I have to thank a little place called Lucca in Benicia, California for the inspiration for this appetizer. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I ordered their “poppers” and they came out wrapped in bacon! What? Bacon? On a popper? It’s genius! No breading and frying, just bacon. I’m not really sure what Lucca stuffs … Continue reading
A layer of chicken made “green” with tomatillos, cilantro and jalapeño – a layer of Monterey jack cheese and sour cream – and a layer of red Spanish rice made with leftover salsa make up the 3 color layers of the Mexican Flag into an excellent burrito. Green Chicken About 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken … Continue reading
Every once in a while I catch a show on the Food Network that has an off-the-wall challenge like “Make a main dish using only ingredients you find in these vending machines.” or “Cook for a class of 5th graders using only these utensils while cooking over a fire on the beach.” I personally love … Continue reading
Fried green tomatoes are a favorite of mine so, as a salute to Cinco de Mayo (and because I have a ton of them in the refrigerator), I decided to do a little experimenting with Fried Green Tomatillos. I used my basic fried green tomato coating, adding in a couple of different spices. The result … Continue reading
Here is a simple and flavorful side dish for your next fiesta. If you are vegan, omit the cheese topping (don’t worry, there’s enough flavor that no one would miss it). If you are trying to eat a little healthier, this is also a great way to dress up brown rice. Cook Cilantro Rice 1/2 … Continue reading
Coconut lime shrimp is a super easy, super yummy dish to make. You can have it as a stand-alone appetizer or, my favorite, in tacos. If making tacos, I recommend serving them with a slice of avocado, a little shredded Monterey Jack cheese, some fresh salsa verde, a little fresh cilantro and a squeeze of … Continue reading
I have always been a big fan of quesadilla. I remember after school heating up cheese on flour tortilla in the microwave. It was a satisfying snack. Sometimes I would get “fancy” and do it in a pan. It’s interesting though that every quesadilla I’ve ever had in a restaurant has prepared on a flour tortilla. When I moved to Northern … Continue reading
The idea for this recipe came to me one day while watching Guy Fieri’s “triple D” show on TV. He visited a diner that was serving cochinita pibil. Until that point, I had no idea such a thing existed but I knew I had to have some! I set out on an internet recipe quest to … Continue reading
I love corn tortillas, especially when they are hot off the griddle! If you start making these from scratch, there isn’t a taco leftover that your family won’t eat. Of course, they won’t eat storebought tortillas anymore either. Despite the fact that I use a tortilla press, I wasn’t always so well-equipped so many of … Continue reading
Like a smooth, sweet corn bread that you can eat with a fork, this recipe is tasty, sweet, and typically served served alongside rice and beans in many Mexican restaurants. Made very simply with few ingredients using masa (corn flour). Masa can typically be found at the grocery store near the hispanic foods, or in the baking aisle … Continue reading
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