El Dorado News-Times

Festive Fiesta flavors

Serve up some spice with fun party dishes

- FAMILY FEATURES

Make your next fiesta one to remember with colorful decor, festive touches and, perhaps most importantl­y, unique and mouthwater­ing recipes that bring guests back for seconds.

To achieve the ideal flavors of a fiesta done right, try bringing something new to the table with recipes like these party-pleasing Tortilla Pizzas for a special main dish, crunchy and refreshing Coleslaw with Green Chile Dressing on the side and, for a decadently unique dessert, Jalapeno Brownies.

These party-perfect recipes can help you take flavors to new heights while adding a kick of spice when you incorporat­e quality ingredient­s like Rio Luna Organic Peppers. The peppers are cultivated by a company with more than three decades of experience. They manage the whole pepper process from annual seed selection to grower partnershi­ps, cultivatio­n and packing.

Available in four spicy varieties – Diced Jalapenos, Nacho Sliced Jalapenos, Diced Green Chiles and Large Chopped Green Chiles – you can add a pop of peppers to your next celebratio­n. Because the peppers are organic certified, non-GMO, fat free, cholestero­l free, low calorie and kosher, you’ll be able to pack an extra punch of spice without serving up unnecessar­y ingredient­s.

To find more ways to spice up your fiestas as well as everyday recipes, visit riolunapep­pers.com/our-meals, and find Rio Luna Organics on Facebook and Instagram. Tortilla Pizzas Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Servings: 4 4 flour tortillas (8 inches) 1 can (15 ounces) refried black

beans 4 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped 1 can (4 ounces) Rio Luna Organic

Nacho Sliced Jalapenos, drained 1 1/3 cups shredded Mexican cheese

blend 1 tablespoon chopped fresh

cilantro chipotle-ranch dressing

(optional) Heat oven to 400 F.

Bake tortillas directly on oven rack 2 minutes. Cool. Spread 1/4 cup beans onto each tortilla. Top evenly with tomatoes, jalapenos and cheese.

Bake 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro just before serving.

Tip: For added flavor, drizzle pizzas with chipotle-ranch dressing.

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