El Diablo Chambord Spritz

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? A Cut Above: El Diablo Chambord Spritz! If you like the crispness of a margarita, this version offers the fruity depth of raspberry liqueur as well as a spicy balance of ginger flavor. Ginger beer is not the same as ginger ale. Depending on the brand you choose, some can be mild and tangy while others offer a kick of cayenne pepper. I bet you can guess which flavor I prefer. No judgment, please. 

EL DIABLO CHAMBORD SPRITZ

Ingredients:

1 1/2 ounce reposado tequila 

1/2 ounce Chambord liqueur 

1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

4 ounces ginger beer

Lime slice, for garnish

Instructions:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add reposado tequila, Chambord liqueur,  and lime juice. Shake well. Strain into three shot glasses. Add ice. Top with ginger beer. Garnish with lime slices and serve. 

Diablo Verde Enchiladas

What’s Cooking in Gail’s Kitchen? Country Casual Cravings: Diablo Verde Enchiladas! If you understand a little Spanish, you’re already familiar with the term “diablo”. Typically it refers to devil. In reference to food, it translates to spicy or sometimes fiery ingredients that crank things up a level. In this case I used jalapeño peppers, but you are certainly welcome to increase the heat by substituting serrano peppers instead. Since I want to keep my husband around a little longer, I played it safe. You choose.

DIABLO VERDE ENCHILADAS

Ingredients:

2 cups precooked turkey, shredded

1/2 teaspoon chili-lime seasoning

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

12 ounces queso blanco dip

10 flour tortillas

3 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons flour

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup Greek yogurt

2 tablespoons pickled jalapeños, diced

1/4 cup taco sauce

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

Salsa verde, to taste

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Green onion snips, for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9”x13” pan with nonstick oil. Set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded turkey, chili-lime seasoning, dried oregano, garlic powder, and queso blanco dip. Mix well. Divide the mixture between the 10 flour tortillas, spreading the meat across the center of each tortilla. Roll them up, placing each seam-side-down in the prepared baking dish. In a saucepan over medium heat, warm butter. Do not scorch. Whisk in flour; cook one minute to thicken, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth; whisk until smooth. Add Greek yogurt and diced jalapeños. Do not allow mixture to boil. Reduce heat if necessary. Remove sauce from heat. Carefully pour over enchiladas. Spoon taco sauce over all. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven when cheese is slightly browned and bubbly. Garnish with salsa verde, fresh cilantro, and green onion snips to taste. Serve immediately.