Raspberry Mango Salsa Makes: 2 ½ cups 1 pint red raspberries Meat of 2 mangoes, cut into chunks ½ C jicama, julienne ½ C red onion, minced 2 red Fresno…
Category: Mexican
Spices Used in Mexican Foods
Spices Used in Mexican Foods Do you love Mexican food? The spices help give it a one-of-a-kind flavor that you desire. You don’t have to let others do the cooking…
Getting To Know Your Peppers
Chili peppers are a common ingredient in Mexican cuisine. There are more than 150 varieties of peppers and each one has a flavor that is unique. If you choose to…
Decorating Your Dinner Table for Cinco de Mayo
What event occurred on May 5th and is celebrated each year? Cinco de Mayo, of course! This holiday commemorates the 1862 Battle of Puebla. You may be surprised to know,…
Avocados Are Not Only For Guacamole
Have you had your Alligator Pear today? You have if you’ve eaten an avocado! Avocados are the large fruit of the avocado tree. It is in the same family as…
Agua Fresca de Sandia (Fresh Watermelon Drink)
Ingredients8 cups loosely-packed seeded watermelon chunks1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves12 ounces sparkling waterSugarIce cubesMint sprigs (for garnish) Directions To process easily, divide the watermelon into 2-cup portions. Add the…
Chimichangas de Carne de Res (Shredded Beef Chimichangas )
Ingredients4 (12 inch) flour tortillas8 cups precooked shredded beef4 avocados, skinned and seeded1 cup sour cream2 pickled jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced2 tablespoons juice from the pickled jalapeno chilies1/4 cup…
Huevos Rancheros
Ingredients Directions Using a blender, blend the grilled tomatoes. Strain well. In a frying pan using a small amount of oil, saute the sliced onions and Pablano peppers. Next, add…
Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip)
Queso Blanco Dip (White Cheese Dip) Ingredients1 cup cheese (Monterey jack, Asadero or Chihuahua), finely shredded4 ounces green chiles1/4 cup half-and-half2 tablespoons finely chopped onion2 teaspoons ground cumin1/2 teaspoon salt1…
Sweet Corn Cake
Ingredients1/2 cup butter, softened1/3 cup masa harina1/4 cup water1 1/2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed1/4 cup cornmeal1/3 cup white sugar2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking powder 8×8…