Category Archives: Mexican

Sunday Suppers: Cinco De Mayo Preparation

Posted on 04/28/2013 by

This is a week ahead of time so everyone can plan ahead. Of course nothing says you can’t make a few of these earlier in the week. Instead of a full menu, we’re going al a carte this week. Mix … Continue reading →

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Mexican Salad

Posted on 04/09/2013 by

Broken tortilla chips can be added to give this a little more crunch if desired. Layered Mexican Salad For Beans 1/2 lb black beans 1 cup red chili sauce or salsa 4 green onions white and green parts chopped and … Continue reading →

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Bloody Mezcal

Posted on 03/21/2013 by

It seems like there may be a trend to eliminate some items from the liquor cabinet. Of course if you come up with too many good drinks then it just means another bottle may need to be bought. I used … Continue reading →

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Mexico Saves the Day

Posted on 03/15/2013 by

This started out as a filling to stuff inside bok choy leaves. I chopped up the white parts of the leaves, grilled some pineapple and marinated chicken and threw in a fresh mango. Then the problems started. First off there … Continue reading →

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Portobello Avocado and Spinach Burritos

Posted on 03/11/2013 by

I am not really sure these could be classified as true burritos but close enough. Nothing says you can’t add black beans or rice or both to the mix. Make sure to cut way too much avocado because it has … Continue reading →

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Stuffed Peppers Again!

Posted on 02/26/2013 by

What can we say, but there are almost as many ways to stuff a pepper as there are to stuff a chicken. This recipe took advantage of many leftover ingredients from an earlier taco night but nothing says you cannot … Continue reading →

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Grapefruit and Rosewater Margaritas for Ladies Night

Posted on 02/21/2013 by

Donna over at The Slow Roasted Italian informed us last week that Feb. 22 is National Margarita Day. This posed a dilemma for us, albeit a happy one. We love us some margaritas and thought we might just have exhausted … Continue reading →

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Black Bean and Sweet Potato Empanadas with Red Chili Sauce

Posted on 02/15/2013 by

These are perfect as a first course, party snack or for lunch. The empanada can be made ahead of time and frozen, then thawed out and baked. It holds up well to reheating also. Almost anything can be used as … Continue reading →

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Mezcarita

Posted on 01/31/2013 by

The smokey mezcal really pops in this twist on a standard margarita. Make sure to use freshly squeezed lime juice only. Mezcarita 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice 1 oz mezcal 1/2 oz triple sec Mix everything together and pour … Continue reading →

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Chorizo Hash

Posted on 01/26/2013 by

This is a great way to give breakfast some flair. Good chorizo can be found at most supermarkets or at any Mexican grocery. Make sure to buy it fresh, in links and not prepacked like breakfast sausage. Chorizo Hash 1lb … Continue reading →

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