Empanadas
A pastry stuffed with meat or other filling
Ingredients
3 c. flour
2 tbsp. butter or shortening
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
1 c. water
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Enchilada Sauce
Red enchilada sauce for use in beef enchiladas, cheese enchiladas or chicken enchiladas.
Ingredients
12 stemmed and seeded dried Anaheim chilis
1 qt. water
1 garlic clove, peeled
6 tbsp. lard or canola oil
2 tbsp. flour
3/4 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. salt
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Fajita Marinade
What table set with mexican food would be complete without fajitas? Here is a marinade for making a great fajita dish.
Ingredients
4 cups light soy sauce
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 cup lemon juice
4 teaspoons ground ginger
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Flan
A rich custard dessert with a layer of caramel.
Ingredients
1 can evaporated milk
1 can condensed milk
5 whole eggs
1/2 cup of sugar
1 tsp vanilla
pinch of salt
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Flour Tortillas
Never buy tortillas again with this home made recipe
Ingredients
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons shortening
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups hot water
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Horchata
In Latin America, horchata is a rice based beverage. This recipe flavors the drink with almonds, cinnamon and lime.
Ingredients
6 tablespoons dry white rice
1 cup blanched almonds
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 tsp lime zest
1 cup white granulated sugar
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Hot Salsa
Serrano chillis heat up this salsa.
Ingredients
4 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
2 - 4 Serrano chillis, finely chopped
2 teaspons lemon juice
salt to taste
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Mango Salsa
Excellent recipe for Mango Salsa that is perfect as a garnish for your fish dishes.
Ingredients
1 large mango, peeled and cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
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Menudo
Try this traditional mexican stew made with tripe
Ingredients
2 pounds tripe
Water
2 tablespoons shortening
2 eggs, separated
2 tablespoons chopped onions
2 tablespoons flour
1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
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Mexican Rice
Mexican Rice is a perfect addition to your mexican style meal. Made with long grain rice, broth, peas, tomato and chilis.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups long grain rice
1 cup peeled and chopped carrots
1/4 cup oil
3 1/2 chicken or vegetable stock
1 large onion, chopped
2/3 cup frozen peas
1/2 chili, de-seeded and chopped finely
2 large, crushed garlic cloves
salt and pepper
4 tomatoes, peeled and chopped
chopped fresh cilantro
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Mexican Seasoning Salt Free
Mexican seasoning without the added salt found in store brands
Ingredients
1/4 cup pure chile powder
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1 easpoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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Nachos
A quick family favorite for snacks, horederves or dinner.
Ingredients
1/2 lb grated sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 lb grated monterrey jack cheese
1 c chopped fresh tomatoes
1 bunch green onions, chopped
bag of tortilla chips - any shape
Optional additional toppings
1/2 lb ground beef cooked and spiced
1/2 lb shredded or chopped cooked chicken
jalapenos
sliced or chopped olives
chopped mushrooms
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Pico De Gallo
Pico de Gallo with chopped tomatoes, onions and cilantro.
Ingredients
4 ripe tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
4 jalapenos, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
salt to taste
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Pico de Gallo II
Serve this Pico De Gallo recipe with any of my mexican food recipes for some great meals.
Ingredients
3 ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, no stems
1 or more jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
3 green onions, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice or more to taste
salt to taste
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Pork Carnitas Tamale Filling
Carnitas are small pieces of refried seasoned pork. They give these tamales a flavor-intense filling.
Ingredients
2 1/2 pounds pork butt, cubed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 tablespoon salt
3 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
6 cloves minced
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Pork Chili Verde
Chili Verde made with pork and tomatillos.
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds cubed bonless pork shoulder
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup green chile sauce
2 cups tomatillos, husked and chopped
2 Anaheim Chiles, seeded and diced
4 cloves of garlic, diced
1 onion, diced
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons oil
2 cups water
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Refried Beans
Refried beans for burritos, taco salads, tostadas or just a side dish
Ingredients
2 lbs black or pinto beans -
cooked
10 Tbsp. oil
Chiles Güeros
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Salsa Ranchera
A quick and easy recipe for ranchera sauce.
Ingredients
2 Tomatoes
1-2 Serano Chilis
1 clove of garlic, peeled
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Salsa Verde
Mexican green sauce made with tomatillos and chiles. Serve with soft tacos or burritos and as a dip for corn chips
Ingredients
1 pound tomatillos
2 small chiles
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 teaspoon sugar
salt
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Sangria Alcohol Free
Sangria is a fruity and refreshing party beverage.
Ingredients
2 cups cranberry juice
4 cups orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 cups strawberry soda
1 orange, sliced
1 lemon, sliced
1 lime, sliced
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Mexican Recipes Part 2
