A Southern Life

Southern Fiesta!

It’s time for a fiesta out on Mama’s screened in porch! She even sent along her recipe for Taco Soup. Thanks Mama!

Let’s see what she has done:

Fiesta on the porch
Pretty Green Dishes
Fiesta on the Porch
Out on the porch.
Fiesta on the Porch
Green napkins in pretty festive green glasses.
The green bowls are ready for some taco soup.
I love the yellow pepper dish.

Porch Fiesta
Don't you love this ornamental pepper plant?
Porch Fiesta
Here is a closer look.
Porch Fiesta
Side dishes ready for cheese, sour cream and other finishing touches.
Porch Fiesta
Okay Mama . . .
Porch Fiesta
What time does the fiesta begin?

So that is Mama’s  addition via A Southern Life for:

Tablescape Thursday with Between Naps on the Porch
with Between Naps on the Porch

Today’s Lagniappe:  Mama’s Taco Soup

1&1/2 lbs lean ground beef

spices to taste: taco seasoning

Adobo seasoning

garlic pepper

onion powder

2 cups tomato juice

1 can diced tomatoes with garlic and peppers

1 can of Rotel

1 can chili beans

1 can of hominy or canned corn

Brown ground beef in a Tbs olive oil (or other oil)

with the spices

add next 5 ingredients and stir.

Cook/simmer for at least an hour before serving.

I usually simmer on low longer.

Add water or tomato juice or ketchup as needed.

Serve with grated cheddar cheese or a blend of Mexican cheeses and corn chips.

If you like it hotter add finely chopped  jalapeno peppers and/or onions

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17 responses to “Southern Fiesta!”

  1. mary Avatar
    mary

    Your table is so pretty, I love your dishes! Mary

  2. Linda Avatar
    Linda

    The soup sounds like something my kids would like, but what is Rotel? I love the idea of using the ornamental pepper as the centerpiece. Linda

  3. Kat Avatar
    Kat

    Lovely TST, your recipe sounds so delicious! I love your pepper center piece that is so cute. Have a great day!

  4. Johanna Avatar
    Johanna

    Hi, this pepper table is really hot. Very nice table.
    Greetings, Johanna

  5. Tricia@The Dull & the Dutiful Avatar
    Tricia@The Dull & the Dutiful

    Your mother’s table proves that all greens play well together! Love the green dishes and glasses, and the pepper plant is perfect for a fiesta centerpiece!

  6. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    Love the color green of your dishes. The pepper plant makes a great centerpiece for your fiesta!

  7. Barbara Avatar
    Barbara

    Love the color green of your dishes. The pepper plant makes a great centerpiece for a fiesta!

  8. Shelia Avatar
    Shelia

    Oh, what a cute table! I love your peppers as the centerpiece!
    Be a sweetie,
    shelia 😉

  9. leslie Avatar
    leslie

    I love your pepper centerpiece. Cute idea. The while table looks very inviting. The recipe sounds great too!

  10. Kathy Avatar
    Kathy

    Very festive setting. The soup sounds delicious! I think soup is one of the best things to have on a hot summer’s day!
    I hope you have opportunity to stop by my two giveaways!
    Kathy

  11. GrannySue Avatar
    GrannySue

    How lovely. I love the green. And taco sould is one of our favorites to I’ll be using that recipe. Thanks for posting it. I also adore the porch!!

  12. Gayla Avatar
    Gayla

    I’m there! So pretty, and the soup sounds delish!

  13. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Love the pepper plant centerpiece 🙂

    Donna

  14. Jane Avatar
    Jane

    Mama sure sets a pretty table! I love her screened patio room. The taco soup sounds yummy!

  15. Mimi Avatar
    Mimi

    Love all the green!

  16. Mary Avatar
    Mary

    What a fun table! I love your colors!

  17. Christy Keirn Avatar
    Christy Keirn

    What time will the soup be ready? Love the pepper plants!

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