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Real Texas Chili Cheese Ball

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces garlic-flavored processed cheddar cheese*
1 tablespoon Real TexasChili Mix
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Thoroughly blend cream cheese, garlic cheddar and Real Texas Chili Mix. Coat cheese well with pecan
mixture and chill before serving.
*If garlic-cheddar is not available, add garlic powder to taste to regular cheddar spread.



Real Texas Salsa Fresca

1 cup ripe tomato, finely chopped
½ cup onion, finely diced
1 canned green chili, drained, seeded and minced
½ green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped (about ½ cup)
¼ teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon Real Texas Chili Mix
1 tablespoon dried cilantro
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and allow to chill at least one hour before serving. Best if prepared a day in
advance. Makes about 1 ¾ cups.




Real Texas Carrot Cake

½ cup sweet (unsalted) butter
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons Real Texas Chili Mix
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
2 eggs
1 cup shredded carrots
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup crushed pineapple in heavy syrup, drained (reserve ¼ cup syrup)
1 ½ cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup pineapple syrup

Cream together butter and sugar, then add spices. Blend in eggs, one at the time, then stir in carrots, pecans
and pineapple until well mixed. Sift together dry ingredients before adding to batter. Add pineapple syrup and
stir gently to make certain all ingredients are well combined. Pour into a prepared pan and bake at 350
degrees for approximately 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool and frost with
your favorite cream cheese icing.



Real Texas Picante Dip

1 pound cream cheese, softened
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup picante sauce
½ cup tequila
2 tablespoons Real Texas Chili Mix
¼ grated onion

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, picante sauce, tequila, Real Texas Chili Mix, grated onion and mix well.
Serve with assorted raw vegetables and chips.


Real Texas Cowboy Quiche

1 pre-baked 9” pie shell
2/3 cup milk
2 eggs
2 teaspoons Real Texas Chili Mix
2/3 cup cubed ham, chicken or turkey
½ cup Real Texas Salsa Fresca (see previous recipe), drained
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
¼ cup shredded Monterrey jack cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium-size bowl, whisk together milk, eggs and Real Texas Chili Mix until
combined. Evenly distribute cubed meat, salsa and cheese in pie shell and then pour in egg mixture. Bake for
20 to 30 minutes, or until set.



Real Texas Chili Beans

1 pound dry pinto beans
½ pound bacon, diced
2 medium onions, chopped
4 tablespoons Real Texas Chili Mix
1-15 ounce can tomato puree

Soak beans overnight, then cook slowly in lightly salted water until almost tender. In kettle or large skillet, fry
bacon and drain excess fat. Add onions and sauté with bacon until onions are limp. Add beans, Real Texas
Chili Mix and tomato puree. Cover and simmer at least 1 hour on very low heat or until beans are soft. Stir
occasionally while cooking and add water if necessary.


Real Texas Chili con Vegetables
(Vegetarian Chili)

1 medium eggplant, sliced and cut into small cubes
1 tablespoon salt
½ cup olive oil, divided
2 medium onions, chopped
2 zucchini, sliced and cut into quarters
2 green bell peppers, sliced, seeded and cut into small pieces
4 large garlic cloves, peeled and minced
8 to 10 plum tomatoes (if canned, well-drained), cut into small pieces
1 cup vegetable broth
3 tablespoons Real Texas Chili Mix or to taste
1-15.5 ounce can kidney, garbanzo or pinto beans, drained
2 cups fresh, frozen or canned corn, drained
½ cup lemon or lime juice
½ cup parsley, chopped

Toss eggplant with salt and let drain in a colander for at least one hour. Rinse and pat dry. Heat ¼ cup olive
oil in a large kettle: sauté onions, zucchini, peppers, and garlic for about 10 minutes and then set aside. In a
large skillet, heat remaining olive oil, then add eggplant and cook until tender. Remove eggplant from skillet
and combine with onions, zucchini, etc., in large kettle. Add tomatoes, broth and chili mix. Simmer on low heat
for about 30 minutes, stiring occasionally. Add beans, corn and lemon or lime juice. Let simmer another 20
minutes, adjust seasoning if necessary and add parsley. Makes about 2 ½  quarts.



Real Texas Prairie Dog

Pour 1 ½ ounces tequila in a tall glass. Add a large pinch of Real Texas Chili Mix and let stand at least 10
minutes. Add ice and fill glass with grapefruit juice (freshly squeezed if possible).


Real Texas Wooden Stars

½ pounds sweet (unsalted ) butter
1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon cold water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 egg white
Finely chopped pecans lightly tossed in Real Texas Chili Mix

Cream butter and sugar until well blended. Add eggs, water and vanilla. Sift baking powder, salt and 1 cup
flour. Combine with butter mixture, add 2 more cups flour and beat until completely mixed. Refrigerate
overnight. Roll out dough on generously floured board and cut using a Lone Star (five pointed) shaped cookie
cutter. Brush each cookie with egg white, then sprinkle each with pecan-chili mixture. Bake 8-10 minutes at
350 degrees. Makes 5-6 dozen.




Of course, Real Texas Chili Mix also makes larrupin’ good chili. Easy to prepare, Real Texas Chili  may be
made according to package directions or used in your own favorite recipe.