24. Iron Chef Training.

Exercising the Cooking Skills

1. Tamale Pie

2 hours

"Beginners Southern Comfort"
http://southernfood.about.com/od/groundbeefpies/r/bl20908c.htm
This tastes so good! I didn't think I would like it, but it turned out great. The flavors of tomato, seasoned ground beef, melted cheese, beans, corn, garlic-sauted vegetables, with a dollop of sour cream and fresh avocado fill your taste buds with feelings of home and comfort. I made it with my wonderful cousin. If you decide to make this, you have to watch how soupy/wet it gets. We compensated by using a spoon to drain the excess juice, and used the excess tomato sauce as a substitute for salsa.

2. "The Creation"- Olivia original.

10 minutes

For my mother's birthday, I made her a breakfast "taco" filled with fresh avocado, scrambled eggs, garlic sauce, salsa, potatoes, cheese, and whatever else I thought would make a good addition to make a "Creation." 'Twas a success.

3. Potato Boats- Olivia original

15 minutes
I'm really proud of these. Simple and Fun. All you have to do is cook some potatoes, cut them to your liking and fill them in with salsa and broccoli. Next time I'm adding cheese and some meat.