118 good mexican Recipes

green plantain or two small ones, garlic cloves, olive oil, vegetable oi(frying ), a yellow onion, salt, a pilon or in other words a mortar and pestle is recommended, crispy pork rinds 3-4 pieces ( preferably fresh from a good mexican supermarket)

del monte mexican-style tomatoes, tomato sauce, onion, chopped, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, bell pepper, diced, jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced, chili powder

monterey jack cheese, grated, cream cheese , cut into cubes, cheddar cheese, grated, ground beef, onion, chopped, garlic clove, oil, chili powder, tomato paste, water, chopped olives, doritos, crushed (taco flavor is good)

vegetable oil, a medium onion, chopped, garlic clove, minced, ground beef (or meat of your choice), taco seasoning, diced tomatoes (i use the 1 with green chilies), corn, drained, black beans, drained and rinsed, kidney beans, drained and rinsed, sour cream, shredded cheese (a mix of cheddar and pepper jack is good), black olives, sliced, pasta (i use large elbow macaroni)

unsalted butter, plus more for greasing, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, good-quality unsweetened cocoa powder, all-purpose flour, ground mexican cinnamon (canela), pequin chili powder or cayenne pepper, kosher salt, baking powder

chicken broth, salt, plus more for the chicken (1/3 cup if you re using low-sodium broth, 1/2 cup if using unsalted broth), red-ripe tomatoes or 2 (28 oz) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained, fresh poblano chiles, chicken thighs (with bones and skin in tact), good-quality olive oil, white onions, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces (about 5 cups), fresh mexican chorizo sausage, casing removed, heads garlic, peeled and finely chopped, grain rice, shrimp, peeled (leaving the tail and final joint in tact, if you wish), mussels , scrubbed and de-beareded (if necessary), frozen peas , defrosted, chopped flat leaf parsley, silver tequila (optional)

firm-ripe bananas, unsalted butter, melted and cooled, brown sugar, heavy cream, milk, vanilla bean , halve lengthwise, a 2-by 1/2-inch piece lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler, brown sugar, egg yolks, good-quality dark rum such as bacardi black, mexican chocolate* such as ibarra, chopped, half-and-half

ground beef , or to taste, taco seasoning mix , or to taste, water, chicken-flavored ramen noodle soup, mexican-style stewed tomatoes, water, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese

italian bread (boboli is good), canned refried beans, sour cream (low fat is fine ), black bean dip, diced tomatoes, drained and patted dry, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded monterey jack pepper cheese

cream styled corn, whole kernel corn or 2 (15 oz) cans mexican-style corn, drained, eggs, beaten, cheddar cheese or 1/2 cup swiss cheese, grated, cornmeal, chopped parsley, onion, chopped, butter, melted, cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese

butter or 1/2 cup margarine, granulated sugar, vanilla (we use good mexican), eggs, cocoa, flour, milk chocolate chips, pecans

fresh cilantro (no wilty leaves!), shallot, minced, garlic cloves, peeled and minced, lemon , zest of, finely minced, lemon , juice of, salt, good quality extra virgin olive oil (about 1-1 1/2 tbsp)

cooked and shredded beef or 2 1/2 lbs pork or 2 1/2 lbs chicken, salsa, good quality, yellow onion, chopped well but not fine, garlic, minced, jalapeno , roasted peeled,seeded and minced, poblano chile , roasted peeled,seeded and minced (use 2 if on the small side), red sweet bell peppers or 1 yellow sweet bell pepper, roasted,seeded and chopped well, cremini mushroom, chopped well, monterey jack cheese, cut into small cubes 1/4 inch square, thawed phyllo dough, olive oil or 1/2 cup canola oil, guacamole, salsa, chopped onion, sour cream, shredded lettuce, sliced black olives, shredded cheese, diced green chilis (that sort of thing, what ever lights your candle)

vegetable shortening, brown sugar, white sugar, eggs, vanilla (i use good mexican ), mashed ripe bananas, whole wheat flour (can use white as well), white flour, baking powder, salt, pecans (optional), chocolate chips (optional)

corn tortillas, shortening, onions, chopped, lettuce, coarsely chopped, sharp cheddar cheese, grated, eggs (for serving), shortening, flour, salt, garlic salt, red chili pepper, powder* (use good quality ), cold water, oregano (optional), cumin (optional)

fresh lime juice, sugar, cointreau, very good mexican tequila

milk (can use skim if you like), sugar, vanilla (good mexican if you have it), cornstarch, eggs, water, bananas, cream or 2 cups cool whip, baked pie crusts or 2 graham cracker pie crusts

thick bacon, lean beef (coarse grind), onion (chopped fine ), garlic (minced ), tomatoes paste, ground cumin, ground oregano, salt, ground black pepper, beer (dark mexican is the best), dried red chili pods, water