The Record (Troy, NY)

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 partypleas­ing 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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