Lentejas (Mexican Lentil Stew)
Directions: In a large Dutch oven, bring lentils and water to a boil with the 2 smashed garlic cloves and the sliced half of white onion. Reduce heat, cover with a lid and simmer over low for about 20 minutes, until lentils are tender but not breaking down. Drain the lentils and reserve the cooking […]
Mexican Shrimp in garlic Salsa with flour tortillas
Directions: Heat the oil in a pan. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes. Add the garlic and chili powder and saute until fragrant, about a minute. Add the tomato sauce, lime juice, salt and pepper and mix. Add the shrimp and cook for a few minutes on each side. Add the […]
Caldo De Queso: Mexican Cheese & Potato Soup
Directions: Wash throughly the green chilli peppers, roast them with the technique you prefer (in the oven, directly on the stove’s fire or on a comal or pan). Put them in a plastic bag or container and then wrap them in a kitchen cloth. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes. Remove the skin from the […]
Enchiladas Rib Eye with Aguachile
Directions: Toss together onion, 2 tablespoons of the oil, vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Heat a 12-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high. Season steak all over with 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the […]
Tacos de Adobada recipe
Directions: Preheat oven at 375˚F. In a blender combine chilies, garlic cloves, vinegar, juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Blend until all ingredients are combined, consistency should be paste-like. Set aside. Place a slice of meat between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using meat mallet (or rolling pin), gently flatten meat until it […]
Double Stuffed Apple Pie Cheesecake
Directions: To make the apple pie filling: Peel the apples and diced in about ½ inches cubes. In a large saucepan melt 1 Tablespoon butter, add chopped apples, brown sugar, fresh lemon juice, corn starch, water, and spices. Stir everything well, cover with a lid and cook over medium heat until the apples are slightly […]
Fresh snapped green beans & potatoes !
Directions: Bring pan to med/high heat Coat bottom of pan with EVOO Add onion and sautee until fragrant Add garlic and green beans, give it a stir Pour in liquid. Season to your liking. Add potatoes and a tbsp of butter, stir, reduce heat to med, cover, cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Enjoy !!
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe
Directions : To a large bowl, add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeño, cilantro, chop everything as big or as small as you’d like. 4 roma tomatoes, finely chopped 1 white onion, finely chopped 2 jalapeños, finely chopped ½ cup cilantro, chopped Step 2 With the shrimp, you can boil raw shrimp & let it cool down. Leave […]
Spicy Southern fried chicken
Directions: In a large bowl, lined with a brining or roasting bag, combine buttermilk, garlic, onion slices, 1/2 cup hot sauce and salt (if using). Add chicken and tie the bag close so that the chicken is completely submerged in the brine. Refrigerate for up to 3 hours. Pour off the brine and shake off […]
Mexican-Style Grilled Cheese
Directions: Prepare the bacon. Cook the bacon strips in a large frying pan over medium heat for 10-12 minutes until crispy. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate as you make prepare the rest of the grilled cheese. Melt several tablespoons of butter and coat one side of each slice of bread. Sprinkle […]