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Southwestern Sizzle With Chef V
June 9, 2009 | (58 comments) | Post a Comment
Meet Chef~V and watch her in action! >>
Shrimp Ceviche With Avocado
Kick off your fiesta on a citrusy note by serving V's Shrimp Ceviche With Avocado. This refreshing ceviche recipe came to be when V combined a few recipes, resulting in an instant hit with friends and family. Make this dish ahead of time and serve it on-the-go in plastic cups — or break out the fancy martini glasses for an elegant start to your evening.
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V's Chunky Guacamole
No Southwestern-themed evening is complete without guacamole and tortilla chips. What sets V's guacamole apart is her use of fresh serrano peppers, which give it a spicy kick, just like her dad used to make. You'll be able to taste the difference and the heat — better have a pitcher of margaritas at the ready!
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V's Chile Verde
A video of V making this family favorite is what won the selection committee over. We saw the end result — a satisfying-looking plate piled high — and knew we had a winner on our hands. V wants everyone to know that Chile Verde needn't be difficult to make: Her version simmers away in the crock pot and is ready when you are for the perfect Mexican main dish.
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V's Mexican Lasagna
This lasagna came together as a happy accident when V realized she was out of tortillas — and we can all give thanks that she got creative and improvised. The result is a creamy, tangy lasagna that receives rave reviews from everyone who tastes it. Can't decide whether Italian or Mexican sounds better for dinner? No need to agonize over the choice with this hearty dish — it truly is the best of both worlds.
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Chile Relleno Casserole
Love chile rellenos, but hate all the work? This is your recipe. No arduous chile-stuffing is required for this casserole; just layering the ingredients gets you the same great flavor in a fraction of the time. Cheesy and comforting, you can serve this for an outstanding breakfast or for dinner with a salad and you're set.
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About Chef~V
Like many chefs on Recipezaar, V is extremely passionate about food and cooking for friends and family. The satisfaction she gets from watching her loved ones enjoy a meal she's prepared is unparalleled. Feeding her hungry husband and her three football-playing sons is practically a full-time job thanks to their hearty appetites.
V found Recipezaar a few years back when she was looking for a place to organize her recipes. What started out as a hobby has turned into a full-blown addiction. Not only does she visit the site daily to check in with all her friends in the community, she has posted nearly 450 recipes, 500+ reviews and more than 200 photos. You can also find her hosting the Beverage & Cooking with Spirits forum and the Mexican / Tex-Mex / Southwest United States forum — stop by to talk shop or congratulate her on her success.
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Read a first-hand account of Chef~V's experience by visiting her blog!
Comments
CONGRATULATIONS V Darlink - well done and wow!!!
V that is so awesome! You know, it is funny - as soon as it was announced, I thought they made an excellent choice. Congratulations!
Hello from Portugal V, and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Job well done in my opinion. I truely think they made a wise chose, I'm looking forward to giving your receipes a try! What else can I say??????KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
congrats V- those were wonderful. you are a natural in front of the camera, and i totally enjoyed watching you cook. here's to the new star!
Waving Madly...to my momma V...I've had your Mexican Lasagna recipe saved for ages...after seeing your demo, it reminded me I've better give it a go. You're a natural in front of camera V...Congrat's
My Dear friend!! No one deserves this honour more than you, I am sooo proud!!! You are wonderful!!
WOW & Congrats!!! I've heard so many good thigs about you and your DH from Leslie ............ I feel like I almost know someone who is almost famous! Recipezaar, today - the Food Network tomorrow!!!
That was my thought exactly Country Lady...we'll soon be seeing our V as the next FoodNetwork Star....I'll keep watching
Congrats Chef V...You are a born natural.Hope this Stardom keeps going for you.
Congrats, chef V. Wonderful videos that I enjoyed watching! You were fantastic.
CONGRATS V Job well done. I look forward to trying your recipes.
CONGRATS V.
Recipezaar sure Knows how to pick a star! Congratulations V! Your warm and friendly personality really shines in front of the camera. I could sit and watch you cook all day. Looking forward to more Southwestern Sizzle!
V - I'm so happy you were chosen! You are such a natural and your down home welcoming nature just shines through with the camera too! Many congratulations to you!!
Southwestern Sizzle sparkles with you guiding the ship, V! I can't think of anyone else that would do this series justice! You deserve this honor, as aother member said. Continue to shine brightly ~ You Truely ARE a STAR. I certainly hope we see more Southwestern Sizzle ~ both here on Zaar and perhaps pn Food Network??
Awwwwwh Thank you ALL so much for your enthusiasm! This was a HUGE honor for me .... MANY MANY THANKS to Recipezaar and the folks at Food Network! They were so awesome and treated me like a real celebrity chef! I met so many wonderful people from Zaar and FN.... truly an unforgetable experience. If you haven't yet, read my blog and see the photos! Again, Thank you for leaving your heart warming comments! MUAH!!!!
Congrats! I enjoyed watching your guacamole video and wanted to tell you that I have a sudden craving for it now!
Woohoo!!! Congratulations V. It was an honor to meet you and your son in NYC last fall. You were great during the long hours of filming. You never lost your cool, even though it must have been over 90F and so humid. You're a wonderful lady.
Congratulations! I am so jealous, it looks like you have had a great time!!!
Well, congratulations V! I wish you many years of great cooking ahead of you! And hope to see more of you! :D
I echo *Kathy*'s comments! The filming was long and very hot, but you were so cool and collected. It was such a pleasure to be a part of the filming and to meet you and your son.
Congratulations V...you already shone on Recipezaar, now you will shine everywhere...Well done. As one who has tried many of your recipes, I say they couldn't have picked anyone better.
You all are going to have me in tears soon. DON'T STOP! Lol. 
Hi I am so thrilled for you - I have read your whole blog on the wonderful adventure ' HOWEVER for some reason I can't see your videos -all I get is a black square that just goes round & round. I am sure it will be fixed later. What a great time you and Colin had - Can I get your autograph? Cheers Bergy
OMGoodness !!!
A real live star in our presence . With all the wonderful talents that you have you could have your own show on FN. I can't wait to look at your blog. I've tried a few of your recipes, and all I can say is WOW !!
Kudos to you !!! "Keep Smiling "
Congratulations V!!! I'm so glad you got picked, you really deserve it! hugs, Janine
Congratulations V! :D
V! Having tasted each of your signature dishes (with an extra bonus of having you prepare some of them for me), I can say with absolute certainty that they've selected the right chef. Your passion for and involvement in Recipezaar makes you the perfect spokesperson. You've worked hard to make Recipezaar a great participatory website. And your recipes are always delicious. Congratulations from O-bag!
Oh, at last!!! We were so curious!!!! You're a great winner, and so pretty too!!! Congratulations, jubilations, and enjoy it all!!!
How cool is that, V!!! Congrats!!!
Congratulations, Chef V!
V! So happy for you, you truly are a very special person and deserving of this.
Congratulation!! Great job!!
Woo Hoo! That's fantastic! Congratulations Chef V.
Amazingly wonderful for you! And for me! I loved to come home from my weekend away to see YOU did it!!! Congratulations. They couldn't have picked a better Chef! You look FABULOUS!
I`m proud of you! You ROCK!!!!!!!
Congratulations, V!!!! I am so excited to see it is you!!!
I sincerely appreciate ALL the comments and kind words left here! Thank you all so much for being a part of this.... it wouldn't be the same without all my friends!!!! {blowing kisses}
OH WOW! Congratulations, Chef V! You deserve it! :D
WOW! I just saw this last night and enjoyed watching all of the demos. You did a fantastic job and the recipes look terrific! Congratulations, V! What a fantastic idea.
Congratulation Chef V. Good Job!
WAY TO GO, CHEF V!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS, SC
Congrats Chef V... move on over Next Food Network Star!! You are a natural and I cannot wait to try your recipes. You must be so proud of your Son as well. What a great experience to share with him, not to mention the lasting memories that were made! I loved watching and reading all about it. Thanks for taking us along for the ride, how exciting!
Job well Done...looking forward to seeing more.
Congratulations V!! You most certainly deserve the win! And maybe someday, I will be able to say "I know her!" when I see you on TV.
{waving madly to all} OMG I can't tell you how much all your comments have meant to me (I feel the love) I have a photo shoot and interview with a local newspaper coving this story today Came to grab a few recipes, and seeing all the kind words has been so encouraging! YOU GUYS ROCK!!! Thank you!
Congratulations, Chef~V!!!!!
I'm off to check the blog now.
Congratulations, Valonda! I'm so happy for you! BTW, you are so photogenic. Gorgeous photo!
Like Bergy said,,We can't see your video's..It says buffering
So cool, V! I haven't been online in so long - I've missed you! Congrats on the videos and I bet it was fun being flown to NY!
I guess a nice job! I can not view the video since I have dial up Good luck!
congrats V, I am so happy for you. You totally deserve it.
Congrats! I am happy for you!
WTG Chef V....can't wait to see the videos when they get fixed. I'm sure they are amazing. Even your pictures screams " I belong on tv"
Thank you to everyone for your incredibly kind words and compliments! I can’t begin to tell you how humbled I am by all of the comments and love!!! Each of you deserve a bunch of my favourite yellow roses - yellow for friendship!
Way to go Chef V. How totally awesome, for you and for us, that you have been selected . Keep up the good work!
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