Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Cafe Rio Dressing

1 Buttermilk ranch dressing mix (make according to instructions with mayonnaise and milk)
4 Tbsp salsa verde
1 clove of garlic
1 bunch of cilantro
lime juice to taste
(tabasco sauce to add heat if you want - I didn't add any)

Blend in blender and refrigerate until ready to use.

-Recipe courtesy of Dani Bramall's mom

It was pretty thick so I added a little extra milk to make it a consistency that was easier to drizzle.

Cafe Rio Copy Cat Sweet Pork

1 (3-5 lb) pork roast-boneless pork loin recommended
1 can Dr. Pepper (or Coke)

1 bottle of taco sauce (16 oz)
1 cup brown sugar, packed

Add soda to pork roast and cook on low in crock pot for 6-8 hours. Drain off liquids and add taco sauce and brown sugar. Adjust to taste. Salt and pepper to taste. Let continue cooking on low until you're ready to eat.

-Recipe courtesy of Dani Bramall's mom

Cilantro Lime Rice (Cafe Rio Copycat)

Per Cup of Long Grain Rice (I actually used Calrose rice and it still was delicious)
1 teaspoon butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon lime zest (the green part of the lime skin)
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
Cook above in rice cooker.

While rice is cooking, combine:
  2 TBLS lime juice
  2 tsp. sugar
  3 TBLS fresh chopped cilantro

Add lime, sugar and cilantro to cooked rice.

-Recipe courtesy of Dani Bramall's mom