Rajas Poblanas (Roasted Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce)
A rich and comforting Mexican side dish made with roasted poblano peppers, sweet corn, onions, and a creamy cheesy sauce. Perfect with tortillas, tacos, or as a side for grilled meats! Ingredients: 5–6 large poblano peppers 1 tablespoon oil or butter 1 medium white onion, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1.5 cups corn kernels […]
Copycat of An Old Classic mexican – The Enchirito
Ingredients (Serves 4) For the Enchirito Filling: 1 lb (450g) ground beef 1 small onion, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp taco seasoning (or 1 tsp each of chili powder, cumin, and paprika) 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 cup refried beans (canned or homemade) 4 large flour tortillas (10-inch) For […]
Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borracho)
Ingredients (Serves 6-8) For the Borracho Beans: 1 lb (450g) dried pinto beans (or 4 cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed) 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 small white onion, diced 2-3 jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded and diced (adjust for heat) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes, […]
Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)
Ingredients (Serves 6-8) For the Charro Beans: 1 lb (450g) dried pinto beans (or 4 cans of pinto beans, drained and rinsed) 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 small white onion, diced 2-3 jalapeño or serrano chiles, seeded and diced (adjust for heat) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 medium tomatoes, diced (or 1 can diced tomatoes, […]
Queso Fresco Avocado Wontons with Cilantro Lime Crema
Ingredients (Serves 4-6) For the Wontons: 24 wonton wrappers 2 ripe avocados, mashed 1/2 cup queso fresco, crumbled 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (adjust for heat) 1 tbsp lime juice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1/4 tsp ground cumin Vegetable oil, for frying For the Cilantro […]
Chicharrones en Salsa Verde and Chilaquiles Rojos
Ingredients (Serves 4-6) For the Chicharrones en Salsa Verde: 1 lb (450g) chicharrones (fried pork rinds), broken into bite-sized pieces 1 lb (450g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed 2-3 serrano chiles (adjust for heat) 1 small white onion, quartered 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 cup chicken broth 1 tbsp vegetable oil Salt […]
Guacamole with Chicharrónes
Ingredients (Serves 4-6) For the Guacamole: 3 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted 1 small white onion, finely diced 2 Roma tomatoes, diced 1-2 serrano chiles, seeded and finely diced (adjust for heat) 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime) 1 garlic clove, minced Salt to taste For the Chicharrónes: 1 […]
Bacon and Shrimp Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Ingredients (Serves 4-6) For the Poppers: 12 large jalapeño peppers 8 oz (225g) raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, and finely chopped 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp chili powder 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped Salt and pepper to […]
Crispy steak and guacamole
Ingredients (Serves 4-6) For the Crispy Steak: 1.5 lbs (680g) sirloin or flank steak, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp smoked paprika 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1/2 tsp onion powder Salt and pepper to taste For the Guacamole: 3 ripe avocados, peeled and […]
Puerco en Salsa Verde with Mexican Red Rice
Ingredients (Serves 4-6) For the Puerco en Salsa Verde: 2 lbs (900g) pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch chunks 1 lb (450g) tomatillos, husked and rinsed 2-3 serrano chiles (adjust for heat), stemmed 1 small white onion, quartered 3 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp salt (or to taste) […]