Lentejas (Mexican Lentil Stew)

Ingredients: 1 cup dried green lentils 4 cups water 4 cloves of garlic, 2 smashed with the side of a knife, 2 finely minced 1 white onion, 1/2 sliced and 1/2 finely chopped 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or other light neutral cooking oil) 4 slices of thick center cut bacon, cut into 1/2 inch lardons 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1 plantain (ripe, green skinned with patches of black), […]
Mexican Shrimp in garlic Salsa with flour tortillas

Ingredients: 1 teaspoon oil 1 onions (chopped) 1 clove garlic (chopped) 2 finely chopped garlic teeth 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/2 cup tomato sauce juice of 1/2 a lime 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, to balance out the heat of the chili and the sourness of the lime juice) salt and pepper to taste 1/4 pound […]
Caldo De Queso: Mexican Cheese & Potato Soup

Ingredients: 200 gr (3/4 cup) fresh cheese (cut in cubes) 680 gr (1.5 lb) potatoes (cut into cubes of 2cm/0.8″) Green chillies (Anaheim, California, Poblano, italian, etc.) 200 gr (1 cup) Tomatos (diced) 50 gr (2/3 cup) onions (finely sliced) chicken broth or hot water 120 ml (1/2 cup) whole milk 1 garlic clove (finely chopped) 1 tsp oregano 3 tbsp oil (olive oil, canola oil, etc.) salt and pepper TURN TO THE NEXT PAGE TO READ […]
Enchiladas Rib Eye with Aguachile

Ingredients: 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 3 tablespoons, plus 1 tsp. olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, divided 1 (1-pound) boneless rib-eye steak (1 1/3-inches thick) 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice 2 teaspoons soy sauce […]
Tacos de Adobada recipe

Ingredients : 2 guajillo chilies 2 ancho chilies 2 garlic cloves 1 packed tsp achiote paste 1/4 cup white vinegar 1/2 cup orange juice 2 lbs boneless pork shoulder, sliced into 1/4-inch slices 10 slices of bacon 4 tbsp of canola oil 1 cup of white onion, finely chopped 1 cup of cilantro, finely chopped […]
Double Stuffed Apple Pie Cheesecake

Ingredients: Apple Pie Filling: 2 ¾ cups apples diced in ½ ich cubes (3 medium apples) 1 Tablespoon melted butter ¼ cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoons cinnamon ¼ teaspoon nutmeg 1 Tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 ½ Tablespoon corn starch ½ cup of water Graham Cracker Crust: 2 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs ¼ cup light brown sugar 1–2 teaspoons cinnamon (to taste) 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter-melted […]
Fresh snapped green beans & potatoes !

Ingredients: 2 lbs fresh green beans, trimmed 2 Russet potatoes diced in 1 inch cubes 1/2 onion diced 2 Tbsp minced garlic 1 tsp EVOO to coat bottom of pan 1/2 c vegetable stock (may use chicken stock or water) 1 tsp Paul Prudehome’s vegetable magic 1/2 tsp onion powder 1/4 tsp cracked pepper 1 […]
Mexican Shrimp Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients: 2 lb shrimp, cooked & cooled 4 roma tomatoes, finely chopped 1 white onion, finely chopped 2 jalapeños, finely chopped ½ cup cilantro, chopped 2 cup ketchup 2 cup Clamato juice 1 juice of orange, ¼ cup lime juice, fresh is best 2 tbsp hot sauce 1 tbsp salt 2 tsp black pepper 2 […]
Spicy Southern fried chicken

Ingredients: BRINE 1/2 gallon buttermilk 4 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 white onion sliced 1/2 cup hot sauce, I used Franks 3 Tablespoons salt, optional, but adds great flavor 3 lbs fresh whole chicken, cut up SEASONING BLEND 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar 1 Tablespoon salt, can add more if desired 1 Tablespoon black pepper 1 Tablespoon onion powder 1 Tablespoon cayenne, can more if desired 1 Tablespoon cajun seasoning 1 Tablespoon paprika 1 Tablespoon garlic powder 1 Tablespoon poultry seasoning 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon smoked salt 1/2 tablespoon chili powder 3 cups self-rising flour EGG MIXTURE 3 eggs […]
Mexican-Style Grilled Cheese

Ingredients: 8 slices sturdy bread, like sourdough 12 oz ball of Tropical Queso Oaxaca, grated 8 slices thick cut bacon Butter Garlic powder Chili powder Salt Tropical Crema Mexicana Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce Cook chorizo – pan cook or how my dad taught me .. add water to pan just to cover the bottom add […]