Gorditas de Harina
Directions : Mix the first 3 ingredients add lard and incorporate well add water little by little to form a nice dough. Knead 5 to 10 minutes make large balls I made 8 and let rest 15 minutes covered. Roll out thick and cook on a medium high heat in a comal. Let cool a […]
The traditional Mexican tamale filled with beans and cheese
Directions : 1. To make the beans: place 1 C. of rinsed, dry beans in your instant pot with 5 C. water. Place the lid on the Instant Pot, close the valve and allow to cook on high (manual) for 45 minutes. Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes then do a quick […]
TACO STUFFED SHELLS
Instructions Preheat oven to 350°. In a frying pan cook ground beef; add taco seasoning and prepare according to package directions. Add cream cheese, cover, and simmer until cheese is melted. Blend well. Set aside and cool completely. While ground beef is cooking, cook the pasta shells according to directions; drain and rinse with cold […]
Carne Asada Burrito Recipe (5 burritos)
Directions: Chop the steak and add the garlic salt, soy and olive oil. Let sit for 15 minutes or so or place in the fridge until you’re ready to cook. Heat a cast iron pan on high. Once the pan is hot, cook the steak in batches. Don’t crowd the pan and don’t stir the […]
Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake
Directions: to Make the crust: Butter a 9-inch springform pan – 2 3/4 inches high – and wrap the bottom of the pan in a double layer of aluminum foil; put the pan on a baking sheet. Stir the crumbs, sugar and salt together in a medium bowl. Pour over the melted butter and stir until all […]
AUTHENTIC CARNE ASADA TACOS
Directions: In a gallon size ziploc bag, combine orange juice, juice from 2 limes, crushed garlic, cilantro, salt, pepper, olive oil, jalapeno, and vinegar. Beat the steak with a kitchen mallet and then place it in the bag with the mixture. Make sure to seal the bag tightly. Squish the bag around to ensure that […]
Carne Guisada & Rice with chicken for dinner!
Directions: For Carne Guisada: In a large pan, brown the stew meat, onions and green pepper (if using) over high heat. Add the tomato sauce (or tomato), garlic powder (or fresh garlic), cumin, salt and pepper and stir well. Sprinkle the flour over the meat and mix well. Add the water (or stock) and mix […]
MENUDO ROJO
Directions: Cleaning and Soaking the Tripe Whether you are buying honeycomb tripe or another type of beef tripe, you want to take the time to trim away the fat. No one likes a greasy or foul-smelling menudo. After you trim the fat, cut the tripe into one-inch pieces and place in a large stock pot […]
Tres Leches Cake with Strawberries
Directions: Place oven rack in center of oven and preheat to 350 degrees. Butter bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch Pyrex dish , line bottom with parchment paper, and lightly butter parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Separate the eggs. Place the egg whites in a medium bowl […]
ARROZ CON CAMARON
Directions: 1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion and pepper and cook until softened slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until toasted to a golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. 2. Stir in chicken broth, tomato sauce, water, garlic powder and cumin. Season liberally with […]