Outdoor Mexican Grill Party
This Mexican-inspired menu from Lanny Lancarte, chef and owner of Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana in Fort Worth, Texas, adds a south-of-the-border flair to traditional alfresco entertaining.
Mixed Grill With Cilantro Pesto
Mixed Grill With Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Grill a couple of meat optionsāthick pork chops and beef filletsāand top with Cilantro Pesto. If you slice the meat into smaller tasting portions, guests can try a little of each meat with the sauce.
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Lanny's Salad With Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Lanny's Salad With Candied Pumpkin Seeds Recipe
Prep for Lanny's Salad is similar to the sugared pecan-and-cheese-topped salads you may have made before. Queso fresco tastes and crumbles a little like goat cheese or feta cheese and is often sprinkled on refried beans and enchiladas. Find it at supercenters or Hispanic markets.
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Grilled Artichokes and Asparagus
Grilled Artichokes and Asparagus Recipe
Though artichokes and asparagus might not seem like they jive with the rest of this Mexican menu, Lanny thought they'd be a great vegetable side anyway! To eat artichokes like a pro, pull each leaf through your teeth to enjoy the tender portion on the bottom of the leaf.
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Pomegranate Margaritas
Cool off with these delicious margaritas, signature drinks at Lanny's Forth Worth restaurant. He recommends using plata (silver) tequila.
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Shrimp Mojo de Ajo
For this dish, brush shrimp with a five-ingredient sauce of olive oil, garlic, chiles, lime juice, and salt. The guajillo chiles Lanny calls for are dried peppers with a bright tangy taste and kick of heat.
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Berries With Tequila Cream
Berries With Tequila Cream Recipe
Make the sauce for this dessert the day before the get-together to save time. That way, all you have to do the day of is drizzle it over mixed berries and serve!