b'Tex-Mex Stuffed MushroomsINGREDIENTSteaspoon onion powdercup diced jalapeos (2-4, depending on size)teaspoon salt pound bacon, cooked and chopped 1 teaspoon fresh-cracked black pepper8 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened 1-2 teaspoons paprika pound shredded cheddar cheese 21 white button or baby portabella mushrooms2 cloves minced garlic (about 2 teaspoons) with stemsDIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, then spray the paperwith cooking spray.Remove stems from mushrooms and wipe mushrooms with damp paper towel to removeexcess dirt.Finely chop up the stems of the mushrooms. Saut 5-10 minutes. Combine in a bowl withcream cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon, jalapeos, minced garlic, and spices.Spoon filling into the caps of the mushrooms and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cheese becomes golden brown.Remove carefully and place on serving plate. Cool for 5 minutes before serving. YIELD: 8 servingsTIP You can replace the bacon with the same amount of Mexican-style chorizo.Fiesta MargaritasINGREDIENTS 1 cups triple sec1 cup sugar Ice for serving1 cup water Tajn, salt, sugar to dress glass (optional)1 cups fresh lime juice (15-20 limes) 3-4 limes to garnish and wet rim of serving3 cups of additive-free reposado tequila glassDIRECTIONS Make a simple syrup by combining water and sugar over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Chill. Chill glasses. Cut about a dozen limes in half and juice to make 1 cups. Juice more limes if necessary. Slice 1 or 2 limes for garnish.Add lime juice, aboutof the simple syrup, tequila and triple sec to blender. Combine on medium speed.Taste and adjust as needed. Not sweet enough? Add more simple syrup. Not strong enough? Add tequila.Not complex enough? Add more triple sec. Optional: Dress glasses by wetting the rim with lime juice and dipping into Tajn, salt, or sugar. Garnish with a lime wheel.YIELD: 10-12 cocktailsTIPS For a mocktail version, replace the triple sec with about 1 cup orange juice, and replace the tequila withsparkling water. Blend all ingredients except sparkling water. Pour into glass and top with the sparkling water. Reposado tequila, identified by its gold color, removes the harshness of margaritas served in many restaurants.Look for additive-free tequila, without added sugar or coloring. If you are confused, ask the staff at yourlocal liquor store for help.marianist.com/donate 21'