LAWRY'S(R) AND B. SMITH ARE 'COOKING UP CULTURE' WITH SOUTHWESTERN
INSPIRED DISHES CHICAGO, Aug. 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The warm
weather, colorful tapestry and festive music aren't the only things
that draw vacationers to the Southwest. The authentic cuisine, with
unique spices and rich ingredient combinations, is also what makes
southwestern culture so popular in the United States. This August,
Lawry's(R) celebrates Southwestern cuisine as part of its "Cooking
Up Culture" program, a year-long celebration of the cultures that
have influenced American cuisine. (Photo:
http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080806/AQW063) "Southwestern
cuisine is one of this country's oldest styles of cooking," says B.
Smith, national spokesperson for the "Cooking Up Culture"
initiative. "It's mostly influenced by Mexican cooking, with its
introduction of corn, beef, pork, goat, beans and indigenous
chilies. Infusing delicious flavors from the Southwest into
home-cooked meals is quick and easy with marinades such as
Lawry's(R) Baja Chipotle Marinade with Lime Juice. Marinate for
only 30 minutes to transform any simple meal into a cultural
feast." Prior to 1845, a large part of the Southwest was Mexico.
When settlers moved further north to what is now known as New
Mexico, they encountered Native Americans who taught them how to
use squash and a variety of grains. The fusion of these cultures
resulted in the creation of Southwestern food. This type of cuisine
-- culled from two ethnic ancestral cultures -- forms delicious
meals that today are enjoyed all across the country. Still, the
best places to experience authentic southwestern cuisine are in
Arizona, New Mexico, southern Texas, Nevada and southern
California. Smith explains how the use of larger cuts of meat,
chiles and corn makes Southwestern food different from Mexican.
"Southwestern cuisine consists of a lot of steak and chile dishes,
beans, chipotle seasoning, fajitas and chile rellenos or stuffed
chilies," she states. "Another key ingredient for many southwestern
dishes is corn. Southwestern cooking uses corn in many ways --
cornhusks are dried and used to wrap tamales; corn kernels are
grounded into cornmeal and used as the base ingredient for
tortillas; and corn is often added to condiments such as salsa."
For a little inspiration when preparing your next home-cooked meal,
visit lawrys.com throughout the month of August for delicious
southwestern recipes. Or, try these simple recipes tonight for your
whole family to enjoy: SOUTHWEST CHICKEN WITH ROASTED CORN SALSA 6
servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Marinate Time: 30 minutes Cook Time:
10 minutes 1/2 cup Lawry's(R) Herb & Garlic Marinade With Lemon
Juice 1/4 cup orange juice 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6
boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1-1/2 lbs.) 1 Tbsp.
Bertolli(R) Classico(TM) Olive Oil 1 can (15 oz.) whole kernel
corn, well drained 1 large tomato, chopped 1/2 cup chopped green
bell pepper 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/2 tsp. Lawry's(R) Garlic
Salt 1. In medium bowl, combine Lawry's(R) Herb & Garlic
Marinade with Lemon Juice, orange juice and cilantro; reserve 1/2
cup. In large baking dish or resealable plastic bag, combine
chicken with remaining marinade mixture; turn to coat. Cover, or
close bag, and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. 2. Remove
chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill chicken, turning
once and brushing with 1/4 cup reserved marinade mixture, 10
minutes or until chicken is thoroughly cooked. 3. Meanwhile, in
12-inch nonstick skillet, heat Olive Oil over medium-high heat and
cook corn, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until lightly
browned; cool. In medium bowl, combine corn with remaining
ingredients. Serve chicken with corn salsa. Nutrition Information
per serving: Calories 220, Calories From Fat 40, Saturated Fat
0.5g, Trans Fat 0g, Total Fat 4.5g, Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 630mg,
Total Carbohydrate 12g, Sugars 6g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 28g,
Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 30%, Calcium 2%, Iron 6% POTATO TACOS 8
servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 12 minutes 4 large Russet
potatoes, baked 1 lb. lean ground beef 2/3 cup water 1 package (1
oz.) Lawry's (R) Taco Spices & Seasonings 3 green onions,
chopped 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 can (2.25 oz.) sliced pitted
ripe olives (about 1/2 cup) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 4
oz.) 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream 1. Cut potatoes in half
lengthwise. Scoop out pulp from each potato leaving 1/4-inch-thick
shells; set aside. 2. In 10-inch skillet, brown ground beef over
medium-high heat; drain. Stir in water, Lawry's (R) Taco Spices
& Seasonings and 1/2 of the green onions. Bring to a boil over
high heat. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 5
minutes. 3. Evenly top potatoes with taco mixture, tomato, olives,
cheese and remaining green onions. Broil 2 minutes or until cheese
is melted. Top each with sour cream and serve, if desired, with
salsa. Tip: Save the pulp from the baking potatoes and use to make
mashed potatoes tomorrow night. Nutrition Information per serving:
Calories 270, Calories From Fat 120, Saturated Fat 8g, Trans Fat
0g, Total Fat 13g, Cholesterol 70mg, Sodium 480mg, Total
Carbohydrate 17g, Sugars 2g, Dietary Fiber 2g, Protein 19g, Vitamin
A 15%, Vitamin C 15%, Calcium 15%, Iron 15% STUFFED SOUTHWEST
BURGERS 4 servings Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes 1
lb. ground beef 1/2 cup PLUS 2 Tbsp. Lawry's(R) Baja Chipotle
Marinade With Lime Juice 1 tsp. Lawry's(R) Seasoned Salt 1/2 cup
shredded pepper Jack cheese (about 4 oz.) 1/4 cup Hellmann's(R) or
Best Foods(R) Real Mayonnaise 4 hamburger buns, toasted 1 medium
onion, cut into 4 slices 1 avocado, sliced 1. In large bowl,
combine ground beef, 1/4 cup Lawry's(R) Baja Chipotle Marinade With
Lime Juice and Lawry's(R) Seasoned Salt; shape into 8 patties.
Evenly arrange cheese on center of 4 patties. Top with remaining
patties; seal edges tight. Grill, turning once, 10 minutes or until
desired doneness. 2. In small bowl, combine 1/4 cup Marinade with
1/4 cup Mayonnaise; set aside. Grill onion, turning once and
brushing with remaining 2 tablespoons Marinade, 10 minutes or until
onion is tender. To serve, arrange burgers on buns, then top with
onion, avocado and, if desired, lettuce and tomato. Top with
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