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
Fruit Custard Tart **Sweet Pastry Crust** 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature) 1/4 cup sugar 1 large egg (lightly beaten) **Pastry Cream** 1 1/4 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 large egg yolks 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 … Read more
Grilled Vegetables 1 Zucchini Squash 1 Yellow Squash 1 Sweet Bell Pepper 10 Small Tomatoes Salt to taste. Cut all in to pieces about 2′ pieces. Put on skewers. Lightly Salt to taste. BBQ on grill over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until vegetables are tender. Vegetarian American
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
Classic Shrimp Ceviche 1/2 lb tiny cooked shrimp (coarse chopped if you wish) 1 cup finely diced cucumber 1/2 cup finely diced ripe avocado 1/2 cup finely diced Roma tomatoes 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2 Tbsp Franks Red Hot sweet chili sauce (or similar) 1 jalapeno chili … Read more
