Archive for the 'Mexican' Category

Super Tasty Tricolor Rajas Recipe

Saturday, October 18th, 2008

Tri-Color Rajas
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded
1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded
1/2 red bell pepper, seeded
3/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded
1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper
2 tablespoons ripe olives, chopped
Cut bell peppers into 6 strips each, then cut crosswise in halves.
Arrange strips flesh side up on an ungreased ovenproof dish.
A good way to arrange them is to visualize […]

Garlic olives Recipe

Sunday, August 17th, 2008

Garlic Olives
2 cups canned green olives, drained
2 cloves garlic, slivered
3 thin slices lemon
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
3 bay leaves
Whole sprigs dried oregano
1/4 cup sherry or vinegar
Olive oil
Combine olives, garlic, lemon slices, peppercorns, bay leaves, sprigs of oregano and sherry in a jar.
Add oil to cover.
Marinate at least 24 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
Makes 2 cups.

Mexican Pork and Pineapple Meatballs Recipes

Tuesday, May 13th, 2008

1 1/2 lb ground pork;
6 Scallions; finely chopped
1 Red/green/yellow pepper;
-seeded finely chopped -may use a comb of 3 peppers 1 c Whole wheat bread crumbs;
-fresh Salt to taste Pepper to taste 2 Eggs
8 oz Cn pineapple; in natural
-juice; drained 1/4 c All-pupose flour;
1 tb Water;
1/4 c Dry bread crumbs;

Breakfast Burritos(Serves 12)

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

1 16 ounce hashed brown potatoes
12 eggs
1 large onion — chopped
1 green pepper — chopped
1/2 pound pork sausage — browned and drained
12 flour tortillas — 10 inches warmed
3 cups Cheddar cheese — about 12oz,shredded
Salsa — optional
In a large skillet, fry hash browns according to package directions; remove and set aside. In a large bowl, beat […]

Neiman-Marcus Chili Con Queso (Tortilla) Soup

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

1 large onion — finely chopped
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 cans mild green chiles — drained, seeded,
– and finely chopped, — (4-oz each) 4 cans plum tomatoes — drained seeded and
– finely chopped, (14 — 1/2-oz each) 4 packages cream cheese — cut into bits (3-oz
– each) 2 cans chicken broth — (14 1/2-oz each)
3 cups […]

Peach-habanero salsa

Friday, November 2nd, 2007

Peach-Habanero Salsa
This is marvelous served with pork.
3 large ripe peaches, peeled, pitted, skins removed, minced 1/2 habanero chile, seeded and finely minced, or to taste 2 tablespoons finely minced red onion Juice of 1 lime 1 tablespoon light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground […]

Empanadas De dulce

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

Empanadas de Dulce
2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup lard or butter 1/4 cup water Fillings of applesauce, pineapple, peaches, mincemeat or pumpkin
Combine flour, baking powder and salt. Blend in butter to crumbs. Add water and mix until pastry dough comes to a ball, leaving the […]

Calcutta Pasta Sauce

Wednesday, October 31st, 2007

2 tb Butter
1 1/2 tb Surprisein seed; crushed
1 tb Paprika
3 Garlic cloves; minced
2 tb Fresh ginger root; minced
2 Jalapenos; seeded and minced
3 1/2 c Chopped fresh or canned
– tomatoes 1 ts Cardamom; ground
1/2 tb Garam masala
1/2 c Plain yogurt
1/2 c Heavy cream (opt’l.)
– (for richer sauce) 1/4 c Fresh cilantro; chopped
Saute cumin, paprika, garlic, ginger […]

Cathe’s Green Enchiladas

Tuesday, October 30th, 2007

12 Corn tortillas (frozen),
-thawed 1/2 c Bacon grease (or oil)
4 tb Butter
2 c Monterey Jack, grated
-(8 oz package) 1/4 c Flour
3/4 c Onion, chopped
1 cn Chicken broth
1 Chicken bouillon cube
-dissolved in 6 oz Water
1 c Sour cream
4 oz Jalapenos, canned
Cook tortillas, one at a time, for 15 seconds in hot bacon grease or oil. Place […]

Chicken Puff Bravo

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

3/4 lb Velveeta Mexican Pasteurized
-Process Cheese Spread With Jalapeno Pepper,cubed 1/2 c Sour cream
1/4 ts Garlic salt
2 Eggs,separated
2 10 oz pkg. frozen chopped
-spinach,thawed,well drained 3 c Chopped cooked chicken
1/4 c Chopped red or green bell
-pepper 1 4 oz can sliced
-mushrooms,drained 2 8 oz cans refrigerated quick
-crescent dinner rolls In a 3 quart saucepan, combine process […]

Chocolate enchiladas

Sunday, October 28th, 2007

Chocolate Enchiladas
3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups milk 2 large eggs 1/2 recipe Kahlúa Chocolate Pudding
Put all ingredients except pudding in a food processor fitted with the metal blade or in a blender and process for 1 minute. Scrape down the sides […]

Mexican Cabbage relish

Saturday, October 27th, 2007

Mexican Cabbage Relish
Posted by Chyrel 10/4/2001 11:18 am
Serves 3 - 4 as a side dish.
Mix together: 1 cup green cabbage, finely chopped 3 tablespoons kosher salt
Let sit for 10-15 minutes, then rinse thoroughly and drain.
Stir in: 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted in a dry cast-iron pan 1/4 cup […]

Sour Cream Turkey Enchiladas

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

1 cn Condensed cream of chicken
-soup (10 3/4 oz) 1/2 c Sour cream
1 tb Flour
1/4 c Sliced green onions
2 c Diced cooked turkey
1 c Frozen corn,broccoli and
-red pepper mixture 12 ea Flour tortillas
4 oz American cheese, cubed
1 tb Milk
1/4 c Stuffed green olives
1 tb Cilantro
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking […]

Mexican Chocolate cake

Wednesday, October 24th, 2007

Mexican Chocolate Cake
2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup water 1/2 cup (1 stick) margarine 1/2 cup vegetable oil 4 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sift together the sugar, flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon. Set aside.
In […]

Green Chile Enchilada sauce

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007

Green Chile Enchilada Sauce
This is New Mexico-style.
2 teaspoons olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cups green chile, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup tomato, chopped 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups water
Heat a saucepan over medium heat; add oil and sauté the garlic for 1 or 2 minutes or […]

Hacienda Dip

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

1 pk Cream cheese, softened
1 Jar (250 ml) salsa
Cream together cream cheese and alsa. Chill for 1/2 hour. Serve with Nacho or Tortilla chips. Origin: Back of coupon for salsa Shared by: Sharon Stevens.

Kashmiri Chicken

Sunday, October 21st, 2007

4 Chicken Drumsticks, Skinned
4 Chicken Thighs, Skinned
5 oz Natural Yogurt
4 tb Tikka Curry Paste
2 tb Sunflower Oil
1 md Onion, Peeled, Thinly Sliced
1 Clove Garlic, Peeled and
-Crushed 1 ts Ground Surprisein
1 ts Chopped Fresh Ginger
1/2 ts Chilli Paste
4 tb Chicken Stock
2 tb Ground Almonds
Salt ———————————TO GARNISH——————————— Toasted Flaked Almonds Flat-Leaf Parsley ———————————-TO SERVE———————————- Cooked Pilau Rice […]

Turkey & Cranberry Chili

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

1/2 Recipe chili base
-(See Separate RECIPE) 1 ts Sugar
1 tb White vinegar
1/2 c Fresh or frozen cranberries
1 lb Boneless turkey breast
-in 1-in cubes 1/2 c Chicken stock
-OR low-sodium chicken broth Salt; to taste 12 Tortillas
1 c Sour cream
PREPARE OR DEFROST chili base. Combine the sugar and vinegar in a deep oven-proof skillet or Dutch oven, […]

Southwestern Cheese Cake

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

16 oz Cream cheese (soften)
2 c Grated cheddar cheese
1 1/2 pk Taco seasoning
3 Eggs (room temperature)
1 4 oz can chopped green
Chilies (drained) 2/3 c Salsa
Combine cheese, beat until fluffy. Stir in 1 cup sour cream & taco seasoning. Beat in eggs one at a time. Fold in green chilis. Pour into a 9 inch springform […]

Mexican Lentil Casserole (Vegan)

Saturday, October 20th, 2007

1/2 c Chopped onions
1/2 c Chopped green bell peppers
1/2 c Chopped celery
4 c Water
1 c Lentils, uncooked (7 1/2
Ounces) 1 1/2 c Cooked brown rice
1 6 ounce can tomato paste
1 1/4 oz Packet taco seasoning mix
1/2 ts Chili powder
In a medium saucepan, combine onions, green pepper, celery and water. Bring to a boil over medium […]