132 fresco mexican fresh Recipes

roasted red peppers, drained, fire-roasted tomatoes, kosher salt, divided, poblano chiles, olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, jalapeno chile, chopped, coriander seeds, crushed with a pan, peeled, deveined shrimp , halved lengthwise, cream cheese, at room temperature, shredded jack cheese, crumbled queso fresco* (mexican-style fresh cheese ), cilantro sprigs

salt, nopales, trimmed, scraped , cut into strips, tomato, cored, peeled, diced, onion, diced, fresh cilantro stems, chopped, olive oil, balsamic vinegar or 1 tbsp cider vinegar, oregano, salt, romaine lettuce leaves, queso fresco, mexican, crumbled, pickled jalapeno peppers, drained, sliced, radishes, thinly sliced

fresh tomatillos, fresh serrano chiles, garlic cloves, unpeeled, onion, coarsely chopped, olive oil , as needed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh cilantro leaves, chicken broth or more as needed, vegetable oil, corn tortillas , cut into eighths, preferably stale (spread out to dry overnight), roasted tomatillo salsa, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, crumbled queso fresco *** or a mild feta, onion, separated into rings, mexican crema , creme fraiche or sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

fresh poblano chiles (about 4), white onion , cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch-wide strips (1 3/4 cups), salt, unsalted butter, fresh serrano chile, minced (1 tsp), including seeds, garlic cloves, minced, dried oregano (preferably mexican), crumbled, oounces dried cavatappi or penne, crema or creme fraiche, queso fresco or mild feta, crumbled (1 cup)

cactus pieces, tomatoes, yellow onion, jalapenos (depends on your taste), fresh cilantro, queso fresco (mexican cheese), lemon juice, salt, fresh garlic

pita bread , amount you need, refried beans, previously pan fried tender thin steak, chopped or slivered, sliced onion, chopped fresh tomato, avocado, cubed or slices, queso fresco or feta cheese, crumbled, cilantro leaf, finely chopped, drops fresh lime juice, drops chipotle chiles or 3 -5 drops any green chili peppers or 3 -5 drops red chili sauce, sour cream (optional), butter (optional)

olive oil, fresh poblano chiles,* seeded, chopped (about 1 1/2 cups), skinless boneless chicken breast halves or cutlets, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick strips, ground cumin, chili powder, bottled red taco sauce, frozen mixed white and yellow corn kernels, thawed, patted dry, burrito-size flour tortillas, grated four-cheese mexican blend or queso fresco (about 8 oz), chopped fresh cilantro

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, eggs, beaten, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, ground pepitas, panko crumbs, half-and-half, butter, melted, egg yolk, corn from 1 ear, divided, chopped white onion, freshly chopped cilantro leaves, minced jalapeno, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, egg white, extra-virgin olive oil, diced mango, diced white onion, freshly chopped cilantro leaves, sugar, minced jalapeno, salt, chicken broth, half-and-half, queso fresco , for serving

tomatillo , husks discarded and cut into quarters, green serrano chilies, coarsely chopped, white onion, chopped, garlic cloves, quartered, salt, water, vegetable oil, fresh cilantro, finely chopped, vegetable oil, corn tortillas, cooked chicken, shredded (from 1 chicken breast half), crema (sour cream), white onion, finely chopped, queso fresco, finely crumbled (mexican fresh cheese)

vegetable oil, grain white rice, onion, finely diced, hot vegetable or chicken broth, preferably homemade, salt, poblano chiles , roasted, peeled, stemmed, seeded (see note), and cut into strips, fresh or thawed frozen corn kernels, mexican queso fresco or feta cheese, flatleaf parsley, leaves only, finely chopped

dried pinto bean, olive oil, onion, minced, garlic cloves, minced, dried mexican oregano, crumbled, salt , to taste, chipotle chile in adobo, minced (optional), queso fresco (accompaniment ), fresh cilantro , coursely chopped (accompaniment), corn tortillas

butter or safflower oil, white onion, finely chopped, garlic, peeled and minced, fresh corn kernels, sea salt , or to taste, chopped epazote, poblano chiles , roasted and peeled, queso fresco , cut into 6 thick slices, mexican crema , recipe follows, manchego cheese, grated, heavy cream, buttermilk, longgrain unconverted white rice, vegetable oil, white onion, finely chopped, garlic, peeled and minced 3 1/2 cups water

fresh masa harina flour (or 2 and 1/4 cups masa harina mixed with a scant 1 and 1/2 cups hot tap water), lard or 2 tbsp shortening, flour , plus, flour , for the masa harina, salt, baking powder, brothy beans, coarsely pureed with a little broth, chorizo sausage (see chorizo), vegetable oil (for frying ), green tomatillo sauce (see tangy tomatillo sauce), mexican queso fresco (or a cheese like feta, farmers cheese or a mild parmesan), sliced romaine lettuce, radishes, sliced paper thin

poblano chile peppers , about 1 lb, fresh spinach, stems removed and well rinsed, unsalted butter , plus 4 tablespoons, chopped yellow onions, chopped garlic, chili powder, salt, ground black pepper, cayenne, all-purpose flour , plus 1/4 cup, half-and-half, cubed queso fresco or queso blanco, cubed pepper jack, plus 1 cup grated, grated cotija or parmesan, vegetable oil, corn tortillas, chicken stock, heavy cream, refried beans , recipe follows, mexican rice , recipe follows, dried pinto beans , soaked overnight in a large bowl with water to cover by 2-inches, and drained, bay leaf, bacon drippings or lard, chopped yellow onions, minced garlic, minced, seeded jalapeno, chili powder, ground cumin, salt, cayenne, chopped oregano, grated queso blanco, minced fresh cilantro, garnish, lard, ground pork, chorizo , halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, chopped white onions, chopped green bell peppers, minced garlic, grain rice, tomato, peeled, seeded and chopped, chicken stock , or water, salt, saffron, chopped fresh oregano leaves, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, chopped green onions

fresh tomatillos, fresh serrano chiles, garlic cloves, unpeeled, onion, coarsely chopped, olive oil , as needed, salt and freshly ground black pepper, fresh cilantro leaves, chicken broth or more as needed, vegetable oil, corn tortillas , cut into eighths, preferably stale (spread out to dry overnight), roasted tomatillo salsa, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, crumbled queso fresco *** or a mild feta, onion, separated into rings, mexican crema , creme fraiche or sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

fresh tomatillo, fresh serrano chilies, garlic cloves, unpeeled, onion, coarsely chopped, olive oil , as needed, salt & freshly ground black pepper, fresh cilantro leaves, chicken broth , as needed (or more, use vegetable stock if desired), vegetable oil, corn tortillas , cut into eighths, preferably stale (spread out to dry overnight), roasted tomatillo salsa, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, queso fresco, crumbled or 1/2 cup mild feta, onions, separated into rings, mexican crema , creme fraiche or 1/2 cup sour cream, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces, sliced fresh mushrooms, zucchini, diced, tomatoes, chopped, red bell pepper, chopped, eggplant, diced, white onion, chopped, lime juice, vegetable oil, salt, garlic powder, ground cumin, pepper, soft taco-size corn or flour tortillas, warmed, toppings: shredded cabbage , crumbled queso fresco (fresh mexican cheese)

mexican queso fresco or mild feta cheese, broken into small pieces, half-and-half, bottled aji amarillo puree (available at kitchenmarket.com), garlic clove, peeled and smashed, black pepper, fresh yuca (cassava) or 1 1/2 lb frozen peeled yuca (not thawed), vegetable oil, salt, garnish: fresh lime wedges (preferably key limes)