Monterrey Mexican Rice Salad 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 cup red salsa ((not chunky)) 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tsp kosher or sea salt 4 cups cooked long grain brown rice 1 box (10 oz frozen corn kernels, thawed and drained) 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1 small zucchini (washed and diced) 3 Roma … Read more
Jalapeno Poppers 6 large jalapeno peppers 1 cup Monterey jack cheese 4 strips bacon 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup bread crumbs oil for frying Cut up bacon in to small pieces and cook. Drain excess grease on paper towel. Cool bacon. Mix together cheese & bacon. **WEAR GLOVES** Remove jalapenos tops … Read more
Ancho Chili Chicken Soup 2 medium ancho chilies (chopped) 1 cup hot water 2 ribs celery (chopped) 1 medium onion (chopped) 2 large carrots (chopped) 1 cup diced winter squash 1 cup shredded cooked chicken 5 cups chicken broth 1 tsp Mexican oregano Put ancho chilies in a skillet over 30 tmedium-high heat and saute, … Read more
Jicama Salsa 1 cup finely diced jicama 1/2 cup finely diced tomatilla 1/2 cup finely diced red onion 3 Tbsp chopped cilantro 3 Tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp honey 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp finely chopped jalapenos Combine all ingredients in a glass bowl and stir well. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for … Read more
Yuca Empanada Dough 1 lb raw yuca (peeled) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 cup cold water Grate the peeled yuca into a bowl lined with a clean flour-sack or similar towel. Lift the towel from the bowl and squeeze the yuca until all the moisture is removed. Get out a saucepan and pour in the … Read more
Turkey Empanadas 1 lb ground turkey meat 1 medium sweet onion (finely diced) 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp cinnamon 1/2 tsp cumin pinch ground cloves 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar 1/2 cup raisins refrigerated pie crust sheets – for 2 pie crusts In a large cast iron skillet, brown the turkey. … Read more
Beef 1 lb. lean ground beef 1 – 1.27 oz. package Fajita Seasoning 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 green bell peppers (chopped) 2 Red Bell Peppers – chopped 1 onion – chopped 10 – 10 inch Flour Tortillas 1 – 8 oz. package shredded Cheddar cheese 1 tablespoon bacon bits 1 – 8 oz. package … Read more
Easy Skillet Chilaquiles 12 small corn tortillas (torn into small strips) 2 Tbsp cooking oil 1 to 2 cups homemade salsa (roja or verde) 1 cup shredded cooked chicken 1 cup grated Pepper Jack cheese homemade salsa for topping In large skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil; when hot add the tortilla strips and … Read more
Beef Hominy Stew 2 lbs beef stew meat 1 Tbsp cooking oil 1 large sweet onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (crushed) 1/4 tsp kosher salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 cups water 1 – 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes 2 Tbsp tomato paste 1 – 28 oz can hominy Get … Read more
Spiced Pork Baked In Corn Husk Blankets 1 Tbsp chile powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 tsp brown sugar 1 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1.5 to 2 lbs pork tenderloin (cut into 6 pieces) 6 clean dried corn husks (soaked for 1 hour in warm … Read more
Brown Rice Spanish Skillet 1 Tbsp cooking oil 2 cups uncooked brown rice 1 large sweet onion (diced fine) 1 medium green bell pepper (diced fine) 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth 1 – 15 oz can diced tomatoes-green chili blend 1/2 tsp kosher salt 3 Tbsp chipotle pepper Add oil in large skillet … Read more
Sizzling Mixed Pepper Fajitas 1 lb. chicken breast – boned and skinned 1 large red onion 1 large carrot 1 sweet red bell pepper 1 sweet green bell pepper 1 sweet yellow bell pepper high heat cooking oil 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 – 15 oz cab black beans (rinsed and drained well) 1/2 tsp … Read more