and fill it half way with just the water. Cook on high for 5 hours. Take the pork out after the 5 hours, and drain the liquid down the drain. Cut the roast into 3 or 4 sections and place back into the crock pot. Puree the salsa in the blender and transfer to a bowl. Add the Coke and brown sugar and mix. Pour over the roast and cook on high for 3 more hours. Shred with a fork.
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Cafe Rio Chicken
1 small bottle Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing 1 T chili powder
1 T cumin 3 cloves garlic—minced
5 lbs chicken breasts
Cook all together in a crock pot for 4 hours, shred meat and cook 1 additional hour.
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Salad shell (fry and sprinkle with cheese)layer rice,black or pinto beans,shredded meat (chicken, beef, pork, steak)lettuce,fresco,tortilla strips, sour cream, salsa (or just diced tomato)guacamole, cilantro, your favorite cheese
