248 fresh cotija Recipes

  • Cowboy Chipotle Mango Quesadillas
    fresh pasilla chiles , fire roasted, stems and seeds remo... and
    16 More
    fresh pasilla chiles , fire roasted, stems and seeds removed, fresh anaheim chiles , fire roasted, stem and seeds removed, fresh green onions, grilled and chopped fine, cotija cheese, crumbled, approximately 1 1/2 cups (can be found in mexican markets), sharp cheddar, shredded (approximately 2 cups), parmesan, shredded (approximately 1 cup), chipotle mango pico de gallo , recipe follows, store-bought flour tortillas, tomatoes , brunoise or small dice, green onions, white and green parts, diced, fresh cilantro, leaves minced, jalapeno pepper , brunoise or small dice, ripe mango, peeled and small dice, garlic cloves, minced, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, drained and brunoise or small dice (recommended: embasa brand), lime, juiced , about 2 tbsp, salt and freshly ground black pepper
    45 min, 17 ingredients
  • Cilantro Pesto
    fresh cilantro , packed, pumpkin seeds, toasted and
    7 More
    fresh cilantro , packed, pumpkin seeds, toasted, cotija cheese, grated, garlic cloves, crushed, canola oil, canola oil, lime zest, grated, fresh lime juice, salt & freshly ground black pepper
    10 min, 9 ingredients
  • Chicken Carne Asada Tacos with Pickled Onions
    fresh orange juice (about 1 orange) and
    14 More
    fresh orange juice (about 1 orange), fresh lime juice (about 2 limes), sugar, cumin seeds, red onion, thinly vertically sliced, skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into thin strips, dried oregano, ground cumin, salt, freshly ground black pepper, corn tortillas, diced peeled avocado (about 1 avocado), crumbled cotija cheese, lime wedges (optional)
    30 min, 15 ingredients
  • Cilantro-Serrano Pesto with Grilled Chicken and Penne
    fresh cilantro, fresh mint, cotija cheese and
    11 More
    fresh cilantro, fresh mint, cotija cheese, toasted pecan halves, kosher salt, garlic cloves, serrano chile, seeded and sliced, extravirgin olive oil, sherry vinegar, freshly ground black pepper, boneless, skinless chicken breast, hot cooked penne pasta (about 3 oz uncooked ), tomatoes, halved
    14 ingredients
  • Hot-Smoked Salmon Quesadillas
    fresh lime juice, divided, chopped red onion and
    15 More
    fresh lime juice, divided, chopped red onion, chopped fresh cilantro, no-salt-added whole-kernel corn, drained, jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, black beans, rinsed and drained, hot-smoked salmon, flaked, shredded monterey jack cheese, grated cotija cheese, flour tortillas, halved grape tomatoes, diced peeled avocado, reduced-fat sour cream, salt, cilantro sprigs (optional), lime wedges (optional)
    17 ingredients
  • Pasta With Shrimp and Cilantro-Lime Pesto
    fresh cilantro, plus 1/4 cup chopped and
    9 More
    fresh cilantro, plus 1/4 cup chopped, scant green onion, chopped, fresh lime juice, garlic cloves, pressed, jalapeno, chopped and seeded, tb olive oil, linguine, uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tequila, cotija cheese (or feta)
    30 min, 10 ingredients
  • Not Really Esquites
    fresh ears of corn , leaves pulled back, silks removed and
    6 More
    fresh ears of corn , leaves pulled back, silks removed, butter, arbol chili powder , dried chili de arbol (ground in a spice grinder), limes, juiced, jalapeno pepper, cut in half, seeded, queso cotija, crumbled (parmesan will work), water
    12 min, 7 ingredients
  • Sassy Chicken Wraps W/Cilantro Pesto
    fresh cilantro leaves, pine nuts and
    18 More
    fresh cilantro leaves, pine nuts, cotija cheese (feta or grated parmesan will substitute), ground cumin, garlic cloves, minced, lime juice, salt, olive oil (more if desired), sun-dried tomato, tomato sauce, cayenne pepper, garlic clove, salt, vinegar, brown sugar, olive oil, whole wheat tortillas, red bell pepper, zucchini, cooked chicken breast, sliced
    40 min, 20 ingredients
  • Calabacitas con Elote (Zucchini with Corn)
    fresh corn kernels, olive oil, chopped onion and
    6 More
    fresh corn kernels, olive oil, chopped onion, garlic, minced, zucchini, sliced, roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped, fresh poblano chile pepper - seeded, deveined, and chopped, salt and black pepper to taste, crumbled cotija cheese
    50 min, 9 ingredients
  • Queso Fundido Queso Fundido
    fresh poblano chile , roasted, peeled and seeds removed and
    15 More
    fresh poblano chile , roasted, peeled and seeds removed, fresh red bell pepper , roasted, peeled and seeds removed, fresh yellow bell pepper , roasted, peeled and seeds removed, grated melting cheese , manchego , mozzarella or monterey jack, grated cotija cheese , romano or feta, grated panela cheese , dry cottage cheese or dry ricotta, white onion, peeled and diced, freshly ground black pepper, flour tortillas or corn tortillas, green salsa for garnish , recipe follows, tomatillos, husked, washed and cut into quarters, jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded if desired and roughly chopped, cold water, onion, cut in half, cilantro, stems and leaves, salt
    16 ingredients
  • Beto's Peruvian-Style Ceviche Beto's Peruvian-Style Ceviche
    fresh tilapia, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, fresh lime juice and
    13 More
    fresh tilapia, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, fresh lime juice, aji amarillo, cut into 1/4-inch dice, chopped fresh parsley, olive oil, minced garlic, aji amarillo paste, salt, black pepper, red onion, cut into 1/4-inch-dice, ears fresh corn, husks on, sweet potato , cut into 1/4-inch slices, chili powder, grated cotija cheese, tortilla chips , optional
    1 hour 5 min, 15 ingredients
  • Spinach Enchiladas (Emeril Lagasse) Spinach Enchiladas (Emeril Lagasse)
    poblano chile peppers , about 1 lb and
    46 More
    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
    4 hour 50 min, 47 ingredients
  • Chilies Stuffed with Pomegranate Salad Chilies Stuffed with Pomegranate Salad
    fresh poblano chilies (3 to 4 oz. each), orange juice and
    8 More
    fresh poblano chilies (3 to 4 oz. each), orange juice, lime juice, firm-ripe avocado (about 10 oz.), minced fresh jalapeno chili, chopped green onions, chopped fresh cilantro, pomegranate seeds, salt, crumbled cotija or feta cheese
    10 ingredients
  • Calabacitas Con Elote Zucchini With Corn Calabacitas Con Elote Zucchini With Corn
    fresh corn kernels, olive oil, chopped onion and
    6 More
    fresh corn kernels, olive oil, chopped onion, garlic, minced, zucchini, sliced, roma tomatoes, chopped, fresh poblano chili pepper, seeded and chopped, salt and pepper to taste, crumbled cotija cheese
    30 min, 9 ingredients
  • Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing (Aaron Sanchez) Chorizo and Cornbread Stuffing (Aaron Sanchez)
    fresh mexican chorizo, white onion, finely chopped and
    8 More
    fresh mexican chorizo, white onion, finely chopped, carrot, finely chopped, celery stalk, finely chopped, garlic cloves, finely chopped, coarsely crumbled cornbread, chopped fresh cilantro , plus more for garnish (optional), chicken stock (low-sodium store-bought is fine ), unsalted butter, grated cotija cheese, for garnish (optional)
    55 min, 10 ingredients
  • Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa  (Flautas Con Pollo) Chicken Taquitos With Warm Tomato Salsa (Flautas Con Pollo)
    cotija cheese, crumbled, cooked chicken, shredded and
    10 More
    cotija cheese, crumbled, cooked chicken, shredded, corn tortillas, roma tomatoes, chopped, tomatillos, chopped (optional), red onion, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, jalapeno chile, seeded, deveined, minced, mexican oregano (not as sweet as mediterranean), olive oil, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste
    30 min, 12 ingredients
  • Fabian's Chilaquiles Fabian's Chilaquiles
    fresh tomatillos, garlic clove, minced and
    6 More
    fresh tomatillos, garlic clove, minced, onion, finely chopped, corn tortillas, chopped into 1-inch squares, olive oil, salt, dried oregano, cotija cheese
    30 min, 8 ingredients
  • Aji Verde Sauce (For Peruvian Chicken) Aji Verde Sauce (For Peruvian Chicken)
    fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, extra virgin olive oil and
    5 More
    fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, extra virgin olive oil, water, jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and diced, garlic, minced, red wine vinegar, kosher salt
    5 min, 8 ingredients




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