Rajas con crema is one of my favorite dishes to prepare when I’m entertaining a large crowd. It is a versatile topping that can be eaten in burritos, sandwiches, burgers, or served with tostada chips. Adding corn is optional but i recommend you do; the sweet corn kernels compliment the smokey and spicy flavors of …
Buñuelos are crispy, flaky, and delicious. They are typically made during the holiday season like Christmas and New Years and they are so easy to make! Here is what you will need: -Makes about 26 buñuelos 1 kg. of white flour or 2.2 lb. (approx. 7 1/2 cups) 1/2 cup vegetable oil for dough and …
If you’re a fan of chipotle peppers then this dish is for you. If you are entertaining a large crowd, it can be made ahead of time and stored refrigerated until it is time to eat. Ingredients: Serves 2 2 medium chicken breasts, diced 1/2 white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves. minced 1 tomato, diced …
You can find corn gorditas on the menu of practically every mexican restaurant you run into. They can be stuffed with chile colorado, beans with cheese, and just about anything else your heart desires! These taste just like the ones I ate growing up at the street festivals in Mexico. Hope you try them. Makes …
Not only will this flavorful stuffing complement your holiday turkey, but it will also leave you begging for leftovers! This stuffing will taste just as delicious the next day; just top it off with an over-easy egg and ta-da! Breakfast! Enjoy it. Happy Holidays! Prep time: 15 min. Bake time: 20 min. Temp. 400 …
Ingredients: 2 medium russet potatoes 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella or any type white cheese 3 tbsp. chopped, green onion, optional 3 eggs, yolks and whites separated 2 cups water olive or vegetable oil for frying salt, pepper to taste – Scrub, peel, and cube potatoes. In a small pot, boil potatoes in water …
Chilaquiles is a traditional Mexican dish and one of my favorite dishes to have for breakfast on special occasions. They taste great with a sprinkle of queso fresco and finely chopped onions but I in my home, we always top ours off with an over-easy egg. You can’t go wrong with that! The sauce is … Continue reading »
Like potato salad, chicken salad can be prepared in a variety of ways. This recipe calls for fruit like grapes and green apples but you can add any other fruit your heart desires! The dressing is composed of mayonnaise and media crema, or table cream. It is very common in Mexico to mix media … Continue reading »
I love potato salad but I have to admit, I get tired of it. Substituting potatoes for sweet potatoes gives the typical salad a nice twist. The bacon in this salad adds bite and a little extra flavor. Serves 2 large portions or 4 side dish portions 1 large sweet potato, peeled … Continue reading »
Like I’ve said many times before – I love ALL food! The flavors in Asian cuisine are addicting and today I felt like having something different from the usual Latin dish. This salad is fresh and flavorful. It’s perfect for a hot summer day and perfect for entertaining. Serve it as a side dish next … Continue reading »
So perhaps a hot soup is not as appetizing in the spring as it is in the winter, but if you love turkey, potatoes, and pasta, does the weather even mater? The broth is light, buttery, and full of flavor. This dish is a hit in my home time after time. Ingredients for meatballs: 1/2 … Continue reading »
If you feel you like eating something full of flavor but on the lighter side, try stuffed squash, or calabasas rellenas. Serve them with a side of rice or in this case, a simple to make quinoa salad. Enjoy! Ingredients for squash: 4 large Mexican squash sliced in half 1 large skinless, chicken … Continue reading »
If you are a fan of lemonade, perhaps you’d like to try this version. It is fresh tasting and delicious. Use your favorite sweetener and serve over ice. Ingredients: 1 large cucumber, ends removed 1/4 cup water (to facilitate the blending process) 1 cup, fresh squeezed lime juice 1 1/2 cups sugar or sweeten to … Continue reading »
