Mexican
Mexican cuisine is rich, diverse, and deeply rooted in the country’s history and culture. It combines indigenous Mesoamerican cooking traditions with Spanish influences and culinary techniques brought over during colonization.
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Shrimp Fajitas
Shrimp Fajitas are a popular Mexican dish that features shrimp marinated and then grilled or sautéed, then served with sautéed bell peppers and onions. The dish is often flavored with spices such as cumin, paprika, garlic powder, and lime juice, giving it a vibrant taste. Shrimp fajitas are usually served with warm flour or corn tortillas and can be accompanied…
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Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas
Discover how to make Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas, featuring savory fillings wrapped in delicious corn tortillas. What is an enchilada? An enchilada is a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla, fried briefly in oil so that it is still pliable, then rolled around a filling and covered with a savory sauce. Enchiladas can be filled with various ingredients, including…
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Capirotada
Capirotada is one of my most prized recipes. Capirotada is normally served during Lent and Easter, but I make it for Christmas also. While at the airline, I ate lunch at a little Mexican hole-in-the-wall restaurant, Rosita’s, at 24th Street and Buckeye in Phoenix. Sadly, a new freeway eventually took this restaurant out. This is the recipe for Capirotada that…
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Huevos Rancheros (Rancher’s Eggs)
Huevos Rancheros, (Rancher’s Eggs) is a popular breakfast dish consisting of sunny side-up eggs served in the style of the traditional large mid-morning fare on rural Mexican farms. What you should know… The basic dish is composed of fried eggs served on lightly fried corn tortillas topped with salsa. Mexican-style rice is a common accompaniment. Huevos Rancheros is typically…
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Mexican Street Churros
Mexican Street Churros are indeed a delightful treat, known for their crispy exterior and soft, doughy interior, often rolled in cinnamon sugar. Dipping Mexican Street Churros into Fabulous Hot Fudge Sauce or Ultimate Caramel Apple Dip enhances their indulgence, creating a perfect balance of flavors that elevates the churro experience, making them a favorite street food in Mexico and beyond.…
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Easy Refried Beans
If you need refried beans in a hurry, Easy Refried Beans is a darned good recipe. It rivals most restaurant refried beans that I’ve eaten. Refried beans are so versatile that they can be used in a variety of dishes. How to use refried beans… Tacos and Burritos: Spread refried beans as a base layer in tacos and burritos.…
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Birria Tacos
Birria is a stew from the State of Jalisco, Mexico. Here it is used to make delicious Birria Tacos. In this recipe the taco is filled, then fried with a bit of the beef broth. Very yummy!
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Birria de Res (Mexican Beef Stew)
Birria de Res is simply delicious. It is great for making Birria Tacos. I find myself making this stew just so that I can make Birria Tacos. What is Birria? During the conquest of the Aztec empire, the Conquistadors were faced with an overpopulation of goats, so they decided to give the animals to the natives. Goat meat…
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Mexican Street Corn (Elote)
Mexican Street Corn is grilled sweet corn on the cob, basted with mayonnaise, then sprinkled with spices and cotija cheese. It is a very popular street food in Mexico, usually served on a wooden stick.
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Sopa de Conchitas
Sopa de Conchitas is such a great soup. Usually you will have everything on hand to make it. Cut up leftover meat, such as chicken, beef or pork may be added to this. Ground beef may also be added. Many add potatoes, mixed vegetables or whatever else they like. This can also be made with elephant ear pasta, fideo,…
