Arroz con Chaya
A Yucatecan version of Gree.k Rice and Spinach Salad
Ingredients
1 Cup water
½ tsp pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp chicken stock (or vegetable) granules
1 lime
½ cup long-grain rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ kilo(I pound) chaya, (or other dark leafy green vegetable), steamed and chopped
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Arroz con Pollo
A chicken and rice dish
Ingredients
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 frying chicken cut up
1/8 teaspoon saffron (powdered)
1 small onion chopped
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 clove garlic minced
1 cup uncooked rice
salt and pepper to taste
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Beef Empanada Filling
Beef Filling for Empanadas
Ingredients
1 lb. ground meat
1 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped and peeled
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin powder
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Breakfast burrito
While the cholesterol will probably kill ya, it is a great way to start the day.
Ingredients
2 eggs
1/2 c cheddar cheese
1/2 avacado
2-4 strips of crispy bacon, crumbled
1 large flour tortilla
salt and pepper to taste
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Cafe Mexican
Chocolatey Mexican Coffee with dash of cinnamon
Ingredients
1 oz coffee liqueur
1/2 oz brandy
1 t. chocolate syrup
1 dash ground cinnamon
1 cup hot coffee
whipped cream
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Caldo De Res Beef Soup
This is a traditional Mexican beef and vegetable soup seasoned with cumin, cilantro and lime.
Ingredients
1lb beef shank
1 tomato, guartered
2 potatoes, cubed
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1/2 medium head cabbage, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 t chopped fresh cilantro
1 T salt
1/4 t ground cumin
2 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
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Capirotada
Mexican Style bread pudding. A great dessert for your mexican style banquet.
Ingredients
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 1/2 cups water
2 cinnamon sticks
6 whole cloves
8 1/2-inch thick slices French bread
2 eggs, separated
Canola oil for frying
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup slivered almonds
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Caramel
Caramel for dessert topping. Use to to your flan or other dessert offerings.
Ingredients
1 cup sugar
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Carne Asada
Carne Asada is a Mexican recipe for marinated, grilled beef served up in tortillas.
Ingredients
2 pounds flank steak
12 flour tortillas
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
4 cloves garlic crushed
1 medium onion chopped
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup salsa
1 cup guacamole
1 teaspoon tabasco
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Carne Asada II
Mexican style beef marinated in garlic and lime and broiled to perfection.
Ingredients
2 beef flank steaks 1 to 1 1/2 lb. each
2 T. dried oregano
2 t. salt
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1/2 c. lime juice
2 T. olive oil
1/2 t. pepper
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Cheese Enchiladas
Oven baked enchiladas filled with cheese. A cheesey mexican food delight.
Ingredients
12 corn tortillas
Canola Oil
12 oz enchilada sauce
1 lb. shredded Monterey jack cheese
1/4 lb. mild chedder or Romano or Parmesan cheese
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Cheese Enchiladas II
Bake enchiladas filled with cheese, onion, olives and mushrooms.
Ingredients
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Creole-style seasoning
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 onion, diced
1 (6 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
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Chicken Enchiladas
A great way to use leftover chicken. Chicken enchiladas with green onions and diced chiles.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast meat
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
6 (12 inch) flour tortillas
1/4 cup milk
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Chicken Flautas
Flautas with chicken filling, bell peppers, onions, and a tomato sauce.
Ingredients
3-4 Chicken boneless breasts
1 teaspoon Cumin
3 tablespoons Chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 medium Bell peppers
1 medium Onion
3 tablespoons Cooking oil
1 Canned chopped tomatoes
2 cups chicken broth
12 Soft tortillas
Salt to taste
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Chicken in Salsa Verde
A Chicken dish cooked with roasted chillis and green sauce.
Ingredients
2 t. canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken
1/2 onion chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb fresh or 12oz canned tomatillos
3 whole roasted green chillies, chopped
1/2 c apple juice
1 T fresh cilantro chopped
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Chicken Quesadilla
A tortilla folded over chicken and shredded cheese. A great snack for the kids.
Ingredients
12 ounces cooked chicken breast halves
2/3 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped green onion
8 Large flour tortillas
1 cup salsa
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Chihuahua Dog
A hot dog in a tortilla. This one is great for kids, parties with kids, and soccer picnics. What could be easier?
Ingredients
1 package Flour tortillas
1 package hot dogs
1 can refried beans
8 ounces grated cheddar cheese
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Chili con Queso
A cheesy dip for dressing your dishes or dipping tortilla chips
Ingredients
1 cup grated American cheese
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cream
1 medium tomato, chopped
1-2 Chopped green chiles
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
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Churros
A churro is a fried-dough pastry-based snack.
Ingredients
1 cup water
1/2 tablespoon oil
dash of salt
1 cup flour
oil for frying
sugar and cinnamon for sprinkling
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Cole Slaw
A nice cole slaw salad is a perfect side for any mexican style meal.
Ingredients
5 Cups Shredded Cabbage
1/2 Shredded Cup Carrot
4 Heaping Tablespoons Mayonnaise
3 Tablespoons Vinegar
3 Tablespoons Sugar
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Cooked Beans
Cooked Pinto or Black beans for the perfect side dish
Ingredients
2 lbs black or pinto beans
1 large onion
1 head of garlic
salt to taste
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Dulce de leche
A traditional caramel-like candy popular in Argentina
Ingredients
4 cups milk
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
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Easy Guacamole
Guacamole for dipping chips or including in your tacos, burritos or other mexican food dishes.
Ingredients
2 avocados
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 lime, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
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Easy Salsa
Fast and easy salsa. Usa as dip for tortilla chips or spread it on your tacos and burritos.
Ingredients
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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